Upcoming events

THIS WEEK

THE LARAMIE PROJECT : 3 p.m. today, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aiken Community Playhouse, Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St., Aiken; $8 adults, $5 students; (803) 648-1438, www.aikencommunityplayhouse.org

WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE AND AWARENESS CLINIC: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Watford's School of Karate, 4280 Trolley Line Road, Aiken; for ages 12 and older; free; reservation required; (803) 649-2236

ESOL FAMILY BOOK NIGHT: 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Clearwater Elementary School, 4552 Augusta Road, Clearwater; for students and families who speak another language; with refreshments, a story and activities; all children receive a free book; (803) 593-7240

VIOLINIST BOBBY YANG: 7 p.m. Thursday, Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road, Aiken; benefits Aiken Youth Orchestras; $20; (803) 641-9094

BOECKH PARK CONCERT: 7 p.m. Saturday, Hammond's Ferry, 89 Crystal Lake Drive, North Augusta; music by John Kolbeck; free; (803) 613-1641

UPCOMING

the emperor's new clothes : 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, University of South Carolina Aiken, Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken; presented by University Theatre Players; $7 adults; $4 students; (803) 641-3305

FEAST OF CAROLS: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5-6, University of South Carolina Aiken, Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken; a madrigal dinner and entertainment by the visual and performing arts department; benefits USC Aiken scholarships; $40; (803) 641-3305