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10/29
Battle of the Broker Bands
Rock on—Rocktober is here. Bands of brokers, developers and other professionals go head to head at Lincoln Theatre to benefit Dress for Success and Haven House. etix.com
10/29
Craft Night
Dig out that half-finished DIY from TikTok and craft it up after-hours while meeting fellow creatives—with refreshments to boot. ncartmuseum.org
10/29
Dog Halloween Costume Contest
Whether you’re going spooky or silly, dress Fido in his/her best Halloween costume to compete at Boatman, where judges will select their fave furry friend while owners enjoy $10 classic cocktails. And stick around for adoptable dogs from Freedom Ride Rescue! boatmanspirits.com
10/29
Dose x OCRC Afterdark
Will run for candy. Prep for your Halloween haul with a 5K in North Hills (costumes encouraged, natch), followed by an all-levels stretch class and Boo-nana Blaze smoothies. doseyogastudios.com
10/29
Outdoor Movie Series
I put a spell on you. The Sanderson sisters are casting their magic over Village District for an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus. Grab some popcorn and settle in for a night benefiting Comfort Zone Camp. shopvillagedistrict.com
10/29
Thriller Thursdays
‘Cause this is thriller, thriller night at Bitter Social as Ghostface takes over with a Scream marathon and killer bites from Centro. Answer the phone—if you dare. bittersocialraleigh.com
10/29–11/8
Cirque de Paris
Ooh la la—the circus is coming to town with a Parisian Twist. Step under the Big Top at Triangle Town Center for high-flying aerialists, stunts and a serious cirque spectacle. cirquedeparis.com
10/29–5/29
Grounded
It’s time to get grounded. Artist-in-residence Maya Freelon layers color, tissue paper, memory and heritage to showcase decades of work exploring fragility and strength. gregg.arts.ncsu.edu
10/30
Did Somebody Say DRAG-ula?
Fangs and fabulousness, darling. Theatre Raleigh and Pocket Nightmare Productions summon a wickedly entertaining Halloween drag and burlesque show. theatreraleigh.com
10/30–31
James Murray
Impractical Joker “Murr” brings never-before-heard jokes and interactive stand-up to the Goodnights stage. goodnightscomedy.com
10/30–11/8
Durham Fringe Festival
The stage is where you make it. The inaugural Fringe Festival spotlights 50+ local artists across 20+ venues, bringing shadow puppetry, experimental dance, drag opera and more into the limelight. durhamfringefestival.org
10/31
Art and Blooms
A moonlit garden, minus the midnight hour. Artist Debra Singer-Harter leads a watercolor workshop on scenes of moonlight in the garden at JC Raulston Arboretum, showing beginners how to paint like a pro. jcra.ncsu.edu
10/31
Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival
Run like the dead are after you. The 14th annual Day of the Dead 5K dashes through historic Oakwood Cemetery before coming back to life with a Wilmington Street fest packed with food, music, traditional dancers and more. event.racereach.com
10/31
Halloween at Hogwarts
Yer a wizard, Raleigh. Step into a world of wizardry for a spellbinding concert we solemnly swear you’ll enjoy. ncsymphony.org
10/31
Halloween Party
Boogie with the boos! Boatman Spirits throws a free Halloween bash with live jazz from Garret Hitmar and Root Down before DJ Chico Scott takes over for a late-night Halloween costume contest. boatmanspirits.com
10/31
HalloWolfe Bash
Who’s afraid of the big bad Wolfe? Howl into Halloween with a late night bash at Wolfe & Porter, fueling your monster appetite—and dance moves. wolfeandporter.com
10/31
Haunted House
House of horrors? More like house music. Somatic House Collective takes over Bitter Social for a Halloween bash where costumes, underground beats and resident DJs keep the dance floor hauntingly alive. bittersocialraleigh.com
10/31
NCSU vs. Cal
It’s bear-hunting season. gopack.com
10/31
Pumpkin Palooza
All aboard the pumpkin express. Pullen Park delivers a full dose of fall fun with train rides, autumn crafts, festive games and a pumpkin for your porch—Halloween costumes and a smile encouraged. raleighnc.gov
11/1
Canes vs. Winnipeg
Canes ground those Jets. lenovocenter.com
11/1
City of Oaks Marathon
Run, Raleigh, run! Lace up—or cheer from the sidelines—as runners take on 26.2 miles of Raleigh roads. cityofoaksmarathon.com
11/1
Stand Together: Beyond the Horizon
Chart a course for a cause and set sail for a night of cocktails, bites, auctions, DJs, dancing and doing good at Boatman Spirits Co.—all in support of NextStep Raleigh. my.onecause.com
11/2
NCSU Men vs. Campbell 🏀
Hope the Camels packed for a rough ride. gopack.com
11/2
NCSU Women vs. Wofford 🏀
Bad day to be a Terrier in Wolfpack territory. gopack.com
11/2, weekly
Yoga in the Park
Get to the core of the matter every Monday evening through an hour of outdoor yoga on Harvey Hill. dixpark.org
11/3
A Parting Class
Master your host-with-the-most title during Boatman Spirits Co.’s boozy crash course in party punches. Pour decisions encouraged. resy.com
11/3
Motionless in White
Prepare to melt some faces. The metalcore heavyweights are bringing their glorious chaos to the Lenny. lenovocenter.com
11/3
Plant-Lover’s Tour
Call it survival of the prettiest. See which plants conquered the summer heat as horticulturist Greg Paige leads “Summer’s Survivors” through JC Raulston Arboretum. jcra.ncsu.edu
11/4
The Inflammation Connection
Bloating, breakouts, PMS… registered dietician Becky Posada talks why these symptoms often show up together—and what to do about them—at Wave Movement. @posalife
11/4
NCSU Women vs. Campbell 🏀
Who run the world? The Wolfpack Women. gopack.com
11/4
Perception vs. Palate
Are your taste buds deceiving you? Put your senses to the test during a bias-busting wine tasting at The Loading Dock. vitishouse.com
11/4
Shannon Ford Middleton
What’s the fun in keeping your opinion to yourself? While you may know her as a podcaster and reality personality, Middleton takes the stand-up stage with unfiltered takes, unhinged storytelling and a lot of oversharing. goodnightscomedy.com
11/4
Toast to Table
Come hungry, leave feeling ubergenerous. Wine, dine and raise a glass for a good cause during A Place at the Table’s evening of community, impact and connection at Union Station. my.onecause.com
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