This internet phenom—known for his candor, celeb roasts and famed “bread and milk” bit—is shaping up to be one of America’s funniest people. … But, like, actually. How’s that for crummy comedy? goodnightscomedy.com
4/20–5/25, Thursdays Live in The District
For weekly rotations of beach music bops, local food truck fare and bodacious brews—NTM coastal, carefree vibes!—head to Park West Village. Alexa, play “I Love Beach Music!” parkwestvillage.com
4/20 Found Footage Festival
Hey, film fanatics! Don’t miss this double feature over at Alamo Drafthouse. Bring on the popcorn! foundfootagefest.com
4/20 Latte Throwdown
Pour us another! Sling some caffeine and showcase those art skills via Idle Hour’s first latte throwdown also feat. music, drinks and some of the best baristas in town, natch. @idlehour_coffee
4/20 LIVE@Lake Raleigh
All about that lake life? NC State’s free outdoor concert series returns to Lake Raleigh once again, serving up all the singin’ and swayin’ vibes. See you by the water! live.arts.ncsu.edu
4/21 The Look Salon Suites Grand Opening
Look good, feel good. Join Mayor Baldwin and the Raleigh community to welcome this new retail space to the community. #Slay! thelooksalonsuites.com
4/21–22 Brewgaloo We’re having deja brew—in the best way. NC’s largest craft beer fest and the second biggest beer fest in the U.S. is back with 110+ NC craft breweries, local food trucks, vendors and bands. Hop to it! shoplocalraleigh.org
4/21–23 2nd Annual Sandlot Revival
For a majorly good time, slide over to Historic Durham Athletic Park (where cult classic Bull Durham was filmed!) for three days of fun and friendship. Play ball! @carolinasandlotcollective
4/22 Divas! 2023
Hey, material girls! Returning for its 17th anniversary is this fierce competition among local kweens boasting glitter, glam and generosity. … If the crown fits, wear it (!). raleighlittletheatre.org
4/22 Earth Day Market
Happy Earth Day! Show your love for the planet with a shopping trip at this Earth Day market feat. local vendors and benefiting The Great Raleigh Cleanup. It’s sure to mean the world. @hartwellraleigh
4/22 NC Indigenous Artist Festival
Get inspired via this art-filled fest celebrating Indigenous artists from throughout the state feat. hands-on art making, collaborative creations, demos, performances and more. ncartmuseum.org
4/22 Socks & Undie 5k Rundie
Have a case of the rundies? For the 10th year running, local nonprofit organization Note in the Pocket is putting on its highly anticipated Socks & Undie 5k Rundie. … And we, for one, are ready to break out our best bloomers to support the cause—no side stitches allowed. noteinthepocket.org
4/22 Tour de Brew
Pedal to the metal to help solve a severe world crisis—the lack of clean water—via Outsiders Bicycle Club and Water for Good’s Tour de Brew this Saturday! The fundraiser ride starts at Crank Arm, followed by stops at Raleigh Brewing Company, Trophy on Maywood and Burial, then back to Crank Arm for beers and raffle prizes. All proceeds go toward clean water projects in the Central African Republic. tourdebrew.funraise.org
4/22 Triangle SciTech Expo
Calling all science geeks! If you’re a fan of stomp rockets, robots, drones and the like, roll up to NCMNS for an immersive experience feat. exhibits, games, crafts and more. Let’s robo-rocking! naturalsciences.org
4/23 10 Years of Trophy on Morgan Street
Cheers to 10 years of Trophy! Nosh on OG pizza pies, listen to live music from Thick As Thieves, and sip on exclusive (!) beer selects. Here’s to 10 more years of award-winning beers and ’za! @trophybrewing
4/23 Spring Into Wellness With Billie
Fitness is fab. Join certified personal trainer and fitness guru Billie Walls for a workout, compression therapy, zero-proof cocktails and more. … We can’t weight! @billzbythepound
4/25 Becoming the Ex-Wife Book Release Event
Calling all bookworms! Join NC State professor Dr. Marsha Gordon in an interview with Belle Boggs about her new book, Becoming the Ex-Wife, a biography highlighting bestselling author Ursula Parrott. Ready, set, read! soandsobooks.com
4/26 A Comedy Experiment
“All jokes, no chaser.” … Share some sillies with this lineup of local comics sure to keep ya laughin’. @wattsandward
4/26 The Hip Abduction
As Shakira once said, “Hips don’t lie”—and neither do we when we tell you to turn up the feel-good music of this granola-esque group. lincolntheatre.com
4/26, bi-monthly Whitaker & Atlantic Live Music Lounge
Ya like jazz? Join in on this recurring jazz series for sultry sounds, cocktails and eats complements of Hummingbird. Give us some sax. whitakerandatlantic.com
Alice in Wonderland meets immersive light show via this lit fest at Pullen Park featuring a motion dino world, famous cherry blossom experience and fun for the whole family. How T rex-cellent.luminocityfestival.com
Through 7/23 Michael Richards: Are You Down?
