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Weekend Best Bets: Globetrotters, comedy

From comedy to theatre, there are a lot of great events coming up this weekend in the Triangle.

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The Globetrotters on March 1, 2013-51
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Kathy Hanrahan
RALEIGH, N.C.The Harlem Globetrotters bring their fun, high-energy show to the PNC Arena Sunday afternoon. It's always a great time when they take the court! Tickets start at $18.

More events:

Fat Tuesday on Fayetteville Street - The Raleigh celebration that was originally scheduled for Feb. 17, will take place on Saturday starting at noon. Food trucks, live music, street performers and more are expected during this event. Free admission.
The Flying Karamazov Brothers - These four self-proclaimed "eccentric lunatics" perform at the Carolina Theatre of Durham Saturday night. The zany showcase features comedy, wild theatrics and juggling. Tickets start at $28.
Night of Comedy - WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel will be among those appearing during the "Night of Comedy" at the Wake Forest Renaissance Center Saturday night. He will be joined by comedians, Andy Forrester and John Betz, Jr. Tickets to the event are $30 each. The event is a benefit for Wake Forest Rotary Club and Wake Forest Band Boosters.
Mick Foley - The former WWE professional wrestler brings his stand-up show to Goodnight's Comedy Club in Raleigh on Sunday night. Tickets start at $25.
LEUWWD"s 5th Birthday - The League of Upper Extremity Wrestling Women of Durham (LUEWDD) thanks the community for five years of women's arm-wrestling on Saturday night at Social Games and Brews. There will be music and more at this free party from 7 to 10 p.m.

Theatre:

NC Opera: La Traviata - Verdi's popular opera returns to Raleigh for the first time in years. Shows are Friday and Sunday at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
Much Ado About Nothing - Raleigh Little Theatre wraps up its production of this Shakespearean comedy this weekend.

Art and food:

Jane Seymour - Meet Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Seymour and see her artwork this weekend at Mahler Fine Art in Raleigh. Seymour will be appearing Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon for a children's event and then again from 6 to 8 p.m. that night. On Sunday, she will be on hand from 2 to 4 p.m. The appearances are open to the public but do require RSVP's.
Commemorative Chef's Event - The Carolina Inn is celebrating its 90 year anniversary on Saturday night with a four-course wine dinner. The dinner is $90 a person.

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