by Raleigh Magazine | Mar 15, 2023 | Do, March 2023
Through 4/9
LuminoCity Festival
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
3/16
HBCU Trivia Night: Breaking the Bias
Let’s get trivial. Tout your smarts on BIPOC women-identifying icons and put your name in the pot to win some pretty cool prizes from Black-owned businesses around town. May the odds be ever in your favor! wunc.org
3/16–4/3
March Hoops
Ball is life. Don your fave jersey and belly up to Sports & Social for a few weeks of friendly competition, game day grubbin’ and rooting for your fave team(s). Let the March Madness commence. sportsandsocial.com
3/16
Pasta Making 101
Life is full of pasta-bilities, esp when you’re “cooking with class” and the guidance of chef Pamela Clark. Choose from linguine, pappardelle or spaghetti—and enjoy Italian-inspired bites and wines as you cook. After all, the best part of cooking is the eating, right? youarejoyworthy.com
3/16
Skate Union Station
Roll up to Union Station for a pop-up skate park event feat. a live DJ, food truck fare and wheels of fun. skateraleigh.com
3/17
Ky’s Kandles – Spring Collection Launch Party
All about that ambiance? Join Curate’s launch event for Ky’s Kandles for an exclusive shopping experience and free drinks (!). Smell, yeah! trianglepopup.com
3/17
Locals Seafood Pop-Up
“Just keep swimming.” If you’re all about the motion in the ocean, sink your teeth into small seafood plates and oysters by chef Zack Gragg—paired with delish sips to boot. Aww, shucks! theraleighwineshop.com
3/17
St. Patrick’s Day at Lonerider Brewing
Seeing—er, sipping, green? For green beer, specialty cocktails, music and food trucks, channel the luck of the Irish at Lonerider’s Saint Patrick’s Day soiree. loneriderbeer.com
3/17
Winter Jam 2023
Get ready to jam out with artists and groups including We the Kingdom, Jeremy Camp and Newsong. Rock on! pncarena.com
3/17–18
Art in Bloom Chef’s Table
Edible art? We’re all about it. Join executive chef Rich Carter as he spins up an array of artistic eats in celebration of Art in Bloom. ncmafood.com
3/17–18
In the Air Tonight: The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis
I can feel it coming in the air tonight as the aptly named tour takes stage in DTR. Grab tix so you can say you “saw it with my own two eyes.” martinmariettacenter.com
3/17–19
Micheal Colyar
You might know him from Black-ish, The Princess & The Frog or Martin, but now you can catch the “King of Venice Beach” bringing a few nights of sillies and style. goodnightscomedy.com
3/17–4/1
Fancy Nancy: The Musical
Into the finer things in life? Find Fancy Nancy and her friends flouncing around the stage for a perfectly posh musical performance. Ooh la la, indeed! raleighlittletheatre.org
3/18
Homegrown Beer & Music Festival
Beer me, Blazer. Ball out at this daylong live music and beer drinking dest feat. local musical talent. bowstringbrewyard.com
3/18
Layers of Color: Watercolor Pouring
Grab your paintbrush and work on your watercolor skills during this workshop that’ll touch on various techniques—perfect for all levels of artists. Brush away! ncartmuseum.org
3/18
Raleigh Roasts 2023
Take a sip of Raleigh’s thriving cafe culture over in Moore Square with a morning of java, jams and tastes from local coffeehouse hubs. … It’ll be the (coffee) beans knees. raleighnc.gov
3/18
Sugar on Top Comedy Show
Hey, sweet thang. If you’re in the mood for some sweet sillies, roll up to Anisette Sweet Shop’s show featuring a slew of local comedians, drinks and delectable baked treats. And feel free to bring Fido! sweetanisette.com
3/18
Yoga & Mimosas
If you’re willing to bend for alcohol, belly up and dog down for an hourlong vinyasa flow followed by a complimentary mimosa. Namaste, yeah! unitayoga.com
3/18–19
23rd Annual Lebanese Festival
Food, music and belly dancing combine at this annual fest celebrating culture through nonstop fun, sweets, beer/wine and more. tlacnc.org
3/18–19
Fly
Spread your wings and break out your best moves for this meticulously crafted dance party curation designed for you to dive in and move. Word. between2clouds.com
3/18–19
Monster Jam
Fancy mayhem? You’re in luck. Backflipping, two-wheeling, high-flying 12,000-pound four-wheel racing machines take over PNC arena for two days of can’t-miss fam-friendly fun that promises to crush your weekend. monsterjam.com
3/18–19
Playthrough Gaming Convention
Gamers are gonna wanna head to NC’s largest gaming convention for panels, tourneys and a plethora of games (natch)—from video and arcade games to eSports and tabletop games. Game. On. playthroughgc.com
3/19
Get Sad, Sing Bad
