Arts Agenda 

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Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Completely improvised comedy shows based on your suggestions. Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Southern and Cajun dinner and drinks are available at the Bayou as well. Tell your server you are there to see the show for proper seating. Visit www.extremeimprov.com for details/reservations. Saturdays, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. 1958 E 7th St. 1-866-467-7681.

The Perch Theatre Perch Comedy. Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Showtimes are 9pm, 11pm, on Friday and Saturday nights, and an additional show on Saturdays at 1am. The 9pm show is non-smoking. Audience Favorites Part 1: Nov. 15-30. The Talking Baby Talk Show is every Thursday at 9:30pm. Performances are rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Fri., Sat. $10/$8 for students with I.D. 1500 B. Central Ave. 704-372-7724.

Psychotic Pooch Live Sketch Comedy and Improv. Comedy rated NC-17 for situations and content. Large group rates available. Call for reservations, directions or more info. DJ after-party every Saturday. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. Continues through Jan. 8. 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

The Comedy Zone College Night and "SIN" (Service Industry Workers) Night. Get free admission for the 8pm show and with your Comedy Zone ticket, get in free to Have a Nice Day Cafe. Wednesdays. Kerry White with Glen Jensen. Nov. 13-16. Larry The Cable Guy. Nov. 20-23. 516 N. College St., Wed. & Thurs.- 8pm, Fri. & Sat.- 8pm, 10:15pm. 704-348-4242.

Dance

Amy Marshall Dance Company Charlotte native Chad Levy is the executive director of the company as well as one of the dancers. The performance will take place in the Hannah Covington McGee Theatre of the George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center. Thu., Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. $15 per person. Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

Crossing the Border UNC Charlotte presents Crossing the Border for its fall dance concert. Included will be Afoxe, a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance staged by guest artists-in-residence. Tickets are available by calling the Rowe box office. Nov. 20-23, 8 p.m. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.

Giselle CPCC's Dance Central will present this romantic ballet that has been in performance somewhere in the world since 1841. Nov. 22, 8 p.m.; Nov. 23, 8 p.m.; Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance The international sensation that has broken box office records in more than 30 countries is returning to North America for an expansive tour. The Charlotte performances will be held in the Belk Theater. Nov. 12-14, 8 p.m.; Nov. 15-16, 8:15 p.m.; Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m.; Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. $20-$58. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

The Nutcracker Suite Charlotte City Ballet Company will be performing selections from the Nutcracker Suite and other short works. Sat., Nov. 16, 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door. Providence High School, 1800 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Matthews. 704-365-0250 or 704-841-3929.

The Nutcracker Moscow Ballet will be performing at the Grand Premiere of the new Cabarrus Arena. Moscow Ballet's director, Valery Lantratov, will also appear in the role of Drosselmeier. Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. $18-$38. Cabarrus County Expo Center, Concord, 4551 Old Airport Rd., Concord. 704-522-6500.

The Nutcracker The Nutcracker is a great holiday tradition in Matthews and the production is for people of all ages. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Call for more information. Nov. 23, 7 p.m.; Nov. 24, 3 p.m.; Nov. 30, 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 3 p.m. $3 children, $4 students and $5 adults. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-321-7275.

Winthrop Dance Theatre in Concert The concert will feature 12 works by 7 choreographers, 2 of whom are guests. The concert in Johnson Hall will present 53 dancers. Reservations can be made. Nov. 13-16, 8 p.m.; Nov. 17, 2 p.m. $3 with Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-4014.

Spoken Word

23 Studio/Pat's Tavern Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry Night. A chance for all local poets, drummers and entertainers to come showcase their talent. After each poetry session you can stay and listen to DJ Live and an up-and-coming musical act to follow. There will also be local incense, oil, art and jewelry vendors at the event. Thursdays. $5 before 10:30pm, $10 thereafter. 3209 N. Davidson St. 704-370-6107.

Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Sundays, 9 p.m. $3 members, $5 non-members. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.

Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club Wisdom Wednesdays. Open Mic, Spoken Word, Poetry and other conscious thoughts and expressions. Word, Sound & Power...Roots, Culture & Knowledge. Hosted by Aquiyla and Nina, MC by Filmore, Musical Innervisions by DJ DR and DJ Justice. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 3018 The Plaza. 704-376-3799.