19 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, April 24–April 30
4/24
The Fray
How to save a life? Step one: Get tickets. Step two: Sing your heart out at The Ritz. livenation.com
4/24–26
NCSU vs. Clemson Baseball
The Pack goes claw-to-claw with the Tigers at Doak Field. gopack.evenue.net
4/24–27
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto
Sweeping movements and soaring melodies collide as Carolina Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s brilliance to life at Martin Marietta. carolinaballet.com
4/24–5/4
The Book Club Play
Book club takes a turn via this comedy about, well, books, friendships and just how messy literature can get—also featuring nods to novels spanning Moby Dick and Twilight. Hint: reading between the lines is required. theatreinthepark.com
4/25
Raleigh Earth Day Celebration
Reduce, reuse, rejoice—and celebrate Earth Day at Dix Park with music, games, crafts and food trucks. And don’t forget to grab your free tree! weplantitforward.com
4/25
Shrek Rave
Don your fave Shrek character costume and head to the swamp—er, The Ritz—to dance the night away at “the silliest rave on Earth.” livenation.com
4/25
Warren Zeiders
Grab your “Pretty Little Poison” and get ready for a night of boot-stomping anthems as country music’s rising star hits the stage. redhatamphitheater.com
4/25–26
Brewgaloo
NC’s biggest craft beer fest is back with 110+ local breweries, food trucks and live music taking over Downtown. shoplocalraleigh.org
4/25–26
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
An orchestral powerhouse that’s so dramatic, it helped inspire The Phantom of the Opera. ncsymphony.org
4/25-27
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
NC’s state flower takes center stage at this spring blowout—think live music, wings, wheels and 100+ vendors in full bloom downtown. thedogwoodfestival.com
4/26
Arts on the Block
A new all-ages block party packed with hands-on art, DJs, food trucks and 30+ local makers—plus live demos, drinks and exhibitions at Artspace. Let’s get creative. artspacenc.org
4/26
Fig Tree Planting
Celebrate Earth Day by potting your own fig tree cutting—straight from the museum garden. Hands-on, family-friendly and totally free (while supplies last). ncmuseumofhistory.org
4/26
Illuminate Autism Acceptance
Art, stories and live demos by autistic artists—this community event shines a light on creativity, inclusion and neurodiverse talent. zenaviv.com
4/26
Triangle VisionWalk
Lace up for a cause—this family-friendly walk raises funds for treatments and cures for blinding diseases. give.fightingblindness.org
Starting 4/27
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
From rock stars to royals, the woman behind some of the most iconic portraits in pop culture history gets the spotlight in this bold, career-spanning retrospective. mintmuseum.org
4/27
Candle Making
Craft a candle, capture a memory—this storytelling-meets-scent workshop is more than wax and wicks. Create your own custom candle, inspired by you. copperlineplants.com
4/27
Roots for Reece
Good food, good cause. Thirteen top chefs, live music, local brews and backyard vibes—all to fight opioid addiction and support harm reduction. Bonus: One ticket could save four lives. landonestate.com
4/29
Stavros Halkias
It’s Stavvy, baby! The “Dreamboat” comedian, actor and writer is bringing his signature unfiltered comedy to Raleigh. … Come for the laughs, stay for the mustache (!). martinmariettacenter.com
4/30
Live After 5 Launch Party
Kick off the Live After 5 season with a retro bash—think live tunes, throwback photo ops, tasty bites and the big summer lineup reveal. @downtownraleighalliance