by Raleigh Magazine | Mar 31, 2026 | April 2026, Do
4/1–19
Come From Away
The true story behind thousands of grounded flights—and the small-town kindness that followed. The Broadway hit lands in Raleigh to tell the tale of passengers stranded in a tiny Newfoundland town after Sept. 11—and the unlikely friendships that followed. theatreraleigh.com
4/2
Canes vs. Blue Jackets
The sting can’t stop the storm. lenovocenter.com
4/2
The Gringos
The Georgia-based fivesome is toting its distinct blend of rock, funk, country and jazz to the Bowstring stage for a night of indie grooves. raleigh.bowstringbrewyard.com
4/3
Ardbeg National Tour
Pour it up at Players Retreat for a full-blown sensory takeover complete with a 25-foot Airstream, guided whiskey tastings (natch), giveaways and more. playersretreat.com
4/3
Cooperline Shop-iversary
Copperline Plant Co. is turning four! Celebrate during First Friday with giveaways, light refreshments and plenty of green thumb goodness. @copperlineplants
4/3
Don Lemon & DL Hughley
Chuckle up! One comedy king, one award-winning journalist and no topic off limits. This DL + DL “Anything Goes” duo talks pop culture, current events and everything in between.
martinmariettacenter.com
4/3
Proving Ground
Don’t panic! Or do. … The Widespread Panic tribute band is showing out at Lincoln Theatre with tons of energy, plus a little improv to keep you glued to the stage. Ain’t life grand? lincolntheatre.com
4/3
Zara Larsson
Friday night plans = sorted. Swedish pop powerhouse Zara Larsson delivers glittery hooks and club-ready anthems on her Midnight Sun Tour. And, yes—expect the 2015 mega-hit “Lush Life.” ritzraleigh.com
4/4
Canes vs. Islanders
The Hurricanes slash the Islanders off the, well, Island. lenovocenter.com
4/4
Forever K-Pop
If you still have “Golden” stuck in your head from KPop Demon Hunters, consider this your excuse to keep belting it out. A high-energy stage show brings the global pop phenomenon to life via hits made famous by BTS, Stray Kids and more. foreverkpoplive.com
4/4
Teens Sketch the Galleries
Pencil this in—the art museum wants your stroke of genius. Grab your paper, pens and artsy (or… not) friends for two hours of guided sketching. ncartmuseum.org
4/5
Sidecar Social Club
Sip, spin and socialize at Figulina’s monthly concert set feat. a mix of jazz, R&B, ’50s rock-and-roll and funk from this Humble Pie-era Raleigh musical mainstay. figulinaraleigh.com
4/6, Mondays
Yoga in the Park
Yogis unite! Stretch it out on Harvey Hill for a Monday night flow in the elements. Inhale, exhale, repeat. dixpark.org
4/7
An Evening With Winemaker Brad Ford
Tradition, craftsmanship and storytelling convene as Brad Ford—owner and winemaker of Illahe Vineyards—walks you through a four-course meal with wine pairings at Raleigh’s historic Mecca Restaurant. checkout.square.site
4/7
Canes v. Bruins
Bear season opens at the Lenny. lenovocenter.com
4/7
Modernist Movie Night
Modernist residential masterpieces come to life and explore preservation in a double feature of Maslon House and Curating Modernism. therialto.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Mar 24, 2026 | Do, March 2026
3/26
Emerging Vines: Courtyard Wine Social
Glasshouse Kitchen’s monthly courtyard wine social returns with the debut sesh spotlighting emerging wines from around the world that are quietly—or not so quietly—gaining momentum. Tickets grant you curated tasting pours + paired chef-driven hors d’oeuvres. sevenrooms.com
3/26
Lunchbox Lecture
Spend your lunch hour with Cheetie Kumar—of Ajja and upcoming Big Cat—at the City of Raleigh Museum as she delves into her career, food advocacy work, and upcoming projects in the Raleigh restaurant scene. cityofraleighmuseum.org
3/26–28
Raleigh Comedy Festival
Cue the laugh track. The second Raleigh Comedy Festival is back with 15+ shows across multiple venues, feat. headliners including Jourdain Fisher, Dina Hashem, Al Flynn and Logan Guntzelman. raleighcomedyfestival.com
3/27
A Gala for Dignity
A transformative evening at Raleigh Union Station awaits as the No Woman, No Girl Initiative raises money for its new appointment-based shopping experience, which provides 60-day supplies of hygiene products for women, girls and families in crisis. Black tie preferred—hope guaranteed. nowomannogirl.org
3/27
Battle of the Badges