It’s time to bring your sad girl solos out of the shower. Sing your heart out at this emo karaoke jam sesh. … Is there a better kind? tapyardraleigh.com
3/19
Tobacco Road Marathon
“Flat, fast and fun,” is what we like to hear about a marathon course, and so is the route for the tried and true Tobacco Road Marathon. See you at the start line? tobaccoroadmarathon.com
3/19
TVF Vegan Mac & Cheese Cook Off
You mac me smile. And so does this 7th annual vegan cook-off for arguably the best meal in the world. Say (vegan) cheese! trianglevegfest.com
3/20
Charcuterie 101
Calling all char-cuties! No board-em found here at this charcuterie building, wine sippin’ and socializin’ event. Stay cheesy! youarejoyworthy.com
by Anna Beth Adcock | Feb 27, 2023 | Do, March 2023
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
by Raleigh Magazine | Jan 25, 2023 | December 2022/January 2023, Do
1/27
Comedy Night at Nickelpoint Brewing
Catch a lineup of comedians sure to keep ya crackin’ up at Nickelpoint Brewing Co. Let the laughs commence! nickelpointbrewing.com
Through 1/29
Triangle Restaurant Week
Tempt those taste buds via tasty bites throughout the Triangle during this weeklong celebration of all the delish cuisine found in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and more. With affordable pre fixe pricing, you’ll be able to indulge in three-course lunch and/or dinner ops at several participating restaurants without breaking the bank. Hope you’re hungry! trirestaurantweek.com
1/26
Ember & Ivy Wine Dinner
Welcome Craften’s latest concept, Ember & Ivy, with a fancy wine dinner courtesy of new executive chef Kyle Teears and sommelier Matt Weiss. Expect flavors that explore NC cuisine from the coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains—think oysters, roasted quail, chess pie and more. Yum! craftenfood.com
1/26
Timely Connections Lecture Series
Time to get schooled! Educate yourself on NC history and culture through the exploration of the history of race in baseball to the weapons used in the American Revolution. raleighnc.gov
1/26
Van Halen Tribute Experience
All hail the Van Halen tribute concert that’ll be serving staples from the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar era—and transport you back to the era of the band’s heydays. Rock on! womennchildrenfirstnc.com
1/26
Willard Wine Dinner
Ride on cloud wine via views and sips from the sky—er, rooftop—at The Willard’s intimate wine dinner featuring a four-course menu and five champagne choices compliments of Louis Roederer Champagne. Cheers! thewillardraleigh.com
1/27–2/12
Blood Wedding
Buckle up for this gripping Spanish tragedy about the unbreakable cycle of murder and revenge, first performed in 1933 and hauntingly inspired by a true story (!). raleighlittletheatre.org
1/28
African American Culture Celebration
Welcome Black History Month via this annual celebration highlighting African American community members from the past and present. ncmuseumofhistory.org
1/28
Cody Johnson
Join this renowned American country music singer for a night of tunes and croons at PNC Arena. pncarena.com
1/28
The Old Ceremony With Reese McHenry
In the mood for a cinematic musical masterpiece? With “unusual instrumentation,” this exotic performance led by songwriter/guitarist Django Haskins’ “dense lyrics” is sure to be a vibrant experience for the sights, sounds and senses. transfercofoodhall.com
1/28–29
Astronomy Days
Feelin’ spaced out? Join the Museum of Natural Sciences and the Raleigh Astronomy Club as they set their eyes on the universe as part of this year’s theme, Humans in Space: Past, Present and Future. To infinity and beyond! naturalsciences.org
1/29
Cozy Candlelit Sound Bath
Get cozy amid crafted sounds created to relieve stress and relax the mind. Um, we want a dose of that, please! doseyogaraleigh.com
1/29
Flights & Bites
Catch flights and grab bites via this small plates/wine tasting event by Plates Neighborhood Kitchen and The Wine Feed. How’s that for a perfect pair? thewinefeed.com
1/29
Intro Into Feng Shui
Say feng hey to good habits in 2023! Book a spot in Dose Yoga’s 90-minute workshop geared toward channeling good vibes and honing in on helpful techniques for a healthy (and wealthy!) year. How Zen! doseyogaraleigh.com
1/29
State of Beer Anniversary Party
Party like it’s 2015 (!) to celebrate State of Beer’s 8th birthday. Jam out to special guest Oak City Soul while sippin’ on an exclusive bananas foster pastry stout to celebrate. Sounds like a hoppy time! trophybrewing.com
1/31
Candles & Corks
Feelin’ corky? Vibe at Vita Vite and create some candles—as you sip on a glass of wine, natch—to start the new year on a creative, classy and crafty note. usucompany.com
