by Raleigh Magazine | Mar 30, 2022 | Do, March 2022
It’s a festival-filled weekend in Raleigh thanks to Dreamville and Tacos ‘N Taps (!)—plus lots more to do around town this week.
3/31–4/2
Corey Holcomb
“If you understand English, Corey’s humor will tickle your funny bone.” Head to Raleigh Improv for three nights of hilarity. improv.com
3/31-4/3
One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
NC Central University’s theater department is putting on Don Evans’ One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show, a satirical comedy about life—and a splash of moral chaos—set in the 70s that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. nccu.edu
3/31
Henry Rollins
It’s been an interesting past few years—to say the least—and from them, Henry Rollins has some great stories to tell via his Good to See You 2022 Tour. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
3/31
Shakey Graves Was Here
Austin, Texas-bred Americana musician Shakey Graves was “built to roam” the stage at The Ritz during his 2022 concert tour. Rock on. livenation.com
4/1
Downtown Raleigh Scavenger Hunt
Discover some of Raleigh’s hidden gems through this DTR treasure hunt in partnership with Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Follow themed clues, solve puzzles and crack codes while navigating locally owned retail shops in order to find and unlock the treasure chest for a grand prize. May the odds be ever in your favor… eventbrite.com
4/1
First Friday
Celebrate the first Friday of April by immersing yourself in Raleigh’s art and music scene—NTM enjoying discounts at local retailers and restaurants! You don’t want to miss it. downtownraleigh.org
4/1
Mike Epps
This is no April Fool’s joke. The Upshaws star—and one of the funniest comics on the circuit right now—will bend the boards at PNC for a night of nonstop laughs. pncarena.com
4/1–3
Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club Annual Show
Rock on! But not in the way you might think… Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club is having its annual show this weekend, where you can learn all about stones and even buy your own geode (!). ncagr.gov
4/1–10
The Dresser
Dress’er up and head to Theatre in the Park for a story about “the last of the great breed of actor/managers… and his faithful dresser.” theatreinthepark.com
4/2
Fairy Tales & Dragons
Quit drag-on your feet! Promising to set your heart on fire is this night of music and storytelling by NC Symphony—fairy tale costumes encouraged! ncsymphony.org
4/2
Glenwood South’s St. Baldrick’s
Shaving the way to conquer kids’ cancer, the Triangle area head-shaving events have scored $14.3 mill+ for the cause. Hey, a no hair day is always a good hair day. Do it for the kids! Or, if you’re attached to your locks, you can always donate. stbaldricks.org
4/2
PrideLife Expo
We love love! Connect with community while bolstering over 140 LGBTQ+-supporting orgs at the largest-ever LGBTQ+ expo in NC. pridelifeexpo.org
4/2
Tacos ’N Taps
If you only eat tacos on days that end in Y, let’s taco ’bout your fillings—at Koka Booth while you take down tacos, taps and tequila (natch), plus mariachi bands and more. NTM a hot pepper-eating contest… if you can handle the heat. cary.tacosntaps.com
4/2–3
Dreamville Festival
It was all a dream… come true, as J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest is back—this time with two days (!) of music, arts, food and culture at Dix Park. dreamvillefest.com
4/2–7/17
NCMA Exhibit Duo
Leaving no footprint—yet impactful—are these environment-focused exhibits. So whether you’re into Fault Lines or what is To Be Rather Than to Seem, the NCMA has you covered. ncartmuseum.org
4/2, 4/9, 4/16
Midtown’s Winter Market at North Hills
Skip the line at the grocery store and head to Midtown’s Winter Market instead for fresh produce and other fun foods—from duck eggs and chicken to turnips and spinach, this market will have everything you need to fill your pantry. visitnorthhills.com
4/3
Rush Hour Race-A-Cop night
Race a cop without getting arrested. That’s right. Join Rush Hour Karting for its wheely great third-annual Race-a-Cop night, where you can race the po-po for a chance to win 100 free races. rhkfun.com
4/3
The Wedding Veil
“Say yes” to an afternoon with author Kristy Woodson Harvey as she celebrates her new novel, The Wedding Veil, a story about love, heirlooms and the Vanderbilts. Tickets include a signed book! quailridgebooks.com
4/4, ongoing
Yoga in the Park
Yoganna love this: warm weather, yoga and friends—that’s what’s up(ward dog). Can we get an oom? dixpark.org
by Raleigh Magazine | Mar 24, 2022 | Do, March 2022
From wine tastings and dinners to comedy shows and theater performances, there’s lots of fun things to do in Raleigh this week!
