Aperitivo Experience
2027-05-31 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Il Falò, 3931 Macaw St, Raleigh, NC, 27617, United States
Join us Sunday through Wednesday 4 – 8 PM at II Falò for Aperitivo, the Italian version of happy hour, meant to awaken the appetite in the evening. We’ll pair your choice of three special cocktails with a small Salumi plate for just $18 per person.
The Cocktails:
Palermo: grapefruit, Casamigos reposado, Montenegro, soda
Duke Gardens: grapefruit, butterfly pea vodka, elderflower, thyme, prosecco
Cherry Blossom Negroni: Bombay Sapphire gin, cherries, Lillet Blanc, elderflower, dry vermouth
Our small Salumi plate includes shaved-to-order Italian salumi and local & imported cheeses served with wood-grilled crostini and other accoutrements.
Gather your amici and head to the Il Falò patio to enjoy the Italian tradition of Aperitivo, now through May 31.

Animazement Inspired Coffee Menu
2027-05-24 07:00 - 18:00 | Oma’s Cafe + Wine, 616 South Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Get ready for Animazement in Raleigh with a special treat from Oma’s Café + Wine! From May 22nd to May 24th, stop by and explore our limited-time specialty coffee menu, crafted just for the occasion. Whether you’re heading to the convention center or simply looking for a unique coffee adventure, Oma’s is the perfect place for coffee during Animazement.
Poison Lady (Maomao): Ceremonial grade matcha over sweet ube milk
Moon Fairy (Jinshi): Blueberry butterfly pea tea lemonade.
Garden Party: Citrus chamomile tea sweetened with cherry blossom, lavender, and rose syrups. Add boba (strawberry, mango, or blueberry) +$1

Pre & Post-Show Sips | Beauty and the Beast
2027-05-17 | 10th & Terrace, 616 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Experience the magic and wonder of Carolina Ballet’s Beauty and the Beast, featuring breathtaking choreography, stunning visuals, and timeless storytelling.
As one of Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts’s closest neighbors—just across the street—10th & Terrace and Oma’s Café + Wine are offering limited-edition, Beauty and the Beast-inspired sips during the run of the show, May 14-17.
Oma’s Café + Wine: Beauty and the Beast Coffee
Rose Latte: A classic latte infused with delicate rose syrup
10th & Terrace Rooftop: Signature Cocktail
Tale as Old as Thyme: Tito’s, lemon, hibiscus, and thyme bitters, finished with a silky foam and served in a teacup for a touch of storybook charm.
Join us before or after the performance to sip something special, paired with shareable plates and sweeping rooftop views—because every great story deserves a perfect pairing. ✨

Best of North Carolina 2026
2027-05-08 11:00 - 2027-06-19 17:00 | Gallery C, 540 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Gallery owner, art historian, and North Carolina native Charlene Newsom employs her broad knowledge of NC art to curate an extensive exhibition celebrating the most influential NC artists of the 20th century. Every year in March, Gallery C presents “The Best of North Carolina” collection.

Cinco de Mayo on the Rooftop
2027-05-06 16:00 - 23:00 | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with a view! Join us on The Willard Rooftop as we celebrate with specialty food and drink specials available May 3rd-May 6th. Come and enjoy the views above the city!
Food Specials:
Taco Special: Birria Brisket Tacos topped with lettuce and fresh radish | $15
Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp Ceviche with house-made tortilla chips | $13
Drink Specials:
Clase Azul Flight: Three pours of Clase Azul | $60
Rosalia: Codigo Rosa Tequila, Licor 43, espresso, rosewater | $12
Pueblita Mezcal Margarita Del Maguey Vida, Ancho Reyes, triple sec, agave, lime juice | $12

The Art and Science of Plant Care
2027-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Caring for plants is both an art and a science—part intuition, part know-how. Every gardener, from beginner to expert, faces the same essential questions: When should I prune? How much should I water? What’s the best way to plant, fertilize, or repot? In this class, Bryce Lane brings decades of horticultural expertise to demystify these everyday tasks, showing you not just what to do, but why it works.
Over eight weeks, you’ll explore the fundamental practices that keep gardens thriving, learning how to perform each one with confidence and purpose. You’ll uncover the science behind good technique—understanding how soil, water, nutrients, and plant biology interact—while also developing the practical judgment that comes only with experience.
Each session focuses on one key aspect of plant care, building a complete toolkit for growing healthier, more resilient plants in any garden setting.