1/31
Killjoy x Umbrella Dry Bar Pop-Up
Close out Dry January on a high note via this menu teaser party feat. spirit-free drinks from Umbrella Dry Bar’s forthcoming brick-and-mortar—complete with a DJ and some additional sips from Killjoy. Let’s get this nonalcoholic party started! killjoycocktail.com
1/31
Hurricanes v. Kings
Cheer on the Canes as they crown victory over LA. nhl.com
1/31
Winter Beer Dinner
Belly up to Trophy—and bring your appetite—for a winter beer dinner featuring alligator, ostrich and a selection of strange, sour sips. Don’t knock ’em till you try ’em. trophybrewing.com
2/1
Mindful Museum: Meditative Moments With Art
Channel your inner Zen with this guided meditation accompanied by intentional observation of the museum’s artworks. Om! ncartmuseum.org
2/1
NC State v. FSU
Watch for the Pack to turn that war chant into a whimper. gopack.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Jan 18, 2023 | December 2022/January 2023, Do
Through 1/22
A Modern Vision: European Masterworks from The Phillips Collection
ICYMI, find 50 paintings by renowned artists including Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Paul Cézanne at the NCMA. Let’s get arted! ncartmuseum.org
1/19
LGBTQ+ Speed Dating
Ready to get intoxi-gay-ted on love? Head over to Green Monkey for a small and intimate speed dating sesh. Bonus: Tix include a free drink to wash away those first date jitters. greenmonkeyraleigh.com
1/20
An Evening With NiiTO
Catch infectious grooves via this unique band that blends influences from a variety of genres, including R&B, soul pop, funk and jazz, at Transfer Co. transfercofoodhall.com
1/21
9th Wonder & The Musalini
Ever heard of the ninth Wonder of the World? … Look no further than this NC Grammy-winning producer and a rapper rising in stardom. Time to vibe (!). transfercofoodhall.com
1/21
Alternative Beverage Party
Still going dry this January? Sip in solidarity via this State of Beer soiree touting an extensive alternate cocktail menu featuring selects from a slew of local spots. Cheers! trophybrewing.com
1/21
Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo
Grab the bull by the horns and watch as risk-takers participate in entertaining events like bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and more. May the toughest guy (or bull!) win! worldstoughestrodeo.com
1/21
Cuya Opening Celebration
It’s time to vibe! Cortez’s sister cocktail bar and music garden Cuya (located in the space directly above the restaurant) is hosting its official opening celebration, complete with DJs performing at both spots—and plenty o’ cocktails, natch. @cuyaraleigh
1/21
Lunar New Year Celebration
Is it really Lunar Year without all the delicious food?! Chow down on cuisine from a host of local food trucks—think Korean corn dogs, spring rolls, traditional Filipino food and more. Talk about a nom, nom new year. @durhamfruit
1/21
NC State v. Chapel Hill Basketball
“We’re the red and white from State and we know we are the best…” And we have full confidence the Wolfpack can defeat the Tar Heels. #GTH! gopack.com
1/21
Winter Fungi Forage
Calling all fun-guys and gals! Join seasoned forager and gardener Daniel Woody’s foray into the forest to spot culinary winter fungi and vegetation throughout the area around Falls Lake. We promise you won’t be spored. p1experiences.com
1/21
Yoga at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Combine art and exercise via an immersive—and Zen—yoga practice surrounded by Van Gogh’s artwork. Om—yes, please! feverup.com
1/21–22
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Transport yourself to ancient China and experience its lost culture of art and dance through this breathtaking performance bringing old legends to life with costumes, scenery and sound. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
1/21–2/4
A Steady Rain
Snag your tickets to see this chilling, powerful play that’ll have you engrossed from the first act. honestpinttheatre.org
1/22
Dinner to Benefit Now Serving
Now serving up dinner are PoshNosh Catering’s Colleen Speaks and Cheeni Indian Food Emporium’s Preeti Waas, who have teamed up for this delectable meal benefitting Now Serving. With a menu of oysters, duck, whole fish and more, contributing to charity never tasted so good. nowservingnc.org
1/22
Jazz Brunch With Peter Lamb & The Wolves
Taste a sample of musical selections—from Russian folk songs to the Super Mario Brothers theme (!) to original music and classics with a twist—while noshing at Transfer Co. vendors. Trust us, it’s the smorgasbord of sounds—in the best way. transfercofoodhall.com
1/22
Locals Seafood Oyster Roast