3/24
Bourbon Dinner
Got an award-winning spirit? So does Lonerider. Collide your psyche with bourbon (paired with a four-course meal) at Lonerider Five Points and you’ve got a party! loneriderbeer.com
3/24
Diversity + Inclusion in Tech Summit
The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH)’s annual summit explores various ways to help make diversity, equity and inclusion part of the technology culture—within both our organizations and communities. And the proof is in the pudding. Keynote presentations and breakout sessions will showcase how companies have succeeded when diverse perspectives and experiences are respected, valued and empowered. nctech.org
3/24
Pancakes & Booze Art Show
What could be better than free all-you-can-eat pancakes? How about free pancakes, a local art show, live music performances and free body painting?! So, yeah, Lincoln Theatre’s annual underground pop-up art show is sure to be pretty sweet. lincolntheatre.com
3/24
Taylor Swift Night
“Shake it off” and head to Tin Roof for a Taylor Swift-inspired dance party. tinroofraleigh.com
3/24
Willard Wine Tasting
Ciao bella! The Willard beverage manager Conrad Most is taking attendees on a taste tour of three Italian wines—plus cheese and charcuterie, natch—with the Raleigh skyline serving as the backdrop. It’s no Tuscany, but it’ll do… thewillardraleigh.com
3/24–26
Damon Wayans
“Remember, safety last!” … In Living Color legend Damon Wayans (hey, Homey the Clown & Handyman!) brings the laughs to Raleigh for three nights at Improv. improv.com
3/24–4/2
Legally Blonde The Musical
Bend and snap! Wake Forest High School Theatre Arts is putting on a production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, to follow the story of the Elle Woods we all know and love. wcpss.net/wakeforesths
3/25
Lúnasa – PineCone
Extend your Paddy’s Day luck with a special PineCone concert featuring Irish band Lúnasa. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival, the band was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish pop groups. Irish to see you there. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
3/25–4/10
The Dresser
Shining the spotlight on the dresser is this heartwarmer—“putting on” a show, if you will—based on the author’s personal experience as dresser to the great actor Sir Donald Wofit, set backstage at an English theatre during WWII. theatreinthepark.com
3/26
Breaking the Rules: A Minor Spatial Inconvenience
Artist and Duke University student Lily Frame is fighting for change through her art, and you can see her art activism first hand at Duke’s Power Plant Gallery. powerplantgallery.duke.edu
3/26
CLTure + Transfer Co. Spring Bazaar
Prepare for a night of culture, shopping, art, music, food and more! Just in time for spring, Transfer Co. and CLTure are collabing to support local NC musicians and businesses. Shop on! transfercofoodhall.com; clture.org
3/26
Holt Brothers Foundation Flag Football Tourney
Talk with your pads, play with your heart. Bring your A game to the Holt Brothers Foundation’s flag football tournament. holtbrothersfoundation.org
3/26
King Akira and Friends
King Akira (and friends!) are bringing the vibes to Longleaf Hotel via a huge party with Good Times Assurance Co. and Danger Club Records. Locals Seafood and Longleaf Swine will be slinging some snacks while artists like Les the Genius, Yanis and OG Spliff provide the tunes. thelongleafhotel.com
3/26
St. Paddy’s 4 Miler
Pound the pavement in your best kilt during the nOg Run Club’s 14th annual 4 miler—followed by an after party chock full of good music and great times. And pints, natch. nogrunclub.com
3/26
Rodney Carrington
Quadruple-threat comedian, actor, singer and writer Rodney Carrington pulls out all the stops for his Let Me In tour in which his witty and mature comedy is shared through music, standup, writing and acting. ticketmaster.com
3/26
Spring Health Fling
Has it been just a little bit too long since you went to the doctor’s office? Check yourself at the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s Spring Health Fling, which will feature community health resources and info, HIV/STI testing, COVID vaccines, and free pet vet care (because Fido might need a check-up too!)—plus drag performances. Um, way better than the doc’s. lgbtcenterofraleigh.com
3/27
Harlem Globetrotters
Cheer on the Trotters during their Spread Game Tour featuring extraordinary crossovers, ball-handling wizardry and an all-new dunk contest. pncarena.com
3/27
Whole Hog Holler
Hog’ll make you holler? Putting the fun in Sunday Funday is Sam Jones BBQ via its backyard cookout-esque event feat. live music and beers crafted by Pitt Street Brewing Company that perfectly complement the barbecue. samjonesbbq.com
3/28
Whose Live Anyway?
