The week ahead: Beer dinners, Jay Leno

RALEIGH, N.C. — Two beer dinners, the Raleigh Beer Guide launch and Jay Leno are all on tap this week.

Tuesday: Sitti in downtown Raleigh is teaming up with Aviator Brewing Company for a five-course beer dinner this evening. Menu choices include shrimp and scallop ceviche, blackened lamb chops and an oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich, all paired with five beers from the brewery. Tickets are $50.

Another beer dinner is this evening at Busy Bee Cafe. Tickets to the five-course Mother Earth Brewing dinner are $50. The menu includes dishes like brie and apple ravioli and smoked duck breast.

Wednesday: Head to Centro for their weekly Margarita Run around Historic Oakwood. Back at the restaurant, enjoy a taco bar and drink specials.

Thursday: The Raleigh Beer Guide launch party is tonight at Tyler's Taproom in Raleigh. For the first time, all 16 Wake County breweries will be on tap under one roof! Out & About is co-hosting the event, so we hope to see you all there.

Friday: Comedian Jay Leno brings his stand-up routine to DPAC tonight. Tickets start at $59.

Check back on Thursday for our weekend Best Bets. You can also look at our Best Bets calendar for more fun events this week.