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Here is a list of fun things to do in the Triangle this weekend!


May 16 - May 18, 2008

>>SPORTS

DURHAM BULLS vs. TOLEDO MUDHENS
Friday @ 7:05 pm
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

DURHAM BULLS vs. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS
Saturday @ 5:05 pm; Sunday @ 5:05pm
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

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CAROLINA MUDCATS
Out of town





>>MOVIES

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG)
Cast: Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Sergio Castellitto, Peter Dinklage

One year later, the kings and queens of Narnia find themselves back in that faraway wondrous realm, only to discover that more than 1,300 years have passed in Narnian time. During their absence, the Golden Age of Narnia has become extinct and Narnia has been conquered by the Telmarines and is now under the control of the evil King Miraz, who rules the land without mercy. The four children will soon meet a curious new character: Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding, as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own newborn son on the throne. With the help of the kindly dwarf, a courageous talking mouse named Reepicheep, a badger named Trufflehunter and a Black Dwarf, Nikabrik, the Narnians--led by the mighty knights Peter and Caspian--embark on a remarkable journey to find Aslan, rescue Narnia from Miraz's tyrannical hold, and restore magic and glory to the land.

CLICK HERE FOR SHOWTIMES





>>PERFORMING ARTS

SLEEPING BEAUTY
Choreography by Robert Weiss
Based on Original Choreography by Marius Petipa
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South Street
Raleigh, NC, 27601

Ticket prices: $21 - $59

Friday @ 8:00 pm
Friday @ 2:00 pm

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, a beautiful princess was born, a princess destined by a terrible curse to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and sleep for a hundred years. This captivating fairytale now becomes a Carolina Ballet premiere, reimagined by Artistic Director Robert Weiss after the original choreography by Marius Petipa.

FOR MORE INFORMATION





>>MUSEUMS

SPIDERS, FROGS, AND OTHER FEEDING FRENZIES
Saturday @ 2:30 pm; Sunday @ 2:30 pm

Museum of Life
433 Murray Avenue
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 220-5429

Watch large spiders, poison dart frogs, and other predators devour a meal of their favorite prey. Chat with our entomologist in the Insectarium and learn more about the realities of the food chain.





>>FOR KIDS

MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM
201 East Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Kids Rock Artsplosure
Saturday, May 17
   9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, May 18
   12:00pm - 5:00pm

Don't miss a terrific weekend of fun and festivities to celebrate the rockin' kids in our lives! As part of Artsplosure, an annual spring festival bringing over 80,000 people to downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museum will make rock stars out of all kids.

Activities on Saturday and Sunday include:
    Dress Up Like a Rock Star
    Meet the Instruments
    Design Your Own CD Cover

Also enjoy performances by:
    Chamber Operatic - Saturday at 12:00pm
    Big Bang Boom - Saturday at 1:00pm
    Baron Von Rumblebuss - Saturday at 2:00pm
    Sandbox Kids & Family Fun Band - Sunday at 2:00 and 3:00pm

Activities and performances in the main courtyard are free and open to the public. Regular admission applies to the museum and IMAX Theatre.

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Picture Me Studio: Hot Hats!
Saturday May 17th 2008
Location: 2 B Me!

Spark your imagination and show off your individuality as you create your one of a kind artistic design in this creativity lab. Today’s focus is Hot Hats.

Free with admission to the museum.

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Liquid Art Lab: Worms, Worms, Worms
Saturday May 17th 2008
Location: Splash!

Art and science converge as kids explore the wonders of water and nature in this constantly changing studio. Today’s focus is Worms, Worms, Worms.

Free with admission to the museum.

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Airplane Launch
Saturday May 17th 2008
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10:30am and 2:00pm
Sundays 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Location: Museum Second Floor between Horizon Gallery and IdeaWorks

Join the Marbles Air Brigade and create your very own paper airplane and then launch it off the museum's second floor!

Free with admission to the museum.

FOR MORE INFORMATION





That's it for now.


If you want to share cool weekend events, post a comment here, and I'll be sure to check them out!