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10/8
19 Years of Service
Nineteen never tasted so good. Centro celebrates nearly two decades downtown with a four-course feast from owner Angela Salamanca and guest chef Bill Smith—welcome cocktail and iconic Atlantic Beach Pie included. toast.app
10/8
Canes vs. Canucks
Sorry Canada, our Southern hospitality stays outside the rink. lenovocenter.com
10/8
Celebrating 50 Years of Raleigh Greenways
Take the scenic route down memory lane. Celebrate 50 years of Raleigh greenways at the City of Raleigh Museum with a mini exhibit looking back—and ahead—at the trails connecting the city. raleighnc.gov
10/8
Flour & Barrel Two-Year Anniversary Party
Get ~lit~ for Flour & Barrel’s two-year anny with an epic night you won’t soon forget. Think a 10-course dinner, craft cocktails, aerialists, fire dancers and a sneak peek at the High Horse menu. @flourandbarrelnc
10/8
Outdoor Movie Series
Dear Darla, we’re crushing on this one. Village District brings The Little Rascals on the big screen with popcorn, concessions and a hefty dose of ‘90s nostalgia—all benefiting Comfort Zone Camp. shopvillagedistrict.com
10/8
Spooky Movie Night
What’s this? What’s this? Halloween Town takes over Fenton with a free outdoor screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Grab a spooky sip and comfy blanket and settle in for a night of tricks and treats. fentonnc.com
10/8–10 & 18
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
All strings attached. Violinist Justin Bruns and conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto tag team Mendelssohn’s beloved concerto. ncsymphony.org
10/8–16
Cirque Kikasse
Dinner and a show just got a lot more interesting. Cirque Kikasse turns a food truck into a gravity-defying stage with high-flying acrobatics, trampoline tricks, and all of the other death-defying tricks. carolinatheatre.org
10/8–25
Travesties
Three historical icons walk into a play… James Joyce, Vladimir Lenin and Tristan Tzara collide in Burning Coal’s dazzling comedy, where fact, fiction and one man’s questionable memory become hilariously tangled. burningcoal.org
10/9
Birds & Breakfast
Don’t worry—worms are off the menu. Fuel up with breakfast before heading out with a naturalist to spot Raleigh’s feathered residents and learn the basics of birding. hub.rtp.org
10/9
Indie Queens at Kings
Ladies—to the front, please. Three NC indie queens—Annelle Staal, Scarlet Tantrum and KARiS—rule Kings for a genre-bending night of indie pop, alt-rock and punk. kingsraleigh.com
10/9
Pumpkin Carving
Get smashing—pumpkins, that is. Trophy on Maywood carves out Halloween fun with pumpkins, spooky cocktails, Halloween flocks and a draft beer for the grown-up ghouls. events.humanitix.com
10/9
Yappy Hour
Sit, stay, bark and sip. Happy hour is for the dogs at Dix Park, where four-legged drinking companions and their humans can enjoy tail-wagging, cold drinks and some Friday-night fun. dixpark.org
10/9–10
Preacher Lawson
Can we get an amen? America’s Got Talent’s breakout comedian brings his bit to the Raleigh Improv, preaching rapid-fire punchlines and animated storytelling. improv.com
10/10
The Angelica Tea Garden
Tea, darling? Lake Johnson invites you to spill the tea with botanical tea rituals, seasonal bites, live violin and all of the autumnal garden vibes. eventbrite.com
10/10
Bingo Loco
B-I-N-G-WHOA. The Ritz turns your grandma’s favorite game into a full-blown rave with DJs, dance-offs, confetti showers and prizes galore. livenation.com
10/10
Fall for Five Points Fest
Humpty Dumpty isn’t the only one having a great fall. Post up on Fairview for the annual fall fest packed with local vendors, artists, live performances, neighborhood nosh and plenty of Five Points pride. fallforfivepoints.com
10/10
Mighty Giveback
