Patterns of Belonging Exhibit Celebration
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners’ Reflections on America 250.
The afternoon will include snacks, crafts, and celebrations, including a special music performance by Raleigh Music Collective!
Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall.
a child doing a craft using blue paper and paint
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Sunday, June 7
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Roaming Readers: Pride Month
2026-06-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Horseshoe at Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27713
Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! On June 7 from 9:30–11 a.m., hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement and literary adventure. Each month, Roaming Readers will explore a different genre with suggested selections curated in partnership with Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries. You are always welcome to chart your own course and select any book of your choosing. Our Library partners have titles available from Hoolpa or Libby, making it easy to borrow and press play.
This month’s suggested selection is titles that celebrate Pride month. Suggested titles include Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Nauus, Queer as Folklore by Sacha Coward or My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna Van Veen.
Bring your phone, headphones, a water bottle, and, if you’d like to sign up for a library card, a photo ID.
Optional: Gather at the end to chat about the story, share favorite moments, and connect.
This event is for book lovers, the book-curious, people who haven’t been able to make time to read (or listen) for fun, introverts, extroverts, exercisers, care givers pushing strollers, (leashed) dog owners, groups, singles, nature lovers, and multi-taskers.

Will Abeles Headlines Goodnights Comedy Club
2026-06-07 | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27605, United States
The Pride of Hagerstown Will Abeles is making his triumphant return to Raleigh-Durham to headline the 861 Room at Goodnights on Sunday June 7th. Based out of Nashville, Will is a nationally touring headliner known for his hilarious storytelling and irreverent political and social commentary. Currently on the “And Nobody Likes Will Abeles 2026 Tour,” he’s worked with Rory Scovel, Beth Stelling, Katherine Blanford, Caitlin Peluffo and Jourdain Fisher and worked on shows like The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Joining Will are local favorites Joe Perrow, Lauren Polli and Laura Peters.

Summerfest: A Space Spectacular: Star Wars & More with the North Carolina Symphony
2026-06-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
Blast off on a musical journey through the cosmos with the North Carolina Symphony! Experience unforgettable musical scores from Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, E.T., and more. A thrilling concert adventure that’s out of this world!
North Carolina Symphony
David Glover, conductor
UNC Health Summerfest offers great music under the stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary—and remember, kids 12 & under are always admitted free on the lawn!

Summerfest: Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250 with the North Carolina Symphony
2026-06-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
Join us for a Patriotic Pops concert celebrating America 250. This program includes patriotic favorites such as Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” the “Armed Forces Salute,” and Copland’s “Buckaroo Holiday.”
North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
UNC Health Summerfest offers great music under the stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary—and remember, kids 12 & under are always admitted free on the lawn!

Dear Evan Hansen
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh NC, NC, 27616, United States
The Broadway phenomenon that took the world by storm! With its electrifying score, written by the Oscar-winning team, Pasek and Paul, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a high school senior struggling to belong in a world that feels overwhelming. Raw, emotional, and unforgettable, this show is a powerful exploration of hope, heartbreak, and the courage it takes to be seen.

The Uproar: Libery and Justice for Mall!
2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:00 | TR Studio, 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27616
Triangle Sketch Comedy is back again with a comedy about your rural hometown’s favorite third place: the shopping mall. Think loitering, shopping, and more! All framed with our usual cutting commentary, surreal sketches, and punny parodies. Join us and a cast of comedic characters created for the mall rats in all of us.

North State Bank's Summer Salute for Transitions LifeCare
2026-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 | North Ridge Country Club, 6612 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
The 23rd annual Summer Salute for Transitions LifeCare will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh. The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard, will once again bring their signature beach music, setting the stage for an evening of food, dancing, and summer fun. Guests can also look forward to our popular Summer Fun Raffle and the 10 Days of Summer Salute online auction.

Suns Out Tongues Out
2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States
Come join Friends of Wake County Animal Center for some pup centered fun at Compass Rose Brewery! We’ll have adoptable dogs, pet treats, and pet apparel! On top of a full bar with fresh brews and an on site kitchen!

