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8/27
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, with this week’s performance by Jasmine J. Best & The Jazz Xperiment providing the tunes and good vibes. @downtownraleighalliance
8/27
Raleigh Stroll Club
You know hot girl walks—now enter Hot Dad Walk. The Raleigh Stroll Club is hosting a special dad club edition at Gussie’s, a no-kids evening full of burgers, brews and brotherhood. @raleighstrollclub
8/28
Billy and the Jets
Two icons—one stage. Follow the yellow brick road to Lincoln Theatre where “Piano Man” meets “Rocket Man” for a flashy crossover tribute. lincolntheatre.com
8/28
Dog Days of Summer
Show Cheeni RTP some much-needed support during the slowest season of the year with a community market featuring local vendors, tasting bites from area chefs, drinks and more. resy.com
8/28
Movies on the Bloc
“Fist my bump.” Bring a chair or blanket to 321 Coffee for a night of sci-fi, stars and bad alien one-liners via Project Hail Mary. @drink321coffee
8/28
Pizza-Making Class
Friday night pizza party, anyone?! Join Veloce for hands-on pizza making, bruschetta and charcuterie, and beer and wine. @veloce_italian_market
8/28–30
Usama Siddiquee
Watch on as the Funny AF finalist releases his high-energy rapid-fire remarks for three nights at Goodnights. Expect to hear about life, love, religion—and how to get the boot on America’s Got Talent. goodnightscomedy.com
8/28–9/20
Hairspray
Tracy Turnblad bends the boards in this family-friendly musical where an overnight rise to fame helps the sudden celeb spark change almost as big as her hair. raleighlittletheatre.com
8/29
The Annelle Staal Trio
Up-and-coming empress Annelle Staal takes the stage as part of Botanical’s Garden Grooves jazz series to present a distinct, elevated indie dance/concept house sound featuring dueling drum machines, expert guitar work and silky vocals. @annellestaal
8/29
Chance the Rapper
He’s got the city doing front flips at Red Hat Amp. Wish a happy 10th birthday to Chance’s iconic album Coloring Book as the rapper celebrates the pivotal culture moment on an anniversary tour. livenation.com
8/29
End Of Summer Prom Night
Dress to impress to relive the best night of your life—or the occasion you never got to experience—sans the high school drama. Throwback hits, cocktails and portraits seal the deal, with a percentage of beer sales donated to The Prom Shoppe at Apex UMC. wolfeandporter.com
8/29
The GRL Market
Who run the world? Grls! Women-owned brands take over Waverly Place in Cary for a stint of shopping community and girly fun. Beyoncé would be proud. waverlycary.com
8/29
Intro to Gardening in the South
Start—or continue–your Southern gardening journey with a morning lecture guiding you through the state’s hot summers, diverse soil types and unique pest problems. jcra.ncsu.edu
8/29
Teen Vendor Market
House of Many Porches Market hosts a band of aspiring artisans, small business owners and teen creatives—all set to sell you your next favorite thing. dixpark.org
8/29–30
NC Vintage Bazaar
What’s old is new again! Shop vintage clothes, DVDs, music, jewelry and more from resellers hailing from across the Southeast at North Carolina’s largest vintage event. ncvintagebazaar.com
8/30
Cocktails & Cuisine
Pinkies up! The Willard’s next interactive cocktail class dives into bourbon for beginners: Explore the history behind some of bourbon’s most iconic cocktails while pros guide you through crafting three timeless favorites. thewillardraleigh.com
8/30
Kindled for Good
Built on the idea that “a shared meal can do more than feed people,” Landon Estate chef/owner Blake Gotliffe’s new culinary series welcomes Crawford Hospitality chefs Conor Delaney, Aaron Salita and Suzanne Downs for a collaborative dinner centered around live fire and summer at its peak–with proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of North Carolina. eventbrite.com
8/31
Kehlani
“Nights like this” shouldn’t be missed. Pull up to Walnut Creek to see the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse belt it out on stage. livenation.com
8/31–9/6
Veolia Pickleball National Championships
This is kind of a big ~dill~. Kicking off the 2026–27 PPA Tour season, the weeklong celebration at Cary Tennis Park will feature pro pickleballers going head to head—in addition to live music, entertainment, fan-friendly activations, pro-led camps and clinics, and more. tixr.com
9/1
NCModernist Movie Series
Barren never looked so beautiful. Desert modernism meets Hollywood theatricality during the documentary screening of Desert Cool, featuring Palm Springs designer Arthur Elrod. therialto.com
9/1
Perception vs. Palate
Think you know your grapes? Read between the vines on a blind wine date to discover your personal preferences—without worrying if they’re posh enough. Pinkies up! vitishouse.com
9/2
Kash’d Out
Good karma is in store at the Florida-based reggae-rock band’s Raleigh tour stop—with bonus sounds from RDGLDGRN. pourhouseraleigh.com
9/2
NCRLA Chef Showdown
Fork over the finale. The state’s top chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists and distilleries come together for a night of flavorful competition at Bay 7, where guests get to sip and snack their way through the finalists’ offerings to help crown the People’s Choice Awards. portal.ncrla.org
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