14 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Aug. 29–Sept. 4

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Ongoing
Dueling Dinosaurs

Dig fossils? Stomp over to the NCMNS to unearth mysteries of the tyrannosaurus and triceratops 67 million years in the making. duelingdinosaurs.org

Through 9/30
Pickleball Pop-Up

Pickleball is kind of a big dill. Put the *paddle* to the metal at these free first-come, first-served pop-up courts in City Plaza. downtownraleigh.org

8/29
American Aquarium

Scream along—and fear standing still—with an NC-bred band that showcases a “gritty breed of country-rock” with its musical makings. Rock on, Raleigh! ncartmuseum.org

8/29
NCSU vs. Western Carolina 🏈

Football season is back, baby! Don your red jersey and move the chains to Carter-Finley to pull for the Pack on their first game of the season. gopack.com

8/30 
Childish Gambino 

It’s time for the community (iykyk) to gather for this actor/rapper as he hits Raleigh along his The New World tour. “Feels like summer,” indeed! pncarena.com

8/30
PJ Morton and Avery Sunshine 

Bid adieu to summer via an outdoor concert feat. five-time Grammy winner PJ Morton and singer/composer Avery Sunshine, both genre-hopping artists worth sticking around during Labor Day Weekend for. ncartmuseum.org

8/30
Ken Carson

Embrace chaos at The Ritz with this ubertalented rapper/record producer who’s fighting his demons and living that rock star lifestyle. livenation.com

8/30
The Roots with Macy Gray 

Get down and dance at a performance featuring Jimmy Fallon’s longtime house band (aka Questlove and Black Thought) and the Grammy-award winning soul singer and actress. boothamphitheatre.com 

8/30–9/1
DC Youngfly

Laugh along with this Atlanta-born funnyman who made a name for himself online—and now boasts a résumé of comedian, actor, host, producer and musician. Consider our funny bones tickled. improv.com

8/31
FP Movement x Studio Volare Cycling Class

Get ready to ride at this one-of-a-kind indoor cycling class embracing rhythm riding, intervals, choreography and zone training. Who’s spoked? shopvillagedistrict.com 

8/31
Hot As Hell

It’s getting hot as hell at Longleaf Lounge. Sweat one out with Hell Rose, spicy margaritas, Hot Fries and cold cut sandwiches—then turn the heat up on the dance floor to spicy hits spun by DJ Slex Awing. @longleaflounge

Through 9/1
African American Cultural Festival

Back for its 15th iteration, this one-of-a-kind soiree showcases the beauty of African American culture via sounds spanning gospel to jazz, locally and nationally made creations, artisanal fare, and friendly faces. aacfestival.org

9/3–8
Mudcats vs. Delmarva ⚾️

Cats send the Shorebirds flying back to Maryland with an L. milb.com

9/4–15
All Smiles

Say cheese! RLT’s first Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production engages little ones through music, movement and drawing in an effort to showcase how all smiles are unique. raleighlittletheatre.org

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