May 1

After Life. 6:30 p.m. As the souls of the newly deceased pass, they must choose one cherished memory to relive for eternity. This moving and beautiful film explores what our memories and time really mean. Free. 336-334-5770. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 1000 Spring Garden St. weatherspoon.uncg.edu.

May 1, May 3

Beethoven, Brahms, and a Birthday Celebration. Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 p.m. Featuring Beethoven’s Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80; Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98; and The Gifts of the Magi, City of Greensboro’s Bicentennial Celebration Commission by Jakov Jakoulov. $21–$36 adults/$19–$34 seniors/$5 students. 336-335-5456, ext. 223. greensboro symphony.org .

May 1– May 18

Triad Stage presents From the Mississippi Delta, by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland. Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday 7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinees May 4, 11 and 18. Civil rights activist and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland leads a journey through her life. $10–$42. 336-272-0160. Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St. triadstage.org .

May 3

Second Annual Fundraiser Jazz Festival. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sponsored by the Triad Youth Jazz Society. All-day outdoor jazz festival featuring national recording jazz artist Branford Marsalis, as well as jazz vocalist Melva Houston, West End Mambo, Bob Sanger Ensemble, Roberto Orihuela, Jazz Peru, and The Triad Youth Jazz Society. $20 (advance)/$25. 336-965-1548. Aggie Park. triadyouthjazz society.com .

May 6

Carolina Classic Movies: Gone With the Wind. 7 p.m. $5. 336-333-2605. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. carolinatheatre.com .

May 7– May 11

The Greensboro Bicentennial World of Tomorrow. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. The expo will show future possibilities for Greensboro, the Triad, and beyond in this interactive, multimedia setting. Free. Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St. greensboro coliseum.com .

May 9

B.B. King in Concert. 8 p.m. See the beloved king of the blues and iconic ambassador of American roots music live in concert. Fifty-two years after his marathon inaugural tour, the 80-year-old King is still filling venues and pleasing audiences. $55-$65. War Memorial Auditorium, 1921 W. Lee St. greensborocoliseum.com .

May 10

The Music of John Williams. 8 p.m. Who can forget the beautiful movie music of John Williams? His work includes pieces from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman, ET, Jaws, and Schindler’s List. $26–$36 adults/$19–$34 seniors/$10 students. 336-373-7400. Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Rd. greensboro symphony.org .

May 10

Strawberry Day. 6 a.m.–noon. Enjoy a strawberry pancake breakfast prepared by Alex Amoroso of Cheesecakes by Alex using fresh, locally grown strawberries. Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St. greensboro-nc.gov.

May 12

Greensboro Symphony Guild 17th Annual Golf Classic. Ladies 9-hole and Classic 18-hole tournament. Proceeds benefit the Guild’s educational programs, which introduce live, symphonic music to Piedmont Triad students and residents. 336-668-7134. Greensboro Country Club, Irving Park Course, 410 Sunset Dr. greensborocc.org .

May 14

Viewing Glass. 6–7 p.m. As part of Green Hill’s Facing South: Portraits by North Carolina Artists, Meredith Gillespie, Lee Narby, and Michael Frierson collaborate on this film installation to capture the cinematic rhythm of Greensboro’s past and present. Free. Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art, 200 N. Davie St. greenhillcenter.org .

May 14 – May 18

Periphery. Wednesday–Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. In honor of the city’s bicentennial, the Community Theatre of Greensboro presents a play by award-winning playwright Ed Simpson. Periphery celebrates the historic events — and effects — surrounding the Woolworth’s Sit-In. $15–$20. 336-333-7469. Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave. ctgso.org .

May 17

Parade of Decades. 11 a.m. Celebrate Greensboro’s 200 years with this parade through downtown. The parade will begin at North Greene and Lindsay and end at Church and Lindsay streets near the Children’s Museum and Greensboro Historical Museum. greensboro200.com .

May 17

NC Storyfest. Noon–5 p.m. The NC Storyfest is a family-oriented, multicultural and multigenerational event. The renewed popularity of storytelling is directly attributable to the influx of storytellers who not only tell traditional stories but write and perform their own stories. Free. Multiple locations in arts district. ncstoryfest.org .

May 17

Funeral for a Gangster. 7 p.m. Come dressed in your finest 1928 gangster outfit to solve a murder. Coffee and refreshments included during clue hunt. $10. 336-855-9590. Weaver Academy Theatre, 300 S. Spring St.

May 18

Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra performance. 7 p.m. The Greensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra Program includes four ensembles comprised of young musicians from across the Triad. Free. Huggins Auditorium, Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St. gsyo.org .

May 30

Alicia Keys in Concert. 8 p.m. Special guests include Ne-Yo and Jordin Sparks. $39.50–$65. 336-852-1100. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. greensborocoliseum.com .