RALEIGH
NEU ROMANCE
KINGSWith the impending demolition of Kings in April (at least on South McDowell Street), Neu Romance, their long-running dance party that technically ended there last year, bids adieu. Attendant DJs Mad Cow, Castro, Drew, Le Bag, Sugarfree and Sparky Kilowatt pepper the evening alongside bands Apollo Heights and Brite Boy. Plus, a “soul food” potluck. Dig in at 10 p.m. Chris Toenes
RICKEY SMILEY
PROGRESS ENERGY CENTERComedian Rickey Smiley will perform tonight at Memorial Auditorium. He’s best known for hosting B.E.T.’s ComicView in 2000 and his role in the film Friday After Next. The show starts at 7:30 pm and tickets are $32.50. For more info, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Iesha Brown
DURHAM
OPUS ONE
DUKE CAMPUSThe classical ensemble of four superb soloists, which has performed as a quartet since 1998, comes to Durham. Tonight’s program will include Mozart’s Quartet in G Minor and Dvorak’s Quartet in E-flat Major. The performance begins at 8 p.m. and costs $25 for adults, $15 for youth. For more info, visit www.duke.edu/web/dukeperfs or call 660-3356. Megan Stein