Kentucky Derby on the Rooftop
2027-05-03 | 10th & Terrace, 616 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Celebrate Kentucky Derby weekend in style with elevated classic sips and small plates, best enjoyed on the rooftop. Available May 1–3.
Raise a glass to the fastest two minutes in sports with a Mint Julep crafted with the limited Woodford Reserve Derby Edition, and settle in for a festive, high-energy atmosphere worthy of race day.
Drink Special
Mint Julep: Woodford Reserve Derby Edition, mint, sugar | $19
Small Plates
Available à la carte or enjoy all three as a trio for $30
Braised Pork Belly: Jim Beam honey glaze, watermelon, mint, lime | $12
Short Rib: Woodford Reserve jus, cauliflower purée, spiced pecan caramel, and Granny Smith apple relish | $15
Pecan Tart: Maker’s Mark caramel sauce, salted maple whipped cream, toasted cocoa nibs | $9 (V)

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
2027-04-11 19:30 - 2027-04-21 22:00 | Titmus Theatre, 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Oscar Wilde’s comedic play which satirizes the conventions and manners of the late Nineteenth century.
Best friends Jack and Algernon each adopt fictional identities to escape social obligations. Jack invents a brother named Ernest, while Algernon creates an invalid friend named Bunbury. The plot unfolds with mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, clever wordplay, and humorous social commentary.
Directed by Danica Jenelle Jackson

Al Strong & Friends Jazz Night
2027-03-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Boatman Spirits Co., 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Raleigh’s Boatman Spirits Co. is hosting a weekly Jazz Night featuring Al Strong & Friends from 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays. Strong is a Grammy-nominated musician. Come out and enjoy the live music, a cocktail and a tasty bite off the Mediterranean menu at the new craft cocktail bar and distillery at Raleigh’s Seaboard Station. Boatman is located at 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh. Info: https://www.boatmanspirits.com/

Tuesday Night Trivia
2027-03-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-12-29 19:00 - 2027-04-22 00:00 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join the fun every Tuesday from 7–10 p.m. at Wolfe & Porter in Raleigh for Trivia! It’s free to play—just show up and enjoy. Test your knowledge, compete for prizes (including Wolfe & Porter gift certificates), and enjoy a lively night out.
Bring a team and compete for prizes!

Shuffle: Nappy Head Funk Army
2027-03-28 11:30 - 2027-04-27 12:30 | Hub RTP Stage, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join us with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each month a different act will take residency.
This month’s artist is Funk Hall of Fame member Nappy Head Funk Army. Recommended for fans of Boosy Collins, Mother’s Finest, Betty Davis and Parliament-Funkadelic, Nappy Head Funk Army is an ambassador of the true form of Black American music around the world.
This event is free to attend and open to all. Free parking is located in the deck across the street at 3150 Elion Drive. When you arrive, walk through the outdoor breezeway to the courtyard and you will see the stage.

SALSA NIGHT at BOATMAN SPIRITS
2027-03-26 22:00 - 2027-03-27 02:00 | Boatman Spirits Co., 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Dance the night away every Friday night at Boatman Spirits Co. at Raleigh’s Seaboard Station. From from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. enjoy the ultimate Salsa and Bachata night. The cover is $15. Food and drinks served all night. Plus plenty of convenient parking.

Thursday Night Music Karaoke
2027-03-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join the fun every Thursday at 8 p.m. at Wolfe & Porter in Raleigh for karaoke! It’s free to anyone—just show up and enjoy a lively night out with friends and strangers singing their favorites.

Where Sunlight Lingers: New Paintings by Gayle Stott Lowry
2027-03-20 11:30 - 2027-04-26 15:30 | Gallery C, 540 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Gayle Stott Lowry’s new exhibition “Where Sunlight Lingers” draws from her recent travels through Southern Italy, where ancient limestone structures and crystalline light sparked a fresh body of work. The paintings capture the warmth of coastal villages and the quiet dignity of architecture that has endured for thousands of years.

