8/27 Jazz in the Square Ya like jazz? Then come out to Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s sixth season of the free concert series at Moore Square, with this week’s performance by Jasmine J. Best & The Jazz Xperiment providing the tunes and good vibes. @downtownraleighalliance
8/27 Raleigh Stroll Club You know hot girl walks—now enter Hot Dad Walk. The Raleigh Stroll Club is hosting a special dad club edition at Gussie’s, a no-kids evening full of burgers, brews and brotherhood. @raleighstrollclub
8/28 Billy and the Jets Two icons—one stage. Follow the yellow brick road to Lincoln Theatre where “Piano Man” meets “Rocket Man” for a flashy crossover tribute. lincolntheatre.com
8/28 Dog Days of Summer Show Cheeni RTP some much-needed support during the slowest season of the year with a community market featuring local vendors, tasting bites from area chefs, drinks and more. resy.com
8/28 Movies on the Bloc “Fist my bump.” Bring a chair or blanket to 321 Coffee for a night of sci-fi, stars and bad alien one-liners via Project Hail Mary. @drink321coffee
8/28 Pizza-Making Class Friday night pizza party, anyone?! Join Veloce for hands-on pizza making, bruschetta and charcuterie, and beer and wine. @veloce_italian_market
8/28–30 Usama Siddiquee Watch on as the Funny AF finalist releases his high-energy rapid-fire remarks for three nights at Goodnights. Expect to hear about life, love, religion—and how to get the boot on America’s Got Talent. goodnightscomedy.com
8/28–9/20 Hairspray Tracy Turnblad bends the boards in this family-friendly musical where an overnight rise to fame helps the sudden celeb spark change almost as big as her hair. raleighlittletheatre.com
8/29 The Annelle Staal Trio Up-and-coming empress Annelle Staal takes the stage as part of Botanical’s Garden Grooves jazz series to present a distinct, elevated indie dance/concept house sound featuring dueling drum machines, expert guitar work and silky vocals. @annellestaal
8/29 Chance the Rapper He’s got the city doing front flips at Red Hat Amp. Wish a happy 10th birthday to Chance’s iconic album Coloring Book as the rapper celebrates the pivotal culture moment on an anniversary tour. livenation.com
8/29 End Of Summer Prom Night Dress to impress to relive the best night of your life—or the occasion you never got to experience—sans the high school drama. Throwback hits, cocktails and portraits seal the deal, with a percentage of beer sales donated to The Prom Shoppe at Apex UMC. wolfeandporter.com
8/29 The GRL Market Who run the world? Grls! Women-owned brands take over Waverly Place in Cary for a stint of shopping community and girly fun. Beyoncé would be proud. waverlycary.com
8/29 Intro to Gardening in the South Start—or continue–your Southern gardening journey with a morning lecture guiding you through the state’s hot summers, diverse soil types and unique pest problems. jcra.ncsu.edu
8/29 Teen Vendor Market House of Many Porches Market hosts a band of aspiring artisans, small business owners and teen creatives—all set to sell you your next favorite thing. dixpark.org
8/29–30 NC Vintage Bazaar What’s old is new again! Shop vintage clothes, DVDs, music, jewelry and more from resellers hailing from across the Southeast at North Carolina’s largest vintage event. ncvintagebazaar.com
8/30 Cocktails & Cuisine Pinkies up! The Willard’s next interactive cocktail class dives into bourbon for beginners: Explore the history behind some of bourbon’s most iconic cocktails while pros guide you through crafting three timeless favorites. thewillardraleigh.com
8/30 Kindled for Good Built on the idea that “a shared meal can do more than feed people,” Landon Estate chef/owner Blake Gotliffe’s new culinary series welcomes Crawford Hospitality chefs Conor Delaney, Aaron Salita and Suzanne Downs for a collaborative dinner centered around live fire and summer at its peak–with proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of North Carolina. eventbrite.com
8/31 Kehlani “Nights like this” shouldn’t be missed. Pull up to Walnut Creek to see the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse belt it out on stage. livenation.com
8/31–9/6 Veolia Pickleball National Championships This is kind of a big ~dill~. Kicking off the 2026–27 PPA Tour season, the weeklong celebration at Cary Tennis Park will feature pro pickleballers going head to head—in addition to live music, entertainment, fan-friendly activations, pro-led camps and clinics, and more. tixr.com
9/1 NCModernist Movie Series Barren never looked so beautiful. Desert modernism meets Hollywood theatricality during the documentary screening of Desert Cool, featuring Palm Springs designer Arthur Elrod. therialto.com
