Weekend best bets: Katt Williams, Oktoberfest

RALEIGH, N.C. — Plan your weekend with our picks, including lots of Oktoberfest fun!

Oct. 6-9: Arnez J at Raleigh Improv - Arnez J's raw energy, talent and comedic skill earned him a hosting slot on BET’s longest-running comedy series “Comic View” for two seasons joining the ranks of hosts such as D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer. His hilarious new comedy special “Racially Motivated” is now available on Netflix.

Oct. 7: Katt Williams - The comedian brings his "2023 and Me" tour to PNC Arena on Oct. 7.

Oct. 7: Maxwell: The Night Tour with special guest Ash Minor - See Maxwell on stage at Red Hat Amphitheater on Oct. 7.

Oct. 7: Brandi Carlile: A Special Solo Performance - After two hard-fought decades-in-the-making, Brandi Carlile is in the midst of experiencing the biggest highs of her acclaimed career thus far. See her on stage at DPAC.

Oct. 7-8: North Carolina Symphony presents Cirque Dances with Troupe Vertigo - Troupe Vertigo’s spellbinding performance will ignite the imagination with stunning aerial acts, astonishing acrobatic feats, and mind-boggling contortions—all perfectly choreographed to beloved works including Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and more. The show is at Meymandi Concert Hall both nights at 8 p.m.

Oct. 8: Father John Misty - Father John Misty returns with Chloë and The Next 20th Century, his fifth album and first new material since 2018. See him on stage with special guest Suki Waterhouse.

Oct. 9: Haunting at Pour House Circus Show - Enjoy this terrifying circus show starting at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at The Pour House in downtown Raleigh. It will include burlesque, pole dance, acro yoga, hooping, juggling, LED poi and other flow arts, spoken word, clown/mime, drag king/queen, contortion, and more. Tickets are $18.

Oct. 7-9: Slingshot Festival - Slingshot is the international nexus for music, electronic art, and technology in the South. Enjoy this festival Oct. 7-9 at The Fruit in Durham.

Oct. 8: Apex Oktoberfest - American Legion Apex Post 124 and the Town of Apex will host this event on Oct. 8 from noon to 8 p.m. at Apex Town Hall on Hunter Street. Enjoy a car show, corn hole tournament, food trucks, beer garden, a kids zone and more.

Oct 8: Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village - Grab your Lederhosen and enjoy a German Inspired festival with fall brews, German inspired foods, live music, shopping and fun from noon to 4 p.m

Oct. 8: Oktoberfest at Raleigh Beer Garden - Enjoy this all-day party at Raleigh Beer Garden with music from the Little German Band, brat eating contest and more.

Oct. 8: Oak and Smoke - Oak City Brewing has teamed up with Redneck BBQ Lab for a beer chugging, BBQ slinging, and banjo pickin' good time from noon to 8 p.m. The event is free to attend, but tickets are needed for barbecue.

Oct. 8: Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow - Experience a day of competition dancing, music, vendors, and fun showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina today. This event is free and open to the public. It will be held at Dix Park from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8.

Oct. 8: Hum Sub Diwali 2022 - Formally known as Cary Diwali, this event will include a day of food and entertainment at Booth Amphitheatre on Oct. 8 starting at 10 a.m. Admission is free.

Oct. 8-9: A Taste of Greece - The event will feature the most popular festival food and pastry offerings. All items will be available for take-out or to enjoy in dining tents at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

Oct. 9: Harvest Festival - Head to Sarah P. Duke Gardens for this event featuring a festival of activities, music, demonstrations and more. Free drop-in activities for adults and children together.

Oct. 7: Friday Family Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Head to Garner Recreation Center for a free screening of this family-friendly movie at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Oct. 7: First Friday Market and Movie Screening - There will be more than 35 vendors and food trucks at Moore Square starting at 5 p.m. At about 7:30 p.m., a screening of "Jurassic Park" will start.