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9/24
A Parting Class
A play on “the parting glass”—a Scotch tradition of sharing a last drink at the end of a gathering—Boatman’s new monthly cocktail class kicks off with a special Negroni Week edition taught by spirit expert Aaron Lambert. resy.com
9/24
Tequila or Mezcal?
Salt or smoke? Sip, compare and finally settle the tequila-versus-mezcal debate with guided tastings, spirited conversation and plenty of flavor. vitishouse.com
9/24
ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam
Grab a chair and rock n’ roll onto the lawn for the Dos Amigos Tour with Wesko, where hillbilly sounds meet classic rock chaos. boothamphitheatre.com
9/24–25
UX Y’all
User experience, IRL. UX Y’all hosts their annual conference at Marbles Kids Museum for two days of talks, workshops and connections bringing together the Triangle’s UX minds. uxyall.org
9/24–26
Nate Jackson
You’re barking up the right tree. There’s no topic too wild or joke too ruff for the comedy powerhouse and TikTok star on his Big Dog Comedy Tour. improv.com
9/25
Caligula Blushed
The accuracy? Off the charts. The Smiths and Morrissey tribute group takes you back to the golden days of British alt sound, with frontman Chris “Quinn” nailing the moody stage persona. pourhouseraleigh.com
9/25
Ice Cream Truck Rodeo
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream… truck rodeo! Two Roosters rolls five trucks and carts into the Greystone Baptist Church parking lot for a tasty roundup of off-menu sweet treats. @tworoosters
9/25
Raleigh Loves Dolly Party
Here you come again, working 9 to 5 just to make a living—when you could go full Dolly at Nomad on Glenwood with drag performances, cocktails and mocktails, raffles and rhinestones—all raising funds for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. eventbrite.com
9/25
W.A.S.P.
Crank it to eleven. Expect plenty of buzz, heavy metal and thunder on the 1984 To Headless Tour. ritzraleigh.com
9/25–27
Bruce Bruce
So nice you gotta say it twice. For punchlines that land without profanity, sidle up to see the comedic legend lean even further into his gift for storytelling. goodnightscomedy.com
9/25–10/31
Witch, Please!
Creep it real with Wye Hill’s first-ever Halloween pop-up, spooking up the popular brewery via an immersive ancient apothecary-inspired space feat. boo-tiful decor and seasonally crafted “potions” served in custom ceramic mugs. Hey, if you’ve got it—haunt it. wyehill.com
9/26
Apex Latino Arts Festival
¡Viva la cultura! The Apex Town Campus comes alive with Latino culture through live music, a salsa lesson, country booths, arts and crafts and a flag celebrating traditions from across Latin America. apexnc.org
9/26
Black & White Coffee Birthday Bash
Black & White is turning nine—and you’re invited to a birthday bash fit for a ’90s sitcom. Throw on your best ’90s fit for free drip and espresso, cartoon throwbacks, cereal milk latte and an ultra-fly playlist. @blackwhitecafenc
9/26
Diner en Blanc
Consider this Raleigh’s less-exclusive version of Michael Rubin’s famous White Party. Wear your brightest, cleanest ’fits and descend on a secret location for Oak City’s biggest BYO picnic affair, where the bubbles will stay flowing and the elegant conversation is sure to be top-notch. dinerenblanc.com
9/26
Gov’t Mule & Ziggy Marley
Dream on. Enjoy two concerts in one night as the duo co-headlines Red Hat Amp for an unforgettable night of legendary sounds. redhatamphitheater.com
9/26
History on Tap
Beer nerds, this one’s for you. Get your grain-to-glass education in the Wolfpack Brewing Lab with Lab Manager and lecturer Sebastian Wolfrum stirring the pot. Ale, yeah!