9/1 Perception vs. Palate Think you know your grapes? Read between the vines on a blind wine date to discover your personal preferences—without worrying if they’re posh enough. Pinkies up! vitishouse.com
9/2 Kash’d Out Good karma is in store at the Florida-based reggae-rock band’s Raleigh tour stop—with bonus sounds from RDGLDGRN. pourhouseraleigh.com
9/2 NCRLA Chef Showdown Fork over the finale. The state’s top chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists and distilleries come together for a night of flavorful competition at Bay 7, where guests get to sip and snack their way through the finalists’ offerings to help crown the People’s Choice Awards. portal.ncrla.org
8/20 Jazz in the Square Ya like jazz? Then come out to Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s sixth season of the free concert series at Moore Square, kicking back off with the Butler Knowles quartet. @downtownraleighalliance
8/20 Night at the Museum It’s a night at the museum—with Ben Stiller, Mongols and a live T-Rex skeleton, natch. Bring the fam and your craft supplies to the NC Museum of History for a viewing of the iconic comedy. eventbrite.com
8/20 Sips for Snips Paws up for a good cause. Join SAFE Haven for Cats at the Salty Turtle Beer Company in Raleigh for a purr-fect day of craft brews and kitty love. Each beer sold helps fund spay and neuter surgeries, keeping cats healthy. safehavenforcats.org
8/20 Talk Smutty to Me Steamy poetry and prose readings make for a sultry evening at Bitter Social. bittersocialraleigh.com
8/20 Thirst4Architecture NCModernist’s monthly happy hour gathers modernist fans at the new Raleigh Building Product Showroom of Fitch Lumber and Hardware. Enter “FITCH” on the form to snag a spot. docs.google.com
8/21 After Dark: Nocturnal Insect Walk The JCRA gardens are totally buggin’. Head to the garden after dark for a look into the world of nocturnal insects with insight from local entomologist Bill Reynolds. calendar.ncsu.edu
8/21 Design Within Reach Ribbon Cutting Bringing authentic modern design to North Hills is major furniture retailer DWR, which is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Janet Cowell, Kane Realty’s Stacey Buescher and DWR Raleigh GM Rick Grogan.dwr.com
8/21 Jordan Davis Next thing you know, the “Buy Dirt” dude is bringing his smash-hit singles and smooth storytelling to the stage on his Ain’t Enough Road Tour with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Vincent Mason. redhatamphitheater.com
8/21 Sir Walter Coffee Summer Series Part 3 Pop over to Sir Walter to celebrate the last days of summer with freshly shucked oysters from Mera Brothers, tunes from DJ Akira, an exclusive cocktail menu and all-around good vibes. @sirwaltercoffee
8/21 Wicked: For Good Ain’t no rest for the wicked! Pregame the big screen with food trucks and local on-theme entertainment in Moore Square. Pink or green, good or evil—but popular either way. raleighnc.gov
8/22 Jack Johnson Catch this wave—the surfer turned songwriter is flipping Walnut Creek upside down via his mellow summer sound and ~curious~ vibes. livenation.com
8/22 Kirby Derby Less stallion, more soapbox. Roll on over to Harvey Hill for a time-honored tradition full of gravity racing and pinecar competitions—plus other off-road activities. kdd.gamil.com
8/22 Night Nation Run Neon’s never looked so good. This half fun run, half moshpit is America’s first running music fest—and you’ve made the guestlist. From black lights to bubble zones, it’s hard to keep the fun and fitness separate. boothamphitheatre.com
8/22 Packapalooza We were raised by the wolves… pack it in for NC State’s signature palooza and all-day block party capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week on Hillsborough Street. Red and white never looked so good. packapalooza.ncsu.edu
8/22 Summer Celebration 2026 Summer isn’t over yet. Artspace is going full-blown summer via a youth art exhibition, hands-on art making activities and demonstrations—plus, free snow cones and popcorn. eventbrite.com
8/23 Love Never Fails Less doomscrolling, more dancing. Music, movement and community collide at this feel-good gathering built around genuine connection. Phones down, vibes up! bittersocialraleigh.com
8/24–25 Around the Moon and Pack Again After becoming the first woman to leave low Earth orbit and travel to and around the moon, NASA astronaut and NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch is returning to campus for a homecoming celebration that’s sure to be out of this world. ncsu.edu
8/25 Conversation Convos Here’s something to howl about: Watch long-lost footage of wild wolves reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park while learning about the pack recovery happening behind the scenes. marbleskidsmuseum.org
