32 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Sept. 17–23

9/17
Stitched in Tradition
Designers from across the state blend storytelling, contemporary design and personal expression into traditional regalia and runway collections. ncmuseumofhistory.org

9/18
Champagne and Friends
Champagne is good for your pours. Led by chef/owner Doreen Colondres, this 90-minute course uncorks everything from selecting in-store to sipping across countries. Cheers! vitishouse.com

9/18–20
Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show
Homebodies, assemble. The State Fairgrounds gets a glow-up with home pros, workshops and fresh design inspo, complete with a NC pitmaster showcase dishing out barbecue secrets and samples. raleighfairgroundshomeshow.com

9/18–20
Page to Picture
Spoiler alert: The book might not be better. The Carolina Theatre in Durham turns hold-your-breath chapters into jump-out-of-your-seat scenes with nine book-to-film adaptations, local authors and a closing-night appearance from John Waters. carolinatheatre.org

9/18–20
NC Folk Fest 
Get folky with it as Downtown Greensboro becomes one giant stage with 80+ artists—including The Roots, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Molly Tuttle. The best part? It’s free! ncfolkfestival.com

9/18–27
Oakwood Cemetery Series 
Raleigh’s art scene is six feet under—and we mean that as a compliment. Burning Coal Theatre goes underground into Raleigh’s art scene via From the Ground Up, a series of short plays performed among Historic Oakwood Cemetery’s storied grounds. burningcoal.org

9/19
919 Day
It’s 9/19 in the 919—everybody get lit. The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus goes full local with live music, food trucks, craft beer and an artisan market celebrating all things 919. thatstation.net

9/19
Al Strong ft. Chop Shearin
Consider this your permission to toot your own horn. Trumpeter Al Strong and guitarist Chop Shearin mix their sweet melodies for a smooth live set to get you moving your feet. botanicalraleigh.com 

9/19
Asia Fest
Thousands of visitors, dozens of exhibits and one signature Dragon Boat race bring the sights and sounds of the East to life. boothamphitheatre.com

9/19
Cash Money + No Limit 
Two visionaries. Two empires. One stage. The labels are coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime show featuring the likes of Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Boosie and many more. lenovocenter.com

9/19
Dram & Draught 10th Anny
Cheers to 10 years! Celebrate the popular DTR watering hole’s decade milestone with throwback drinks and special appearances from former ’tenders. dramanddraught.com 

9/19
Festa Italiana
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie… head to Apex for a day filled with Italian eats, live tunes and cultural festivities down Hunter Street and around the Town Hall Courtyard. festanc.org

9/19
Hops for Hope
Cheers to the children. Corporate teams pair with local breweries to create unique brews shared with the public in a spirited afternoon of tasting, live music, food trucks and a kids zone—all in support of Children’s Flight of Hope. Beer never tasted so charitable. childrensflightofhope.org

9/19
International Festival
Don’t forget your passport! Morrisville goes global at Indian Creek Trailhead with an around-the-world lineup of music, dance and international eats—without the flight. morrisvillenc.gov

9/19
NC Courage vs. Gotham FC
The Courage holds down the fort—kicking the opponents back to the North. nccourage.com

9/19
Pop-Up Raleigh
Finders keepers! Sift through a lineup of more than 40 vendors at this monthly art and vintage market at Trophy Brewing on Maywood, then top off the shop with a beer or cider. popupraleigh.com

9/19
Raleigh Twilight Market
When the sun goes down, the vendors come out. The MAKRS Society’s monthly night market series returns to Smoky Hollow with local goodies, a live DJ, and food and drinks from neighborhood establishments. makrs.com

9/19
TLC & Salt-N-Pepa With En Vogue
The It’s Iconic Tour (enough said) is coming to Walnut Creek, marking the first time these three multiplatinum artists have shared a bill. No scrubs allowed. livenation.com

9/19
Young Thug
It’s slime time. The Atlanta-based rapper and modern trap trailblazer known for blending genres, melodies and mumble rap into his tracks hits Red Hat Amp with special guest NAV on the New Generation Tour. redhatamphitheater.com

9/19–20
Taste of Lebanon Festival
Lebanon called—it brought dinner. Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church hosts Taste of Lebanon with authentic eats and sweets, traditional dabke, live music and, of course, hospitality. tasteoflebanonfestival.com

9/19–10/4
Oktoberfest
Pubs, pretzels and Pilsner? Say less. Ponysaurus kicks off Oktoberfest at Raleigh Iron Works with dachshund races, stein hoisting and live polka, keeping the brews and brats flowing. ponysaurusbrewing.com

9/20
Cocktails & Cuisine Class
Fall gin-tly into the new season while sharpening your bartender skills and learning just how versatile and approachable gin really is. thewillardraleigh.com

9/20
Flow Yoga in the Park
Inhale confidence, exhale all the other BS. Current Wellness takes over The Exchange Park lawn for a flow sesh like no other focused on strength, flexibility and finding that pre-work week peace. theexchangeraleigh.com

9/20
Not Unlike Sunlight
Color way outside the lines. Artspace celebrates pioneering abstract artist Alma Thomas and her legacy in Black artistry with art and conversation featuring acclaimed writers Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Jaki Shelton Green. eventbrite.com

9/20
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Freefall into the sounds of the Boone-born alt-rock group on their Bones Tour while Cigarettes @ Sunset keeps the “possum rock” vibes in check. boothamphitheatre.com

9/20
Singles Pitch Night
Why help with a dating profile when you could create a PowerPoint? Singles take a break from selling themselves and let their besties do the pitching, putting friendship, matchmaking and shameless hype center stage. singlespitchnight.com

9/20
Wolfe & Porter Vintage Market
Your best ’fit might be older than you are. Hunt for your perfect vintage piece at Wolfe & Porter’s monthly market, cocktail in hand. wolfeandporter.com

9/21
Little Love Yoga
Namaste—and play. Mindfulness starts small at this kid-friendly bending and bonding sesh. currentwellnessraleigh.com

9/21–24
Chef Collaboration Omakase
It’s too hard to decide what to make for dinner anyway—why not leave it to the pros? Tokyo chef Satoshi Katakura reunites with Dashi’s Tony Zirpolo in Durham for their eighth collab, serving a never-before-seen-or-eaten five-course omakase rooted in Japanese tradition. dashiramen.com

9/22
Homeschool Day
Class is officially in session. Dig into all things animals and ecosystems through 3D movie Secrets of Great Salt Lake, interactive play and hands-on activities—with some storytelling to top it all off.  marbleskidsmuseum.org

9/22
Shaboozey
Knock your boots to “A Bar Song”—or many—on the Nigerian-American singer’s Outlaws Never Die Tour, where hip-hop beats cross country twang. redhatamphitheater.com

9/23
Give Raleigh Pop-Up
Sip for a cause at Moon Room, where a portion of proceeds from every drink will benefit Raleigh Mag‘s annual Give Raleigh campaign—in partnership with Pinnacle Financial Partners—to help prevent homelessness and housing insecurity across Wake County. And stick around for some sweet raffle prizes—including gift cards to some of the best restaurants in the city. @raleighmagazine

9/23
Katie Pruitt
Storytime just leveled up. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter serves up her indie-folk vibe and emotional honesty to the stage on her Fools for the Fleeting Tour. lincolntheatre.com