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Events this week: Bark in the Park, 80s Night, hot wing challenge

A hot wing eating challenge, Bark in the Park, an 80s party for adults at the museum and more top our list of best bets this week.

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Jessica Patrick
, WRAL.com editor
RALEIGH, N.C. — A hot wing eating challenge, Bark in the Park, an 80s party for adults at the museum and more top our list of best bets this week.

Monday

Harry Potter Movie Trivia - The game is at Aviator Brewing in Fuquay-Varina.
Mazes and Brain Games - This interactive exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will be open through September.
Put your brain to the test at this special exhibit at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. It's open through Sept. 3, 2018.
Courtesy: N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences

Tuesday

Pony Ride - Tuesday's weather should be ideal for this downtown Durham bike ride that starts and ends at Ponysaurus Brewing.
Playmakers: Leaving Eden - Watch a story of racial tension, immigration, and economic crisis in a small North Carolina town through April 13 at the PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill.
SONO in downtown Raleigh (Felicia Perry/Photographer)
Sono Wine and Sake Social - There will be $5 sake tastings and free sushi at Sono in downtown Raleigh from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Bark in the Park - A favorite event at the Durham Bulls games, dogs are allowed in the DBAP stadium tonight. There will even be a pre-game puppy parade on the field.
Bully, a Chihuahua, strolls amongst other dogs during Bark in the Park night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park Wednesday, June 19, 2013. It was the second time this season the Bulls worked with Second Chance Pet Adoptions to raise money for the no-kill animal shelter.  (Photo by Jeffrey A. Camarati)
Camp Gladiator - Take a free one-hour fitness class at North Hills at 6:30 p.m.
Music in the Valley - The band Crush will play a free show as part of this reoccurring event at Crabtree Valley Mall.

Thursday

Hayley Orrantia - Hayley Orrantia, a country singer, plays "Erica Goldberg" on ABC's hit comedy The Goldbergs. She'll perform at The Stag's Head at 8 p.m.
Hooters boneless wings
Parkside Hot Wing Challenge - Watch this challenge and taste some super-hot wings at this event at Parkside with Crank Arm Brewing and Carolina Reaper Wings.
After Hours: 80s Night - The North Carolina Museum of Life and Science in Durham will feature trivia, food trucks, retro science experiments and a retro costume contest. This event is 21+.
You Are Here - This exhibit at the NCMA features immersive art installations by 15 contemporary artists, including large-scale light works, sound installations, video works, mixed-media room-size environments and site-specific projects.

Friday

All American Tattoo Convention - Held at the Crown Expo Center in Fayetteville, this three-day convention gives some of the best tattoo artists in the U.S. the opportunity to showcase their talents.
Watts and Ward Anniversary - The award-winning speakeasy will celebrate one year with live music and cocktails.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - The hip hop group returns to the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts for one night.
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Wet Hot American Summer: The Musical (Sort Of) - Watch a local cast of ne'er-do-wells recreate the cult classic movie as a stage musical at Kings in downtown Raleigh. There will also be live music, cheap drinks and a dance party afterwards.
Firefighter Fashion Show - Grab your girlfriends and watch firefighters strut their stuff on the catwalk at the Jim Graham Building. It's all for a good cause to raise money for the Firefighter's Burned Children Fund of Wake County.
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