by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 17, 2024 | 2024, Do, September 2024
9/19
The 502s
A great American road trip called and this indie folk ensemble is responding with an eclectic blend of roots, rock and bluegrass. This is “gonna go our way!” livenation.com
9/19
Music on the Lawn
Grab a craft cocktail and bask in the kempt atmosphere of the Boylan Heights hotel as Peter and the Wolves serenade the grounds. heightshousenc.com
9/19–21
Connor Wood
If you smirked at his viral “Luckily I have purse…” bit, you’ll roll with laughter over the schemes the Venice-based comedian has planned for the City of Oaks. goodnightscomedy.com
9/20
Jelly Roll
Calling all “wild ones!” Roll on over to PNC Arena for the tatted Tennessee-bred singer’s Beautifully Broken Tour with openers Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay. pncarena.com
9/20–21
Symphonie Fantastique
Have your heartstrings pulled by the harmonies of Violin Concerto No. 1. Encore, merci beaucoup! martinmariettacenter.com
9/21
9 to 5K Challenge
Workin’ (or running/walking) 9 to 5? Form or join a team to book it through the workday via this 5K run and walk. And don’t forget to celebrate your success at the after-party with food, music and drinks. What a way to make a living, indeed. 9to5k.com
9/21
Concours Auto Show
Buckle up for the ride of your life at this Village District car show in partnership with Ride of your Life and Carolina Exotic Car Club and benefiting Ride of Your Life, which provides experiences blind, deaf and underserved youth through cars. Come for the array of unique automobiles, stay for the live tunes, coffee and doughnuts. @joincecc
9/21
Festa Italiana North Carolina
Feast your eyes and satisfy your stomach with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and cooking demonstrations at the sixth annual fest in Apex. Saluti! festanc.org
9/21
Food Truck Rodeo
This isn’t Raleigh’s first rodeo. Belly up to 50+ locally owned food trucks dishing up appetizers, dinner and desserts for every cuisine craving and curiosity. shoplocalraleigh.org
9/21
Lily Rose
Don’t feel sad in the summer! Settle in for the twangy tunes of the country-pop crooner who’s usually seen opening for the likes of Shania Twain and Sam Hunt and “knows her way around” a ballad. lincolntheatre.com
9/21
Mighty Giveback Fundraising Concert
Band together at Red Hat to help raise funds for mental health in the Triangle while swaying to tunes from Black Pumas, Cory Wong, Young Gun Silver Fox and DJ Terminator X. Talk about a mighty fine evening! bandtogethernc.org
9/21
Staind + Breaking Benjamin
The ’90s are so back, and these rockers from the decade’s greatest genre have “something to remind you.” Rock on! livenation.com
9/23
Alec Benjamin
Outrun karma by catching this “boy in the bubble” at The Ritz. livenation.com
9/24
Swift Night Out
It’s like the Eras Tour, but for a different kind of swiftie. Grab a bird-themed drink from the rooftop bar and gather to watch the chimney swifts in action as they start to swirl through the sky. thewillardraleigh.com
9/25
Dayglow
You’re sure to get a glow-up as the alternative artist serenades the city with his slow indie tunes. He could “run the world!” livenation.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Aug 21, 2024 | 2024, Do, July 2024/August 2024
8/22
Benedict Polizzi
FBoy Island, population: Polizzi. Get to know this (polite?) catcalling comedian who may or may not be found grubbing on rotisserie chicken in his car when he’s not onstage. goodnightscomedy.com
8/23
Dusty Slay
You can take the boy out of the trailer park, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the boy! Watch as this down-home comedian riles up audiences with his observational comedy and relatable POV. martinmariettacenter.com
8/23
Rooftop Storytime Series
Bring the little ones to this storytime sesh to hear Grammy-nominated artist Pierce Freelon read while basking in unmatched views of Downtown Raleigh. thewillardraleigh.com
8/23–9/15
Something Rotten
If you’ve ever struggled with artistic comparison, at least you aren’t competing with Shakespeare. Settle in your seat to chuckle at the fate of two brothers attempting to pen a hit play in London circa the late 1500s. raleighlittletheatre.org
9/24
Childless Cat Lady Social
