SEPTEMBER

4 Chamber Music in Any Chamber. 8 p.m. The renowned Chiara String Quartet comes to Greensboro as part of the Eastern Music Festival. Includes a champagne reception. $20. 866-579-TIXX. Mack & Mack, 220 Elm St. easternmusic festival.org.

5, 6 Kid’s Consignment Sale. Friday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Sale will feature quality fall/winter clothing along with toys, games, books, bikes, maternity wear, and more. Free. 336-294-4696. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd. http://www.stpaulcc.org.

6 Farmers Appreciation Day and Fall Market Celebration. 6 a.m.–noon. A celebration of the local farmer, this anniversary event features music, exhibits, prizes, food samples, and more. Free. 336-373-2402. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St.

11 TRANSactions: Director’s Tour. 5:30 p.m. Museum director Nancy Doll takes visitors on a tour of TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art. Free. 336-334-5770. Weatherspoon Art Museum, corner of Spring Garden and Tate streets. weatherspoon.uncg.edu.

13 Women’s Entrepreneur Conference. Sponsored by the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, this daylong event features more than 200 established entrepreneurs. Women in attendance can take part in workshops aimed at enhancing their business skills in a number of areas. $35. 336-379-5001. UNCG’s Elliott University. nussbaumcfe.com.

19–21 Greek Festival 2008. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, noon–6 p.m. With delicious food, festive performances, and an assortment of kid’s activities, the annual Greek Festival offers fun for all ages. $1. 336-292-8013. Greek Orthodox Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, 800 Westridge Rd.

20 38th Annual Day in the Park. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Organized by the High Point Area Arts Council, this multicultural event features entertainment, crafts, and food. Free. 336-889-2787. City Lake Park, 602 W Main St., Jamestown. http://www.high-point.net.

21 Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show. 1 p.m. This intimate bridal event brings some of the Triad’s top wedding experts together. $7. 336-676-9631. NC A&T Alumni Foundation Event Center, 200 N. Benbow Rd. To pre-register, go to the-triad.perfectweddingguide.com.

25 No Child Left Inside. 7 p.m. Richard Louv, one of America’s premiere journalists, will hold an hourlong discussion followed by a signing of his book, Last Child in the Woods. Free. 336-668-0119. Greensboro Montessori School, 2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd. thegms.org.

26–28 A Rainbow of Quilts. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. This annual quilt show, sponsored by Piedmont Quilters Guild, will include raffles, door prizes, and a silent auction. $5. 336-288-7814. Marriot-Downtown, 304 N. Greene St. piedmontquilts.org.

OCTOBER

3 A Choral Sampler. 8 p.m. The Bel Canto Company will kick off the 26th season with a sampling of its distinctive sound. $20 adults; $15 seniors; $5 students. 336-333-2220. Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Rd. belcantocompany.com.

4 Janet Jackson. 7:30 p.m. The “queen of pop” makes a local stop as part of her Rock Witchu tour. $49.95, $79.75, $99.75. 336-852-1100. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. greensborocoliseum.com.

5 Art in the Arboretum. 1–5 p.m. Fifty artists will bring their glass, jewelry, paintings, and other crafts to the Greensboro Arboretum. Hosted by Greensboro Beautiful. Free. 336.373.2199. Greensboro Arboretum, 401 Ashland Dr. greensboro beautiful.org.

11 Fall Festival at Bur-Mil Park. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. A full day of fun complete with live entertainment, hayrides, food, games, and a pumpkin patch. Free. 336-373-3819. Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd. burmil park.org.
14 Carrie. 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the Halloween season with this 1976 classic movie from the master of horror, Stephen King. $5. 336-333-2605. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. carolinatheatre.com.

15—–16 N.C. Dance Festival. 8 p.m. This annual dance event showcases North Carolina dance artists from across the state. Put on by the UNCG Dance Department. 336-334-4849. $15 adults; $12 seniors/children; $9 students. UNCG’s Aycock Auditorium, 1000 Spring Garden St. uncg.edu/dce.

18, 25 Ghost Stories at Blandwood0. 7 p.m. Listen to spook-tacular tales from local storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown. 336-272-5003. Blandwood Mansion, 447 W. Washington St. blandwood.org.

19 Triad Area Fall Pottery Festival. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The annual pottery festival will feature the work of more than 70 potters. Free. 336-574-3547. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St.

19 28th Annual CROP Hunger Walk. Put on by the Greensboro Urban Ministry, the CROP Walk is a 5k community walk that raises money to feed the hungry. 336-271-5959. NewBridge Bank Park, 408 Bellemeade St. greensborourbanministry.org.

30 Zoo Boo-Bash. 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Be sure to dress your kids in their Halloween costumes for this safe, “scare-free” celebration. Activities include games, crafts, face-painting, storytelling, and more. $4 members; $5 non-members. 336-288-3769. The Natural Science Center of Greensboro, 4301 Lawndale Drive. natsci.org.