Mimosa Fest
2026-06-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
It’s time to get bubbly 🍾
We know you’ve been waiting for this one 😏 The biggest day party in the Triangle is BACK! Get ready for Mimosa Fest 2026, presented by Surfside Vodka & Blue Moon Brewing Company, happening on Saturday, June 6 from 12pm-3pm!
Here’s what’s pouring this year:
☀️ Specialty mimosas in every venue
☀️ Live entertainment
☀️ Various vendors
☀️ Mimosa Passports (complete it, and cash it in for a prize!)
☀️ Delicious brunch options to cure your hangover
☀️ Major prize giveaways & more
🎟️ GA & VIP tickets ON SALE 3/13 @ 10AM
🔗 Link to purchase: https://bit.ly/3P4sz1w

Boxyard Birthday: Celebrating 5 years!
2026-06-06 11:00 - 2026-07-15 20:00 | Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
Holla! On June 6, Boxyard RTP turns 5 years old, and they’re going full nostalgia with an all-day celebration of pure, unfiltered fun for you to link back up with your people. This one’s for the group chats you’ve been meaning to catch up with. The cousins you keep saying you’ll see soon. The crew of old friends that just needs someone to send the invite.
Consider this your sign — and your excuse. Plan for it. Show up for it. Because the best memories don’t just happen…somebody has to organize them. Whether you’ve got kids or a kid at heart, Boxyard has something for all ages to cut loose:
-Taste of Boxyard: A Neighborhood Dinner (details to come on the Boxyard website)
-Fun at a boom-box-shaped bouncy house and a dunk booth!!
-Live DJ and live music performances
-A cakewalk, yard games, bubbles and a ring toss with prizes from RTP Uncorked
-Get crafty with artist-led chalk-by-numbers and scrapyard crafting with The Makery
– Document the event in a retro photo booth with a polaroid camera
Stay tuned on the Boxyard website as the day’s festivities and ticketed experiences are finalized.

YogaSix Cary Grand Opening Event!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Fenton, 21 Fenton Mainstreet, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
We’re open! And we want to celebrate with you!! We’re having a big event in the Fenton Backyard – come check it out!
Flow with us from 10:00 – 10:45 am, then stay for the ultimate grand opening party experience!
Enjoy live DJ vibes, a luxe photo booth experience, fresh juice from The Refreshery, relaxing massages from The NOW Massage, exclusive giveaways, and the chance to win a FREE month of unlimited yoga plus other exciting prizes.
We’re beyond excited to open our doors to our amazing Y6 community and celebrate this beautiful new space with you. Come move, mingle, sip, dance, and soak it all in — we can’t wait to celebrate together!

Cars and Carnivores Wake Forest
2026-06-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Wake Forest, 339 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States
Cars and Carnivores, a free street festival presented by the Rotary Club of Wake Forest, returns Saturday, June 6, 2026, to downtown Wake Forest. The event features a 100+ vehicle car show, steak cookoff competition, food trucks, gift basket raffle, vendors and music. Free admission and parking. All proceeds go towards relieving medical debt of Wake Forest cancer patients. Visit www.wakeforestrotary.org/cc for more information.
Individuals needing specific accessibility accommodations are encouraged to contact the Rotary Club of Wake Forest in advance through the event website.

Festival experience
2026-06-05 22:00 - 2026-06-06 02:00 | Aura, 220 West Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Step into a night where every set tells a different story. The Code at Aura Raleigh brings together Afro House, Tech House, Latin House, Festival Crossover, and Heavy Bass for one unforgettable experience. Featuring ThatJermaine, Caliche, Monocle, and Twisted — expect high energy, immersive vibes, and nonstop music from 10PM to 2AM in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Different vibes. One night. Endless memories.

Summerfest: Swan Lake Selections with the North Carolina Symphony
2026-06-05 20:00 - 21:30 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto
Wieniawski: Polonaise brillante No. 1
Tchaikovsky: Selections from Swan Lake
Pack your picnic and gather with family and friends for great music under the stars—and remember, kids 12 & under are always admitted free on the lawn!
North Carolina Symphony
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elli Choi, violin

First Friday Exhibition Opening
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us for our opening night for our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners’ Reflections on America 250. Celebrate with crafts, drinks, and a first look at this new exhibit.
Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall.
a child doing a craft using blue paper and paint
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

