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thursday.3.28
Music
IAmDynamite
8 p.m. Tremont Music Hall, 400 W. Tremont Ave. $8-$10. www.ticketfly.com.
With its simple makeup and songs that are simply catchy, this guitar-and-drums duo (which is half-based in Raleigh) easily wins over crowds with crisp, punchy pop-rock that’s as quirky and completely infectious as early Weezer.
Theater
‘Wicked After Dark’
11 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. $25-$50. www.ncbpac.org.
An evening of song and dance, produced by “Wicked” company members who will perform some of their favorite non-Ozian material. Net proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and RAIN, Inc.
friday.3.29
Amusement
Carowinds’ Opening Day
10 a.m.-8 p.m. 300 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill, S.C. $29.99 and up. www.carowinds.com.
Ride thrill rides including WindSeeker and Intimidator, and check out the new Dinosaurs Alive attraction, which combines “finely detailed hand-crafted animatronics, interactive consoles, a lush setting and educational content.”
saturday.3.30
Running
Twelve in Twelve 12K
9 a.m. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway. $45. www.twelveintwelve.org.
In addition to the 12-kilometer trail race, there’s a 1.2-mile fun run and an Easter egg hunt. Proceeds support the Twelve In Twelve Foundation, which is participating in relief efforts in Rwanda, Thailand and Haiti.
Dance
Power 98 Step Off
7 p.m. Grady Cole Center, 310 N. Kings Drive. $15. http://power98stepoff.eventbrite.com.
The fourth annual event is the biggest teen step show of the year, and features groups from around the area competing for cash prizes.
