Several events to keep you busy this weekend:
Aug. 13 Charlotte
Goodbye Tutto Mondo
Takeover Friday hosts a special event as Tutto Mondo says goodbye to Charlotte. Tutto Mondo, 1820 South Blvd. 7 p.m. takeovercharlotte.com.
Aug. 14 • Durham
Film Fest Plaza Party
The North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and LGBT Center of Raleigh team up to present the festival’s official 2010 NCGLFF Plaza Party, with music, food and drinks. Proceeds benefit the festival and LGBT Center. Space is limited. 309 W. Morgan St. 8 p.m. $10/advance. $13/door. festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff.
Aug. 14 • Charlotte
Men of Petra’s
Men of Petra’s Amateur Drag Competition announces our first four contestants: Chris Baker as “Sharie Kewlaid,” Tommy Feldman as “Miley Virus,” Jay Russell as “Vivian Russell” and Robert Sease as “Trebora.” Your votes decide which two “ladies” get passed on to the Top 8. Hosted by Rachael Houdek. Brought to you by Stephen Seay Productions. Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave.
10 p.m. petraspianobar.com.
Aug. 14 • Lake Wylie
Amateur comedy contest
The Rainbow In hosts a special contest for all wanna-be comedians. Over $200 in prizes. Rainbow In, 4376 Charlotte Hwy. 10 p.m.