by 0-UserSubmitted | Mar 31, 2026
On Saturday, May 9, between 3-5:30 p.m., make the most of the in-between by joining Hub RTP for its monthly mid-day performance at the Hub stage.
This month, Concerts on the Creek features Too Phat Brass Band, known for celebrating the culture and traditions of New Orleans’ Second Line Brass music.
This event is free to attend and open to all. Free parking is located in the deck across the street at 3150 Elion Drive. When you arrive, walk through the outdoor breezeway to the courtyard and you will see the stage. House music begins at 2:30, with the performance starting at 3 p.m. There will be a brief intermission from 4-4:30 p.m. before the final set plays from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 7, 2022 | April 2022, Do
Whether you’re looking for a laugh or a wine tasting, a group fitness class or a bar crawl, we’ve got you covered with plenty of fun events going on around town this week.
Through May 31
Down Home: Jewish Life in NC
Immerse yourself in the history of NC Jewish culture with this free exhibit at the Capitol, created by Jewish Heritage North Carolina. jewishnc.org
4/6-6/29
Wellness Wednesdays
We’ve been waiting all winter for this—Wellness Wednesdays are back! Kick off the first wellness day with Pure Barre and #GetYourFitOn. northhillsevents.com
4/7
Free Wine Tasting
Wine down through Falls Village Wine & Beer’s free wine tasting, which includes both Old World and New World wines from Italy, Argentina and California. fallsvillagewineandbeer.com
4/7
Lakeside Concerts
Free concert? Yes, please! LIVE @ Lake Raleigh is returning with live music, food trucks and lake views. Kicking off the series is NPR Tiny Desk Judge’s pick, The Collection. liveatlakeraleigh.com
4/7
National Empanada Day
It’s one of the tastiest days of the year! Get BOGO empanadas at Transfer Co. Food Hall to celebrate National Empanada Day—there’s nada that sounds better. transfercofoodhall.com
4/7–9
Steve Byrne
Get Byrne’d by stand-up comedian and actor Steve Byrne, who’s stopping in Raleigh to share some laughs while on his 2022 tour. improv.com
4/8–9
Gershwin Piano Concerto
The key to happiness is good music. NC Symphony is serving up a night of piano playing so pacifying, you won’t be able to handle it. ncsymphony.org
4/8
Canes vs. Islanders
Cane’t wait to put the L in isLander… PN-see ya later! pncarena.com
4/8 & 10
The Magic Flute
Whistle the night away with this memorable Singspiel (meaning there’s passages of spoken dialogue between the musical numbers) written by Mozart himself and highlighting iconic opera characters and fierce solos. Classic! ncopera.org
4/9
90s Bar Crawl
“The music will be bumpin’ and the fits will be fly.” Use this blast to the past to booze through the ’90s with NC Bar Crawl, and dance the night away at your favorite Raleigh bars. Yeah, baby! barcrawllive.com
4/9
Bon Jovi
We’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got—and right now that’s a night of belting Bon Jovi faves at PNC. Livin’ on a prayer, indeed. pncarena.com
4/9
Yappy Hour
Take a pitcher—it’ll last longer… and you’re gonna wanna add this day of beer, bites and paw-fect pet vendors with your fur child at Dix Park’s dog park to your (already full of Fido) camera roll. Paws in! dixpark.org
4/9–10
Historic Oakwood 33rd Annual Garden Tour
Life’s a garden, dig it! And dig into the Oakwood Garden Club’s 33rd annual self-guided walking garden tour in Historic Oakwood—donning your best garden hat, obviously. historicoakwood.org
4/9–10
New Hope Valley Railway 2022 Season Opens
All aboard! New Hope Valley Railway is letting Raleighites hop on the bandwagon and get on track to learn about trains, railroad equipment and obv get a unique view via railroad. triangletrain.com
4/10
Canes vs. Ducks
Hurricanes are here to send Cali quacking—and they don’t give a duck. pncarena.com
4/11
Run Club x Trophy
Run like the wind! Trophy is kicking off its spring running season with nOg Run Club at its Maywood location on Monday—and stay tuned for more running routes, beer specials, food trucks and live trivia. trophybrewing.com
4/11
Transfer Co. Comedy Experience
Need a laugh? Join Transfer Co. Food Hall for a night of jokes (from Maddie Wiener and Kenyon Adamcik), food and drinks. transfercofoodhall.com
4/11
Stone Cold and the Jackal
It’s time for a checkup… Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson from ABC soap opera General Hospital are touring the country and stopping in Raleigh—and you’ll be anything but stone cold during this night of laughter, music and hijinks. goodnightscomedy.com
4/12
Mindful Museum: Tai Chi in the Park
Find your new muse through Tai Chi at the NCMA… Just take a deep breath and roll with it. Can we get an om? ncartmuseum.org
4/12
Mt. Joy
Here’s a “silver lining”: Mt. Joy is stopping in Raleigh to bring all the good vibes to The Ritz. ritzraleigh.com
4/13
An Evening With David Sedaris
Dress your fam in corduroy and denim and head to DTR for an ab workout—er, to laugh it up with Raleigh’s own sardonic social critic, scribe and all-together satire sorcerer David Sedaris for an evening feat. all-new stories (plus audience Q&A and book signing). dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
