Weekend best bets: Harry Potter, African American Cultural Celebration

Skate the Square - Go ice skating at Fenton in Cary through Feb. 5! Tickets are $17 but are discounted every Monday.

Jan. 25: Winter Full Moon Walk - Enjoy a guided moonlit walk at NCMA to experience nature and art at night. Space is limited and preregistration is required – no walk-ups and no waitlist.

Jan. 26: The Breakfast Club (80s Party Band) - The 80s band returns to the Lincoln Theatre. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the opening band starts at 8 p.m.

Jan. 26: A College Dance for Every Body - Dance the night away and celebrate the new year with the NCMA’s accessible dance party! Enjoy a free social night with music, snacks, and good company, all in an inclusive environment.

Jan. 26-27: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert - A live orchestra performs John Williams' iconic score as the film plays at DPAC.

Jan. 27: Winter Gala - The Mill in Fuquay-Varina hosts a formal event. Tickets are $20 and the sales will be donated to the Special Olympics. A food truck and DJ will be onsite as well.

Jan. 27: Lovers Lane Pop-Up Market - Shop at Boxcar Raleigh from noon to 5 p.m. Vendors are set up in the bar and on the patio.

Jan. 27: African American Cultural Celebration - Commemorate African American history through music, art, dance, and food at the North Carolina Museum of History.

Jan. 27: Fine Folk Fondue Party - The Longleaf Hotel is hosting a four-year anniversary party from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday with this event featuring chef Chris Lopez (formerly of Fine Folk). This 1960s-inspired fondue party will include food, music and classic cocktails. Fondue tickets will be available for purchase at the bar for $25 each.

Jan. 27: S'mores and Hot Chocolate Festival - NC Eat & Play’s S’mores & Hot Chocolate Festival at Haven Farm in Knightdale will make you feel like you stepped into a real life snow globe. Tickets are only $15 and include all the festive activities, a s’mores kit and a hot chocolate tasting ticket.

Jan. 27: Bombshell Brewing Anniversary - Celebrate 10 years with food trucks, new beers and live music from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Jan. 27: Chinese New Year Festival - Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the Triangle community at Dorton Arena. Enjoy performances, authentic Chinese food and drink and family-friendly activities.

Jan. 28: Lucinda Williams - Three-time Grammy Award winner brings her "Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets" tour to DPAC.

Jan. 31: Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton - The 7-0-7 Tour is destined to rhapsodize the senses and bewitch the heartstrings.