Arts Agenda 

Arts at the Abbey A concert by Carolina Pro Musica. Tue., April 8, 8 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.

Chatham Baroque Music from Baroque Spain and Latin America. Tue., April 8, 7:30 p.m. $15. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

Ensemble Series: Chamber Singers & Jazz Voices Two vocal ensembles present a concert of contrasting styles of vocal music. Tue., April 15, 8 p.m. Free. Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 803-323-2108.

French Organ Music The program consists of organ solo compositions by Cesar Franck, Marcel Dupre, Jehan Alain & Jean Langlais. Sun., April 6, 3 p.m. Free. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 501 Pine St., Fort Mill. 803-547-5968.

Israel in Egypt The North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, NCSA Cantata Singers and the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale present George Frideric Handel's oratorio. Sat., April 12, 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 336-721-1945.

Jazz & Classical Essentials Sunday Brunch Borders will be playing jazz and classical music from their essential catalogs. Coffee and pastry provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. Borders, Morrocroft, 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.

Mostly Mozart & Neighborhood Concerts Presented by the Charlotte Symphony. Featuring brass music of the Renaissance and chamber orchestra works of the Baroque era. Wed., April 2, 7:30 p.m. $10. University Park Baptist Church, 6029 Beatties Ford Road. 704-972-2000.

Mostly Mozart & Neighborhood Concerts Presented by the Charlotte Symphony. Featuring brass music of the Renaissance and chamber orchestra works of the Baroque era. Thu., April 3, 7:30 p.m. $10. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-972-2000.

Mozart Piano Concerto The Charlotte Symphony Classics concert features pianist Stewart Goodyear and the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. April 11-12, 8 p.m. $12-$60. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland Presented by Carolinas Concert Association. Featuring pianist John O'Conor. Tue., April 8, 8 p.m. $25-$65. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Providence Recital Series Schubert's Quintet in C Major and music for oboe and organ featuring Hollis Ulaky and Len Langrick. Sun., April 13, 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-366-7442.

Spring Choral Concert Presented by the Queens University of Charlotte Chamber Singers at Belk Chapel. Wed., April 9, 8 p.m. Free. Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2213.

The Winthrop Symphonic Band Held in Byrnes Auditorium. Wed., April 9, 8 p.m. Free. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2399.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Live improvised comedy created from your suggestions. Visit www.extremeimprov.com for more information. Call for reservations. Saturdays, 8 p.m. $5. 1958 E 7th St. 1-800-467-7681.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Bill Cosby. This legendary comedian will put on two performances in the Belk Theater held in conjunction with the United Negro College Fund Gala. Fri., April 4, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Limited number of tickets may be available on day-of-show: $25-$45. 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

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. Bobcat Goldthwait. April 4-5. $18.50. 516 N. College St., Wed. & Thurs.- 8pm, Fri. & Sat.- 8pm, 10:15pm. Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.

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

Dance

Innovative Works Featuring new works by North Carolina Dance Theatre artists and nationally acclaimed choreographers. Performed in Booth Playhouse. April 3, 7:30 p.m.; April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 10, 7:30 p.m.; April 11-12, 8 p.m. $17-$26. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Spring Dance Central presents their semester concert. April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 6, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Spring Dance Concert: Momentum A mix of choreography created by UNCC dance and theatre faculty. Held in Rowe Theatre. April 2-5, 8 p.m. $5 students; $6 faculty; $10 general public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-2599.

Under Egyptian Skies 2: An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance Featuring local and regional performers. Sat., April 5, 8 p.m. Adults, $15; children 12 & under, $5. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-752-8323.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Expressions from the Palette. The Guild of Charlotte Artists Spring Show. April 6-June 8. Highways & Byways of Our State. Continues through June. Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. Regular Museum admission. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.