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Photos: Tailgating at Kenny Chesney

See photos from the tailgate parties before Kenny Chesney's No Shoes Nation concert in Raleigh.

Stuff I Like: Walk Raleigh

Local comedian Shane Smith discusses why he likes the Walk Raleigh signs.

Kings of The Mic Tour

Grammy-winning rapper LL Cool J headlines the show with some of raps legendary artists.

Hitchcock fest offers director’s greatest – and not so great movies

The Carolina Theatre in Durham is screening 14 films of Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense.

Tracy Morgan coming to Durham

Stand-up comedian and actor Tracy Morgan will be performing at The Carolina Theatre!

Summerland Tour

After a wildly successful trek last year, Art Alexakis, frontman for the alternative rock outfit Everclear, announced that he’s bringing Summerland back for 2013. See the show at Red Hat Amphitheater.

Kevin James

The working class funnyman is returning to DPAC June 5.

Mary J. Blige

Grammy-winner Mary J. Blige is bringing her Liberation tour to PNC Arena June 7. Get tickets now.

Brad Paisley

Catch Paisley on the Beat This Summer Tour at Walnut Creek June 8.

Artsplosure 2013

Artsplosure, which starts Thursday, celebrates excellence in the performing and visual arts. The annual event promotes the work of local, regional and national artists.

• Link: Photos from last year's festival

Gladys Knight & The O'Jays

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees will put on a show at the DPAC June 30.

Kendrick Lamar is coming to Raleigh

Catch his Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City Tour to downtown Raleigh June 23.