First Friday Market & Movie Night: Hamilton (2020)
2026-06-05 17:00 - 21:00 | moore square, 201 Blount Street, raleigh, 27601, United States
Join us for this Free family night out in Downtown Raleigh. Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the lawn for the movie, grab a bite from the food trucks and explore the market!
This outdoor movie night will feature:
🔸FREE outdoor movie: Hamilton (2020)
🔸Food trucks
🔸Local vendors’ market
🔸Free field games for all ages
Event Info:
🔹Market & Food Trucks: 5 – 9 pm
🔹Free Movie on the Lawn: 6:00 pm
This event is presented by Get 2 Know Raleigh, the Raleigh Parks team at Moore Square. We thank our sponsor, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, for supporting this series.
Note: The lawn fills up quickly for the movie. Arrive early to secure your spot!
Stay updated: Follow us @get2knowraleigh on FB and IG and subscribe to our newsletter.

Pride Stories
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Hunter Street Park, 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Enjoy an evening of contemplation, exploration, and fun as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones. This event features the following activities:
Guided Story Walk from Between the Lines by Marcos Severi
Pride-themed craft from Bear Hands
Pop-Up dog booth from Freedom Ride Rescue
Sweet treats from Groovy Duck

Summer Reality Show Watch Parties 🏝️💋
2026-06-02 21:00 - 23:00 | Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Back by popular demand… 💋🏝️
Catch the hottest reality dating show of the summer LIVE on our 42-foot big screen! ☀️
Join us for a FREE weekly watch party starting Tuesday, June 2 featuring full sound, party games, giveaways, and themed cocktails to keep things spicy all night long.
⭐️ PLEASE READ BELOW⭐️
As a sports bar, major World Soccer matches will take priority, but we’ll keep you posted weekly on the schedule via our social media stories (time to turn on those notifications!).
Not to worry – AVA Rooftop Bar upstairs will be showing episodes every Wednesday-Friday. We’ll keep you updated on the schedule there, too. 😉
Make your reservation: https://bit.ly/3OHY9Cx

Love Island Watch Party
2026-06-02 20:00 - 21:30 | 10th & Terrace, 616 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The villa is officially open at 10th & Terrace. Join us on June 2nd at 8pm for a Love Island Premiere Watch Party as we kick off the new season with an evening of cocktails, bites, and all the drama.
Enjoy a themed signature cocktail and “Girl Dinner”–inspired tapas-style bites designed for sharing while you watch the premiere unfold on TVs located around the bar.
Featuring:
Love Island–inspired signature cocktail
“Girl Dinner” tapas-style small plates
Live screening of the premiere
Gather your friends, grab a seat, and settle in for the premiere.

NC Modernist Movie Series at The Rialto
2026-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rialto Theater, 1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Join fellow modern design enthusiasts for the NC Modernist Movie Series, held the first Tuesday of each month from January through June at The Rialto. Each evening features engaging documentaries celebrating modern architecture and design—plus door prizes at every show! Tickets cost $16 per person, available at The Rialto box office. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Showtime is 7 p.m. Info: ncmodernist.org/movies
June 2: “Visual Acoustics” is an unexpectedly charming documentary about the man behind the iconic images of mid-century modern design: photographer Julius Shulman. Shulman’s photographs didn’t just document buildings, they helped launch the careers of architects like Richard Neutra, John Lautner and even Frank Gehry.

6th Annual NextStep Raleigh Charity Golf Tournament
2026-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Way, Cary, NC, United States
Join us for the 6th Annual NextStep Raleigh Charity Golf Tournament! Enjoy a day of golf and fundraising at the stunning Prestonwood Country Club’s Highlands golf course, known for its breathtaking 17th hole. This exciting event aims to raise crucial funds to support NextStep Raleigh, a dedicated paralysis recovery center helping individuals living with paralysis regain movement and improve their health.
Whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a great way to contribute to a meaningful cause, this event promises a fun-filled day on the green. By participating, you’re helping to provide the gift of movement and hope to those in need.
Come for the golf, stay for the impact!

NC Vintage Market
2026-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, 27545, United States
✨ The NC Vintage Market is back! ✨
Join us May 31st from 12–5 PM for the next NC Vintage Market at Haven Farm (@experience.haven). Spend the afternoon browsing curated vendors, enjoying good food and drinks, and soaking in the relaxed outdoor farm atmosphere.
🌼 Vintage clothing, shoes & accessories
🌼 Vintage housewares, décor & collectibles
🌼 Upcycled & reworked vintage goods
🍞 Fresh baked goods & sweet treats
🎶 Live music

Rooftop Yoga
2026-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join Kahlo and Co. Yoga and instructor Adriana for rooftop yoga with unmatched views of downtown Raleigh from the outdoor rooftop terrace at The Willard on Sunday, May 31st at 10 am. Registration required; includes a mimosa from our bar.

