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PSYCHEDELIA: ROCK POSTERS FROM 1965-1970 June 4-Aug. 24: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 901-544-6200. www.brooksmuseum.org.

CONSTANTINE MANO: THE GREEK PORTFOLIO June 4- Oct. 26: Featuring the work of South Carolina native Constantine Manos and his impromptu pictorial account of travels through rural Greece and the Greek islands. Mamie and William Andrew Treadway, Jr. Gallery, The Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia, S.C. 803-799-2810. www.columbiamuseum.org.

CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS: PLEADS THE FIFTH June 5-14: Mike Collins, Brian Kahn & Keith Martin collaborate with Charlotte's most talented singers, dancers and actors to parody pop-culture, politics, sports and the Queen City. McGlohon Theatre, 345 North College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

A Midsummer Night's Musical June 6-22: Epic Arts Repertory Theatre presents the premiere of this original work inspired by one of Shakespeare's most memorable plays. $12-$20. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS Every Monday: Story time with Julie Foster. 11:15 a.m.; Every Wednesday: Story time and crafts with Julie Foster. 11:15 a.m.; Every Friday: Mr. Nigel's Music and Friends. 11:15 a.m. June 1: Levine Museum of the New South Book Fair. 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; June 4: Hill Harper signs Letters from a Young Sister. 5:30 p.m.; June 7: Brian Echevarria signs Death of a Saint. 1 p.m.; June 8: Levine Children's Hospital Book Fair. 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; June 12 Mary Saums signs Mighty Old Bones. 6 p.m.; June 17: Bronte Bistro's Corks & Courses Dinner Event. 7 p.m. 704-602-9810. June 24: Wayne Caldwell signs Cataloochee. 7 p.m.; June 28: Michelle Buckman signs My Beautiful Disaster. 1 p.m.; June 30: Southern Fiction Book Club meet hosted by Elizabeth Still. 6 p.m.; June 30: Mother/Daughter Book Club meet hosted by Tavia and Claire Highsmith. 7 p.m. 4345 Barclay Downs Drive, SouthPark Mall. 704-602-9800. www.josephbeth.com.

23RD ANNUAL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL June 7: This annual music festival is held on the Ocean Front Beach Stage near the Boardwalk at Carolina Beach, N.C. $15-$20. 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd., 910-458-8434. www.pleasureislandnc.org.

Arts Council of York County June 14: Thai Pottery Making. $50. 10 a.m. Rock Hill Pottery Center 201 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-328-2787. www.yorkcountyarts.org.

Open Studio Saturdays June 14: Mingle and mix with artists as they leave their doors open while they work. 11 a.m. McColl Center for Visual Art, 721 North Tryon St. 704-332-5535. www.mccollcenter.org.

THE PRINTS OF ANDY WARHOL: FROM A TO B AND BACK AGAIN June 13-Sept. 7: 63 screen prints and 5 paintings by Warhol. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 901-544-6200. www.brooksmuseum.org.

COMEDY ACTING DAYCAMPS June 16-August 8: For boys and girls ages 6-18. Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-540-7781. www.settingthestagecharlotte.com.

SLAMCHARLOTTE June 20: Poetry Slam hosted by Bluz. $7. 8 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 North College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

THE PRODUCERS June 20-July 20: Musical comedy adapted from Mel Brooks' 1968 film. Playhouse on the Square, 51 South Cooper, Memphis, Tenn. 901-726-4656. www.playhouseonthesquare.org.

"DID YOU KNOW?" – VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP June 21: Hands-on visual arts activities featuring assemblage, collage, painting, sculpting, drawing, and writing. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $3-$5. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 North Myers St. 704-374-1565. www.aacc-charlotte.org.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design Masters of Disguise. Through July 20. Possibilities: Rising Stars of Contemporary Craft in North Carolina. June 30-Nov. 30. 220 North Tryon St. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Raul Diaz: New York; through July 12. Manuel Reyna: Argentine Landscapes; through July 12. 625 S. Sharon Amity Road. 704-365-3000. www.jeraldmelberg.com

CHARLOTTE COMEDY THEATRE Fridays: Pinata, 8 p.m.; Robot Johnson Sketch Show, 10 p.m.; Saturdays: Improv Main Show, 8 p.m.; Improv Headliner, 10 p.m. Reservations recommended 1-866-IMPROV1. www.charlottecomedy.com.

CPCC SUMMER THEATRE June 6-14: Annie Get Your Gun; June 20-28: Smokey Joe's Cafe. Halton Theater, 1206 Elizabeth Ave., 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu.

CAROLINA COLLECTS June 27-Aug. 17: The artwork in this show mirrors international collections and includes famous paintings, prints, and decorative arts. The Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, S.C. 803-799-2810. www.columbiamuseum.org.

The Scene June 11-28: A scathing comedy about dating, fame, fulfillment and obsession with pop culture written by Theresa Rebeck. Nominated for the Steinberg Prize as The American Theater Critics Association's Best Play 2006. The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

TONY AWARD PARTY June 15: Join Charlotte Broadway fans to celebrate Broadway's Tony Awards with a free party featuring a screening of the live awards broadcast, refreshments, prizes and a champagne toast. 7:30 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 North College St., 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

AMERICAN ARTISAN FESTIVAL June 13-15: Some 160 craftsmen from 39 states around the country show their areas of expertise. American Craft & Art Gallery, 4231 Harding Pike, Nashville, Tenn., 615-298-4691. www.american-artisan.com.