Are you down… to discover sculptures and art exploring “Blackness, flight, diaspora, spirituality, police brutality and monuments?” Art and education—we love to see it. ncartmuseum.org
3/9–11 Jeff Dye “Better late than never,” indeed. It’s always a good night when the actor/comedian and self-proclaimed bigfoot enthusiast and bed bug survivor brings the funny. See you there. goodnightscomedy.com
3/9–26 Mozart: Symphony No. 40
Celebrate Carolina Ballet’s 25th bday via Mozart’s 40th symphony. How en pointe! carolinaballet.com
3/10 The Soul II Soul Tour
“Every little thing is gonna be all right” when you listen to the soul, blues and rhythms of these Grammy Award-recognized R&B artists during their soulful singing tour. pncarena.com
3/11 Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Dublin on over to DTR for the 39th annual St. Paddy’s Day parade feat. participating local Irish orgs and other golden Raleigh spots and blokes. … Those in attendance are sure to be greening from ear to ear! raleighstpats.org
3/11 Reptile and Amphibian Day
Geck-yo act together and spend the day celebrating coldblooded creatures via arts and crafts and close encounters with the critters themselves. And with a special focus on vipers, this event is sure to grab a bite of your attention (!). naturalsciences.org
3/11, 18 St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl
Ready to shake your shamrocks? Give into beer pressure this Saint Patrick’s Day via a bar crawl through five of your fave DTR bars. It’s time to go green! barcrawllive.com
3/12 Secrets of the Sprakkar Book Tour
Calling all ice queens! Find Iceland’s First Lady making a foray into Raleigh for a book talk and signing for her new novel Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland’s Extraordinary Women. Sounds extraordinary, indeed. meredith.edu
3/12 Wine & Design – Paint It Forward
Put paint on a canvas and wine in your belly via this relaxed and artsy event centered around fun, drinking and art. No experience required. joellane.org
3/13 Greta Van Fleet
If you dream in gold, you’re gonna wanna get tix for Greta Van Fleet’s (rescheduled) sophomore album tour.pncarena.com
3/14 Dry Reef
Smile and wave, boys (!). Hang loose with this surf rock group’s musical musings. thepourhousemusichall.com
OGs know Nick Cannon from his start in Nickelodeon’s All That (ah, the good ’ole days). Now, the TV host, rapper, actor and comedian is touring the U.S.—in partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition—to help new talent get their big break. livenation.com
3/15 Sensory Journey Through Flowers
Feelin’ like a flower child? Zip on over to the NCMA for a sensory foliage foray intended for adults who are blind or have low vision. So grab your best buds and go! ncartmuseum.org
3/15–19 Art in Bloom
What in carnation?! The NCMA once again gets a floral transformation via this popular annual exhibit in which local artists recreate works found in the People’s Collection into blooming masterpieces. OK, bloomer. ncartmuseum.org
3/15–19 Jurassic Encounter
For some dino-mite plans, roll up to Fenton’s Jurassic Encounter, where you’ll take a step back in time as you walk among over 50 life-size animatronic dinos. Rawr! fentonnc.com
Making magic in the form of some big ’ol bubbles, find local legend Ken Thomas popping up around town (you might catch him at the NCMA or at Lake Johnson around sunset) for no reason other than to create massive bubbles for (’Gram-worthy) public enjoyment… and we aren’t gonna burst his bubble(s) anytime soon. BRB, drowning our troubles via this good Samaritan’s beautiful colorful soapy orbs. Pop off! @raleighbubbleman
Calling all culture vultures! View works from Taiwanese-American artist Jan-Ru Wan, quilts by artist Regina Jestrow, and biomorphic sculptures by artist Allan Rosenbaum via this DTR art center’s winter exhibits. artspacenc.org
Through 2/12 Dreamgirls
“Oh, baby, I got a show to do!” Go behind the scenes of the competitive entertainment industry and get inspired by a girl group who redefine the phenomenal dream during this award-winning NC Theatre rendition. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
Through 2/12 Mlima’s Tale
“There’s a ghost on the Ivory Highway.” … Grab a seat for this chilling drama—just don’t ignore the ghost of the elephant in the room. burningcoal.org
2/9 Nick Swardson
Just go with it and catch one of Adam Sandler’s main buds at the Carolina Theatre during his 6th stand-up special. carolinatheatre.org
2/9 Young Dubliners
Channel the luck of the Irish via this Irish-American rock band. Let’s sham-rock ’n’ roll! thepourhousemusichall.com
2/9–11 Rachel Feinstein
“Only whores wear purple.” (IYKYK) … So choose your outfit carefully for Feinstein’s stand-up shows at Goodnights. It’s sure to be a trainwreck you’re gonna wanna witness (!). goodnightscomedy.com
