by Raleigh Magazine | Oct 2, 2024 | Do, October 2024
10/3
Cactus Tate
Ever want to just talk sh*t? You aren’t alone. Laugh along with this comedic star on the rise as she navigates sensitive subjects with incisive absurdity. goodnightscomedy.com
10/3
Conan Gray
Prepare to spill your guts. Grab your polyester sweaters and revel in crush culture as this YouTuber-turned-pop star ventures out of central Texas to serenade the City of Oaks. redhatamphitheater.com
10/3
Jazz in the Square
Bop your way over to Moore Square for an evening of swingin’ jazz with the Dwayne Jordan Quartet plus on-site food trucks and wine/beer for sale. downtownraleigh.org
10/4
Canes vs. Lightning
Check the forecast: A little lightning is nothing compared to a Category 5. pncarena.com
10/4
First Friday
Smoky Hollow, meet Sleepy Hollow. DTR’s First Fright-day (!) is back from the grave with a Halloween-themed vintage pop-up, Tarot readings and fall photo opts—aka the perfect opp to break out that costume you’ve been dying to wear. downtownraleigh.org
10/4
Marbles Imagination Ball
Don’t leave this annual grown-up gala to the imagination. Join the Marbles Kids Museum for an “evening of enchantment” and giving. marbleskidsmuseum.org
10/4–5
Triangle Oktoberfest
Fun fact: The first Oktoberfest was a royal wedding, and the entire city was invited to the celebration. Now, dust off your polka shoes and toast to culture in the City of Oaks with live music, authentic German food and over 50 traditional beers. Prost! boothamphitheatre.com
10/4–5
Twist of Jazz
Ya like jazz? Pace with vocalist Carrie Marshall as she walks to the beat of her own drum and belts out upbeat twists on The Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Dolly Parton, The Cure and beyond. theatreraleigh.com
10/4–6
DeRay Davis
After years of acting alongside the likes of John Krasinski, Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell, this Chicago funnyman is touring with some side-splitting anecdotes to get you giggling. improv.com
10/5
Coffee & Costumes Fun Run
Pull out that Halloween costume a little early and head on over to Rebus Works for a fun run (and coffee!) to support our WNC neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene. eventbrite.com
10/5
Falling for Local
Humpty Dumpty isn’t the only one having a great fall. Say ~hay~ to autumn with loads of fall-themed activities at Dix Park—from a pumpkin patch and lawn games to hay rides and live music, NTM beer, local food trucks, and makers and vendors. Life is gourd, indeed. shoplocalraleigh.org
10/5
NCSU vs. Wake Forest
The Pack is slated to send the Demon Deacons back to church. Amen! gopack.com
10/5
Oktoberfest Party
Don your dirndl/lederhosen and raise a stein to a taste of Munich at Boxcar Bar + Arcade. Polka through the festivities with drinking, stein holding and pretzel-eating competitions. Keep calm and prost on! facebook.com
10/5
Post Malone
He dreamed it all ever since he was young. Post up (!) to see the biggest plot twist in music live: The notorious rapper and guitarist is going country at the Creek. livenation.com
10/5
To Space & Beyond!