RFD and RPD take to the ice at Lenovo Center to battle it out for bragging rights—with proceeds going toward Hurricanes Sled Hockey and nonprofit The Reason Outdoors. Spectators can either show up for free, roundup at concessions, sign up for a raffle or donate directly. raleighbotb.com
3/27
La Dolce Vita Party
Enter la dolce vita at Giorgio Pizza Bar’s late-night pizza party, complete with a DJ spinning all night, a buffet, and a full bar pouring up cocktails + wine/beer. opentable.com
3/27–28
Logan’s Spring Festival
Spring has sprung! Celebrate the start of the season + get your green thumb dirty via Logan’s Garden Shop’s seasonal celebration at the Farmers Market—complete with food, entertainment, giveaways and exclusive spring specials. logantrd.com
3/27–29
Drew Lynch
Laugh it up with a real stand-up guy known for his viral golden buzzer moment as he touches on pop culture, current events and his own cause for pause. Ready, set, LOL IRL. goodnightscomedy.com
3/27–29
Foodees Fest
Gourmets take note! Spicing up Triangle Town Center is this three-day grub fest feat. over 60 food trucks and artisans—NTM free admission and a fun park for the kiddos. Come hungry, leave happy. foodeesfest.com
3/28
Big Downtown Cleanup
Kick off Earth Month by joining The Great Raleigh Cleanup in removing litter Downtown and helping create a cleaner, safer and more beautiful City of Oaks. volunteer.activategood.org
3/28
Canes vs. Devils
Canes send the Devils to the sin bin. lenovocenter.com
3/28
Circle the Block Party
Two locations. Nine years. One epic bash. Sir Walter Coffee is going all out for its ninth anny with all-day celebration at both locations feat. exclusive food and drink specials, patio games, local vendors, raffles, prizes, DJ sets, live music and more. It’s a brew-tiful thing! @sirwaltercoffee
3/28
Dog Man the Musical
Witness Gregory Knight fight crime—and all squirrel-related distractions—in this Dav Pilkey production that’s part puppy, part policeman and full singalong. martinmariettacenter.com
3/28
Happy Birthday America Party
America’s turning 250 (!)—and to celebrate, Marbles Kids Museum is throwing a family-friendly bash complete with live performances, games, an IMAX historical adventure and birthday parade. marbleskidsmuseum.org
3/28
Heated Rivalry Market
We’re going to the cottage—er, The Studio, for a themed market feat. trivia, a pop-up mocktail bar, 25+ local handmade artists, vintage vendors, sweet treats, photobooth ops and more—plus plenty of yapping about the internet’s fave boyfriends. facebook.com
3/28
NC Courage vs. Bay FC
Pride is no match for courage. nccourage.com
3/28
Star Wars & More!
In a galaxy far, far away (er, OK, Martin Marietta Center), sci-fi meets symphony via a crossover event conducted by Sophie Mok, paired with pre-performance crafts and activities. May the Force be with you! ncsymphony.org
3/28
We Here Eat Together
The Sassool sisters and chef Isaac Duque are teaming up for a collaborative fusion dinner at FigMINT Farms in Apex, blending bold Latin flavors with traditional Mediterranean cuisine via live cooking, storytelling woven into dining, cocktails and live music. eventbrite.com
3/31
Lombardy Wine Dinner
Bon appetit! Join Brodeto for a curated menu perfectly pairing Italian-inspired cuisine (think tortellini en bordo and osso bucco Millanese) with wines of Lombardy. exploretock.com
3/31
Robert Plant With Saving Grace
Close out the month with this, ahem, saving grace—aka an amalgamation of blues, folk, gospel and country sounds by the group of distinguished musicians. martinmariettacenter.com
4/1
Raleigh Dinner Club Social
Take a quiz and get matched with five strangers to have dinner with in DTR—no stiff networking, no awkward singles event energy, just camaraderie and genuine connection. End the night with all your new pals and more with an after-party at Oro. raleigh.dnnr.io
by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 25, 2024 | 2024, Do, September 2024
9/26
Abbey Road
Spoiler alert: This is the way to get back homeward. Let golden slumbers fill your eyes with the charm, wit and voices of the tribute to the OG boy band. martinmariettacenter.com
9/27
Beethoven Symphony No. 8
Fun fact: Beethoven fondly referred to this piece as “my little Symphony in F.” Listen up as the composer’s little pet takes the stage. martinmariettacenter.com
9/27–28
IBMA Bluegrass Live!