Venice: New Paintings by Bert Sult
2027-03-03 11:00 - 16:30 | Gallery C, 540 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Bert Sult is a North Carolina-based architect and watercolor artist who has established himself in both fields with remarkable versatility. As an architect, he designed many notable buildings in the Raleigh area, including Jones Chapel at Meredith College, the Raleigh Municipal Building and Complex, Cary Medical Center, and the Whitaker Center.
As a watercolorist, Bert Sult focuses on impressionistic watercolor street scenes from interesting locales, with particular emphasis on European subjects. Sult’s romantic portrayals of historic street scenes and buildings from Europe are executed in transparent, flowing watercolors, showcasing his mastery of this difficult and unpredictable medium. Like a modern-day Georgia O’Keeffe, Bert Sult loves to play with the fluidity of the medium.

The Lincoln Sisters of Deckawoo Drive
2027-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 | NC
Meet the Lincoln Sisters of Deckawoo Drive—opposites in every way, but bound by family, heart, and hilariously unexpected adventures. This charming spin-off from the beloved Mercy Watson series shines a spotlight on the no-nonsense Eugenia Lincoln and her sweet, spirited sister Baby. Baby Lincoln embarks on an exciting journey while her sister encounters an extraordinary package. Guided by the people they meet on the train, their nosy neighbors, and Mercy the pig, they make important discoveries about themselves – perhaps most importantly, that they love each other. With laugh-out-loud moments and tender surprises, this stage adaptation celebrates the power of change, sisterhood, and the joy of embracing the unknown.

The Lincoln Sisters of Deckawoo Drive
2027-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre, 402 Tate St, Greensboro, NC, 27412, United States

Valentine’s Dinner
2027-02-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Peck & Plume, 301 S Academy St, Cary, 27511, United States
Treat your special someone to a three-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner for $49 per person, available February 13–14. Our à la carte menu will also be offered for those who want to mix and match favorites. Enhance your evening with the Valentine’s Room Package at The Mayton.
View the Menu:
Starters
Champagne Baked Brie (NF) – Sour cherry & pomegranate mustard seed, arugula, grilled baguette
1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell (NF, DF, GF) – Yuzu, smoked trout roe, ginger tempura flake
Duck Confit (GF) – Red wine honey gastrique, pistachio, sweet potato puree
Roasted Beet Salad (VG, NF, DF) – Citrus dressing, golden raisin, smoked tofu, rye bread crumb
Entrées
Filet Mignon (NF) – Whipped potato, mushroom ragout, crispy shallots
Seared Tuna (NF, DF, GF) – Short grain rice, tempura broccolini, sweet apple soy, coconut pudding
Saffron Potato Gnocchi (NF) – Italian kale, confit garlic, whipped ricotta, crispy leeks
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Torte (NF, GF) – Strawberry champagne jam, caramel crumb, chantilly
Classic Cheesecake (NF) – Apple compote, graham cracker crust
Sticky Date Cake (NF, VG, DF) – Pomegranate molasses, kataifi nest

Sidecar Social Club at Figulina
2027-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Figulina, 317 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Sidecar Social Club, a popular band that performed throughout the Humble Pie era, has returned with a monthly residence at Figulina. The band will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month, including Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, and March 1. Sidecar Social Club performs an eclectic, energetic set from jazz to R&B, 50s rock-and-roll to funk. Come enjoy the music, take a spin on the dance floor, and enjoy what chef David Ellis is calling the Lasagne Lounge menu, featuring two types of lasagne and a selection of aperitivo bites. Cost: $10 cover paid at the door. More info: https://figulinaraleigh.com/

Echoes of the Belle Époque: Two Visions of France
2027-02-06 08:00 - 2027-03-08 17:00 | Gallery C, 540 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
We are delighted to announce Echoes of the Belle Époque: Two Visions of Paris, an extraordinary exhibition that bridges time and memory through the eyes of two remarkable artists. This carefully curated show brings together ten masterworks by Wladimir de Terlikowski (1873-1951), the celebrated “Polish Master” of the School of Paris, with ten contemporary paintings by Fabienne Delacroix, whose romantic interpretations breathe new life into France’s golden age.

