Checkpoint Watch Program The Southern Coalition for Social Justice is working on a program to monitor police checkpoints for racial profiling. If you see a checkpoint, call 373-4131. Through Nov. 30.

Pleasing to the Eye: The Decorative Arts of NC showcases 100s of items that reveal the craftsmanship & artistic expression of generations of North Carolinians. Ongoing. , NC Museum of History, , 5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, 807-7943, ncmuseumofhistory.org, Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. Free.

Third Friday Durham Monthly art, theatrical & social event, with artists of various media showcasing their work at downtown galleries, theatrical spaces, restaurants & nightclubs. See website for detailed list of events. Third Fridays, 4-10 pm. Free, www.thirdfridaydurham.com.

Die-In Symbolic mass "death" in the Pit to honor those who've lost their lives due to transphobic violence. Wear a black shirt. UNC-CH Campus: The Pit, Chapel Hill. Fri., Nov. 20, 12 p.m. RSVP: mcarlin@email.unc.edu.

Jambalaya Soul Slam Spoken-word poetry hosted by Dasan Ahanu. Share your best poetry & compete for a cash prize & a possible spot on the Bull City Slam Team. Mature content. Last Fridays, 8:30 pm (doors 7:30). $10, $5 students, participating poets free. , Hayti Heritage Center, , 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, 683-1709, www.hayti.org.