It’s br(c)at summer. Paws for an evening of female empowerment featuring jewelry, art, ice cream and the music of some fave childless cat ladies—with a portion of proceeds benefiting SAFE Haven For Cats. Cats and childless-ness not required for entry. @hartwellraleigh
8/24
Shipp Dating Mixer
Stop swiping left and find your perfect *shipp* over drinks at this singles mixer at Neighborhood for young adults. @joinshipp
8/24–25
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, shake the daze with a day of art, entertainment, food, a beer garden, interactive activities, demos and more in Downtown Cary. visitraleigh.com
8/25
Food Truck Rodeo
Whether it’s your first rodeo or your hundredth, you’re sure to find something delicious to snack on via 40+ food trucks rolling up different flavors and cuisines. shoplocalraleigh.org
8/25
Raleigh Durham Fashion Week
Walk, walk fashion baby. Channel your inner Miranda Priestly and lend an eye to creations by designers from all over the world—plus enjoy musical guests and an after-party—at a show “unlike any other in NC.” raleighdurhamfw.com
8/26
2024 NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale
Taste and sip your way through the eighth season of NC’s statewide culinary and mixology competition, where chefs and bartenders are challenged to create drinks and dishes using NC protein, produce and products. ncrla.org
8/26
Red Wine Supernova
Calling all pink pony girls and boys! Saddle up for Chappell Roan-themed guided wine tasting—plus light bites to pair—with Sara Abernethy at Wye Hill to close out a Pink Pony Summer. Costumes encouraged. wyehill.com
8/27
Red and White Run Club
Get your steps in with a one- or two-mile loop—at race pace or conversation pace—and then kick back and relax with a drink at Red Line Beer & Wine. @redandwhiterunclub
8/28
Crystal Intentions Terrarium
Create your own miniature plant home feat. crystals with Urban Pothos at The Chapel. It’s sure to shine bright like a diamond! dixpark.org
by Raleigh Magazine | Jun 25, 2024 | Do, June 2024
Through 6/30
Henry V
Power can go to your head. … Embark on a thrilling tale following themes of nationalism, war and power, and courage via a Shakespearean masterpiece sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. theatreinthepark.com
6/27
LGBTQIA + Pro Sports Panel
Sports ball is life. Have a ball with the Panthers’ Justine Lindsay, the first openly transgender cheerleader in the NFL; NC Courage’s Kaleigh Kurtz; and NCFC’s Collin Martin at Maywood Hall & Garden. raleighpridenc.com
6/27
Midtown Beach Music Series
BYO chill vibes and leis—and beach chair or towel—to soak up the sun and tunes from The Embers feat. Craig Woolard out on the Midtown Park lawn for the last Beach Music of the year. BRB, we’re on coastal time! visitnorthhills.com
6/27
Pink Flamingos
Who will be named the filthiest people alive? Cheer on (?) Divine and her misfit family as they exercise extremely poor taste in this ’70s cult classic. therialto.com
6/28
Biscuits & Bangers
Fair warning: Biscuits are not included at this funktastic DJ/violinist performance feat. such bangers as Karmic Phoenix, Mike Lew and Dogface—but you can bet the beats will deliver (!). kingsraleigh.com
6/28
Creative Mornings x Raleigh Pride
Now how’s this for a creativity-filled morning. Local Chinese-American visual artist and health equity researcher Isabel Lu is speaking on her journey as a creative who wears two hats at the NCMA. raleighpridenc.com
6/28–29
Rafi Bastos
Tall, funny and with a Dracula accent (really), this trailblazing Jewish-Brazilian comedian is bringing his quick wit and observational humor to the City of Oaks. goodnightscomedy.com
6/29
Awful Movie Club – Pride Edition
The gays are reclaiming I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (“sorry, Sandler, it’s Pride Month!”). Join Newt Work for this special-edition showing at Hartwell in a live RiffTrax-style show where participation is highly encouraged. Say I do! facebook.com
6/29
Men’s Health and Wellness Fair
Healthy body 🤝 happy body. Stay fit and fab with free haircuts, health screenings and snacks from Chick-fil-A at The Bar Ber Shop. thebarbershopnc.com
6/29
Food Truck Rodeo
