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Through 1/5
Illuminate Art Walk
Head into the holidays (literally) via this year’s installment of Illuminate Art Walk, lighting up the DTR streets with its signature piece, “Talking Heads,” created by Limelight and distributed by Wireframe. Plus, spy a scad of stunning pieces compliments of NC light artists highlighting our state’s wildlife, along with our innovative past, present and future. Merry and bright, indeed! downtownraleigh.org
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
12/28
Canes vs. Montreal
Canes take Canadiens by storm. Sounds like quite the matchup, eh? nhl.com
12/29
Chef’s Table
Revel in the glorious flavors of chef Sera Cuni’s Food Network-worthy dishes at Cafe Root Cellar’s five-year anny celebration. Bon appétit! orderstart.com
12/29–30
Chris Porter
Of Last Comic Standing and Ugly & Angry fame, this sought-after sillyman’s set on the Goodnights stage is sure to slay. goodnightscomedy.com
12/29–31
Godfrey
Hoot and holler along with this Nebraskan comedian you might know from notable film cameos such as Zoolander and Original Gangstas. improv.com
12/31
The Avett Brothers
“I wish I was…” spending NYE jammin’ out at PNC with the uberpopular North Carolina-bred folk rock band (!). pncarena.com
12/31
First Night Raleigh
Cheers to 2024! Come outta your shell (had to) and ring in the new year via DTR’s highly anticipated acorn drop, complete with live music, fireworks and more. @firstnightraleigh
12/31
NYE With Local Icon
Bring in the new year like a “Local Icon.” Meet at midnight at The Merchant for “the sexiest New Year’s Eve ever” with a prix fixe dinner & cocktail menu; party it up at The Architect for a Studio 54-style fete feat. a DJ and a Champagne toast at midnight—or make a rez at any of Local Icon’s locations (Little City Brewing, Virgil’s Cocktails and Cocina, The Green Light) for a night to remember. Cheers to the new year! thelocalicon.com
12/31
Young Hearts Distilling New Year’s Eve Celebration
Goodbye 2023, hello 2024! Ring in the new year with curated spirits and snacks, live entertainment and plenty of space for you to dance the night away at DTR’s only distillery. opentable.com
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