8/25 Jaws Movie Night *Dun, dun, dun, dun*… Catch your fave shark movie on the big screen at The Optimist’s Brookside Drive location—complete with themed drinks and popcorn. @theoptimistraleigh
8/26 History at High Noon Operation Bumblebee is a go. Virtual lunchtime lectures are back with Lorraine Makey, manager of Missiles and More Museum, filling in Raleigh on the top-secret U.S. Navy biz. Brace for impact. eventbrite.com
8/26 Mahjong and Mingle A mahjong and yap sesh? Say less. Beginner lessons and open play are taking The Backyard at Fenton. fentonnc.com
8/26 Tomato Dinner It’s what you’ve been waiting for all summer long… Tomato season is at its peak, and Brodeto is giving it the spotlight treatment in dishes like crudo, stracciatella and wagyu coulotte. exploretock.com
Through 10/25 Syllabary It’s an always-evolving material record of thought taking shape. Decipher the exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Jason Lord at the Pullen Arts Center. raleighnc.gov
8/13 Dino Day Little paleontologists unite! Get your hands dirty in the square during Diggery Digger’s interactive show, packed with music, magic and all things prehistoric. fentonnc.com
8/13 Live After 5 Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s free summer concert series closes out with a bangin’ performance from Raleigh’s own indie alt-rock band Harvey Street at Moore Square. downtownraleigh.org
8/13 Phoebe Bridgers Album Listening Party Worth staying up past your bedtime for: Be one of the first to hear Phoebe Bridgers’ new album Lost Weekend at midnight at Schoolkids Records—plus get a chance to buy a special White Label Edition pressed on Zodiacal Light vinyl. @schoolkidsrecords
8/13 Pop the Cap Cheers! In honor of NC lifting its 6% ABV cap 21 years ago, Tryon Distributing, the NC Brewers Guild and Fullsteam Brewery are throwing the movement a proper birthday party at Fullsteam’s brand-new American Tobacco Campus space. Come for a panel with the original organizers who fought to change the law—stay for the birthday cake, community toast, live music, and the debut of the Guild’s limited-edition collab pilsner. @ncbrewersguild
8/13–16 OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival The second largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the Southeast salutes pride at Carolina Theatre via a diverse array of shorts, documentaries and feature films spotlighting and uplifting the Triangle’s queer community. carolinatheatre.org
8/14 5 Seconds of Summer Dominating 2014—and every summer since—the Australian pop band teams up with The Band Camino for a summery set at Walnut Creek on the Everyone’s A Star Tour. Need fit inspo? Try American Apparel underwear. livenation.com
8/14 PJ Morton Maroon 5 keyboardist, six-time Grammy-winner, record label runner—he’s the full package. From singer and performer to songwriter and producer, the jack of all trades is moving solo—and his soul takes center stage.martinmariettacenter.com
8/14 Whitley Wheels Forward Wheels up! Whitley Law Firm is giving 100 children who may not otherwise have access to a bike their own brand-new bike and helmet. Cheer on the children as they receive their bikes, then stick around for a family-friendly afternoon of music, food trucks, face painting, balloon animals, a fire truck and a bike obstacle course. whitleylawfirm.com
8/14–15 Corey Holcomb If the jokes don’t get you, the gestures will. Known for funny facials and far-from-filtered commentary, his savage relationship advice is set to sweep the stage. Fire your counselor, Corey’s got you covered. improv.com
8/15 Bop to the Top What better way to go hands-up for 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical (the best of both worlds, if you will) than with a night of nostalgia feat. all your Disney Channel anthems. Get’cha head in the game! ritzraleigh.com
8/15 Caribmask Carnival Bands, artists, DJs and performers take to Fayetteville Street to parade through DTR and promote diversity, equality and create a deeper appreciation for Afro-Caribbean culture. caribmaskcarnival.com
8/15 Hurricanes 2026 Yard Sale Gear up—literally. The annual markdown sale, held this year at the Lenovo Center South Plaza and box office, allows Canes fans to stock up on merch jerseys, collectibles and exclusive memorabilia at a steep discount (think 50% to 80% off). Let’s score some deals! nhl.com
8/15 Mud Day Your official excuse to get down and dirty. Learn about the Earth—from the ground up—via all the environmental engagement Oak City has to offer at Walnut Creek Wetland Park. Next up? Hose off and hit the food trucks. raleighnc.gov