Blast off on a journey through the wonder and beauty of the universe via this Young People’s Concert fueled by the music of Star Wars, E.T., The Planets and more. martinmariettacenter.com
10/5
UOAA 10th Annual Run for Resilience 5K
This race is the sh*t. Trek down the American Tobacco Trail to support and advocate for patients living with an ostomy or continent diversion through. runsignup.com
10/5
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Lace up at Halifax Mall for the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research to stride (and strive) to end the disease and preserve memories. act.alz.org
10/5–13
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Pull out your stretchy pants and wind your way through participating DTR restos offering specials and prix-fixe menus. Stay hungry, Raleigh! downtownraleigh.org
10/5–26
Rubberside Down
Put pedal to the metal and roll your way over to Oaks and Spokes’ annual Bike Art Show and see the creative side of Raleigh’s cycling community. @oaksandspokes
10/7
Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards
It’s music to our ears! Join these Johnny-on-the-spots as they make “one big beautiful sound.” pourhouseraleigh.com
10/8
David Nihill
ICYMI: Self-help is out, shelf help is in. Take note as this Dublin-borned and well-traveled comedian and author dishes tales of cultural observations and international drinking sessions while occasionally being a mildly confused immigrant. goodnightscomedy.com
10/8
Nicki Minaj
You’ve arrived in Gag City. Make the most of your visit by getting on the floor (floor) and dancing away with the Queen of Rap herself. pncarena.com
10/8
Public Library Pop-up
Reading is so back. Fuel your brain at this family-focused pop-up featuring books, music, rhythm and rhyme designed to nurture young reading skills. dixpark.org
10/9
Community & Cocktails
Raise a glass to a good cause via The Willard’s evening of music and philanthropy complete with bubbly, charcuterie and dessert—NTM those impeccable DTR views, natch. thewillardraleigh.com
10/9
Vampire Weekend
This well-read rock foursome was an indie-sleaze staple in the days of Tumblr—and even now, “only God is above them.” redhatamphitheater.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Oct 13, 2022 | Do, October 2022
The NC State Fair is finally here!—plus other happenings to check out around town this week.
10/13
Bob’s Burgers Skeeball Tournament
“Let me see your ‘everything is okay’ face.” Bop over to Boxcar for a Bob’s Burgers-themed skeeball and b-ball tournament. Don temporary tattoos, mustaches, stickers and maybe even a full character-themed fit if you’re really feelin’ it. May the games begin! theboxcarbar.com
10/13
Gardening Workshop
We give this one two green thumbs up! Bloom into a better gardener and grow that plant knowledge via this workshop with Atlantic Gardening Company. dixpark.org
10/13
Raleigh City Council Meet & Greet
Join us (!) and Midtown Raleigh Alliance for a candidate meet and greet at Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard. Plus, register online and you’ll get your first drink on us! raleighmag.com
10/13–10/23
N.C. State Fair
“Nothing could be finer” than the annual NC State Fair! Make your way to the State Fairgrounds for fried food galore (NTM giant turkey legs, ice cream, etc…), rides and attractions, competitions and more good ’ole Southern fun. ncstatefair.org
10/13–30
Dracula and the Masque of the Red Death
Sink your teeth into this bloodcurdling show returning to the stage just in time for spooky season. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
10/14
Capital Club 16 Oktoberfest
For the 13th year running, Capital Club 16 is featuring all the Oktoberfest essentials (think beer, Bavarian food and bumpin’ music). Get ready to oompah all night! capitalclub16.com
10/14
Gabi’s Ghostly Gala
Calling all guys and ghouls! Whitaker & Atlantic is hosting a spooky soiree to support the special abilities community. Can we get a boo-yah? whitakerandatlantic.com
10/14
NC Beer Night
Feelin’ crafty? Roll up to the NC State Fair’s NC Beer Night for an exciting assortment of craft beers and educational opps on the process of brewing. After all, why be salty when you can be malty? ncstatefair.org
10/14
Saint Augustine’s Homecoming Kickoff Party
Honey, I’m home… coming! Experience the sounds and swagger of NiiTO and DJ Lonnie B & DJ Assassin at this sure-to-be-pumpin’ party. lincolntheatre.com
10/15
Campbell Open House