Friday Night Live Music at Birdie’s
2027-01-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Birdie’s, 150 Fayettville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us every Friday from 5-8 p.m. for live music on the patio at Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen in downtown Raleigh; rain or shine. Here is the schedule:
Jan. 2: Aarik Duncan
Jan. 9: Donnie Deneil
Jan. 16: Aarik Duncan
Jan. 23: Cam Cokas
Jan. 30: Ben Youngblood

Friday Night Live Music at Birdie’s
2027-01-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Birdie’s, 150 Fayettville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us every Friday from 5-8 p.m. for live music on the patio at Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen in downtown Raleigh; rain or shine. More information at https://www.birdiesraleigh.com/events

Wednesday Night Live Music at Vidrio
2027-01-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Vidrio, 500 Glenwood Ave #100, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. for live music at the lounge at Vidrio in Raleigh’s Glenwood South. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and small bites. Here’s the music schedule:
Jan. 7: Cam Cokas
Jan. 14: Donnie Deneil
Jan. 21: Elora Dash
Jan. 28: Shavonna Antoinette

Enjoy Figulina's Aperitivo Menu
2026-12-31 17:00 - 2027-03-31 20:30 | Figulina, 317 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Raleigh’s Figulina offers a special Aperitivo menu, available from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Inspired by the Italian tradition of pre-meal drinks and snacks, the light menu of sips and snacks celebrates the ritual of Aperitivo, which comes from the Latin word meaning “to open”—a delightful way to prepare the palate before dinner. Figulina’s Apertivo menu includes these cocktalis (Aperol Spritz, Old Pal, Negroni, Paper Plane and Hugo Spritz) and snacks (almonds, focaccia, olives, country ham, ricotta-stuffed mejool dates or enjoy all as a platter).

Wednesday Night Music Bingo
2026-12-30 19:00 - 2027-04-29 00:00 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join the fun every Wednesday from 7–10 p.m. at Wolfe & Porter in Raleigh for Music Bingo! It’s free to play—just show up and enjoy. Test your music knowledge, compete for prizes (including Wolfe & Porter gift certificates), and enjoy a lively night out.
Bring your friends, test your music knowledge & compete for prizes!

Saturday Night Spins
2026-12-26 20:00 - 2027-04-07 02:00 | Boatman Spirits Co., 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Every Saturday night, Boatman Spirits Co. hosts a rotating cast of Raleigh’s finest deejays from 8 p.m.-midnight. Recent deejays include DJ Pangean, DJ Castro, DJ Triple B, Chico Scott, Mike Forno, Torin Rea, and more. Come out and enjoy the music, a cocktail, and a tasty bite off the Mediterranean menu at the new craft cocktail bar and distillery at Raleigh’s Seaboard Station. Boatman is located at 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh. Info: https://www.boatmanspirits.com/

Bud Bar
2026-12-25 18:00 - 2027-03-24 23:00 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us for Bud Bar every Friday night from 6-9 p.m. in the cellar at Wolfe & Porter. For those 21 years and older, enjoy THC-infused cocktails while perusing edibles, flowers, gummies, salves, body butter, and pre-rolls from Haven Farm. Info: https://www.wolfeandporter.com/events

Frozen Fridays at Wolfe & Porter
2026-12-25 18:00 - 2027-03-20 01:00 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Bold Batch Creamery will be serving scoops of ice cream in sourdough waffle cones every Friday from 6-11 p.m. at Wolfe & Porter. Plus, the bar will be serving frozen cocktails, such as a Frozen French 75.

TR Sings...Rockin’ Christmas
2026-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh NC, NC, 27616, United States
Join us in rockin’ around the Christmas tree and celebrating the holiday season! This high energy event brings a rock-inspired twist to your favorite classic and modern Christmas songs, providing a festive and spirited night of music to our Cabaret stage.
