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Through 8/9
Knowing the West
Yeehaw! Discover untold stories from the American West via an array of artwork from diverse makers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. ncartmuseum.org
7/2–3
Gina Brillon
The Puerto Rican actress, comedian, writer and new mom is bringing all the hoots and hollers to the Improv Raleigh stage. improv.com
7/2, 9, 16, 23
Midtown Beach Music
Shag-worthy sounds from the likes of Too Much Sylvia and The Pink Slip are here to revive your Thursday nights at Midtown Park. Tropical attire encouraged! visitnorthhills.com
7/3
Devi Sri Prasad
Indian singer, lyricist and music composer DSP is summoning euphoric vibes to Oak City one strum, key and fiddle at a time. martinmariettacenter.com
7/3
Excitable
Get excited—obv. In a “rock of the ages” the tribute band amps up the volume with high-octane covers of Def Leppard and Van Halen. Let it riff! lincolntheatre.com
7/3
Gussie’s Half Birthday
Batter up for a The Sandlot-themed affair celebrating two and a half years of the fan-fave Morgan Street eatery—complete with chili cheeseburgers, LA dogs, face painting, and a special Baby Ruth latte and homemade apple pies at Foxhole. Take me out… @gussiesraleigh
7/3
Independence Day Concert
Hats off to 250! The symphony is putting the “free” in freedom with celebratory symphonic sounds ahead of Garner’s fireworks show at Lake Benson Park. ncsymphony.org
7/4
4th of July Day Party
Go wild with a day party featuring patio Po’Boys, macaron salad, Cajun waffle fries and more, all topped off with a World Cup watch party and a coloring contest. Here’s to ‘Merica. @bigcat.brookside
7/4
Evening of Fun
Early birds get the fun. Mala Pata is ditching the regular dinner dishes for old-fashioned summertime classics—think fried chicken sandwiches, chorizo chili dogs, grilled watermelon salad and more. @malapata.molino
7/4
Fourth of July Celebration
Let freedom ring. DTR’s morning First in Freedom Parade and NC Freedom Fest at the State Capitol feat. live music, food trucks, history exhibits and fam-friendly activities set the tone for Raleigh’s evening fireworks at Dix Park. raleighnc.gov
7/4
July 4th Party
Let’s party like it’s 1776. Boatman Spirits has got all the goods for an anti-British day (in the best way) via live music, World Cup games on the big screen and craft cocktails, natch. @boatmanspiritsco
7/4
Stars, Stripes & Seaboard
What’s more American than live music, lawn games and local flavors? Pregame the fireworks display with an all-American day at Seaboard Station. seaboardstation.com
7/5
First Sunday Potluck
Get (pot)lucky at Wolfe & Porter’s with your fave cookout classic in tow—think baked beans, summery desserts or watermelon. Be sure to bring enough to share! wolfeandporter.com
7/5
Madison Beer
Get in your feels as the soft-pop star delivers a diary-like set—breakup confessions, self-doubt and all—via her Locket Tour, with special guests Thuy and Lulu Simon. redhatamphitheater.com
7/6
Local Spirit Cocktail Competition
Belly up to Willco as some of the city’s best ’tenders go head to head in a cocktail battle utilizing a North Carolina-produced spirit. May the best bevy win! @willcobar
7/8
Group Chat Girlies Comedy Show
The trip—ahem, tour—made it out of the group chat. Round up your chat and join the girlies to discuss pop culture, relationships and all things girlhood at Goodnights. @gcgirlies
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