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28 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Oct. 15–21

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10/15
Jeremy Short
He’s got both the fiery looks and Appalachian space funk on lock as the blues guitarist hailing from the hills of Eastern Kentucky takes to the stage at the Pour House. pourhouseraleigh.com

10/15 
Talk Smutty To Me 
Don’t turn the page on a steamy Thursday night. Bitter Social and Blackbird Books hand over the mic to present brief selections of sexy published works. bittersocialraleigh.com

10/15
Thriller Thursdays
Spooky szn is in full swing at Bitter Social, where Jennifer’s Body and Lisa Frankenstein hit the big screen, complete with specialty cocktails and bites from Centro. Hell is a teenage girl, indeed.
bittersocialraleigh.com

10/15 
Ty Myers 
From TikTok to the stage, Myers is joined by Brent Cobb and Benny G to serve up a night of bluesy old-soul country. boothamphitheatre.com 

10/15–18
Singin’ in the Rain Sr.
What a wonderful feeling! Tap your toes and sing along to the splashy adaptation of the Hollywood classic at Raleigh Little Theatre. dancingmanproductions.com

10/15–25
NC State Fair
Come one, come all for exhilarating rides, fried food galore, shopping, competitions, and various activities and entertainment. Nothing could be finer! ncagr.gov

10/16 
Avery Anna 
Pouring heartbreak, family drama and those all-too-well-growing pains into her music, Anna hits The Ritz with brutally honest tracks. livenation.com 

10/16–17
I Have A Dream Pop Fest
Shoegaze OGs The Veldt—lead by Raleigh native twin brothers Daniel and Danny Chavis—bring two nights of high distortion and psychedelic rock to Neptunes Parlor. visitraleigh.com

10/16–17
Rhapsody in Blue 
Jazz hands meet classical fingers. Pianist Clayton Stephenson tickles the ivories at Meymandi Concert Hall, playing through George Gershwin’s iconic composition. ncsymphony.org 

10/16 & 18
Carmen 
Red flags have never looked—or sounded—this good. NC Opera turns up the heat at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium with Bizet’s famously fiery score. ncopera.org 

10/17
Diwali Festival
Spot captivating cultural performances, paint mandalas and diyas, get down to a live DJ, and sample assorted food truck cuisine as Morrisville’s annual Diwali Festival lights up. eventvesta.com

10/17
Harvest Fest
A bountiful harvest is found at LC Brier Creek’s fall fest, ringing in PSL season with hot cocoa and apple cider, games and inflatables, local vendors and live bluegrass courtesy of The Sweet Peas. eventbrite.com

10/17
International Wine & Beer Festival
Pinkies up! Sip, taste and celebrate the world via wines from over 15 global wineries + beer from 10 countries at City Plaza—best followed by chowing down on international fare and groovin’ to live music. internationalwineandbeerfestival.com

10/17
LOVE. DEATH. OR ROBOTS
Usher in Halloween by dressing as love, death or robots at Bitter Social. You bring your best costume—they provide three DJs, drag queens and more. @thewhyparty

10/17 
Pop-Up Raleigh 
Shop small at Trophy on Maywood, where vintage finds, handmade goods, local art and more turn a Saturday shopping spree into a local love letter. popupraleigh.com 

10/17
Tepuy Roadshow
Tepuy Donuts is hitting the road for a pop-up at Float Spa in an effort to raise funds for a new doughnut trailer. Come for the doughnuts (natch), coffee and cold brew, and savory danishes—stay for the chance to win free treats. @tepuydonuts 

10/17
Time Warp
It’s just a jump to the left… and a trip to the City of Raleigh Museum, which transports attendees back to the ’70s with DJs, dancing, food, drinks, raffles and groovy swag. zeffy.com

10/17
Triangle Roast Battle
Gear up to withstand awkward moments, unbearable funny roasts and everything in between as the best comics in town throw down—and are judged by none other than Mayor Janet Cowell. @triangleroastbattle

10/17–18
NC Home Show
Make your house a home at the Raleigh Convention Center with expert advice; exclusive deals; and resources in home improvement, landscaping and design services. homeshowsnc-rc.com

10/18
Beatniks Third Annual Day Party
Beatniks is turning the big three—and throwing a much-needed day party outfitted with free bevs, live music, vintage pop-ups, and raffles on raffles. Don’t be a square! @beatniksshop

10/18
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

10/18
Waylon Wyatt
Old soul meets new country via twangy storytelling at The Ritz—proving you don’t need to live decades to sing like you have. livenation.com 

10/19
Oyster Affair Dinner
Oyster season is here—and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a four-course meal at St. Roch featuring the best of our local waters. @strochraleigh

10/20
Hamlet
To be, or not to be… Mark your calendars for Wildflower Stage Co.’s first production—or 90 minutes of orchestrated chaos—at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company. @wildflowerstageco

10/21
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds 
Forecast: blue skies and dark clouds. Sturgill Simpson scoots into Oak City, bringing his genre-bending country laced with rock and blues for a psychedelic experience. lenovocenter.com 

10/21
The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Annual Gala
Follow the yellow brick road to celebrate the club’s legacy of service via its annual gala, which raises funds to continue its community impact for generations to come. womansclubofraleigh.org 

10/21–11/8
Dracula 
Sink your teeth into Theatre Raleigh’s Comedy of Terrors, during which Bram Stoker’s bloodsucker gets a ridiculous makeover. … And the stakes have never been higher. theatreraleigh.com 

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