The week ahead: Comic Con, Theatre

RALEIGH, N.C. — From musicals to sci-fi stars, this is going to be a fun week in the Triangle.

The Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series crowns a winner tonight. Rex Healthcare's Ryan Conklin is going up against Curt Shelvey of Curt's Cucina in Southern Pines. The winning chef will move on to the Final Fire series and compete against winners from other parts of the state later this year.

Two hit musicals open in the Triangle tonight. Kinky Boots begins its run at the DPAC and Peter and the Staratcher plays Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Both shows run through Sunday.

It's a great night for music. Elton John plays the Crown Center in Fayetteville. In the Triangle, singer-songwriter Andy Grammer will be performing at Lincoln Theatre.

The Carolina Inn hosts the Hops and High Cuisine Dinner featuring Foothills Brewery. Tickets are $55 per person for this four-course meal.

The 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh starts this afternoon at the Raleigh Convention Center. Celebs attending this year include "Dr. Who" star David Tennant, Ian Somerhalder from "The Vampire Diaries," William Shatner and Sean Astin. Tickets are $35 a person.