Weekend Top 5

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A screenshot from the 1962 film “To Kill a Mockingbird.” (Photo: YouTube)

Show: Caitlin Canty + Oshima Brothers | Fri., Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds North | $15 | Caitlin Canty is an American singer/songwriter whose music carves a line through folk, blues, and country ballads.

Cause: Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival | Sat. Jan. 19–Sun. Jan. 20 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Cherokee Removal Memorial Park | 6800 Blythe Ferry Lane | Free | Along with excellent bird-watching opportunities, this festival will also include performances from 2nd Nature and folk singers, several speakers and vending opportunities from local artists.

Show: Art Garfunkel | Sat. Jan. 19 | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $53.50–$99 | Blessed with what The New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel.

WaterCooler: UTC basketball doubleheader| Sat. Jan. 19| 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. | $10–$20 | McKenzie Arena | Both the women’s and men’s teams are in action on Saturday afternoon at McKenzie Arena. Tickets get you into both games.

Film:To Kill a Mockingbird” | Sun., Jan. 20 | 6 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre | 709 Broad St. | $12 | The Bobby Stone Film Series continues with a screening of the 1962 film based on Harper Lee’s classic novel. Gregory Peck stars as Atticus Finch.

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