What’s going on this week? Here are 9 of our Best Bets.

There’s a lot going on this week. Here’s your cheat sheet of can’t-miss events around town.

1. Mamma Mia!

“My, my, how can I resist” this? You probs can’t — or shouldn’t — resist a night of legendary Swedish rock group ABBA’s top hits sung through NC Theatre’s staging of this famed tale of a mother and daughter, three possible dads (oops!), and an unforgettable trip down the aisle. Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. Through Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $25.15. nctheatre.com

2. Drake Party: Real Fake Love

Sure Cupid came and went. But if you’re still up in your feelings, a night of dancing a la Drake Party: Fake Real Love at The Ritz promises poetic remedy (or at least some good ol’ fashioned rump-shaking revelry). 2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh. Feb. 15, 9 p.m. Tickets $10. ritzraleigh.com

3. North Carolina Book Festival

Word nerds unite at this N.C. book fest, the state’s signature literary event. With myriad titles from writers and artists from here to abroad, there promises to be something for all audiences. Once hosted on a rotating basis by NC State, UNC and Duke, the fest now presents at bars and bookshops across Raleigh, from King’s and Crank Arm Brewery to Hunt Library and Quail Ridge Books, with readings, panels demos, lectures and more. Locations vary, Raleigh. Feb. 21-24. Only some events are ticketed. ncbookfestival.wordpress.com

4. Big Frosty Beer Festival

Belly up to the bar at Raleigh Beer Garden to sip a diverse lineup of samples from local, regional and national breweries (from Crank Arm to HopFly to Sierra Nevada) while jamming to live music. Each brewery will pour two beers (while supplies last). Bottoms up! Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Feb. 16, 2-6 p.m. $40. theraleighbeergarden.com

5. Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run/Walk

Lace up to stomp out cancer for this third annual Kay Yow 4K (with a “mini-K” .3-mile option) on NC State’s campus to celebrate survivors, their families and caregivers. Incentives for additional fundraising include Nike gear (from $125) and Bluetooth headphones ($750). Kay Yow Cancer Fund, 5121 Kingdom Way, Suite 305, Raleigh. Feb. 16, on-site check-in 9:30 a.m., brief program 10:30 a.m., run/walk 11 a.m. Registration $25 per person. support.kayyow.com/event/2019-kay-yow-cancer-fund-celebration-run-walk

6. AfterHours: Science of Wine

Getting schooled just got even cooler — and tres chic. Channel your inner sommelier at Durham’s Museum of Life and Science for an elegant evening spent workshopping the science behind your fave varietals with Wine Authorities’ Craig Heffley. Local wine sellers, cheesemakers and chocolatiers (with samples! nom nom) will be on hand, plus researchers to dish the deets on how soil and sun affect the color and flavor of your fave vintages and varieties. Las Gringas and Soul Fresh Spring Rolls food trucks will also be on-site. And take home an event wine glass to boot. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Drive, Durham. Feb. 21, 6:30-10 p.m.; VIP 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets VIP $75, general public $35, museum member $30, designated driver $20, at the door are $5 more. life-and-science.ticketleap.com

7. “Junie B. Jones, The musical”

It’s her first day of first grade, and Junie B. Jones is dealing with some big-girl drama. Lucille doesn’t want to be her BFF anymore; the blackboard is blurry (specs are sweet though, she’ll see — see what we did there?); plus plenty of other relatable hilarity told through this Raleigh Little Theatre comedy-musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling Junie B. Jones book series that you and your fam won’t want to miss. Fun fact: Feb. 21 is Milk & Cookies Night (with Insomnia Cookies). Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh. Feb. 15-March 3, times vary. Tickets from $10. raleighlittletheatre.org

8. Young Associates Casino Night

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Up for a night of table games a la Vegas? Lucky you. You can gamble for the greater good across three floors of tables, live music, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, drawings and more. Or you can take it high stakes and go VIP with your own level. Proceeds support the North Carolina Museum of History. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.-midnight. Tickets members $70, nonmembers $90, VIP adds additional $20. ncmoha.com/young-associates-memberships/casino-night

9. February Comedy Showcase

A can’t-miss comic lineup bends the boards in the Bull City with this second installment of Durty Bull Brewing Company’s Thursday Night Comedy Showcase, featuring Rob Schneider (not the comic from “Saturday Night Live”), Angel Perez, Reid Clark, Dink Kearney and Lauren Ansley. Oh, and if all you need is laughter and tacos, Queso Monster will be on-site. Boom. 206 Broadway St., Ste. 104, Durham. Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets $5 on Eventbrite or in cash at door. durtybull.com

This story was originally published February 13, 2019 at 12:00 AM.