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Through 4/5
Dreamville Festival Week
Dream on, Raleigh! Come enjoy this free-for-all fest with a schedule packed full of events for the whole fam—think standup comedy, adult game night, yoga and a block party—all put on by a roster of Dreamville artists. Plus, stock up on exclusive merch and staples that’ll make your dreams come true. dreamvillefest.com
4/4
Canes vs. Bruins
Let’s see the Bruins get ruined. pncarena.com
4/4
Buzzed: The History of Making Mead
Clear your schedule i-mead-iately. Learn the ins-and-outs of the ancient practice of making mead and its modern revival’s effect on NC beekeeping—taught by mead scientist Nico Hogrefe and beekeeper Samantha Winship. Bee there or be square! ncmuseumofhistory.org
4/4
Hot Shots
Can you handle the heat? Watch comedians attempt to keep their cool as they stomach spicy food and keep the sillies going. Ready, set, sweat! goodnightscomedy.com
4/4
The Sandlot
“You’re killin’ me, Smalls.” Hit your evening outta the park with a classic film of a bunch of boys who love baseball. A home run, if you ask us! raleighlittletheatre.org
4/4–6
Ken Flores
Well, look what the wind blew in! Laugh along with the unfiltered humor of this Chicago-based standup comic who keeps his sets laid-back yet off-the-wall. And that’s on balance! goodnightscomedy.com
4/4, weekly
Thursdays in the Hollow
Stay hip in the Hollow via weekly pop-up tunes through the end of June as you stroll to dinner, yoga—or wherever the evening takes you. @smokyhollowraleigh
4/5
Connect Raleigh
It’s electric! Make your way to Moore Square for local music, engaging art and a lineup of performances via this City Beats and Visual Vibes installment. Can you kick it? raleighnc.gov
4/5
Level the Playing Field
Swing over to Drive Shack for feel-good golf, food and loads of networking ops via this inaugural charity golf tourney. Fore! eventbrite.com
4/5
Makers Alley Grand Opening
Shop till ya drop via a slew of exclusive items from eight recently opened local businesses while sipping a bev and jamming to Adam Pitts. After all, all are welcome in the alley! @visitnhid
4/6
Amelia’s Flowers Grand Opening
Hey, bud! Welcome a flower shop as it plants roots in North Hills Innovation District with a grand opening soiree feat. giveaways, macarons and arrangement demos. You grow, girl. ameliasflowertruck.com
4/6
Dessert Wars
Sweet! The largest dessert fest in the nation is sprinkling over to Raleigh feat. 50+ sweet vendors battling for a spot in the National Championship. May the best sweet shop win. ncstatefair.org
4/6
Dose Yoga Grand Opening
Stretch a warm welcome to Dose Yoga’s recently debuted North Hills locale with free yoga and meditation classes, a cold plunge challenge and smoothie tastings galore. Namaste, indeed! doseyogaraleigh.com
4/6
Golden West Gala
Don’t miss this once-in-a-year opera-tunity. Go for the gold at Angus Barn to support the NC Opera over dinner, music, dancing, and silent and live bidding. ncopera.net
4/6
Midtown Throwdown Tennis Tournament
Looking to serve up a family friendly evening? Witness parent and student tennis matchups to raise money for the Sanderson High School Foundation. Eat, drink, win prizes and cheer on! What’s not to love? shsfoundation.org
4/6
Game Day Street Party
Help shut down the street—and Purdue!—with food trucks, beer and giant screens on game day. WPN, this one’s for you! mitchstavernraleigh.com
4/6
NC Master Chorale
Grab your popcorn and head to the theatre for choral music covering classic films (think: Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings). Sing on! therialto.com
4/6
Pickleball Pro-Am
Leave it to the pros. Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, two former Canes players and a UNC basketball icon battle it out with some of the greatest in the country’s fastest-growing sport. … We’ll see if they get themselves in a pickle. ppatour.com
4/6
Spring Game 🏈
Counting down the days till football season? Spend your Saturday in the stands supporting the Wolfpack as they gear up to kick off their 2024 season. Touchdown! gopack.com
4/6
Tacos ’N Taps
Hey, taco belles! ~Nacho~ average event, come hungry for all-you-can-taste Mexican eats, margs and beer—NTM dancing, contests and a scad of surprises. boothamphitheatre.com
4/6–7
Dreamville Festival
Dreams do come true at J. Cole’s annual outdoor music fest lauding a lineup of curated acts amid Dix Park’s sprawling outdoor surrounds. Bring on the fest frenzy… and dream on! dreamvillefest.com
4/6–7
The Great Raleigh Yard Sale
In need of a spring cleaning? Let The Raleigh Market help you out…rent a space and bring your stuff. Leave the shoppers up to them. Your junk is another one’s treasure. theraleighmarket.com
4/7
Bull City Food & Beer Experience
Bull out in Bull City! Over 30 local restaurants and breweries will fill DPAC for samplings (pstt, get a sneak peak of goodness from Jaguar Bolera ahead of its May opening!)—paired with live music from the Harris Onstage Experience and fundraising efforts for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. bullcityexperience.com
4/7
NC Pint Day
Brew up a good time by grabbing a pint or two (or five) from a wide selection of participating local breweries and taprooms during NC Craft Brewers Guild’s inaugural Pint Day—and be sure to take home a limited-edition pint glass illustrated by Christen Lucas. Definitely not a pour decision! ncbeer.squarespace.com
4/7
Tina Friml
Living with a disability is a joke. No, actually. Take in the animated optimism of a spunky + smart sillywoman who addresses her cerebral palsy with a bit of snark. goodnightscomedy.com
4/10
Connect + Create
Now blooming: This Floral Watercolor Stickers workshop walking all-level artists through painting floral arrangements—and turning them into stickers. Let’s stick it! dixpark.org
4/10
Downtown Big Dream Forum
Give your two cents on the future of DTR via this community-driven idea sesh that’ll hopefully help garner a bright future for Raleigh. Dream big, Raleighites. downtownraleigh.org
4/10
Malbec & Empanadas
Can we get an empanad-yeah?! Sample wine and have a good time via this educational and, most importantly, sip-sational class. Cheers! vitishouse.com
4/10
The Sadies
Add a serving of rock, a dash of country and a splash of Western influences and you get this Canadian band set to bring the house down. pourhouseraleigh.com
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