Bluegrass, 7 Friday nights, the former Blackstock High School gym, U.S. 321, Blackstock. Locals gather to perform bluegrass, country and gospel music. Free, but donations accepted to cover utilities cost. Snacks available. Details, (803) 385-5908.

Charlotte Comedy Theatre, 9 Friday and Saturday nights, 1308 D The Plaza, corner of Plaza and Central, Charlotte. Improv show featuring Keli Semelsberger of Fort Mill. Admission, $10. Mature content. Details, 1-866-improv1 or www.extremeimprov.com.

Sketchprov comedy show presented by the Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience, 8:30 Friday and Saturday nights, Charlotte Art League building, 1517 Camden St., Southend, Charlotte. Blend of sketch and improvisational comedy. Cost, $5. Details, call (704) 301-1564 or visit www.pinkturtle.net.

Hollywood Comes to South Carolina: A Century of Filming in the Palmetto State, through Oct. 19, South Carolina State Museum, Columbia. Exhibit that traces the history of films large and small made in South Carolina during the 20th century, including early documentaries and educational films as well as major motion pictures. The exhibit will include props and other items from “The Patriot,” “The Nutty Professor 2,” “Death Sentence,” and “Something to Talk About,” among others. Admission, $5 adults, $4 seniors and military, $3 children 3 to 12 and free for children younger than 3. Hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Details, www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Saturday, May 10

Carson & Barnes Circus, 2 and 7 p.m. May 10, West Main Street, Rock Hill, one block from Northwestern High School. Advance admission, $6 ages 2 to 11 and $12 ages 12 and above. Order tickets at 366-5050, e-mail twebbretired@yahoo.com or check with Angel Insurance Agency, Bookworm, Dr. Winslow Chiropractic Center or O’Darby’s restaurant, all in Rock Hill, Leroy Springs Recreation Center or Baxter Village Community Center, both in Fort Mill, Clover Auto Parts in Clover or The Craft Connection in York. Proceeds will support the Rock Hill Optimist Club program to combat childhood cancer.

Charlotte Comicon, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Charlotte. Largest one-day comic book convention in the Carolinas. Cost, $3 (12 and younger admitted free). Details, www.charlottecomicon.com.

Tuesday, May 13

Northwestern High School bands concert, 7:30 p.m. May 13, school auditorium, with the ninth-grade band, concert band and symphonic band. In addition to regular programming, each band will present a tribute to service men and women. Veterans and active service personnel are invited to attend as special guests. Admission is $4 adults and $2 students. Details, Larry Wells or Mark Yost, 981-1225.

Thursday, May 15

13th annual Benvenuti! Italian festival, May 15 to 17, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Fort Mill. Hours, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Homemade Italian food, including the signature homeade sausage, games, rides, more than 30 vendor booths, arts and crafts and tables with “Italian Idol” contest featuring celebrity judges from the fields of entertainment and broadcasting, Dora and diego parade featuring Carowinds characters, costume contest and more.

York County Ballet presents “Peter Pan,” 8 p.m. May 15, 16 and 17 and 3 p.m. May 17 and 18, Johnson Hall Theatre, Winthrop University. The world-renowned Flying Foys, who have staged the flying portions of every major production of “Peter Pan” worldwide for 50 years, will provide their expertise for the flying portion of the production. Tickets, $12 at the Bookworm on Cherry Road, at the box office before each show and at www.yorkcountyballet.org. The ballet is funded in part by a grant from the Arts Council of York County.