by Raleigh Magazine | May 29, 2024 | Do, June 2024
5/30–6/2
UNC Health Championship
Watch golfers give it their (b)all or nothing at this annual tourney at Raleigh Country Club touting a top-notch sports experience—by par! unchealthchampionship.com
Through 6/1
Grand Horizons
When two seniors elect to split after 50 years of being hitched, their grown-up kids don’t want to take no for an answer. Ah, gotta love family! honestpinttheatre.org
Through 6/9
Jane Eyre
Pro-female before there was feminism (aka protofeminism), this best of the Brontë sisters (hey, Charlotte!) classic brings its five-Tony legacy and timeless tale of love, loss and morality to the Raleigh stage. theatreraleigh.com
5/31
Elle King
She’s bringing pop, country and blues to The Ritz. No ex’s, only oh’s! livenation.com
5/31
Melanie Martinez
Schedule a play date with an alt/indie artist (of The Voice fame). Tag, you’re it! pncarena.com
5/31
Raleigh Greek Festival
Go Greek or go home—and show up with an appetite for the 40th annual fest feat. authentic cuisine passed through generations and made with love, with traditional music and dancing to boot. Opa! ncstatefair.org
6/1
Carolina Roller Derby
They see me rollin’… to the NC State Fairgrounds to spot the Carolina Derby All Stars and Bootleggers take on the River City Roller Derby A and B teams at this doubleheader weekend competition. carolinarollerderby.com
6/1
Beach Music & Brews Bash
BRB, we’re on beach time. Transport to the tropics via the sunny shores of Raleigh’s go-to beer garden-slash-neighborhood hangout’s boozy shindig while sipping on themed drinks and enjoying jivey sounds from Miss Mini & The Sandman Band. Ahh, paradise. tapyardraleigh.com
6/1
Raleigh International Food Festival
Savor a ream of global flavors while strolling about City Plaza to sample a smattering of 50+ food trucks and dessert carts repping countries across the world—then dance the day away via nonstop outdoor performances. Bon appétit! visitraleigh.com
6/1
Summer Salute
Get in a summer state of mind at North Ridge Country Club—and don’t forget your leis (!) for a beach bash feat. live music by The Embers, an island-themed buffet, drinks, games, raffle prizes, a live auction and more to benefit Transitions LifeCare. northstatebank.com
6/2
Eras Drag Brunch
Get ready to live your best brunch life (Taylor’s Version) while bopping to the pop princess’ hit singles and rarer tracks. Friendship bracelets encouraged, natch. improv.com
6/2
Raleigh Ringers
You rang? Treat your ears to one-of-a-kind renditions of music spanning genres (hey, a little bit of rock ’n’ roll)—and a special appearance from Virtuoso, a group of 30 advanced handbell ringers. martinmariettacenter.com
6/3
Fun, Fitness and Fathers
Preschoolers and their dads (or caregivers!) roll up to Barwell Road Park for a fun-filled day of frolicking, reading and crafting. Pause for the awws! raleighnc.gov
6/3
Purrfect Putt Golf Tournament
Get ready to swing by North Ridge Country Club to sink putts and take names via a day of fam and felines to benefit Safe Haven. It promises to be the cat’s meow. my.onecause.com
6/4
Megan Thee Stallion
Get bodied and embrace the beat with this acclaimed rapper (ahem, queen) on her 31-city trek feat. GloRilla. Real hot girl sh*t, indeed. pncarena.com
Starting 6/5
The Soccer Tournament
Cheer on your favorite ballers—think Mia Hamm, Sergio Aguero, and Luis Nanas—as they shoot their shot (!) for the $1 million prize in this winner-take-all tourney at WakeMed Soccer Park. Score! thetournament.com
6/5
Ole Wines & Tapas
We’d ~tapa~ an evening tasting a lineup of Spanish wines + the perfect food pairings. Salud! vitishouse.com
6/5, weekly
Wellness Wednesdays
You mad, bro? Nothing but W’s on Wednesdays in June at Midtown Park thanks to alfresco sweat seshes with MADaholic Raleigh, Stretch Lab and WOLF Fitness. visitnorthhills.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Jun 1, 2022 | Do, June 2022
Fenton’s grand opening this weekend is a grand affair (!), plus lots of other fun things to do this week.
