YogaSix Cary Grand Opening Event!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

SAT NIGHT VINYL
2026-06-06 20:00 - 2026-06-07 00:00 | Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen, 555 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us every Saturday in June for Sat Night Vinyl with the best DJs in town. 8pm-12am
June 6: DJ Billy Bill
June 13: DJ Rhymic
June 20: DJ Diet Citrus
June 27: DJ Al-Ski Love

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.

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.

Patterns of Belonging Exhibit Celebration
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | 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

Sips for Snips
2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Sneaky Penguin, 7449 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States
Join SAFE Haven for Cats at the Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company in Raleigh for a purr-fect afternoon of craft brews, community, and cat love. Every beer sold on June 7 helps fund low-cost spay/neuter surgeries through the SAFE Care Clinic, preventing unwanted litters and keeping cats healthy across the Triangle.
How It Works:
For every beer you buy, $1 will be donated to help SAFE Haven kitties. That’s right – your pint has the power to save lives!
Bonus Fun:
🐾 Meet SAFE Haven staff and volunteers
📸 Snap a pic with our “Adopt Don’t Shop” selfie station
🎟 Raffle prize for cat lovers
🐱 Learn how you can support spay/neuter and adoption programs year-round
Sips for Snips
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 – 4 pm
Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company – Raleigh
7449 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

THE CENTER’S SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY
2026-06-07 14:00 - 17:00 | The Center, 111 e. Chatham St., Cary, 27511, United States
The Center, a retail and dining plaza in downtown Cary, is hosting a family-friendly Summer Kick-Off Party from 2-5 p.m. June 7. Come out to enjoy discounted gelato cups, family-friendly meals and entertainment. The event will include:
• Face painting and balloon twisting by The Melody Maker Entertainment.
• Discounted gelato: $3 small cups and $2 baby cups from Geluna Gelato, which was recently called the “best gelato outside Italy” by Local Palate magazine.
• A kids’ craft table by art by Shalimar.
• Enjoy nuggets, fries and ancho garlic honey sauce at Hank’s Downtown Dive. The patio will be open and drinks will be available at the bar.
Visit other vendors in the plaza including DiFara Pizza, Taipei 101 and Hunky Dory.
The event will happen rain or shine. The Center is located at 111 E. Chatham St., Cary. Info: https://bit.ly/4tSTNqB

SIP & SCRIPT
2026-06-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Raleigh’s Wolfe and Porter will host Sip & Script, a modern calligraphy class for beginners from 3:30-5 p.m. June 7. Class includes 1-1/2 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder) and all materials to write on. Attendees must be 21 or older. The class costs $65. Wolfe & Porter is located at 905 W. Morgan St., Raleigh. Buy tickets here: https://sipandscript.com/event/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-wolfe-porter-21/.
More info at wolfeandporter.com/events.

Evening Garden Stroll
2026-06-09 16:30 - 19:30 | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Enjoy the garden after hours during our Evening Garden Stroll.
Take a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors after work — wander the gardens at your own pace and relax in the evening atmosphere.
Looking to learn more about the JCRA and its gardens? Go on the free public tour lead by our volunteer tour guides. Meet at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center at 6 pm to join the tour.
On Evening Garden Stroll nights, the JCRA gardens remain open until 7:30 pm.
Some evenings include optional pop-up activities, while others are simply an open invitation to explore and unwind. Check each month’s calendar announcement to find out what’s happening.

Stargazing at The Willard
2026-06-10 20:00 - 22:00 | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 10th, from 8pm-10pm for an evening of stargazing at The Willard along with our friends from Raleigh Astronomy Club!
RAC will be there with telescopes and knowledgeable astronomers to guide your exploration and answer any celestial questions you may have.
This event is free and open to all, so gather your friends and join us for an unforgettable stargazing experience!
The Willard’s full menu of small plates and handcrafted cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the event.
Sip the stars with our stargazing-inspired cocktails:
Cosmo: Tito’s, lime, cranberry, triple sec
Saturn: Drumshanbo Sardinian Citrus, lemon, orgeat, passion fruit, angostura bitters
Supernova: Creyente Mezcal, triple sec, toasted coconut, lime, Tajin rim

