There is much to love about this 1980s kung fu flick (which I have personally seen maybe a dozen times). Its Kurt Russells best role since Snake Pliskin in Escape From New York. Theres that crazy karate lightning guy. And dont forget Sex and the Citys Kim Cattral in a wet T-shirt.

Ruthie Foster has made a couple stops at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, while Eric Bibb has logged enough miles to earn a Grammy nomination and four WC Handy nominations. As a double bill, the two guitarists have found themselves compared to BB King, Taj Mahal, Aretha Franklin and Tracy Chapman.

Dancing with the Carolina Stars is a fundraiser to benefit Operation Smile styled in the manner of televisions Dancing With the Stars, except with local celebrities pairing with dance professionals.

Sure, Valentines Day isnt until tomorrow, but what better way to celebrate VD than to pay homage to the lustier side of human romantic pursuit? Featuring works from dozens of local artists, live art, music, entertainment and lots and lots of skin, this is one of our favorite events of the year.

Whether youre watching at a bar, a house party or on your own couch in your underwear with a football in your hands, today is the greatest day of all for football fans of every stripe. Watch the Indianapolis Colts do their best against the New Orleans Saints who this year are a team of destiny.

This fundraiser to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation rolls all day and night at Greene Street featuring a slate of local heroes including the Urban Sophisticates, House Of Fools, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, the Dickens, Pat Rock Band, Walrus, J.

Come out and celebrate YES! Weekly's 6th anniversary at Much and Level 2 with free food and drinks and handouts from 100.3 the Buzzard and 105.7 Hit Music Now. The party is open to the public and there is no cover charge so come celebrate five years of the Triad's best publication.

Let the grooves pull you in and the cares fall away while you unwind and listen to jazz pianist Reggie Buie and the Reggie Buie Trio. It's only a matter of time before the smooth melodies and splashy cymbals get your feet tapping, so get your tickets early and make sure you have plenty of scotch in your ice.

After battling uphill to get over the irst half of the workweek, get some friends together and enjoy half-price wine by the glass or bottle all night. Add some quality food, perhaps a couple one-liners into the conversation and youve just made an evening of the dreaded Hump Day.

Sure, it's a little bit cold outside, but it's great weather for biking. Because of the sweat and exertion and it all, you see. This event, a bike ride through beautiful Tanglewood Park, is held by the National MS Society, is a fundraiser and is open to the public, but is closed to cars.