It’s sure to be the Wild West on Fayetteville Street as a herd of food truck vendors ride into DTR to flaunt mouthwatering fare and bevs galore. Let’s roll. shoplocalraleigh.org
6/29
Bubbles + Brunch
What’s brunch without bubbles? (Erm, breakfast?!) Kick off your weekend with a three-course Italian feast paired with sparkling wines from Berlucchi, the premier bubbles producer in Franciacorta. Cheers! cuccioloraleigh.com
6/30
2024 North Carolina’s Funniest – Preliminary Round
Laugh it up during the last night of the preliminary round of NC’s Funniest Person Competition—as voted by audience members. Read: Your giggles could be the deciding vote! goodnightscomedy.com
6/30
Ajja Market
Good vibes: found. Cool off with cold drinks while sampling snacks and shopping from local vendors as live music serenades the market. @ajjaeats
6/30
Pete Davidson
All hail the king of Staten Island! The SNL Alum is returning for another stint of silliness at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts. Get ready to giggle. martinmariettacenter.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 21, 2022 | Do, September 2022
9/22
Willard Wine Dinner: South Africa
Switch up your next alfresco evening with South African fare via The Willard’s four-course wine and dine experience featuring the culinary craft of executive chef James Cundiff (paired with six Southern African wines, natch!). thewillardraleigh.com
9/22–25
Aries Spears
Spear some time to see Chicago native and comedian/actor Aries Spears bring the laughs to Raleigh Improv. improv.com
9/22–25
Jerome Robbins’ The Concert
Dance your way to Carolina Ballet to view Robbins’ captivating study of the secret thoughts and fantasies of a concert audience (juicy!), along with three additional ballets. How on pointe! carolinaballet.com
9/23
iDKHOW and Joywave
You’ll want to “travel at the speed of light” to The Ritz to see these two perform. … We DKHOW you could miss it! ritzraleigh.com
9/23
Marbles Imagination Ball
Having a ball doesn’t have to be reserved for the kiddos! Mark your calendars for Marble’s 11th annual “Grown-Up Gala,” an event intended to raise funds so every child “has the chance to imagine, discover, learn and play.” With fun decor, games, live music and an auction, this fundraiser is sure to be beyond your imagination. Play on! marbleskidsmuseum.org
9/23
Nothin’ Special
No biggie, but Between2Clouds is hosting a mini-electronic music fest in downtown Cary feat. three stages of melodic music, a curated art gallery and a projection mapping installations—and it’s gonna be a vibe. between2clouds.com
9/23
Oktoberfest at Compass Rose
Hail to the ale! North Carolina’s largest taproom is celebrating Oktoberfest with the release of its Wunderfest on tap, live accordion music, and fresh pretzels and brats. It almost sounds too gut to be true! compassrosebrewery.com
9/23
Pluto Gang
You’ll be “better out here” if you see Pluto Gang at The Pour House—with special guest Late Notice to boot! thepourhousemusichall.com
9/23–24
Opening Weekend: Pictures at an Exhibition
Picture this: Music Director Designate Carlos Miguel Prieto leads the NC Symphony in Ravel’s impactful orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Get ready to have your mind blown. ncsymphony.org
9/23–25
Raleigh Balloon Festival
Pop on over to the popular fest for hot air balloons, food and retail vendors, kid-friendly activities, and nightly balloon glow and tethered rides that’ll have you floating on the edge of your seat—literally. balloonglowtour.com
9/23–10/29
Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train
All aboard… if you dare! Tweetsie Railroad is being transformed into a haunted attraction complete with a ghost train, decorations and other scary spectacles. Saddle up for spooks! tweetsie.com
9/24
Adventure Awaits Festival
Care for a quest? Explore a world of medieval magic—think dragons, castles and knights—and make sure to don your most debonair attire. Adventure sir-tainly awaits! raleighnc.gov
9/24
Bond Brothers 5K
Allow us to jog your memory. The Bond Brothers 5K is back with a 3.1-mile course, followed by a block party with brews—natch. bondbrothers5k.com
9/24
Evening of Pawsibilites
Celebrate Second Chance Pet Adoptions 35th birthday with a pawsome night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions, a pet costume contest, and more. secondchancenc.org