6/2
Free Wine Tasting
Free wine? No wine-ing here! Falls Village Wine & Beer is offering sips of reasonably priced wines from Orsini Wines (think a Vino Verde Rosé from Portugal; a Gruner Veltliner from Lower Austria; and a 100% Malbec from southwestern France). Yes way, rosé! fallsvillagewineandbeer.com
6/2
NC Author Showcase
Meet and mingle with four authors (plus snag their summer reads!) while enjoying Bond Brothers beer at the NC Author Showcase. frscommunications.com
6/2
Rewiring the Biosphere: Ecosystem Collapse and Recovery after the Permian Mass Extinction
In the land before time—aka pre-Permian mass extinction, the largest recorded in the fossil record—land and sea harbored relatively stable ecosystems. Now, like a fish outta water, you can get schooled on how those ecosystems collapsed following the extinction—and what other changes in biodiversity took place. naturalsciences.org
6/2
Women Grow Together
Grow your network of like-minded ladies over sips and snacks at Common Desk while you grow your plant knowledge via lessons from Copperline Plants. eventbrite.com
6/2–3
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
Obey-Thoven and experience his timeless message of humanity and brotherhood as the NC Symphony performs the legendary composer’s 9th. ncsymphony.org
6/2–4, 9–11
Singin’ in the Rain
It’s raining song and dance via Poiema Arts’ production of “the greatest movie musical of all time”—based on the original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. poiemaac.com
6/3
Morgan Wallen
Line ’em up, knock ’em back. The “bad boy” of country music is bringing his slew of No. 1 chart toppers to the Creek. walnutcreekamphitheatre.com
6/3, ongoing
Haunted History Walking Tour
You know who to call! Get haunted on this walking tour of the city—where every stop has a ghost story associated with it to spook up some fun. Boo! raleighwalkingtours.com
6/3–19
In the Heights
“A dream isn’t some sparkling diamond we get—sometimes it’s rough.” Experience New York City’s vibrant Washington Heights neighborhood through Raleigh Little Theatre’s presentation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical. raleighlittletheatre.org
6/3–19
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Take a deep dive into the reunion of five Southern women—who met on their college swim team—in the Outer Banks. theatreinthepark.com
6/3–30
DAYDREAMS
The sweetest daydream is in store during this photography exhibition by New Bern-based artist, photographer and creative director Baxter Miller at Charlotte Russell Contemporary. Expect quiet but graphic compositions that highlight Miller’s relationship to color. charlotterussellcontemporary.com
6/4
Bubbles & Brisket
Moo-ve on over to Smoky Hollow for the NC F&B Podcast’s second annual Bubbles & Brisket event, featuring brisket from Lawrence Barbecue, Dampf Good BBQ and Longleaf Swine BBQ—to name just a few—and bubbles from Triangle Wine Company, Vintage 59 and more. ncfbpodcast.com
6/4
Military Appreciation Day
Land of the free because of the brave. The North Carolina Museum of History and North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs are joining forces to honor the state’s military history with the induction of the inaugural class of the North Carolina Military Hall of Firsts. milvets.nc.gov
6/4
Neon Nights Scavenger Hunt
Get your ne“on” and glow sticks ready for a fun hunt on and around Fayetteville Street! The winning team’s future is looking bright. searchinthecity.co
6/4
Raleigh’s International Food Festival
Garb up in a loose ’fit and feed your way through 30 food trucks & dessert trucks from around the globe (think Germany, Italy, China, Spain and more)—plus beer and wine—then dance it all off during the largest outdoor international dance party. ncvibes.net
6/4
Summertime Beer Fest
If beer is ale you need, head to Clouds Brewing for its first-ever Summertime Beer Fest (think backyard beer bash) for 20-plus NC beer, cider, sour and seltzer selections. Oh, hoppy day! cloudsbrewing.com
6/4
The Market at NCMA
Get a little retail therapy in during your next walk at the NCMA Museum Park via Triangle Pop-Up’s local artist market series feat. a new selection of local creatives in the plaza—plus live music! A perfect summer day, if you ask us. trianglepopup.com
6/4, ongoing
Murals & Public Art Tour
See Raleigh through the eyes of its impressive artists on this tour of Downtown’s vibrant murals and public art that (literally) paint a picture of Raleigh. raleighwalkingtours.com
6/4–5
Fenton’s Grand Opening Celebration
The day has finally come! Fenton comes to life during its grand opening celebration featuring music, food, giveaways and a tethered hot air balloon ride (!). fentonnc.com
6/4–5, ongoing
Top Gun: Maverick
Feeling groovy like a drive-in movie? Park it at Triangle Drive In to get front-row seats to Tom Cruise’s acclaimed Top Gun: Maverick—without ever leaving your car. I have a need… a need for speed! Bring on the popcorn. triangledrive.in
6/4 & 12
NCMA Dance Gumbo
Shake that money maker via this invigorating (free!) dance fitness class led by Byron Jennings featuring a mix of pop, Zumba, Latin and hip-hop dance moves. ncartmuseum.org
6/5
Houseplant 101 w/ Copperline Plant Co.
Turn that black thumb green via this Houseplant 101 class digging into the fundamentals of houseplants, natch—from selecting the right plant to the right pot. We promise your plant knowledge will grow. copperlineplants.com
6/5
Pay What You Can Food Truck Rodeo
APATT is concluding its Set the Table Campaign with a pay-what-you-can food truck rodeo! Tender the suggested amount if you can—or, better still, pay tix forward for someone else. Aw—do good, feel good. tableraleigh.org
6/5
Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert
Ring in spring—literally!—through the Raleigh Ringer’s annual spring concert at DECPA. In addition to the group’s signature reps of sacred and popular music, the concert will also feature Virtuoso, a group of 30 advanced handbell ringers. Ring on! rr.org
6/5
Refresh & Renew: Candle Making at NCMA
Create your signature custom scent with Usu Company during this guided DIY candlemaking experience. It promises to be lit. eventbrite.com
6/5, Sundays
Moore Square Market
DTR’s popular perennial local vendor market is back for the summer! Keep it fresh through produce, live music and much “moore” every weekend. downtownraleigh.org
6/6–12
Triangle Restaurant Week
Hope you’re hungry! Triangle Restaurant Week returns with participating restaurants in Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham offering two- and three-course prix fixe menus until June 12. Nosh on. trirestaurantweek.com
6/7
S.I.P.S With Dale DeGroff
The “King of Cocktails” (!) is stopping at Dram & Draught for a brief presentation on the history of cocktails and a book signing—plus cocktail sipping, natch. dramanddraught.com