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Danger! by Lucius Robinson
2026-06-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
A wild solo show about a man who is convinced his neighbor’s son is a changeling, and the lengths he will go to prove this monster lives among us. Originally seen at the Charm City Fringe Festival, as well as festivals in California, Kansas City and Rhode Island, Raleigh native Lucius Robinson returns for a third summer with Burning Coal.
**This production is part of Burning Coal’s Second Stage Series, “Wait ‘Til You See This”**

First In Fiction
2026-06-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Berkeley Cafe, 428 Dawson St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
🗓️ First In Fiction
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Where: Berkeley Cafe, 428 S Dawson St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Admission: Free
Join your fellow Triangle book lovers at the Berkeley Cafe for First In Fiction, a multi-genre reading series featuring award-winning North Carolina authors. Experience literature as it should be — accompanied by booze and good company. Readings span rich contemporary prose, mystery, humor, and speculative fiction. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. A full menu of food and drinks will be available throughout the readings.
Featured Authors:
• John Kessel
• Katy Munger
• Mur Lafferty
• Isaac Hughes Green
• Natania Barron
• Danae Windsor
Learn More: https://thaliapress.com/first-in-fiction/

Museum Movie Night: The Goonies
2026-06-12 | NC Museum of Natural Scienes, 11 West Jones St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
“Hey you guys!” Ready for a legendary treasure hunt? Join us at the Museum for a special screening of the 80s adventure classic, The Goonies.
Gather your crew, grab some popcorn and relive the magic of One-Eyed Willy’s hidden gold on the big screen. Before the movie, explore the Museum’s own “hidden treasures” with themed activities that bring the movie’s mysteries to life.
Event Highlights:
• Feature Film: The Goonies (Rated PG)
• Themed Fun: Hands-on science led by Museum experts.
• Snacks: Grab your favorite movie treats.
• Movie Trivia: Prove you’re a real Goonie and test your knowledge.
Get Your Tickets: https://ncmns.net/GooniesMovie
Don’t let the Fratellis beat you to it — mark your calendars and get ready for an adventure!

Art and Blooms at the JCRA: "Garden Pathways"
2026-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Do you admire handmade cards? Join JCRA volunteer and artist, Debra Singer-Harter, to have fun making whimsical art!
We have taken walks through beautiful places, whether it is walking through our own garden or taking a hike through a forest, they all have a path. We will start with a simple path and add flowers around it. Next cards will expand into broad landscapes of sky, trees and flowers. Our imagination will allow us to create fun, bold and colorful places to enjoy.
Each student will receive all the supplies needed including a basic watercolor palette, practice paper and three watercolor cards. Debra leads the entire class through examples of basic strokes and methods to create the various subjects to paint. At the end of the class, you will leave with more confidence in watercolor painting and three beautiful cards to enjoy and share with others.

Purradise Found: Kitten Adoption Event
2026-06-12 16:00 - 20:00 | SAFE Haven for Cats, 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27616-3267, United States
Kick off summer with sunshine, smiles, and the cutest kittens in the Triangle at SAFE Haven for Cats’ Purradise Found Kitten Adoption Event! Join us for a fun-filled summer adoption event featuring adorable kittens and lovable cats ready to find their forever homes. Kittens will be available on a first-approved, first-adopted basis until they’re gone, but don’t worry, we’ll also have plenty of amazing adult cats looking for loving families, too. Give a cat the paradise they deserve in a loving home like yours.
To help make the wait more enjoyable, we’ll have summer-themed activities and a cat toy-making station to keep everyone entertained while adopters move through the process.
Date and Location:
Friday, June 12 – 4-8 PM
8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC

Renata The Band Hits The Roof!
2026-06-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27603, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Get ready, Raleigh! 🎶 Renata The Band Hits The Roof! at Tin Roof for a FREE, all-ages country music show you won’t want to miss! This electrifying country/rock sibling trio, direct from Nashville, Tennessee, is hitting our stage as part of the acclaimed Nashville Hits The Roof concert series.
Experience Renata The Band’s honest songwriting, captivating live performances, and stunning blood harmonies that truly set them apart. They’re quickly becoming one of country music’s most promising new groups!
This is a FREE, all-ages show until 9:30 PM and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to secure your perfect spot! (RSVPs are encouraged but do not guarantee entry).