Band together in the name of music and meaningful impact as headliners JJ Grey & Mofro and The 502s take to the Lincoln Theatre outdoor stage for the Southeast’s largest annual benefit concert. bandtogethernc.org
10/10
NCSU vs. Wake
The Pack exorcises its demons. gopack.com
10/10
REVEAL
Take off the mask—and put on another one. Cannonball Music Hall’s Masquerade for Mental Health combines elegance and meaning for a night that brings the community together to break stigmas and cultivate honest conversations. events.humanitix.com
10/10
Singles and Sidekicks
Delete the apps and deploy the wingman. Singles—and their trusty sidekicks—take over Westwood Raleigh for low-pressure IRL mingling, a chance to make a match and the opportunity to raise funds for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. eventbrite.com
10/10–11
Nightmare Weekend Raleigh
Sweet dreams are ~not~ made of this. The Raleigh Convention Center summons horror icons, celebrity guests and creepy collectibles for two days where nightmares aren’t just invited, they’re the guest of honor. galaxycon.com
10/11
beabadoobee
Lenny loading: Bring the Filipino-British singer-songwriter’s dreamy lovesick lyrics straight from your headphones to the stage. lenovocenter.com
10/11
Oktrophyfest
Trophy is raising the steins. Go full German with the Little German Band, accordion tunes, pretzels, German cuisine and plenty of Prostbier Kölsch. humanitix.com/oktrophyfest
10/11
The Cary Vintage Market
Secondhand first, always. Cary’s one-of-a-kind vintage market takes over South Line Brewing with curated clothing, accessories, records and collectibles begging for a second life. thelocalmarketcollective.my.canva.site
10/11
Raleigh x Appalachia
The mountains are calling—you. Raleigh x Appalachia brings a taste of Western NC to the City of Oaks with Appalachian makers, live music and local art—all in support of Appalachian communities. @annellestaal
10/11
Raleigh Underground Market
Ditch the Sunday scroll and go for a Sunday stroll around Midtown Park, where 50+ local vendors come together with live music, workshops and food trucks for a seriously stacked market. makrs.com
10/11
Sunday Yoga
Sip happens after savasana. Stretch into Sunday with a beginner friendly flow at Trophy on Maywood, then treat yo’self with a post-class pint. eventbrite.com
10/11
Unwind Sound Bath in the Park
Good vibrations only. Stretch out in the park for a restorative sound bath, complete with soothing frequencies and a little open-air R&R. theexchangeraleigh.com
10/11
Walk for Hope
Raleigh rallies for research. Lace up for the Foundation of Hope’s 38th annual walk and festival at Angus Barn bringing the community together to support groundbreaking mental health research and treatment at UNC. walkforhope.com
10/14
Five Finger Death Punch
Consider this your five-finger warning. The metal heavyweights smash Walnut Creek with Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire for one intense Wednesday night. livenation.com
10/14
Oak City Salsa Social
5, 6, 7, 8—salsa! Meet us on the dance floor and put your footwork to the test with salsa and bachata at Oak City Salsa Social, welcoming beginners and seasoned dancers alike. @oakcitymusic
10/14
Stargazing at The Willard
Your Wednesday plans are looking up—literally. Raleigh Astronomy Club brings the telescopes to The Willard rooftop for celestial sightseeing—with cocktails and an unmatched skyline to beat. thewillardraleigh.com
10/14
Thundercat
Attention span: gone. Stephen Lee Bruner brings his Distracted AF Tour to The Ritz, cranking up his unmistakable bass lines, funky grooves and psychedelic sound for a night destined to get… weird. livenation.com
10/14–18
Oak City Comedy Festival
Oh so Raleigh’s got jokes huh? Oak City Comedy Festival takes over sages across the city for five days of laughs, with 30 shows and 50+ comedians bringing stand-up, improv and sketch. oakcitycomedyfestival.com
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