Aw, shucks! Locals Seafood is bringing his first oyster roast of the season to Longleaf Hotel. … And get ready to get your hands dirty, as you’ll be shucking your own supper (!). Can we get a shell yeah?! localsseafood.com
1/22
Lunar New Year Celebration
Ring in the Lunar New Year with some fam-friendly fun via games, crafts, seeing the famous Lion Dance, and other performances from Raleigh locals. To boot, the Bulkogi food truck will be on site to satiate hungry bellies. raleighnc.gov
1/22
Reading Country: Music and Prose
Listen in as Dr. Francesca Royster chats up her new novel, Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions digging into Black musicians’ role in country music. ncmuseumofhistory.org
1/23
Live Violin Yoga
Bend and bow? Join Dose Yoga for this uber-relaxing class in which a live violinist serenades you as you’re guided through long slow stretches, guided meditation and restoration. Keep calm and om on! doseyogaraleigh.com
1/23
Product Photography Class
Ready to shoot your shot? Learn how to click the shutter for professional product pics from one of the best photographers in town. Get the picture? cheeniraleigh.com
1/23–29
Triangle Restaurant Week
Tempt those taste buds via a smattering of tastes from all around the Triangle during this weeklong event spotlighting delish restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond—and at an affordable prix fixe price no less! trirestaurantweek.com
1/24
Top Chef Dinner
Ready to dine among the stars? Relish in a five-course dinner created by celeb chefs like Raleigh’s own Katsuji Tanabe, Brittanny Anderson and Brother Luck of Bravo TV’s Top Chef. averdecary.com
1/24
Quail Ridge Books
Book your spot to meet Mesha Maren, author of Perpetual West and an assistant professor at Duke (!) during her book tour for her new novel, which explores “perceptions of authenticity, queer identity, and our received wisdom about both the U.S. and Mexico.” Sounds like quite the page-turner! quailridgebooks.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Jan 11, 2023 | December 2022/January 2023, Do
Through 1/22
A Modern Vision: European Masterworks from The Phillips Collection
Let’s get it arted in here… ICYMI, 50 paintings by renowned artists like Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Paul Cézanne are on display at the NCMA. ncartmuseum.org
1/12
Hammered Trivia
Exercise your brain power by rolling up to Raleigh Brewing for eight rounds of trivia. Rounds of drinks ordered TBD. raleighbrewing.com
1/13
The Steel Wheels
Jam out to this “tasty blend of roots, bluegrass and Americana down to Raleigh,” at the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater as part of the PineCone Down Home Concert Series. pinecone.org
1/13
Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Kickoff Event
Have a dream? Then join local leaders and community members for a ceremony kicking off MLK weekend honoring Dr. King and signifying solidarity with a wreath-laying beside his statue. trianglemlk.com
1/13–15
Micheal Blaustein
If you’re into Inside Jokes, grab a seat at Goodnights to hang with comedian, actor and writer Micheal Blaustein of Up There, Person of Interest and Punk’d fame. goodnightscomedy.com
1/14
Cocktails & Cuisine Class
New year, new cocktail game. Level up your drink-making skills via The Willard’s cocktails and cuisine class—this one with a special focus on wintry chai tea concepts. … Ready to give it a chai?! thewillardraleigh.com
1/14
DJ Ice Night
Party like it’s 1999 (even though it’ll be 2023!) with DJ Matt’s mix of ’90s tunes—think a mix of Biggie, Ace of Base, TLC and The Spice Girls, to name just a few. And if you’re feeling really nostalgic, don your fave oldies fit. We love a #throwback! fentonnc.com
1/14
NC State v. Miami
And we’ll rock you like a hurricane. #PackedHouse gopack.com
1/15
George Lopez
Ay guey! Treasured actor and standup comedian George Lopez is taking the stage at DECPA during his OMG! Hi! Comedy Tour to school Raleighites on “the Lopez way.” Wapa! dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
1/15
Mozart and His Contemporaries
Compose an amazing evening at this orchestra event feat. “the forgotten talents that brushed shoulders with music’s ultimate genius.” It’s sure to hit all the right notes. chamberorchestraofthetriangle.org
1/17
Mocktail Class
Whether you’re going dry for January or stayin’ sober all year long, shake up your Tuesday night via this marvelous mocktail class at Killjoy. Cheers! killjoycocktail.com
1/18, monthly
Trivia Night at Brookside Bodega
Don your thinking caps and grab your dream team for a totally rad night of trivia at the Bodega. brooksidebodega.com
