The week ahead: Gavin DeGraw, benefit concert

Live music, a benefit concert, comedy and more are on tap this week.

Monday

Formed in the 1970s, rock band Steely Dan is still performing. Their tour brings them to Greensboro Coliseum Monday night. Tickets start at $69.50.

Tuesday

Singer Gavin DeGraw plays Red Hat Amphitheater Tuesday evening. He will be joined by Matt Nathanson. Tickets start at $29.50.

Wednesday

The Raleigh Downtown Living Advocates (DLA) organization is hosting a mixer at Oak City Meatball Shoppe. There will be yummy appetizers and a raffle drawing. Anyone who lives, works or plays in downtown Raleigh is invited!

Thursday

Comedian and actor Jamie Kennedy performs tonight at Goodnight's Comedy Club. He'll be there through Sunday. Tickets start at $20.

Friday

Be Loud!, a two-day benefit concert at Cat's Cradle, kicks off this evening. Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit the Be Loud! foundation, which supports adolescent and young adult cancer patients and their families at UNC Hospitals.

For more fun events every day, take a look at our Best Bets Calendar. On Thursday we'll be back with our weekend Best Bets!