In this hilarious 90-minute act of improvised comedy and song (based on audience suggestions!), cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray will have you laughing out loud as they invent witty scenes before your eyes. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
3/29–5/30
Best of North Carolina 2022
Celebrate the history of NC art and become one art cookie through gallery owner, art historian and North Carolina native Charlene Newsom’s knowledge of NC art and Gallery C’s collection. galleryc.net
3/29
Heights House Pop-up With Spring & Mulberry
Ring in spring with floral arrangements and chocolate grazing boards by Spring & Mulberry—not to mention a private tour of the Heights House Hotel and a Champagne bar. You’ll have a spring in your step in no time! heightshousenc.com
3/30
Beatles vs. Stones
An old score is settled in this musical showdown between The Fab Four (repped by tribute band Abbey Road) and premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction as they take stage at DECPA. May the best band win! dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
3/30
Cookie Decorating Class with Oakwood Cookie Co.
Me want cookie! Become a master chef—er, baker!—while enjoying skyline views and a couple glasses of vino while you decorate. thewillardraleigh.com
3/30, monthly
A Comedy Experiment @ Watts & Ward
No monthly comedy night at Watts & Ward is ever the same (hence the name “experiment”). And since life is better when you’re laughing, post up as Kimberly Daniece, Justin Scranton and Mike Mello take the challenge of making you giggle. wattsandward.com
by Lauren Kruchten | Mar 16, 2022 | Do, March 2022
From live music to arts and theatre performances to food & bev events, there’s plenty of fun things to do in Raleigh this week!
Through 3/20
Art in Bloom
Talk about seeds of change. See ya, winter… and hello, spring! Bloom up some fun at this longtime Raleigh tradition, as the perennial five-day fest returns feteing floral designers via ’Grammable gigantic floral installations interpreting museum works. ncartmuseum.org
3/17
Dan Tyminski Band – PineCone
The Dan Tyminiski Band is celebrating an EP dedicated to bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice’s legacy and its upcoming full-length bluegrass album through a 2022 tour with a stop at Duke Energy Center. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
3/17
Music Bingo
Think you know your jams? Compete in a friendly four rounds of music bingo at Falls Village Wine and Beer for the chance to win a $10 gift card. fallsvillagewineandbeer.com
3/17–21
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Turnout is fair plié with Carolina Ballet’s March program, consisting of two solos and two pas de deux, danced by company members and guest artists from the New York City Ballet—as well as Weiss’ choreography to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. carolinaballet.com
3/18–19
The Best of Broadway
Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop of Horrors and Chicago—oh, my! Join the North Carolina Symphony for an exciting night featuring the best of Broadway. ncsymphony.org
3/18–27
Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook
“Finders keepers, losers weepers…” Raleigh Little Theatre is throwing it back to kindergarten through this adaptation of the book series by Barbara Park teaching the valuable lessons of right and wrong—and the power of friendship. raleighlittletheatre.org
3/18–4/2
Small Mouth Sounds
Need a drink? Honest Pint Theatre is serving up theater for thirsty minds through its regional premiere of Small Mouth Sounds that’ll leave you “moved, refreshed and even enlightened,” per The New York Times. honestpinttheatre.org
3/19
Marchtoberfest
Oktoberfest came early at Clouds Brewing! Don your lederhosen and dirndls and enjoy traditional German music from The Little German Band & Dancers, pretzels and brats, anniversary beer, and more. cloudsbrewing.com
3/19
NC Opera Gala
Aren’t ya galad to see it? Join NC Opera for its annual silent auction and fanciful night of dinner, dancing and dressup–black tie optional. ncopera.org
3/19
Raleigh Roasts
A brew-tiful day is in store at the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum’s annual Raleigh Roasts event, where you’ll be able to taste a plethora of different coffees and pastries from local vendors. raleighnc.gov
3/19
Winter Jam 2022
Get ready to jam out to headliners Skillet and Tauren Well—plus a solid lineup of acts—at Christian music’s biggest multiartist tour. pncarena.com
3/19–20
Playthrough Gaming Convention
Put your game face on and head to the Raleigh Convention Center for NC’s largest gaming convention, complete with an expo area; cosplay contest; free-to-play arcade games, board games and virtual reality; panels; tournaments; and so much more. playthroughgc.com
3/19–20
Trolls Live!
Get ready for a hair-raising adventure! Poppy, Branch and all of their Trolls friends come to life onstage through epic music, glitter, humor and happiness. trollslive.com
3/19–10/2
Unseen
Immerse yourself in the art of Clarence Heyward, an NC Central graduate who lives and works in Raleigh and is “challenging stereotypes and myths through the lens of the Black American male experience.” camraleigh.org
3/20
Cozy Candlelit Sound Bath
DYK that sound travels over 4 times faster in water than air? Ease your mind and body via this relaxing workshop/acoustic journey incorporating tuning forks, tingshas and crystal bowls with a guided meditation by vibrational medicine practitioner Melissa Hall into and out of the session. doseyogaraleigh.com
3/20
Vintage Rug Pop Up
“The rug really tied the room together…” Come out to Heights House to shop from a curated collection of one-of-a-kind Persian rugs from local woman-owned business Zartiques. heightshousenc.com
3/22
Hurricanes vs. Lightning
Y’all may be “the thunder,” but we’re about to rock you like a hurricane (had to). nhl.com
3/22
Sola Turns 10 Birthday Week!
