by Raleigh Magazine | Jun 14, 2023 | Do, June 2023
Through 6/16
Juneteenth Jubilee
Celebrate African American tradition, culture and history with the city at this weeklong event feat. activations, games, food trunks and more—plus a dance party and movie screening Thursday night and a Lunch and Jam on Friday. raleighnc.gov
Through 6/19
2023 Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
This celebration spreads across several days of education and heritage and includes everything from workshops and worships to a fish fry to a gospel music concert at the NCMA. juneteenthraleigh.org
Through 6/19
Town of Cary Juneteenth Celebration
Light it red, yellow and green! Find the columns of the Cary Art Center showcasing these significant colors all weeklong… and keep the celebrations going via a R&B, jazz, soul and funk performance from NiiTO on Thursday, with dance, music and history discussions to look forward to Saturday. Keep it colorful, Cary! carync.gov
6/16
For The Culture Crawl
Take a stroll Downtown to honor Juneteenth and celebrate artistic freedom by grabbing a drink and stopping by Artspace for live music/art exhibitions. Then snap a pic with your fave piece of public artwork by a Black artist, dine at a Downtown Black-owned restaurant and finish the evening at CAM Raleigh. #DTRCultureCrawl artspacenc.org
6/16
Juneteenth at the Pope House Museum
Rise up with the Pope Museum for storytelling and tours highlighting one of Raleigh’s most prominent Black families (and one of NC’s first licensed African American doctors!). Plus, sign up for a walking tour Saturday + Sunday to learn more about the City of Oaks’ Black neighborhoods. raleighnc.gov
6/16–17
Wake Forest Juneteenth Celebration
Join the Town of Wake Forest as it commemorates freedom with two days of fun. On Friday, find a community gathering at Taylor Street Park, then come back Saturday for a lineup including a freedom walk, DJs and performative dance groups. wakeforestnc.gov
6/17
Family Day at the Park
Park yourself at Dorothea Dix Park for an all-day celebration of liberty! Embrace African American culture via spirituals, jazz and R&B performances, a children’s activity zone, and story corner. Majazztic, indeed! dixpark.org
6/17
Juneteenth Block Party with Triangle Pop-Up Market
It ain’t a true Juneteenth celebration without food, drinks and live music! Plus, shop til ya drop at the Triangle Pop-Up Market to truly celebrate in style. boxyard.rtp.org
6/17–18
Juneteenth Jubilee 2023
Can you dig it? Fayetteville’s ’70s-themed jubilee will deliver disco and R&B music from award-winning Black artists—in addition to a costume contest (winner gets a prize!), 5K race and historical trolley tour. How groovy! visitdowntownfayetteville.com
6/17–19
Liberation Station Bookstore Grand Opening
Book it to the grand opening of NC’s first Black-Owned children’s bookstore for festivities corresponding with Juneteenth (!). Plus, don’t miss a slew of bestselling and award-winning Black authors, illustrators and historians whose books will line the shelves of the DTR shop. liberationstationbookstore.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Jun 15, 2022 | Do, June 2022
Ongoing
Ready, Set, Vet
If your mini is dreamin’ of the pug life, pop into Marbles Kids Museum’s latest partnership with the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. The vet play experience gives children the chance to role-play as vets and techs, checking for injuries, using X-rays and caring for all types of animals—stuffed ones, that is. marbleskidsmuseum.org
6/16
Cody Johnson
“On my way to [Cody]” at Red Hat… Cowboy hats encouraged! redhatamphitheater.com
6/16
Raleigh Night Market
Turnip the beat and get ready to stay up a little past your bedtime. With 100-plus local vendors, live music and food trucks, this free market has a lot of something for everyone. raleighnightmarket.com
6/16-19
Jon Lovitz
Def in a “league of his own,” the famed SNL alum, stand-up comedian and actor brings his distinctive voice to town for four nights of funny. improv.com
6/17
21Marbles
Leave the kids at home and head back to the good years at Marbles Kids Museum for a 21+ evening of games, nerf battles and adult bevs. marbleskidsmuseum.org
6/17
Juneteenth Karaoke Celebration