I guess that’s why they call it the blues… All plucks given for this final Raleigh run (RIP) of the world’s largest free urban bluegrass fest repping legends and rising stars across DTR. We’ll miss you IBMA—and we would ~pick~ you all over again. ibma.org
9/27–28
The International Festival
Bring on the food, beer and wine, performers, and vendors repping over 50 different cultures for a weekend of education and celebration. As Mr. Worldwide would say, “it’s international love.” visitraleigh.com
9/28
Asia Fest
Dance through Asian culture and history with Asian food, stage performances, cultural exhibits and vendors—plus, cheer on your fave team in a dragon boat race. It’s sure to be fire. boothamphitheatre.com
9/28
My Morning Jacket
Bundle up for “one big holiday,” aka the rock band’s Eye To Eye Tour stop at Walnut Creek. livenation.com
9/28
Nate Jackson
At ~3.5 million TikTok followers and 500+ million views strong, this fast-growing comedian, actor, writer and digital creator is bringing his “super-funny” bits to Raleigh. martinmariettacenter.com
9/28
NCSU vs. NIU 🏈
The Wolfpack is set to show the Huskies who the real big dogs are. gopack.com
9/28
Over the Edge
Rappel down the side of a DTR skyscraper—if you have the guts—to mirror the adversities individuals with intellectual disabilities encounter daily and raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina. Not for the faint of heart! sonc.net
9/29
Chromeo & The Midnight
Chromeo, oh, Chromeo. … Where art thou, Chromeo? Why, at The Ritz of course! livenation.com
10/1
Sleeping With Sirens
Don’t be afraid to be lured and lulled by this alt rock group’s sultry sounds at The Ritz—but if you can’t hang—“there’s the door.” livenation.com
10/2
Canes vs. Predators
These tigers can’t take a Caniac attack. pncarena.com
10/2
Violent Femmes
Time to go on like a blister in the sun as the OG pioneers of folk punk bangers rock the “roof” off Red Hat Amp. redhatamphitheater.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 17, 2024 | 2024, Do, September 2024
9/19
The 502s
A great American road trip called and this indie folk ensemble is responding with an eclectic blend of roots, rock and bluegrass. This is “gonna go our way!” livenation.com
9/19
Music on the Lawn
Grab a craft cocktail and bask in the kempt atmosphere of the Boylan Heights hotel as Peter and the Wolves serenade the grounds. heightshousenc.com
9/19–21
Connor Wood
If you smirked at his viral “Luckily I have purse…” bit, you’ll roll with laughter over the schemes the Venice-based comedian has planned for the City of Oaks. goodnightscomedy.com
9/20
Jelly Roll
Calling all “wild ones!” Roll on over to PNC Arena for the tatted Tennessee-bred singer’s Beautifully Broken Tour with openers Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay. pncarena.com
9/20–21
Symphonie Fantastique
Have your heartstrings pulled by the harmonies of Violin Concerto No. 1. Encore, merci beaucoup! martinmariettacenter.com
9/21
9 to 5K Challenge
Workin’ (or running/walking) 9 to 5? Form or join a team to book it through the workday via this 5K run and walk. And don’t forget to celebrate your success at the after-party with food, music and drinks. What a way to make a living, indeed. 9to5k.com
9/21
Concours Auto Show
Buckle up for the ride of your life at this Village District car show in partnership with Ride of your Life and Carolina Exotic Car Club and benefiting Ride of Your Life, which provides experiences blind, deaf and underserved youth through cars. Come for the array of unique automobiles, stay for the live tunes, coffee and doughnuts. @joincecc
9/21
Festa Italiana North Carolina
Feast your eyes and satisfy your stomach with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and cooking demonstrations at the sixth annual fest in Apex. Saluti! festanc.org
9/21
Food Truck Rodeo
This isn’t Raleigh’s first rodeo. Belly up to 50+ locally owned food trucks dishing up appetizers, dinner and desserts for every cuisine craving and curiosity. shoplocalraleigh.org
9/21
Lily Rose
