Celebrate Mardi Gras, check out the Bull City Food and Beer Experience and more this weekend.
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Feb. 28-March 1: Leonard Ouzts at Raleigh Improv - Leonard can most recently be seen in a breakout role of the producer Lawrence in season two of the Netflix series "Master of None."
Feb. 28-March 2: Goodnights Presents: K Trevor Wilson - K Trevor Wilson, the Man Mountain of Comedy has spent over 20 years in entertainment.
Feb. 28: Jason Adamo Presents: North Carolina Songwriters in the Round - Two sets of songwriters share the stories behind the songs they’ve written, performing in the round, Nashville-style at The Cary Theater.
Feb. 28-March 2: Nevermore Film Festival - Named a “Top 100 Film Festival” by FilmFreeway and “One of the Best Horror Film Festivals in the World” by Dread Central, Nevermore has screened more than 1000 films since its creation in 1999. It is happening at Carolina Theatre.
Feb. 28- March 1: North Carolina Symphony: The Ring Without Words - All the drama of Wagner’s four operas is told through the pure power of the orchestra.
March 1: Wake Forest Film Festival - The festival will spotlight films created by some of the most promising and accomplished local, national and international filmmakers. Tickets are $25.
March 1: Durham Nights Market - The MAKRS Society presents this night market series with local vendors, a live DJ, performances by Dakota Fox Entertainment and beer and wine at The Golden Belt Campus.
March 1: Mardi Gras with Rhonda Robichaux and Meaux - Rhonda Robichaux & Meaux take you to N'Awlins with NOLA-infused blues soul funk at Succotash Southern and Creole Kitchen in Durham.
March 1: Alton Brown Live: Last Bite - The famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen during this show at DPAC.
March 2: Sunday Supper: Mardi Gras - Enjoy a festive, family-style Sunday Supper inspired by the flavors of New Orleans at The Durham.
March 2: 12th Annual Bull City Food and Beer Experience - This year the event features 30 triangle restaurants paired with breweries spread throughout all three DPAC floors featuring unlimited samplings and the Harris Onstage Experience showcasing live music.
Family fun
Feb. 28: Blippi at DPAC - Join Blippi to make music in Durham in the brand new live Blippi: Join The Band Tour!
March 1: Book Bingo: Celebrating Read Across America Day - Get ready to mark off squares as you discover new stories and revisit beloved classics. Perfect for readers of all ages, from tots to grandparents. It is at the Book Harvest Family Space in Durham.
March 1: City of Raleigh Museum's Annual Animal Adoption Day - Meet adorable pets seeking forever homes and engage with dedicated local adoption agencies.
March 1: Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Market: Spring Kick Off - This gaming event will feature a massive vendor marketplace, cosplay contest, Esports tournaments, music, an interactive kids zone and giveaways.
March 1-9: Garden Story Walk - Enjoy a walk through the beautiful JC Raulston Arboretum and read a good story at the same time. Story Walks are self-guided experiences where pages of a book are displayed in the garden. Admission is free. Walks are available 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
March 2: Daytime Mardi Gras in Durham - Make costumes and floats at The Scrap Exchange and enjoy some parades during this fun event to celebrate Mardi Gras.