ncmuseumofhistory.org
9/26
Lil Wayne
A million here, a million there… drop the world and celebrate 20 years of Carter classics at Walnut Creek with the legendary rapper and record producer. livenation.com
9/26
Mahjong Meetup
We ~mahjong~ together. Recent beginners and seasoned players join forces in fours for an afternoon of tile and error at Parcero Studio. It’s about bam time! downtownraleigh.org
9/26
Modapalooza House Tour
Gotta modernist crush? Embark on an intricate tour of eight residential stunners across the Triangle—and a farm—without the hassle of driving, navigating or parking. ncmodernist.org
9/26
NC Oktoberfest – Prost Y’all
Shake your lederhosen and prost with the most. Fayetteville Street transforms into Bavaria with 30+ craft breweries, 40+ food trucks, 30+ local vendors, competitive pretzel-eating, stein hoisting and of course, live music. shoplocalraleigh.org
9/26
NC State vs. App State
The Pack “makes an impact” on the Mountaineers. gopack.com
9/26
Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race
Wait for me, I have little legs! Watch Raleigh’s speediest sausages dash for dachshund glory during the Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race at Raleigh Beer Garden. Prepare to eat wiener dust. @raleighbeergarden
9/26
Safe Homes, Strong Families Resource Day
Stronger together. Local professionals are gathering at Abbotts Creek Community Center to educate families on fall prevention, home safety, aging in place, dementia support, planning, family resources, and other ways to help older adults remain safe and independent. prhomecare.org
9/26
Tamale Festival
There’s no such thing as too many tamales. Gather in Moore Square to experience the rich traditions and diverse flavors of the cherished Mesoamerican dish—plus enjoy vendors, activities and more. raleighnc.gov
9/27
Carolina Culture Food Festival
Good luck counting calories here. The inaugural Carolina Culture Food Fest takes over Moore Square with Carolina food trucks, chefs and dessert vendors, free cooking classes, live entertainment and of course, a food competition. carolinaculturefoodfest.com
9/27
Open Mic Night
Got guts and a niche talent? Everyone starts somewhere. Sing, play an instrument, read poetry, crack a joke or even juggle at the come-one-come-all open mic night. theatreraleigh.com
9/27
Suki Waterhouse
The boho goddess and Daisy Jones & The Six star serenades The Ritz to sleep with her Mazzy Star-esque dream pop. ritzraleigh.com
9/27
Yoga at Trophy Brewing
Savasana then sip. Roll out your mat at Trophy Brewing’s Maywood location for a beginner-friendly 60-minute flow, then stick around to redeem your included free drink! trophybrewing.com
9/27
Yoga-Pilates Fusion in the Park
Why choose one when you can have both? Stretch, strengthen and sesh through a yoga-meets-pilates Sunday Reset at The Exchange Park. theexchangeraleigh.com
9/27–10/29
Curtain Call From Beyond
Break a leg—not your spirits (!). Get spooked at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on a behind-the-scenes tour of backstage corridors, theatrical history and ghostly lore—complete with spirited sips. martinmariettacenter.com
9/28
A Road Trip Through France
Bon appétit, no passport necessary. St. Roch Fine Oysters +Bar embarks on its first official wine dinner–four courses and four French wines. Ooh la la! strochraleigh.com
9/29
Canes vs. Florida Panthers
The reigning Cup champs take to the ice for the season’s first showdown. lenovocenter.com
9/29
Sea to Land Dinner
Surf, meet turf. Crawford Brothers Steakhouse at Fenton takes taste buds from coastal seafood to the dry-aged beef and fire-driven cooking at the heart of the steakhouse. opentable.com
9/29
Trefethen Wine Dinner
Want a night in Napa without leaving Raleigh? Bloomsbury Bistro pairs fine dining with pours from Napa Valley’s Trefethen Family Vineyards. exploretock.com
9/29
Turnstile
Get ready to turn it up. The Baltimore rock band touches down at Red Hat for part 2 of its Never Enough Tour—and, well, we simply can’t get enough. redhatamphitheater.com
9/30
Deep Sky 2D
The beginning of time is just around the corner. Follow the high-stakes mission to build NASA’s Webb Telescope, and reveal exoplanets and cosmic landscapes unseen by human eyes. marbleskidsmuseum.org
9/30
Give Raleigh Pop-Up
Cocktails for a cause. Come have a drink with us as our Give Raleigh campaign pops up at Capulet at The Exchange for happy-hour sips supporting seven local nonprofits working to keep Wake County families housed, safe and stable. @raleighmagazine
9/30
Oak City Salsa Social
Got two left feet? Not for long. Learn the basics with a free beginner salsa lesson before a live orchestra turns Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park into one big dance floor. @oakcitymusic
9/30–10/1
Torani’s Treat Truck
Treat yo’self—literally. Syrup company Torani is taking its nationwide Treat Truck tour to NC State for a flavor-packed day of interactive experiences, freebies and photo ops—plus pick-me-ups from Raleigh’s own 321 Coffee. torani.com
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