Future camels can catch a glimpse of what their lives could look like at Campbell University, with an opportunity to speak to campus representatives, hear about the admissions process, tour campus and learn about academic programs. Happy hump day! calendar.campbell.edu
10/15
Chelsea Cutler
“Stay next to me” at The Ritz for Chelsea Cutler’s When I Close My Eyes tour. livenation.com
10/15
Falling for Local
Oh my gourdness! Show some local love while enjoying all kinds of fall fun—think food trucks, local vendors, hay rides, lawn games, a pumpkin patch and more. Ya better beleaf it’ll be a blast. shoplocalraleigh.org
10/15
Fall on the Farm
Get on your high horse and saddle up for Corral’s annual fam-friendly mane event filled with horses, pumpkin decorating and other fun fall activities. corralriding.com
10/15
Howl-O-Ween Pup Crawl
Oh, hot dog! Dress up Fido for Cause for Paws’ eerie-sistible event feat. best-dressed prizes, raffles, VIP swag, food, drinks and more. Time to get unleashed! cfp-nc.org
10/15
Hispanic Latinx Heritage Celebration
Celebrate the final day of National Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of Latin American music, food and crafts at Botanist and Barrel. Eat authentic Argentinian cuisine from Asadito Food Truck, bop to bossa nova and musica latina tunes, and check out multiple handcrafted vendors. botanistandbarrel.com
10/15
NC Wine Festival
Wine not head to Koka Booth to sip your way through exclusive wines and specialty cocktails during this annual fest?! After all, it’s wine o’clock somewhere… ncwinefestival.com
10/15
North Hills Wine Walk
There’s no need to wine when there’s a good cause involved. Go for a walk, drink wine and benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Sip, sip, hooray! kayyow.com
10/15
Oak City Fit Fest
Fitness is fab. Join the Raleigh Event Collective’s Oak City Fit Fest for yoga, spin and trampoline classes—plus peruse a slew of local health and wellness vendors. We’re jumping for joy! @raleigheventcollective
10/15
Oktrophyfest
Grab a beer and go for the gold at Trophy Brewing’s Oktrophyfest, complete with fare from Capital Club 16, live music, local vendors and Oktoberfest bier (natch). Bottoms up! trophybrewing.com
10/15
Red Bull Chariot Race
Calling all fearless, fun and, ahem, may we say, energized Raleighites! The Red Bull Chariot Race is taking place in DTR for the first time ever—and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. Think you’ve got the wiiings to compete? redbull.com
10/15
Yoga and Mimosas
Will bend for alcohol. Grab your crew and head to Hummingbird for an hourlong vinyasa flow class by Unita Yoga—followed by free mimosas (!). We’ll cheers to that! hummingbirdraleigh.com
10/15
2022 Walk to End Alzheimers
Don some purple and take a stroll at the NCMA to honor both those affected by Alzheimer’s and help raise money for Alzheimers care, support and research. alz.org
10/15–2/26
Powers Concealed: Egúngúns From Africa and America
Translating to “powers concealed” and referring to both masquerade and the embodiment of the supernatural power resident in ancestors, Egúngúns is an eye-opening exhibit on the global hypercontemporary art form. ncartmuseum.org
10/16
Legends of the Lawn
If you’re sexy and you throw it, roll up to compete in lawn games (think bocce, cornhole, croquet, kanjam and kubb) to win The Golden Mallet—plus raise money for local orgs. legendsofthelawn.com
10/16
Community Pizza & Pickleball Tournament
Grab a slice of ’za then slice up the pickleball courts while fundraising for V for Victory, a nonprofit charity benefiting local families battling cancer. Sounds like a big dill. dprplaymore.org
10/18
Doug Stanhope
While his jokes can be vulgar and are “certainly not for everybody,” Doug Stanhope continues to keep it raw and real since his start in 1990–minus the mullet. improv.com
10/18
Greta Van Fleet
If you dream in gold, you’re gonna wanna get tix for Greta Van Fleet’s sophomore album tour at PNC Arena. pncarena.com
10/19
Fall Cookie Decorating Class
If you’re a smart cookie, hit up The Willard for a cookie decorating class complete with a glass of wine and a skyline backdrop. Sounds like a pretty sweet time! thewillardraleigh.com
10/19
Pusha T
We wanna push ya (get it?) to check out Pusha T at The Ritz. “If you know you know.” livenation.com
10/19–23
Film Fest 919
Film buffs, rejoice! Enjoy a slew of some of the finest feature films over the course of five days at this fab film fest. filmfest919.com
