Raleigh
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALLPreservation’s early incarnations run so deep as to have shared players with Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong, two of the crown princes of New Orleans music. The current band shares this timeless quality through players both young and wise. The three-night stand begins tonight. Tickets are $35-$60. Chris Toenes

Carrboro
HIDDEN VOICES FUNDRAISER
THE ARTSCENTERLocal drag shows at the ArtsCenter as part of a two-night fundraiser for Hidden Voices, a winner of an Indies Arts Awards for its work highlighting underheard points of view. A discussion of transgender issues will follow. For more info, visit www.artscenterlive.org or call 929-2787. Megan Stein

Durham
BENEFIT FOR COALITION TO UNCHAIN DOGS
DURHAM CENTRAL PARKThe name says it all, although www.unchaindogs.net does offer additional info if needed. Will the musicians tackle “Unchain My Heart” or “Unchained Melody?” Music starts at 5 p.m. with $10-$12 suggested donations. Rick Cornell

OVER THE RAINBOWS
RINGSIDEQueer Eye for the Straight Guy gets a makeover in club owner/writer Michael Penny’s musical. Call 491-8576 for reservations. Kathy Justice