Don’t feel sad in the summer! Settle in for the twangy tunes of the country-pop crooner who’s usually seen opening for the likes of Shania Twain and Sam Hunt and “knows her way around” a ballad. lincolntheatre.com
9/21
Mighty Giveback Fundraising Concert
Band together at Red Hat to help raise funds for mental health in the Triangle while swaying to tunes from Black Pumas, Cory Wong, Young Gun Silver Fox and DJ Terminator X. Talk about a mighty fine evening! bandtogethernc.org
9/21
Staind + Breaking Benjamin
The ’90s are so back, and these rockers from the decade’s greatest genre have “something to remind you.” Rock on! livenation.com
9/23
Alec Benjamin
Outrun karma by catching this “boy in the bubble” at The Ritz. livenation.com
9/24
Swift Night Out
It’s like the Eras Tour, but for a different kind of swiftie. Grab a bird-themed drink from the rooftop bar and gather to watch the chimney swifts in action as they start to swirl through the sky. thewillardraleigh.com
9/25
Dayglow
You’re sure to get a glow-up as the alternative artist serenades the city with his slow indie tunes. He could “run the world!” livenation.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Aug 14, 2024 | 2024, Do, July 2024/August 2024
8/15
Mr. & Ms. Wuf at the Village
Ring in the school year the red and white way with a meet-and-greet with NC’s fave power couple. The strength of the wolf is in the pack, indeed. shopvillagedistrict.com
8/15–25
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Get to know a strong-willed African American maid and up-and-coming actress through a seven-decade story involving a complicated boss-and-employee-relationship, a career-hungry white Hollywood starlet, and a shared role in a film production. Lights, camera, action! theatreinthepark.com
8/16
Gin Blossoms
After penning a few era-defining alternative rock ballads in the ’90s, this Arizona fivesome is taking the stage again on a North American tour. Next stop: Just south of nowhere. boothamphitheatre.com
8/16
Glass Animals
Learn how to be a human being (iykyk) with these party animals as they embark on their Tour of Earth on a late night in the middle of June—ahem, August. livenation.com
8/16
Tate McRae
Run for the hills—er, to Red Hat—to scream and sing catchy pop ballads about your exes with this 20-something Canadian singer/dancer. Stay greedy! redhatamphitheater.com
8/17
2024 Kirby Derby
Ladies and gents, start your engines for yet another annual silly soapbox race + community fun, with this year’s theme inspired by games people play, from board games to field games to the Olympics. It’s all downhill from here (in the best way)! dixpark.org
8/17
Bridgerton Burlesque
Dearest gentle reader, it is rumored Whitaker & Atlantic is returning with its burlesque lounge to offer you the most tantalizing sights and signature cocktails. @whitakerandatlantic
8/17
Dan + Shay
Heartbreak is on the map at Walnut Creek as this country pop duo’ll leave you speechless and obsessed. livenation.com
8/17
Day Shift: A Day Party
Shift your Saturday routine to pop by Transfer Co. for tunes spun and strum by rising stars, a screenprinting merchandise pop-up, gaming tournament and virtual reality installation. transfercofoodhall.com
8/17
Old Crow Medicine Show
If music is medicine, this Americana string band will heal your soul as they “tear it down” at the Booth. boothamphitheatre.com
8/17
Rescue Brew Launch Party
Put your hands (and paws!) together for Fullsteam Brewery’s limited-edition 2024 Rescue Brew labels feat. custom portraits by local artist Echo Lilly Wilson—and stick around for DJ beats, pet sketches, DIY pet toys, themed trivia, custom poems by Poetry Fox, and adoptable doggos from Beautiful Together. It’s gonna be ~pawsome~, to say the least! boxyard.rtp.org
8/18
HOT TO GO!
Be not hot, not pretty (!) with a day of free gender-affirming aesthetic services and seminars from more than a dozen local aesthetic artists in partnership with the Dress Code Project. It’s like “a hundred ninety-nine degrees,” indeed. eventbrite.com
8/20
Beer and Banjos
Soak up Appalachian summer vibes with the twangin’ and tappin’ sounds of regional roots music and some local brews. pinecone.org