Oma’s Spring Menu
2026-05-31 | Oma’s Cafe + Wine, 616 South Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Spring is finally here. 🌸 From banana pudding and honey strawberry to cherry blossom citrus, our new spring menu is all about brightness in a cup. Come sip your way into the season with us!
Banana Pudding Latte · Hot or Iced
House-made banana syrup paired with white chocolate for a sweet, comforting southern staple
Honey Strawberry Matcha · Hot or Iced
Ceremonial-grade matcha over house-made strawberry syrup and honey
Cherry Blossom Citrus Tea · Iced Only
Chamomile citrus tea with a dash of cherry blossom syrup for sweetness

Pop That Party! An all pink pre-Pride party at Bitter Social
2026-05-30 21:00 - 2026-05-31 01:00 | Bitter Social, 104 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
POP THAT Party is your official pre-Pride kickoff—going down May 30th from 9PM to 1AM. This is the night to step out, show out, and shake something before Pride season fully takes over.
We’re setting the tone with a fully pink-themed experience—fits, lights, energy—all of it. The vibe is playful, bold, and unapologetic, centered around celebration, freedom, and love in every form. Whether you’re coming to dance all night, link with your people, or just feel that electric pre-Pride energy, this is where it starts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-that-party-tickets-1988570018456?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Raleigh, NC
2026-05-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Crabtree, 4700 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Crabtree in Raleigh, NC, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Raleigh? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.
Happens on the following Dates:
May 9, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 30, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Rooted Wellness Festival: Back to the Body
2026-05-30 12:00 - 16:00 | 2525 Noble Rd Raleigh, NC 27608, 2525 Noble Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Rooted Wellness: Back to the Body Festival
Presented by: Earthly Naturals
Rooted Wellness: Back to the Body Festival is an immersive, hands-on holistic wellness experience designed for individuals, families, and communities to reconnect with their bodies, the earth, and one another.
This interactive outdoor festival invites participants to learn by doing. Guests will rotate through thoughtfully curated wellness stations where they will create their own herbal remedies, tea blends, body-care rituals, and wellness tools to take home, guided by live demonstrations and facilitators throughout the day.
The festival features a Tea Garden & Tea Meditation Experience, the heart of the gathering, where participants slow down, engage their senses, and reconnect through intentional tea rituals rooted in ancestral and plant wisdom.
Additional experiences include:
• Live yoga, laughter yoga, and sound meditation sessions
• A plant-based chef demonstration focused on simple, nourishing vegan meals
• DIY wellness workshops including herbal steams, foot and hand soaks, and journaling
• A Kid Zone with gardening activities, storytelling, coloring, and sensory play
• Teen-only wellness spaces focused on mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression
• A curated marketplace featuring Black-owned holistic and wellness vendors
Rooted Wellness is intentionally designed to be inclusive, educational, and embodied, creating space for rest, play, learning, and healing for all ages.
✨ Come rooted in the earth. Leave back in your body.
Ticket options:
Adult ticket (18+)
Kid tickets (ages 10-12)
Teen ticket (age 13-17)

International Children's Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us for the 4th Annual International Children’s Day! Enjoy books, crafts, and performances!

Luisito’s Bilingual Children’s Book Fair & Author Marketplace
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join ASP Books, the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, and Wake County Public Libraries in downtown Raleigh for Luisito’s Bilingual Children’s Book Fair & Author Marketplace, a free family event presented as part of the 4th Annual International Children’s Day Festival. Meet featured children’s authors Luke Vandergriff, Marie Tang, Micki Bare, Alexis M. Jackson, Ann Harrell, Karen D. Phillips, Caroline McAlister, Sandra Rathbone, Kimberly M. Pitts, Wayne J. Pitts, and Rafael A. Osuba. Throughout the day, authors will read from, share, or talk about their books, which will also be available for purchase and signing. Families can also enjoy crafts, balloons, and a special 1:00 p.m. puppet show by Master Puppeteer Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins. Free Admission | Open to the Public Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