8/15 Rescue Brew: Launch Party Sip on Fullsteam’s new rescue brew beer—an international pale lager—and save the lives of countless furry friends at this adoption event with live music and a vendor market. boxyard.rtp.org
8/15 Simple Plan Your high-school playlist, live. The pop-punk vets behind “I’m Just a Kid” deliver pure Warped Tour nostalgia—and plenty of shout-along angst to fuel your pop-punk side. Stick around for the Scooby Doo theme song. redhatamphitheater.com
8/15 Speed Puzzling Championship Put your puzzling skills to the test—solo, with a partner or with a team of four—and score free puzzles at Fresh Collective. Or, take it slow and bring some of your old stash to swap with others. speedpuzzling.com
8/16 The Ember Series: Ricky Moore Edition Things are heating up at Peregrine. The second series of the restaurant’s Peregrine wood-fired outdoor pop-up series brings together Peregrine chef Saif Rahman and Ricky Moore of Durham’s Saltbox Seafood Joint for a night celebrating culture, NC foodways and open-fire cooking. opentable.com
8/16 The Gathering Prepare to get bendy—Raleigh’s very own mini yoga festival is coming to Junction West. Expect an intimate day of vinyasa, meditation, sound healing, dance, nourishing food, local wellness vendors, community art, and meaningful conversations and genuine connection. All levels welcome! jenfisheryoganc.com
8/18 Wicks & Wax Get lit at this candle making experience hosted by The Raw Edition Candle Co. and Fenton. Blend a custom fragrance, hand-pour a soy candle to take home and listen in on tips to encourage a long-lasting bold scent! fentonnc.com
8/19 REDDHEDD This reddhedded stepchild refuses to be forgotten. Pull up to The Pour House for live music, DJs, style and community—plus a special raffle for gingers. pourhouseraleigh.com
As Raleigh experiences the hottest days of summer, keeping your home cool and comfortable is top of mind. With your HVAC system likely working overtime, a few simple maintenance steps and smart technology upgrades can help improve comfort, manage energy use, and keep your system performing efficiently throughout the rest of the season.
Why Summer HVAC Maintenance Matters
High temperatures and humidity put added demand on your air conditioning system. Midseason is a great time to check that your system is performing as expected and address any small issues before they become bigger problems during peak cooling season.
Three Smart HVAC Tips for Summer
1. Replace or Refresh Air Filters: Clean air filters help maintain proper airflow, support better indoor air quality, and allow your HVAC system to cool your home more efficiently. During periods of heavy summer use, homeowners should check their filters every 30 to 90 days and replace them as recommended.
2. Schedule Seasonal Maintenance: If you haven’t had your system inspected this season, it’s not too late. A Trane Comfort Specialist™ can check refrigerant levels, inspect the outdoor unit, evaluate airflow and identify any maintenance needs to help your system continue performing efficiently. Homeowners should also keep the outdoor unit free of leaves, grass clippings and other debris to support proper airflow.
3. Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat: Summer is a great time to add connected technology to your home. The Trane UX360 Smart Thermostat allows homeowners to adjust temperatures, create schedules and monitor their HVAC system remotely through the Trane Home app. Whether you’re at work, running errands or away on vacation, it’s an easy way to manage home comfort from virtually anywhere.
Consider Solutions for Summer Humidity
Humidity can make your home feel warmer than the thermostat reading suggests. When indoor humidity remains elevated, your HVAC system works to remove both heat and moisture from the air, which may lead to longer run times. Keeping indoor humidity in check can help improve overall comfort and reduce the temptation to lower the thermostat unnecessarily.
Enjoy a Comfortable Rest of the Summer
Even in the middle of the cooling season, a few proactive steps can help improve comfort and support HVAC performance. For expert guidance, smart HVAC upgrades or seasonal maintenance, connect with your local Trane Comfort Specialist™ to find the right solution for your home.
Built for your whole life, the Taryn at 401 luxury apartments showcase a seamless mix of modern sophistication, enviable amenities and a lifestyle that keeps you connected to what matters.
Read on to explore the top 11 ways these brand-new apartments are the lifestyle you’re looking for in Raleigh.
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