You best #Believe Sola Coffee Cafe is pulling out all the stops for its 10th birthday—with a weeklong celebration featuring Sola’s birthday doughnuts on Monday, a fundraiser on Saturday with Roc Solid Foundation, and lots of other fun things. Happy Birthday to you… solacoffee.com
3/22
Soldiers in Song
“Land of the free, home of the brave…” North Carolina Master Chorale’s Symphonic Choir is joined by the United States Army Chorus in Meymandi Concert Hall for a patriotic performance at DECPA. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
3/23
311
Time to get “all mixed up” as 311 rocks out The Ritz. livenation.com
3/23
Jack Daniel Distillery Dinner
Be as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey via STIR and Jack Daniel Distillery’s collab featuring a five-course dinner paired with one-of-a-kind whiskies. stirraleigh.com
3/23–26
Bull City Summit
Music. Art. Science. Technology… You can have it all through the inaugural Bull City Summit, bringing together leading and breakthrough creatives, musicians, technologists, scientists, researchers, artisans and entrepreneurs. bullcitysummit.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Mar 3, 2022 | Do, March 2022
From bourbon tastings and beer release parties to Canes games and group fitness classes, there’s plenty of fun things to do in Raleigh this week!
Through 3/6
ACC Women’s Bball Tourney
Whether you’re hittin’ the road to G’boro or glued to the tele, court is officially in session. #WPN! theacc.com
3/3
Guided Bourbon Tasting
Get in the spirit with Dram and Draught co-owner Drew Schenck and Old Nick Williams expert Zeb Williams for an exclusive guided bourbon tasting at the Durham location—because we all know bourbon is the (whis)key to happiness. dramanddraught.com
3/4
First Friday
Spring is near… let’s p(art)y! Get your art fix with this month’s installment of First Friday with a host of events and exhibits in DTR. downtownraleigh.org
3/4
Hurricanes vs. Penguins
Go Pens go… back to Pitt with an L. nhl.com
3/4–6
Sanctuary Road
While Harriet Tubman may be the Underground Railroad’s best-known conductor, this new Pulitzer Prize-winning piece (s/o composer Paul Moravec) highlights abolitionist and conductor William Still’s efforts to free nearly 800 enslaved African Americans pre-Civil War—and gives voice to the passengers who embarked on that harrowing journey to freedom. ncopera.org
3/5
Ephrat Asherie Dance
Witness Asherie’s mesmerizing blend of club dances—breaking, hip-hop, house and vogue—together with the romantic Afro-Brazilian music of composer Ernesto Nazareth via NC State LIVE’s popular spring program, open to the public. You belong here. live.arts.ncsu.edu
3/5, monthly
Pup Up Market
Food, Fido and friends… aka the recipe to a perfect Saturday. Join The MAKRS Society during its new monthly Pup Up Market at the Golden Campus, with 40-plus local artists, food and beverage trucks, and dog adoptions. Don’t forget to bring your own furry friend too! themakrssociety.com
3/5
Raleigh Brewing 9th Anniversary Party
We’re on cloud nine because Raleigh Brewing Company is celebrating its 9th birthday! Beer will be a-flowing (including four new rare beer releases!), while food trucks like Pork in the Road and Drunken Noodles serve up the snacks and local bands provide the jams for what’s sure to be a hoppy time. raleighbrewing.com
3/5, weekly
Winter Market
The Midtown Farmers’ Market winter edition features seasonal produce (think kale, broccoli, sweet potatoes, etc.), proteins and local food vendors. Who needs the grocery store?! visitnorthhills.com
3/6
Boxcar Dog Beer Release Party
Get ready for a pawsome night full of puppy kisses from adoptable dogs and the release of Boxcar’s new Dog Beer (because if you need a drink, you can bet your pup does too!). theboxcarbar.com
3/6
The Ugly Duckling
With electroluminescent puppetry, poignant storytelling and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production by Lightwire Theater (America’s Got Talent semi-finalists) brings this classic tale into a new brilliant light via NC State LIVE’s Kidstuff Series, open to the public. live.arts.ncsu.edu
3/8
International Women’s Day Class
“Here’s to strong women…” Celebrate International Women’s Day with a women’s workout led by Shred415 on The Dillon’s rooftop, followed by a happy hour. #GirlPower! shred415.com
3/8–12
ACC Men’s Basketball Tourney
It may be in Manhattan, but all eyes in Raleigh’ll be peeled to the screen to see if swishes really do come true. theacc.com