2/9–11 Tim Dillon
Named one of the top 10 comics you need to know by Rolling Stone, this comedian, actor, writer and podcaster is a must-see.improv.com
2/10 Rouge: A Cirque & Dance Cabaret
Expect the unexpected at this cabaret-style performance feat. circus artists and dancers performing a range of breakdancing, hand-balancing, aerial silks and contemporary dance—plus some additional surprises. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
2/10–11 Revolution: The Music of The Beatles
It’s time to “Come Together” (had to) for a symphonic experience of restored orchestrations from The Beatles’ OG sessions at Abbey Road. We want a ticket… to ride (!). ncsymphony.org
2/11 Canes v. Rangers
We will rock the Rangers like a Hurricane. pncarena.com
2/11 Cocktails & Cuisine Class: Te Amo Tequila
“When I taste tequila, baby I—” wanna be on this Raleigh rooftop for a Valentine’s Day cocktail class (!). Ready to sip to your heart’s content? thewillardraleigh.com
2/11 Craften Knightdale’s Anniversary Party
Treat your taste buds via tastings from Craften’s four (!) kitchens—and cheers to one year of the food hall’s Knightdale locale with a celebratory Champagne toast. craftenfood.com
2/12 Galentine’s Day Dose Down Event
Yoga and margarita mocktails? Om, yes please! Dose down and melt away stress with a Zen sesh and sips to follow. Namaste, indeed! doseyogaraleigh.com
2/12 Galentine’s Day Party
Grab your girls and get ready to jam—and drink—the early afternoon away at any of Dram’s locations. … Who needs men when you have cocktails and gal pals?! dramanddraught.com
2/12 IMPACT Series III: Valentine’s Concert
Pull on those heart strings (literally) via this inclusive experience feat. classical and popular selections performed by NC Chamber Music Institute student ensembles. nccmi.org
2/12 Mindful Museum: Art and Self Care Workshop
Art 🤝 self care. Join the NCMA for art projects, journaling and discussion for some creative exploration. ncartmuseum.org
2/12 Mordecai Community Cleanup
Roll your sleeves up, Raleigh… Whether you’re a resident of Historic Mordecai, come show up for the community and help contribute to a neighborhood cleanup. Here’s to a litter-free city! @raleighcleanup
2/12 Super Bowl Sunday
Hey, football fans! Need some inspo on how to spend game day this year? We rec bellying up to one of our Best Game Day Bars. Sounds pretty super, right?! nfl.com
Show some love to small businesses this Sunday as you stroll, sniff and snack on florals, chocolates, candles, fragrances and more for your loved ones or yourself (hey, no judgement). Ah, for the love of shopping! heightshousenc.com
2/13 Sadeqa Johnson
This award-winning author is stopping into Quail Ridge Books to chat up her new book, The House of Eve (on sale Feb. 7), which is set in 1950s Philadelphia and follows the story of two young females navigating through life. quailridgebooks.com
2/14 Sheila Casalett
Come vibe at the Bodega to the cozy acoustic sounds of this local musician. brooksidebodega.com
2/14 Valentine’s Day Painting Class
Champagne and creativity? Sign us up! Make some friends, sip some Champagne, taste some chocolate and paint a pretty picture this V Day. Sounds like a date! cityofraleighmuseum.org
2/14 Valentine’s Special: Van Gogh with Live Music
Feel—er, hear—the love via this Valentine’s Day Van Gogh musical program perf for a date night. “If music be the food of love, play on…” vangoghexpo.com
Vitis House and the NCMA team up to host a simply sippin’ wine class.
Oh, sip! It’s time to go back to school—wine school, that is. Vitis House, the North Carolina Museum of Art and Catering Works have teamed up for The Art Inside the Bottle Nov. 3, an intoxicatingly fun and educational class that explores wine history basics, wine production and the main grape varietals in conjunction with three themes that informed the reimagining of NCMA’s galleries: Identity, Place and Power.
NCMA curators specially selected works of art to feature alongside the wines—which encompass rare versions of the styles discussed in the rated “R” (for rare, natch) class. In essence, a beginners-level class with an adventurous palate. And, to boot, food pairings will be provided by Catering Works.
“To reveal the place, identity or power of a wine is to invite a crucial understanding of its excellence and significance,” says Vitis House owner/founder Doreen Colondres. “When we examine these elements together, we can truly appreciate that wine is more than fermented grape juice we pour into a nice glass.”
And, as Colondres emphasizes, “As with paint and music, wine is, indeed, another expression of art executed with feeling and passion.” Get ready to be on cloud wine.