9/24
Farm Aid
Get ready to rock out with your (country) boots out. Fan-fave Farm Aid (est. in 1985 to help keep family farmers on the land) is back for the first time since 2014—and bigger and better than ever, staging founders Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, NTM Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton and more. farmaid.org
9/24
Triangle Fermentation Festival
Whatcha know about fermentation? Head to Botanist & Barrel for a fun afternoon of demonstrations, presentations, hands-on workshops, food tastings and a vendors market. Batch, please! botanistandbarrel.com
9/24
Festa Italiana
There’s no reason to be upsetti when you have spaghetti, so get your fill of Italian culture via food vendors, music, art and the like at the fourth annual Festa Italiana in DTR. Mamma mia! festaitalianaraleigh.com
9/24
Lunge Forward Triangle Walk & Celebration
It’s time to take another step against lung cancer. For the 16th year, the Triangle LUNGe Forward Walk & Celebration will feature activities fit for the whole fam, as well as opps to take action and provide help and hope to those impacted by lung cancer. boothamphitheatre.com
9/24
Makers Market
If you haven’t checked out Fenton yet, Triangle Pop-Up’s Makers Market is the perfect excuse! Shop from local vendors lining Fenton Square while jamming to live music—and afterward, hit up one of the development’s new restaurants! fentonnc.com
9/24
NC State vs. UCONN
Wolf sniffs out husky. #WITH gopack.com
9/24
Yoga and Mimosas
Will bend for alcohol. Crab your crew and head to Hummingbird for an hourlong vinyasa flow class by Unita Yoga—followed by free mimosas (!). We’ll cheers to that! hummingbirdraleigh.com
9/24
Yoga on the Patio at Brookside Bodega
What’s up dog? Get your Zen in with a stretch sesh 90-minute yoga session led by Jessie of Yoga Vibes at Brookside Bodega. … When paired with a bottle of vino, the chill vibes are sure to keep going all day long. brooksidebodega.com
9/24–25
The Raleigh Market
This fan-fave market is closing out its last weekend before the NC State Fair with a bang—think 300 vendors, food trucks and a pop-up vintage clothing market (!). theraleighmarket.com
9/25
Break the Cycle
Spend the day behind bars (handlebars, that is), at The Women’s Center’s second annual Break the Cycle event to benefit homeless women—plus enjoy an afterparty with music, drinks and food trucks. Oh, wheel, yeah! wcwc.org
9/25
Centro’s Quinceañera Drag Queen Brunch
Hey, queens. Don your most dashing quinceañera fit for a drag queen show, drinks and brunch at Centro. Tickets benefit Poder NC, a nonprofit that “builds people power in the growing Latinx community in North Carolina.” centroraleigh.com
9/25
Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo
Roll out for good eats! The final DTR Food Truck Rodeo of the season will feature 40 food trucks lining Fayetteville Street—and um, don’t forget you can drink in the streets now too! Talk about a perfect Saturday. downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com
9/25
Equal Parts
Sip, sup and support Planned Parenthood at William & Company’s cocktail fundraising event. We’re always down to cheers to a great cause! @willcobar
9/25
Fall Fest
Feeling gourd? Kick off the fall season at Seven Saturdays Taproom’s with live beats, beer, eats from Bomb A$$ Sandwich Co. and games. You really autumn check it out. rndbrewing.com
9/25
Fall Oyster Roast
No need to be clammy! Get roasted at Trophy Brewing’s first oyster roast of the season. Aw, shucks. trophybrewing.com
9/27
Alice in Chains + Breaking Benjamin
There’s “no excuse” not to catch genre-breaking grunge rockers Alice in Chains bend the boards with Breaking Benjamin and Bush at Walnut Creek. livenation.com
9/27
Architects
You’ll want to see Architects at The Ritz before they’re “gone with the wind.” ritzraleigh.com
9/27
Candle Making Workshop with Usu Company Candles
Get lit… and watch the sun go down atop The Willard rooftop as you sample, select and build a scent for a one-of-a-kind candle creation crafternoon—while sipping on a complimentary glass of wine or bubbly, natch. thewillardraleigh.com
9/27
Canes vs. Lightning
Find out what happens when lightning strikes in a hurricane for the preseason opener at PNC. nhl.com
