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10/12
FINE Bikes Launch Party
Take a spin with Charles Thomspon of Oak City Cycling as he launches Raleigh-based frame-building biz FINE Bikes. Pedal to the metal, indeed! oakcitycycling.com
10/12
A Giant Dog
This backroom show is built for the “boozehounds and party animals,” along with anyone who wants to jam out to the hook-driven melodies of Alice Cooper and Slade. catscradle.com
10/12
Optoberfest
Opt for a good time and celebrate Optima’s 10-year anny at Raleigh Beer Garden with food, drinks and fun benefiting Note in the Pocket. eventbrite.com
10/12–22
North Carolina State Fair
“Nothing could be finer” than the annual NC State Fair! Make your way to the State Fairgrounds for fried food galore (NTM giant turkey legs, ice cream, etc…), rides and attractions, competitions, and more good ’ole Southern fun. ncstatefair.org
10/12–29
Arcadia
Study with a young mathematical genius and her tutor in 1809 as present-day researchers search the grounds for clues about who lived in the massive mansion. Can you do the math? burningcoal.org
10/12–29
Frankenstein
We all just want to be loved—even Frankenstein’s “repulsive” monster. Behold Carolina Ballet Artistic Director Zalman Raffael’s hauntingly theatrical and seductively beautiful interpretation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale, also feat. a “New Haunted Tale” choreographed by Robert Weiss at Fletcher Opera Theater. carolinaballet.com
10/13
Boo-ze Halloween Wine Walk
Say boo(ze)! Wine down and get your hot girl/boy walk in with wine, apple cider and storefront treat-or-treating. And whether you bring your fam or your ghoul friends, it’s sure to be a terrifyingly good time. shopvillagedistrict.com
10/13
Foodie Friday
TGIF! Come hungry to Dix to feast on fare from local food trucks while enjoying live music. dixpark.org
10/13
Gabi’s Ghostly Gala
Celebrate neuro-diversity with a spooky twist. Hosted by WRAL’s Julian Grace, this annual gala benefiting Gabi’s Grounds flaunts haunted firetruck rides, a live auction, dancing and a menu curated by chef Damon Barham. eventbrite.com
10/13–14
Michael Blackson
If you like laughing so hard you cry, catch ‘The African King of Comedy” wildin’ out for a couple nights of hilarity at Goodnights. goodnightscomedy.com
10/13–14
Piazzolla Four Seasons
We hear all the pitches love some vibrato! Compose yourself for symphony sounds that’ll transport you on a journey through all four seasons. martinmariettacenter.com
10/13–14
Travis Scott
Meltdown? Maybe. Enter Utopia with famed rapper/songwriter as he transports you into an unreal sight and sound experience at PNC, with partial ticket proceeds benefiting Cactus Jack Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to uplift Houston youth. That’s a rap, indeed! pncarena.com
10/13–15
October Fright Fest Edition
#SpookySzn is here—so haunt the weekend with a “dive-in” theater feat. festive scenery, spooky ’tails, Halloween-inspired snacks and fave cult-classic films. How boo-tiful! unscriptedhotels.com
10/13–15
SAS Championship HBCU Invitational
Got SAS? Swing by Prestonwood Country Club to follow golf legends as they take on a custom course—plus enjoy food trucks on the 13th and take part in a 5K on the 14th. Consider the par raised. saschampionship.com
10/13–15
Triangle Parade of Homes
“Welcome to my crib.” … Dream home inspo found through this free annual self-guided tour of the area’s newest homes on the market—so you can find anything from your next floor plan to decor ideas. May the parade commence! triangleparade.com
10/14
The Cupcake Run
Bake your day at the “Sweetest 5k in Raleigh”—and bring along the kiddos and your pooch. Sounds scrumptious! shopbriercreekcommons.com
10/14
Dram and Draught Cary First Anniversary
*Dram* roll please… The Fenton locale is turning one! Turn up at the daylong celebration feat. giveaways, live music and drinks. Cheers! dramanddraught.com
10/14
Fall for Five Points
Happy fall, y’all! Enjoy food, local arts and craft vendors, and a dog Halloween costume contest—pause for awws—at this autumn celebration. fallforfivepoints.com
10/14
NC State Football Watch Party
Cheer on the Wolfpack as they take down the Blue Devils this Saturday. Go State! bottlemixx.com
10/14
Oktrophyfest
Guten tag! Drink up as Trophy Brewing toasts to the release of new German-style beers with live music from the Little German Band, Mozel Franz and the JaJaJas (!). And stick around to possibly witness the World’s Largest Underberg Toast record. Cheers! @trophymaywood
10/14
The Pumpkin Patch
Grab your boots and blanket scarves and pick the plumpest pumpkin at this vibrant event by Raleigh Realty. Whether you’re looking for a good carving pumpkin or a ’Grammable fall pic, you won’t want to leave. pagefarmsraleigh.com
10/14
Rooftop Yoga at Hartwell
Find your inner Zen with stunning rooftops views and complimentary drinks—think hard kombucha, CBD water and draft beer. Don’t forget to BYO mat! malmadness.ticketleap.com
10/14
Tap or Treat
Head to Tap Yard for a treat (no tricks here!) via this spooktacular soiree showcasing local artisans, food trucks, trivia, brews and more. How bewitching! tapyardraleigh.com
10/15
Band of Horses
No one’s gonna love you like Raleigh, BOH… tumblin’ down hard at The Ritz. livenation.com
10/15
Chance’s Flea
Feeling thrifty? Take a chance on this flea market like no other, complete with 30+ vendors, food/drinks and a DJ spinning some sick tunes. @sir_chances
10/15
Swiftie Day
In your pastry era? You belong with a batch of custom-printed Eras macarons, complete with Swiftie-themed drinks and a listening party, of course. Sounds enchanting! @monmacaronusa
10/17
Eric Forbis
It’s always a great day to kick back, grab a cold beer and listen to dad rock—think Don McLean, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones—from this local guitarist and vocalist that will make you wanna twist and shout (!). brooksidebodega.com
10/18
Ardbeg Wee Beastie Sauce Boss Competition
Put your tastebuds to the test and sample chef-made single malt whiskey BBQ sauces with pulled pork at this second annual competition hosted at Whiskey Kitchen. Who will be the final Sauce Boss? whiskey.kitchen
10/18
The Bones of J.R. Jones
It’s definitely a bones day at The Pour House. Search for meaning and purpose with this artist who nods to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bon Iver, James Murphy and J.J. Cale. seetickets.us
10/18
Exclusive Patron Dinner
Can you handle the limelight? Chow down at STIR’s exclusive four-course dinner in collaboration with world-famous Patron tequila. stirraleigh.com
10/18
Plant Pals: The Benefits of Houseplants
Good vibes really wet our plants. Crop up at Dix to get schooled on how houseplants increase mental and physical health. Hey, dopamine! dixpark.org
10/18
Shania Twain
Let’s go girls… and boys! The country crooner is riding to Raleigh for the second leg of her 2023 Queen of Me Tour—and we think it *will* impress us very much. pncarena.com
10/18–29
Barbecue
Prepare yourself for some heat (both on and off the grill!) as the O’Mallery sibs call out sister Barbara for her out-of-hand drug habit in not one but two family orientations—one white, one Black—to expose and juxtapose racial and family politics in this raucous and rollicking comedic affair that skewers our warped view of American family. theatreraleigh.com
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