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Weekend best bets: Triangle Pop-Up Market, American Aquarium

Lots happening this weekend, including some anniversary parties.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Lots happening this weekend, including some anniversary parties.

Music, comedy and theatre

American Aquarium's "Roadtrip To Raleigh" (Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh) - The band plays two sold-out shows (Friday and Saturday) at Lincoln Theatre.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh) - Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor's dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever. See this show through Feb. 2 at Raleigh Little Theatre.
Shawn Wayans (Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main Street, Cary) - Wayans made his acting debut in 1989 in his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans' feature film "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka." You can see him at Raleigh Improv Friday and Saturday.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham) - "Oh, What a Night" it will be when Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons return to DPAC on Sunday night.
Rhinestone Throwdown: Dolly Parton Tribute (The Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham, NC, Durham) - Enjoy some Dolly karaoke on Friday night at The Pinhook in Durham.
"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" presented by David Burney (The ArtsCenter, 300 G E Main St, Carrboro) - David Burney, lead singer for the acclaimed Johnny Cash tribute band Johnny Folsom 4, brings his one-man show to The ArtsCenter in Carrboro for three shows this weekend.

Get shopping

Triangle Pop-Up Market (Transfer Co. Food Hall , 500 East Davie Street, Raleigh) - Shop this highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers at Transfer Co.Food Hall on Saturday.
Downtown Raleigh Home Show (The Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh) - Just in time to keep up with those home improvement resolutions for 2020, the Downtown Raleigh Home Show returns to downtown's Raleigh Convention Center.

For the Foodies

Triangle Chicken Soup Cookoff (Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh) - More than a dozen family recipes will be offered up to a panel of judges -- and for the community to fill their bellies and cast their vote for the People's Choice Award at Temple Beth Or on Sunday afternoon.
Bombshell Beer Six Year Anniversary Party (120 Quantum Drive, Holly Springs) - The brewery will celebrate its anniversary on Saturday and Sunday with special beer releases, live music and food trucks.
Wham, Zam, Open! Zambrero Grand Opening (Zambero, 1 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh) - Australia's largest Mexican franchise, Zambrero, is opening its first location in the Southeast on Friday.

Family fun

Astronomy Days (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones St., Raleigh) - Learn more about Earth and other planets during this two-day event at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and other locations. Activities include the chance to create and launch your own rocket.
19th Annual African American Cultural Celebration (North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh) - Join the statewide kickoff to Black History Month at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh on Saturday. This event will include musicians, storytellers, dancers, chefs, historians, playwrights, authors, artists, reenactors, and more.
2020 Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival (NC State Fairgrounds - J.S. Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh) - This annual celebration at Dorton Arena will include cultural performances, a lion dance, traditional Vietnamese food and children's games on Sunday.

Parties and fundraisers

Aussie Aid: An Australian Bushfire Relief Effort (Junction West , 310 S. West St., Ste. 110, Raleigh) - This benefit at Junction West on Saturday will include live music from Debonzo Brothers, Steamroom Etiquette and food from The Shop.
Chinese New Year Dance Party (Five Star Restaurant, 511 W Hargett St, Raleigh) - Five Star in downtown Raleigh is celebrating 20 years in business with a dance party on Saturday night.
Anchor 5 Year Anniversary Party! (The Anchor Bar , 207 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh) - The Anchor Bar is celebrating its fifth birthday on Saturday with a special cocktail menu, giveaways and live music.
Boxer, Beer & Brice's Brewing (Brice's Brewing, 1822 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh) - Join Carolina Boxer Rescue at Brice's Brewing on Sunday for a fundraising event for CBR's vet and medical expenses.
Super Soft Birthday Party (Boxcar Bar + Arcade , 330 West Davie Street, Raleigh) - Boxcar is celebrating its fifth year in downtown Raleigh with a Letterkenny-Inspired Birthday Bash on Saturday.