20 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Sept. 30–Oct. 6

THROUGH 10/31
DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND

On the witch hunt for nighttime scaries? Take a trip to the Devil’s Playground at Cathis Farm for some spooky thrills. cathisfarm.com

9/30
GOOD VIBES SUMMER TOUR 2021: REBELUTION + SPECIAL GUESTS

Join reggae rock band Rebelution and special guests Kabaka Pyramid, Keznamdi and DJ Mackle for good vibes, catchy tunes and that concert high we’ve been chasing since 2019. boothamphitheatre.com

9/30
NCMA FILM PREMIERE: OVERLAND

Tune into nature as you witness three falconers embrace the great outdoors and their own primal spirit—under the direction of NC-based filmmakers, of course—onscreen at the NCMA’s outdoor theater. ncartmuseum.org

9/30–10/2
T.J. MILLER

Actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter T.J. Miller provides an escape from the fundamental tragedies of life with his absurdist observational stand-up at Raleigh Improv. improv.com

10/1–/2
IBMA BLUEGRASS LIVE!

We promise we aren’t pulling your strings. The largest free urban bluegrass fest is back in DTR, starting Sept. 28 and wrapping up Oct. 2. Close out the weekend with Grammy award-winning legends and brilliant emerging acts—plus enjoy food and beverage street vendors, an art market, and more. worldofbluegrass.org

10/1–3
RALEIGH GREEK FESTIVAL

We’re greeking out! Take the flavors of Greece home with you during the 39th annual Raleigh Greek Festival drive-thru event. The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will be serving up delicious and authentic Greek meals and pastries using recipes handed down for generations. Opa! raleighgreekfestival.com

10/1–2
TRIANGLE OKTOBERFEST

Oh, ja! After a yearlong hiatus, the seventh annual Triangle Oktoberfest will be gracing Booth Amphitheatre once again. Don your finest lederhosen and dirndls and enjoy traditional Bavarian fare (bratwursts, pretzels and schnitzel— oh, my!) and un-beer-ably good local and authentic German brews as you cheer on spritely doggos in the wiener dog race (yes, you read that right), compete in a yodeling contest (yodel-ay-hee-hoo!), jam out to The Polka Brothers and more. Wir lieben Deutschland! triangleoktoberfest.org

10/1–11/5
SHAPING SPACES

Jean Gray Mohs and Pete Sack weave together unconnected shapes to create a cohesive whole in this two-person exhibit (co-curated by Charlotte Russell and Emily James) at 117 E. Hargett Street Hallway Gallery and Studio. Turns out, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” charlotterussellcontemporary.com

10/2
CAMPBELL LAW SCHOOL BIKE RIDE

Wheels up! Participate in Campbell Law School’s third annual Fundraising Bike Ride with 10- and 50-mile and virtual ride options. All proceeds from the ride will go toward Campbell Law’s six legal pro bono clinics. Talk about a wheelie good cause. law.campbell.edu

10/2
MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS

Witness a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up comedy in a lighthearted production based on The New York Times bestselling book by John Gray. Covering topics from dating to marriage to sex, this show has it all—and is sure to have your inner child lol-ing. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com

10/2, ONGOING
MIDTOWN FARMERS MARKET

Pick up your family-farmed produce at North Hills’ vibrant and thriving farmers market. midtownfarmers.com

10/2
NC STATE VS. LOUISIANA TECH

They held that tiger (!!), now the Pack is back to sniff out another win (?!) when the Bulldogs come to Carter-Finley. gopack.com

10/2–3, ONGOING
PUMPKIN HOLLOW

Carve out space in your schedule for this fun-for-everyone excursion at Cathis Farm featuring a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, zombie tag, a country store and more. cathisfarm.com

10/2–3, ONGOING
TRIANGLE PARADE OF HOMES

Turn off the TV and immerse yourself in a real-life HGTV experience through Triangle Parade of Home. You’ll get to take a free, self-guided tour throughout the Triangle to check out new and innovative home construction, products and technology. triangleparade.com

10/3
ZIGGY MARLEY

Ya, mon. Jam out to Jamaican music during Ziggy Marley’s live tribute to his father, the one and only Bob Marley. One love! boothamphitheatre.com

10/4
BAKING CLASS AT APATT

Bake—and eat—the day away with A Place at the Table’s chef Andrew as you learn how to make some of your fave sweet and savory breakfast pastries, including biscuits, scones, cinnamon rolls, brioche bread and French toast. tableraleigh.org

10/5
ART TALK SERIES: MAR HESTER

Hartwell’s first event (!)—curated by Charlotte Russell Contemporary—features artist Mar Hester. Attendees will be able to not only meet Hester, but purchase her work, so find an empty spot on your walls, folks. hartwellraleigh.com

10/6
ALICE COOPER

Feed your Frankenstein when the rock legend rocks Red Hat with his signature raspy voice and guillotine props. redhatamphitheater.com

10/6
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

The seasonal sweat sesh that is Wellness Wednesdays wraps with this OrangeTheory Fitness-led heart-pounding season finale. visitnorthhills.com

10/6–17
SALVADOR DALI: THE ARGILLET COLLECTION

Culture vultures, take advantage of this rare opportunity to peep exquisite works by Salvador Dali, with special appearances by Madame Christine Argillet, daughter of Dali’s legendary publisher and confidante Pierre Argillet. lamantiagallery.com