RELOADED: A Black Pride Party at Bitter Social
2026-06-12 21:00 - 2026-06-13 01:00 | Bitter Social, 104 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
RELOADED: A Black Pride Party is Alt Shift Collective’s Pride celebration honoring both our queerness and our Blackness. We’re taking over Bitter Social with DJ Gemynii, DJ Desipher, and DJ SandyJ for a party rooted in joy, respect, and celebration.
This space centers Black queer folks, but everyone is welcome as long as you come with respect for the people, the culture, and the purpose of the night. Pull up with your crew or come solo, dance with us, and celebrate Pride in a room made for us.
Date: June 12 Time: 9 PM–1 AM Location: Bitter Social, 104 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Sounds by: DJ Gemynii, DJ Desipher, DJ SandyJ

Concerts on the Creek: Lamont Landers
2026-06-13 03:00 - 17:30 | Hub RTP Stage, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
On Saturday, June 13, between 3-5:30 p.m., make the most of the in-between by joining Hub RTP for its monthly mid-day performance at the Hub stage.
This month, Concerts on the Creek features Lamont Landers. His voice carries the weight of lived experience, shaped by the quiet resilience of a small-town journey, soaring effortlessly through soul, rock ‘n’ roll and R&B.
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. House music begins at 2:30, with the performance starting at 3 p.m. There will be a brief intermission from 4-4:30 p.m. before the final set plays from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Collecting and Preserving Spring Blooms: A Hands-On Botanical Workshop
2026-06-13 09:30 - 12:00 | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Spring offers an unparalleled abundance of color, fragrance and texture — an ideal season for exploring the art and science of botanical preservation. In this immersive workshop, participants will learn how to collect, prepare and press flowers for both artistic and scientific use.
Under the guidance of Dr. Angela Mason Foster, attendees will begin with a guided walk through the JCRA’s gardens, where they will identify, collect and record plant specimens. The outdoor session emphasizes responsible collecting practices, including choosing the best samples for pressing, understanding plant structure and moisture content, and documenting essential botanical details such as habitat, color and date.
After the garden excursion, the class will reconvene indoors for an in-depth, hands-on session in pressing technique. Participants should bring their own flower presses from the “Creating and Using a Flower Press” workshop or a similar model. Dr. Foster will demonstrate how to prepare specimens for pressing, layer materials for even drying, and preserve vibrant color and shape. She will also share expert tips for troubleshooting common issues such as fading, mold and curling, as well as creative ways to display and archive your pressed specimens.

Juneteenth Tours at the Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | NC
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth at the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum as we share the inspiring story of Dr. Manassa T. Pope and the struggles of other free African Americans in their fight for freedom in North Carolina.
Date: Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Sunday 1 – 3 p.m.)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free

Oak & Iron Impact Series
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Join us for a fun workout and a good cause. Open to all fitness levels.

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Shadows in Red Light by Roné Roux Sargent
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
A concert version of a new musical set during the AIDS epidemic in New York City.
A single mother thinks she is placing her baby in foster care. Years later, as Angeline faces adversity, she longs to find her mother she believes abandoned her. Themes of hope, sacrifice, and belonging shape this story about love in its many forms.
**This production is part of Burning Coal’s Second Stage Series, “Wait ‘Til You See This”**

Poets' Playground: Summer Social at Boxyard RTP
2026-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
Tap into the joys of summer at Boxyard’s Poets’ Playground summer social with Third Angle Poets.
Join us Saturday, June 13, for a night of poetry readings and spoken word artistry, a generative poetry game, community building and so much more. This time around, featured artists will include Kiana Renee, Brianna Yancey and James Daniels. The event will also feature a local community aid initiative and an opportunity to support our neighbors.
At Poets’ Playground, we turn refunct shipping containers into incubators for art, mutual aid, and emotional truth. Once every season, Triangle poets, poetry lovers, and changemakers gather at Boxyard RTP to share, listen, connect, and tag-team playful, creative solutions to the challenges our neighbors face every day.
Pre-registration is required.

Dr Ride’s American Beach House presented by Brave New Classics
2026-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Brave New Classics presents Liza Birkenmeier’s incandescent new play. It’s 1983, the evening before Dr. Sally Ride’s historic space flight. Hundreds of miles from the launch a group of women with passionate opinions and no opportunities sit on a sweltering St. Louis rooftop, watching life pass them by. Their uncharted desires bump up against American norms of sex and power in this intimate snapshot of queer anti-heroines. Running June 13-28 at Burning Coal Theatre in downtown Raleigh.
Presented as part of Burning Coal Theatre’s annual 2nd Stage Series: https://burningcoal.org/second-stage. For more info, visit https://bravenewclassicstheatre.com.
