17 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Oct. 10–16
Through 10/13
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Pull out your stretchy pants and wind your way through participating DTR restos offering specials and prix-fixe menus. Stay hungry, Raleigh! downtownraleigh.org
10/10
Meet the Candidates
Join Raleigh Magazine at East Bower Cider Co. to meet and mingle with the 2024 Raleigh City Council and mayoral candidates. The more you know! midtownraleighalliance.org
10/10
Movie Night Under the Stars
Grab the best seat outside of the house for an evening of family-friendly cinema under the stars in support of Comfort Zone, a nonprofit bereavement organization for children who have lost a parent. czc.comfortzonecamp.org
10/10
Peter Lamb and the Wolves
This jazz band is a whole different animal, tackling everything from 1920s New Orleans jazz to 1980s pop to Eastern European brass. Pull up on the lawn for some easy listening. exploretock.com
10/11
Canes vs. Lightning
Lightning is back for another Carolina storm. pncarena.com
10/11–12
American Misfits
Misfits aren’t misfits among other misfits—and comedians Joe Devito, Dave Landau and Michael Loftus believe being regular has never made for a good stand-up routine. improv.com
10/11–12
The Music of John Williams
Classic cinema junkies, rejoice. Score (!) your way into the worlds of Star Wars, E.T. and Harry Potter as the legendary Oscar-winning composer takes the stage. martinmariettacenter.com
10/12
Fall For Five Points Festival
Go head over heels for Raleigh’s quaint yet popular district at this neighborhood street party boasting live music, vendors, food, drinks and more. It’s sure to be a five-star experience. fallforfivepoints.com
10/12
Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE
Bring your boo—and maybe call them out a time or two—at this blend of theater and stand-up navigating dating, marriage, the bedroom and any other place Mars and Venus collide. martinmariettacenter.com
10/12
NC Local Music’s Annual Benefit for InterAct
The ones who rule the world are the ones who show up… so show up to Tap Yard for live music, food trucks, art, craft vendors and more to support victims and survivors of domestic violence. nclocalmusic.com
10/12
NCSU vs. Syracuse
The Wolfpack slices, dices and peels through the orangemen. gopack.com
10/13
Camp Bow Wow
Furry friends await at the grand opening of this doggy day care and boarding facility. Adopt a pet or simply enjoy an afternoon of seasonal fun with food trucks, face painting, pumpkin-themed games and more. campbowwow.com
10/13
Marcus D. Wiley
Hustle with the fashion-savvy and culturally conscious funny guy who’s best bits check off the comedic needs of Gen X, Y and Z (!)—but can still melt the matriarch’s heart with nostalgic stories. improv.com
10/15
Canes vs. Devils
Cause Chaos! Time to send the devils back underground. pncarena.com
10/15
Elixirs and Illusions
Sip on an enchanting cocktail and prepare to be spell-bound by renowned magician Kevin Reylocks blend of sleight-of-hand, comedy and mind reading. exploretock.com
10/15
Stephen Sanchez
He would never fall in love unless it’s Raleigh he falls into. Venture back in time to the ’50s with the smooth and romantic rhythms of this up-and-coming singer-songwriter. redhatamphitheater.com
10/16
Jungle
Take a trip back on 74 for an organic yet trippy dance party thrown by the London-based duo of music producers. … Trust, you’ll keep coming back for more. redhatamphitheater.com