Events this week: Billie Eilish, Les Mis, MTV live
There is plenty to do this week! Here are our top picks.
Monday
In My Life: A Musical Tribute to the Beatles (A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E. South St., Raleigh) - In My Life tells the Fab Four's tale through the eyes of their late manager, Brian Epstein, who acts as narrator to renowned tribute band Beatles For Sale’s live performance of some 33 Beatles classics.
That1Guy (Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh) - That 1 Guy returns to the house with his experimental "earthshaking future funk" from the future.
Tuesday
Les Miserables (DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham) - Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon. The show plays DPAC through Sunday.
Into the Fog (The Raleigh Times, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh) - With various backgrounds ranging from bluegrass, country and rock to funk, Into The Fog creates a musical melting pot of sounds in an acoustic/newgrass setting.
The Rundown Music Series (Tin Roof Teas, 300 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh) - Every Tuesday at 8 p.m., this series features the best local and regional talent.
Wednesday
Cooking for a Classic Finale (1705 East, 1705 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh) - This 4th annual event benefits families of The Lucy Daniels Center. In the dinner event, two chefs will each serve an appetizer, entree and dessert using surprise ingredients, and you're the judge. Tickets are still available.
Nick Cannon: MTV Wild 'N Out Live (PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh) - See a live version of the TV show in which comedy games are injected with a hip-hop flavour as host Nick Cannon and celebrity guest stars lead teams of comics in a series of comedy challenges.
GCA 130 Graduation Showcase (Goodnights, 861 W. Morgan St., Raleigh) - This 18+ show will feature the graduating students of the Goodnights Comedy Academy's Stand-Up Comedy 130 course.
Thursday
Billie Eilish (PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh) - "Bad Guy" singer Billie Eilish, who won five Grammys, brings her Where Do We Go? tour to Raleigh.
Al Strong Quartet on the Roof (The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham) - Al Strong is back on the Roof with the Al Strong Quartet. There will be jazz, drinks and downtown views from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Celtic Women (Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh) - The group brings their 15th Anniversary Tour to Raleigh.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W. Morgan St., Durham) - The country rock band hails from Long Beach, California.
Friday
The Millennium Tour: Omarion, Bow Wow, Ashanti (PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh) - The Millennium Tour features early-2000s R&B and hip-hop, according to Billboard.
Sheryl Underwood (Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main Street, Cary) - The savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and multi-faceted, multi-media entrepreneur performs Friday and Saturday.
Good Luck, Bad Luck Weekend Party (Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St., Raleigh) - There will be superstition-themed cocktails on Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, don't miss the St. Paddy's Day party.
