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Through 12/23
The Dessertery
It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas… especially at Martin Marietta’s all-you-can-eat seasonal sweets cafe. And calories don’t count during the holidays, so be sure to treat your elf! martinmariettacenter.com
Through 1/7
Dutch Art in a Global Age
Talk about going global. Take in myriad masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston that explore the crossways between art, commercial networks and Colonial expansion. ncartmuseum.org
Through 1/14
NC Chinese Lantern Festival
The fan-fave fest promises to be *lit* again this year thanks to 40+ new awe-inspiring Chinese lantern displays—plus captivating cultural performances nightly. Glow on! boothamphitheatre.com
Through 1/15
The Rink Presented by UNC Health
Ice, ice baby. Figure-eight your way into the holidays with the return of Raleigh’s festive Rockefeller-esque ice skating rink at Red Hat. redhatamphitheater.com
Through 3/31
Igloos at Unscripted
Just chillin’? Roll up to your own personal igloo experience filled with a pre-set food menu and an immaculate winter wonderland vibe (plus wine pairings and bevs available for purchase). How festive! opentable.com
11/30
Better Days Live Music Series
Better days are ahead with live beats from Robby Peoples of Nashville, J Candeed of Raleigh and Clay Conner of Durham. Make sure to grab a burger from Hightop Burger and drink from the Hartwell Bar before jamming out to some local tunes. facebook.com
11/30
Holiday Open House
“Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas.” … Channel the cheer of the time of year at Village District’s holiday soiree feat. Santa, hot cocoa and carolers. It’s sure to be jolly! shopvillagedistrict.com
11/30
Small Art Show at Ursipany
Stop by Ursipany’s first annual holiday show to peep small works by 15 local artists and meet the artists themselves. And don’t forget to grab a drink to sip on while taking it all in. facebook.com
11/30
Taco Bamba Mezcal Tastings
Time to get smoky. Belly up to Taco Bamba for a taste of its new liquor—created in collaboration with esteemed mezcaleros of Rey Campero, a traditional mezcal distillery in Oaxaca, Mexico—feat. notes of roasted pineapple and a nice citrus finish. Cheers! tacobamba.com
12/1
First Friday Market & Free Movie Night by Popup Carolinas
Moore Square movie night is back, back again! Find food trucks, free games and live entertainment—plus, check off your Christmas list at the market and enjoy a showing of the holiday classic Home Alone. It’s a win-win-win-win! popupcarolinas.com
12/1–17
Cinderella
If the shoe fits… wear it to see the fairy tale magic of Cinderella dancing the night away. Just be sure to make it home before midnight! raleighlittletheatre.org
12/2
A Gift to Cary Celebration
Park yourself at Downtown Cary Park for a full-day affair featuring photos with Santa, ice skating, arts and crafts, snowball fights and *snow* much more. What better way to sleigh the holiday season?! downtowncarypark.com
12/2
Canes vs. Buffalo Sabres
Blowin’ em back to Buffalo with an L. nhl.com
12/2
Great Garner Chicken Bog
What’s a chicken bog you ask? A Southeastern NC one-dish meal made of chicken, sausage and rice—and during this bogged-down event (get it?!) there will be 90 gallons of it created by the team at Carolina Cooker (!). Sample a free bowl, plus enjoy a cooking demo, steamed oysters, hot cocoa, desserts and more. Talk about a scrumptious soiree! facebook.com
12/2
The Nutcracker
Balletcore is in! Bound, leap and plié into the holiday season via this classic Christmas performance. Where else will you be able to experience the thrill of a dancing mouse king? caryballetcompany.org
12/2
Threads Fashion Gala 2023
Ready for the ultimate fashion extravaganza? Roll up to CAM Raleigh for Wilson College of Textiles seniors’ bash highlighting the fashion and arts industry. Strut like you mean it… eventbrite.com
12/2
Rail & Stile Holiday Open House
Made your list and checked it twice? Cross it off with gifts from local artists Denise Hughes, Nan Jones, Cassie Adams and Jenny Fassino—NTM sip pomegranate mimosas, hot apple cider and coffee. Talk about shopping motivation! therailandstile.com
12/2
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Everything’s coming up Scandinavian—from style selects to Christmas festivities. Ring in the holidays Danish-, Finnish- and Icelandic-style at the NC State Fairgrounds. scanfair.org
12/2
Shifting Bodies
Take in these extraordinary painted figures gracing Historic Oakwood for one night and one night only, and explore what emotions look like and how we interact with them. bleedingartstudio.com
12/2
Vintage Holiday Market
Christmas will be here before you know it. Cross all the vintage and secondhand apparel lovers in your life off your list while sipping on a seasonal drink and vibing to tunes provided by DJ King Akira. @stateofbeernc
12/3
Boylan Heights ArtWalk
Stop arting around! This renowned walk is back for its 31st run—just in time for you to pick up the perfect gift from a slew of local vendors. Think glasswork, jewelry, metalwork, woodwork, fiber art, clay and ceramics and more. Happy shopping! boylanheights.org
12/3
Holiday Artist Market
No need to step foot in any overrated mall or understocked department store this holiday season. Check everyone off your list from this line-up of local vendors offering the perfect something for all. theatreraleigh.com
12/4 & 5
Feast of Seven Fishes
’Tis the season. Up the festive factor with this feast of seven fishes as part of Heights House Supper Club. It’s giving The Bear, but without Carmy’s mama drama. heightshousenc.com
12/5
Catalyst: A Concert Event Supporting Affordable Housing
Jam out with talented local musicians while supporting affordable and accessible housing in Raleigh, then round the night out with special presentations by Maggie Kane of A Place at the Table and Lorena McDowell, Wake County’s affordable housing director. Be the catalyst for change! eventbrite.com
12/5
Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
The only thing better than decorating the tree is decorating cookies! Learn to sprinkle and frost with showstopping decorators Darlin’ Designs Baking Co.—with a glass of sparkling wine in hand. Happy decorating! peckandplume.com
12/5
Repeal Day
Get ready to party Gatsby style! Dust off your flapper gear and celebrate the end of Prohibition during Dram’s annual Repeal Day party at all locations. There’ll be all-day drink specials (naturally), music from the 1920s and ’30s, a costume contest, and a group photo. dramanddraught.com
12/6
NCMA Matinee: The Red Shoes
Witness a “dancing, singing, swinging love tale” following an aspiring dancer forced to choose between her love of dance and her desire to, well, love. ncartmuseum.org
12/6–10
Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars
“The cold never bothered me anyway.” … Observe your fave Disney characters on ice making magical moves via figure skating, acrobatic performances and stunts, special effects, compelling costumes, and more. pncarena.com
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