Mixing music and entertainment with history and education, this cultural celebration at Carolina Pines offers the best of both worlds—plus the chance to belt your heart out. Next stop, American Idol! raleighnc.gov
6/17
Soft Serve Social
Scoop, there it is! Videri Chocolate Factory is offering BOGO soft serve—with the op to add an event-exclusive glitter cowboy hat to your cup or cone (!) in order to raise funds for the LGBT Center of Raleigh—and keep Raleighites cool, of course. viderichocolatefactory.com
6/17–19
Bull City Comedy Festival
Jampacked with some of the region’s best comics, the Bull City Comedy Festival is bound to tickle your funny bone all weekend long. eventbrite.com
6/18
BBQ Festival & Celebration of Dads
Calling all BBQ-loving dads! Phillips Farm of Cary—in partnership with DEVIL-DOG Dungarees—is hosting a slew of BBQ trucks on-site, plus local vendors and artisans, a raffle drawing, live music, and games and activities that the whole family can enjoy. phillipsfarmsofcary.com
6/18
Bruce Bruce
“Who’s your caddy?” The unstoppable comedic force that is the mighty Bruce Bruce brings his fan-fave jokes to Goodnights. goodnightscomedy.com
6/18
Kid Rock
Picture this. The “American Bad Ass” brings his Bad Reputation Tour to the Creek. “So hott.” walnutcreekamphitheatre.com
6/18
Mo’Nique and Friends
Post up for a night of laughs with legendary comedy queen Mo’Nique—joined by “Hilarious” Corry Bell and “Grown Man” Tone-X, with tunes by DJ Grandmaster Dee. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
6/18
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
The theme for this year’s Capital City Juneteenth Celebration 2022 at Dix Park is Preserving the Past, Moving it Forward. Celebrate the commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. through entertainment, family activities, food vendors and more. juneteenthraleigh.org
6/18
Juneteenth Shopper’s Block All-Day Festival
Get your shopping bags ready! Black Friday Market’s annual block party returns with live music, food, a kids area, shopping (natch) and overall outdoor summer fun. blackfriday.market
6/18
Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt-a-Thon
Having a ruff time and need a companion? Wag your tail over to Lonerider to meet your new furry best friend (aka an adorable beagle!). tribeagles.org
6/18–19
Juneteenth at the Pope House
It’s family funday at the Pope House! Celebrate and honor African American history and culture via a libations ceremony, walking tour and music. raleighnc.gov
6/18–19
Juneteenth Jubilee
Fete Juneteenth in Fayetteville with its full-day street festival of nationally touring headliners (think three-time Grammy award-winning gospel singer Donnie McClurkin and Grammy-nominated artist Morray!), local artists, food trucks, vendors and more—and the celebration continues on June 19 with a heritage brunch feat. keynote speaker Jaki Shelton Green, aka North Carolina’s first Black Poet Laureate. visitdowntownfayetteville.com
6/19
CMF Drag Brunch
Drag yourself to brunch to see the talents of Chloe Cassidy (emcee), Morgan Richard, Giselle Cassidy Carter, Jada J. and Saniya Chanel Iman at Five Star. fivestarraleigh.com
6/19
Juneteenth Maker’s Market
Triangle Pop-Up’s first maker’s market at Fenton will feature Black-owned small businesses, artists and musicians in honor of Juneteenth—and upping the feel-good factor, will also benefit the NC Black Alliance. trianglepopup.com
6/19
Historic Raleigh Trolley Pride Ride
All aboard! Hop on the Raleigh Trolley’s hourlong Pride Ride in celebration of Pride Month for a tour of the city’s historic landmarks highlighting LGBTQIA+ communities. raleighnc.gov
6/21
Solstice Flow
Stretchhhh your way into summer via Current Wellness’ Solstice Flow yoga sesh supporting A Place at the Table. currentwellnessraleigh.com
6/22
Dorado Rock Whiskey Dinner
What’s neat? Saint Jacques is partnering with Dorado Rock to offer a bourbon-themed dinner with a focus on entrees (using NC-based proteins and produce) around French-based whiskeys—and a grand finale tasting from Saint Jacques Elijah Craig barrel. Cheers! saintjacquesfrenchcuisine.com
6/22
Fullsteam Beer Dinner
Full steam ahead to Cantina 18 for this four-course meal featuring food from the restaurant and pairings from Fullsteam Brewery. 18restaurantgroup.com
6/22
Machine Gun Kelly
Catch the Blonde Don during his Mainstream Sellout tour with special guests Avril Lavigne and Iann Dior. pncarena.com
