The week ahead: Brewers Expo, Wendy Williams

RALEIGH, N.C. — Our picks to get you through the workweek:

Chuy's kicks off its 27th annual Green Chile Festival today with a special menu featuring six new dishes, including bacon wrapped pork rellenos. The menu will be available for three weeks and features new drinks - the Spicy Cucumber Texas Martini and the Frozen Watermelon Margarita.

Head to Fullsteam in Durham for some great beer and local comedy during the Bulltown Comedy series starting at 9 p.m.

Lyle Lovett and his large band play Durham Performing Arts Center tonight. Tickets start at $49.

Bones Thugs-n-Harmony play The Ritz in Raleigh. Local performer Professor Toon will be opening for them. Tickets are $33.

Head to Lafayette Village for the So Long Summer Music Series featuring Backfence. This free show starts at 6 p.m.

If you are going to Glenwood South tonight, make sure to enjoy some deals and specials at local merchants as part of Wednesday on Glenwood.

Jackass star, stuntman and professional trained clown Steve-O brings his stand-up at to Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh tonight. He will be performing through Sunday.

The Wake County Science and Brewers Expo will bring more than 12 area brewers together for a night of sampling and food at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Tickets are $30 each.

TV host Wendy Williams bring be asking everyone "How you doin'?" tonight at DPAC. Tickets are $63.

Breaking Benjamin plays The Ritz tonight. Tickets are $39 each.

Check our best bets calendar for more picks for this month. And on Thursday check back for our official picks for the weekend.