There's only a week and a half of classes left, but there are plenty of art events you don't want to miss! Here are just a few worth checking out.

April 16-20, Union Cabaret - UNC Pauper Players present: Into the Woods ($7 student, $12 gen. admission)

When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of "The Princess Bride" becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. (www.unc.edu/pauper)

April 16-20, FedEx Global Center - "Searching for Spinoza": UNC opera world premiere ($5 students, $10 seniors, $15 gen admission. *Tickets can only be bought at www.spinozaeffect.com)

UNC Opera presents the world premiere of this collaboration between UNC music alumna Suzanne Ishee, the producer of Broadway CenterStage in New York, and Thomas Conroy of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, composer and librettist for the piece. The musical chronicles the life of Dutch philosopher Baruch/Benedictus d’Spinoza, a champion of the separation of church and state and founder of European rationalism. April 16-17 at 8 p.m.; April 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center. ( www.spinozaeffect.com)

April 22, 7pm,  Gerrard Hall - Bob Boilen from NPR's All Songs Considered (Free!)

This will be an open discussion with Bob Boilen, creator and host of NPR's All Songs Considered. The topic of the discussion is "Music and Meaning: Changes in the 21st

April 25, Cats Cradle - Frightened Rabbit w/ Maps & Atlases and Bad Veins ($12 advance, $14 day of show)

The critically acclaimed band Frightened Rabbit is bringing its brand of Scottish rock to the Cradle this Sunday. They're being supported by another great band, Maps & Atlases. This is a show you don't want to miss. If you haven't heard of either band do yourself a favor and look them up. 

April 26, Gerrard Hall - Tallest Man on Earth w/ The Nurses ($1)

The last installment of the CUAB dollar concert series. Don't miss the opportunity to see two bands for only $1!

April 28, 8pm, CUAB presents St. Vincent w/ The Love Language (Free!)

Who needs Duke's LDOC concert when CUAB has planned one right here at UNC? St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is an accomplished musician whose album Actor was at the top of many critics' "Best of 2009" lists. Although St. Vincent and the Love Language aren't as well known as the performers at Duke's LDOC, don't despair, this show is sure to be great.