7 things to do in the Triangle this weekend
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It's all about comedy, romance, and free outdoor music this weekend. Check out our top picks:
1. Sinbad at Goodnight's Comedy Club (Thursday through Saturday) Starting at $35
Fresh off his recent special on Comedy Central called "Sinbad: Make Me Wanna Holla," the comedian known for the TV show "A Different World" and movies like "Houseguest" will play at Goodnight's in Raleigh. Details
2. Guitarist Norman Brown at Red Hat Amphitheater (Sat. 6/28) 7 p.m. Starting at $14.25
Looking for a romantic night out? Expect an intimate show Saturday night with guitarists Norman Brown and Jonathan Butler, along with pianist Alex Bugnon on their "Love & Soul" tour. Details
3. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo at Red Hat Amphitheater (Sunday) 6:30 p.m. Starting at $20
The husband and wife duo of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo make a stop in Raleigh on their 35th Anniversary tour. Details
4. Fastball headlines Oak City 7 (Thursday) 5 p.m. FREE at Raleigh's City Plaza
The free Oak City 7 concert series returns with Fastball, who became popular in 1998 with the album, "All The Pain Money Can Buy." Beer tents and food trucks will be on hand. Details
5. The Lee Boys headline Back Porch Music on the Lawn (Thursday) FREE 6 p.m. at American Tobacco
This sacred steel, gospel, and funk band will get folks moving at WUNC's Back Porch Music on the Lawn concert series in Durham at American Tobacco. Details
6. RAW Raleigh Presents: Panorama at Lincoln Theatre (Thursday) 8 p.m. $15 advance, $20 door
The independent arts group will showcase the work of local artists in mediums like photography, performing and visual arts, music and more. Details
7. Earthquake at Carolina Theatre (Saturday) 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $37 | Durham
The Washington D.C. native is mostly known for appearing on "BET's Comic View" and HBO's "Def Comedy Jam" in the '90s. Details
More events:
Pilobolus dance company at DPAC (Thursday through Saturday)
Muscle Shoals at PNC Downtown Raleigh Movie Series (Friday) 5 p.m. FREE
Cary Art Loop (Friday) 6 p.m. FREE
Iron and Wine at the N.C. Museum of Art (Saturday) 8 p.m. $27
The Free States at Southern Village Music on the Green (Sunday) 6 p.m. FREE
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