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8/20
Jazz in the Square
Ya like jazz? Then come out to Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s sixth season of the free concert series at Moore Square, kicking back off with the Butler Knowles quartet. @downtownraleighalliance
8/20
Night at the Museum
It’s a night at the museum—with Ben Stiller, Mongols and a live T-Rex skeleton, natch. Bring the fam and your craft supplies to the NC Museum of History for a viewing of the iconic comedy. eventbrite.com
8/20
Sips for Snips
Paws up for a good cause. Join SAFE Haven for Cats at the Salty Turtle Beer Company in Raleigh for a purr-fect day of craft brews and kitty love. Each beer sold helps fund spay and neuter surgeries, keeping cats healthy. safehavenforcats.org
8/20
Talk Smutty to Me
Steamy poetry and prose readings make for a sultry evening at Bitter Social. bittersocialraleigh.com
8/20
Thirst4Architecture
NCModernist’s monthly happy hour gathers modernist fans at the new Raleigh Building Product Showroom of Fitch Lumber and Hardware. Enter “FITCH” on the form to snag a spot. docs.google.com
8/21
After Dark: Nocturnal Insect Walk
The JCRA gardens are totally buggin’. Head to the garden after dark for a look into the world of nocturnal insects with insight from local entomologist Bill Reynolds. calendar.ncsu.edu
8/21
Design Within Reach Ribbon Cutting
Bringing authentic modern design to North Hills is major furniture retailer DWR, which is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Janet Cowell, Kane Realty’s Stacey Buesche and DWR Raleigh GM Rick Grogan. dwr.com
8/21
Jordan Davis
Next thing you know, the “Buy Dirt” dude is bringing his smash-hit singles and smooth storytelling to the stage on his Ain’t Enough Road Tour with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Vincent Mason. redhatamphitheater.com
8/21
Sir Walter Coffee Summer Series Part 3
Pop over to Sir Walter to celebrate the last days of summer with freshly shucked oysters from Mera Brothers, tunes from DJ Akira, an exclusive cocktail menu and all-around good vibes. @sirwaltercoffee
8/21
Wicked: For Good
Ain’t no rest for the wicked! Pregame the big screen with food trucks and local on-theme entertainment in Moore Square. Pink or green, good or evil—but popular either way.
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8/22
Jack Johnson
Catch this wave—the surfer turned songwriter is flipping Walnut Creek upside down via his mellow summer sound and ~curious~ vibes. livenation.com
8/22
Kirby Derby
Less stallion, more soapbox. Roll on over to Harvey Hill for a time-honored tradition full of gravity racing and pinecar competitions—plus other off-road activities. kdd.gamil.com
8/22
Night Nation Run
Neon’s never looked so good. This half fun run, half moshpit is America’s first running music fest—and you’ve made the guestlist. From black lights to bubble zones, it’s hard to keep the fun and fitness separate. boothamphitheatre.com
8/22
Packapalooza
We were raised by the wolves… pack it in for NC State’s signature palooza and all-day block party capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week on Hillsborough Street. Red and white never looked so good. packapalooza.ncsu.edu
8/22
Summer Celebration 2026
Summer isn’t over yet. Artspace is going full-blown summer via a youth art exhibition, hands-on art making activities and demonstrations—plus, free snow cones and popcorn. eventbrite.com
8/23
Love Never Fails
Less doomscrolling, more dancing. Music, movement and community collide at this feel-good gathering built around genuine connection. Phones down, vibes up! bittersocialraleigh.com
8/24–25
Around the Moon and Pack Again
After becoming the first woman to leave low Earth orbit and travel to and around the moon, NASA astronaut and NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch is returning to campus for a homecoming celebration that’s sure to be out of this world. ncsu.edu
8/25
Conversation Convos
Here’s something to howl about: Watch long-lost footage of wild wolves reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park while learning about the pack recovery happening behind the scenes. marbleskidsmuseum.org
8/25
Jaws Movie Night
*Dun, dun, dun, dun*… Catch your fave shark movie on the big screen at The Optimist’s Brookside Drive location—complete with themed drinks and popcorn. @theoptimistraleigh
8/26
History at High Noon
Operation Bumblebee is a go. Virtual lunchtime lectures are back with Lorraine Makey, manager of Missiles and More Museum, filling in Raleigh on the top-secret U.S. Navy biz. Brace for impact. eventbrite.com
8/26
Mahjong and Mingle
A mahjong and yap sesh? Say less. Beginner lessons and open play are taking The Backyard at Fenton. fentonnc.com
8/26
Tomato Dinner
It’s what you’ve been waiting for all summer long… Tomato season is at its peak, and Brodeto is giving it the spotlight treatment in dishes like crudo, stracciatella and wagyu coulotte. exploretock.com
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