Beach Music Festival
Or if beach music is your thing, the 10th annual Triangle Beach Music Festival kicks off on Saturday. The festival features the best in Carolina beach music. Feature acts include Chairmen of the Board, Band of Oz, Spare Change and more. Tickets cost $30. For more information on show times and places, call (919) 291-3355.
Widespread Panic
Kick back and relax as Widespread Panic takes center stage at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek this weekend. The concert is Friday. Tickets cost from $30 to $35.
Carolina RailHawks
The Carolina RailHawks are back in action this weekend. They play the Charleston Battery on Saturday at the WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets cost $10 to $20. For more information, call (919) 859-KICK.
Durham Senior Games
Another athletic event plays out in Durham this weekend. It’s the last weekend for the 2008 Durham Senior Games. The competition is for adults ages 55 and older. Registration is $15. For more information, call (919) 560-4355.
Riverdance
Catch Riverdance during its farewell performances at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. You can see the show that celebrated Irish music, song and dance through May 4. Tickets cost from $31 to $69.50. For show times and more information, call (919) 834-4000.
Beerfest
Sip 300 different brews during the World Beer Festival in Raleigh this weekend. It takes place in Moore Square. Tickets cost $35. Call (919) 782-5010 for information about times.
Angels Among Us 5K and Family Fun Walk
Take part in a great charity event this weekend. You can walk or run in the Angels Among Us 5K and Family Fun Walk on Saturday. It kicks off at the west gate of Wallace Wade Stadium. Proceeds from the event benefit Duke's Brain Tumor Center. Call (919) 416-3853 for more information.