by Raleigh Magazine | May 31, 2023 | Do, June 2023
Ongoing
The Art of the Brick Raleigh
It’s playtime! The most famous LEGO exhibition in the world—from Exhibition Hub and Fever, the same team behind the successful Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience—will feature 90+ LEGO sculptures from artist Nathan Sawaya, both originals and reimagined versions of famous masterpieces like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” at Pleasant Valley Promenade. Lego! theartofthebrickexpo.com
Through 6/11
The Weight of Everything We Know
“The limit does not exist!”—for love, physics and everything in between. Observe the undeniable weight of relationships and mathematics via this romantic comedy tale. Time to get astro-physical. theatreraleigh.com
Through 6/30
Scaffold
Art is for all. Explore this inclusive exhibition at Artspace feat. 37 NC women and nonbinary artists spanning a slew of styles and backgrounds. That’s the art we like to see. myfourdots.com
Through 6/30
De Colores Art Exhibition
Grab a look at amazing art from an array of artists reppin’ “the rich diversity and creative power of the Latino/x and Hispanic community.”diamanteartsculturalcenter.org
6/1–3
Jessica Kirson
A hilariously relatable comedy powerhouse, this comedian, consultant, producer and writer is sure to make you giggle with her vulnerability, silly characters and sheer funniness. goodnightscomedy.com
6/1–4
UNC Health Championship
For a tee-rific time, go for the green at the Raleigh Country Club via fare complements of Empire Eats, volunteer opps and themed days. Fore! unchealthchampionship.com
6/1–30
Pride Month
“Not gonna hide my pride.” Love out loud throughout the whole month of June via a slew of Pride events—from parties to runs to themed drinks and more. raleighmag.com
6/1
Triangle Word Clash
Calling all wordsmiths! Witness poet teams from around the state flaunt their best poetry prose and, ahem, slam the competition. ncmuseumofhistory.org
6/1, Thursdays
Midtown Beach Music Series
“Wasted away again in Margaritaville”—er, North Hills! Answering the call of summertime is this highly anticipated annual beach music concert series taking place at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park every Thursday evening. BYO beach chair. visitnorthhills.com
6/2
Urban Soil
Looking for a soil mate? Sway the night away to the sounds of NC roots rock that’ll keep ya #grounded. thepourhousemusichall.com
6/2–3
NCHSAA Softball State Championships
Game face: on. Catch these softball champs swingin’ and slidin’ at NC State for an evening sure to steal your attention. Just take it one pitch at a time… nchsaa.org
6/2–4
2023 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Summer Games
Cheer on over 1,300 athletes at this very special sporting event feat. basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming and volleyball. And don’t miss Friday’s opening ceremony highlighting performances by Special Theatre Arts of Raleigh (STAR), Catch 22 a cappella singers and Cirque de Vol. Ready to go for the gold? sonc.net
6/2–4
USA Fencing Raleigh SJCC & Division II North American Cup
What’s the point? Well, the first USA Fencing event ever hosted at the Raleigh Convention Center (!) is taking place this week. Looking sharp, indeed. usafencing.org
6/2–7/12
To Market, To Market: A Group Exhibition
“This little piggy went to the market.” … And this art exhibit is honoring time-honored traditions—from flower markets and flea markets to fish markets, spice markets, fruit markets and more. BRB, we’re mark(et)ing our calendar (!). galleryc.net
6/2–18
Hands on a Hardbody
How far are you willing to go to drive away with the “American Dream?” Journey with 10 Texans as they compete to keep one hand on a truck in this based-on-a-true story roots-rock musical tale. raleighlittletheatre.org
6/3
Bubbles and Brisket
If you like beef cuts and you cannot lie, moo-ve over to Smoky Hollow for NC F&B Podcast’s third annual Bubbles & Brisket bonanza feat. all the brisket and Champs you can handle. ncfbpodcast.com
6/3
Family Fun Fest!
Corral the fam for fun at the museum via crafts, music, storytelling and more. Hands up for hands-on fun! ncmuseumofhistory.org
6/3
Haven Farm Grand Opening
New haven: found. Come out to Knightdale for the grand opening of Haven Farm’s garden gift shop/venue space with a yoga sesh, fab food truck fare, customized cocktails and more to boot. haven-farm.com
6/3
Raleigh’s International Food Festival
Crimped hair, don’t care! Rock your best ’70s and ’80s fits at City Plaza for a costume contest; get caught on the kiss cam; go on a scavenger hunt; and shake what yo’ mama gave ya for the dance party TikTok challenge (winner gets a prize!)—all to work up an appetite to feast on bites and bevs from 60+ countries. Raleigh’s gone global! ncvibes.com
6/3
Summertime Beer Fest
Sign us up for summertime sips! For the second year in a row, tap into 25+ NC beers and take home a commemorative glass from Clouds Brewing Taproom. Cheers! cloudsbrewing.com
6/3
Summerfest: The Music of Whitney Houston
Higher love found as the NC Symphony fetes Whitney with a night of powerhouse ballads by The Prom Queen of Soul. And “IIIIAAAAEEII… 🎶” ncsymphony.org
6/3
Tequila Lunch
What doesn’t tequila us makes us stronger. Enjoy this four-course tasting menu in the garden complements of chef Lam Nyugen and Multicultural Ambassador Patron Erica Marcello. Hey, it’s worth a shot. @rosewaterkitchen
6/3
V Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala
Cheers to 30 years! The V Foundation for Cancer Research is celebrating this milestone with a cocktail reception and wine-pairing dinner at Reynolds Coliseum, hosted by 1985 Wolfpack graduate and NC State Athletics Director of Content Strategy Jeff Gravley and famed sports anchor Jay Harris. “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up!” v.org
6/3–4
NC Outdoor Living Show
Nature is pretty neat. Make friends with outdoor enthusiasts all weekendlong at the NC State Fairgrounds for workshops, tastings, a “battle of the beards” and more. ncoutdoorlivingshow.com
6/3–10
NCAA Division II Baseball Championship
Take us out to the ball game(s)… for two classifications of the NCHSAA Baseball State Championships slated to slide into Holly Springs’ Ting Park. Play ball! ncaa.com
6/4
Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo
For fab fare, fun and friends, roll up to A Place at the Table’s second-annual food truck soiree. Let’s dig in! tableraleigh.org
6/4
Satisfaction (The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show)
You can’t always get what you want—but you can get what you need as this rock ’n’ roll tribute band treads the boards in Raleigh for the Stones 60th anny. lincolntheatre.com
6/6
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Sometimes that’s just the way it is. … So make some noise for some ’Flicted fun with this seasoned musician famed for his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range and part-time membership with Grateful Dead. martinmariettacenter.com
6/7
Hot Summer Nights
Free your mind…! Everyone but scrubs and waterfall chasers (it wasn’t me) should spend a hot summer night with beautiful girls (and boys)—er, TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue + Sean Kingston. walnutcreekamphitheatre.com
6/7
Lifelong Hike: Picture Creek
Take a walk on the wild side—literally—through the world’s largest population of the endangered smooth coneflower in peak bloom during this trek at Picture Creek nature preserve. naturalsciences.org
6/7
Wine 101 Classified “R”
There’s no need to wine when you’re learning all about the grape deets of the drink. And as chef Doreen Colondres says “one life is not enough to taste all the grapes in the world.” Cheers to that. vitishouse.com
