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Rod Man's uproarious yet relatable brand of stand-up has earned him the admiration of comedy fans from coast-to-coast. Rod Man quickly became one of the most in-demand comedians in the country following his first-place finish on "Last Comic Standing" in 2014, and has racked up appearances on "ComicView," "The Tonight Show," and "The Mo'Nique Show." […]
All about entertaining an audience, this Award Winning DJ is known for the high-energy he brings to events, and also for his diverse musical selection. Although Skillz roots stem from 90s Hip-Hop and R&B; Skillz plays a variety of musical gems including 80’s Classics, Rock, Soul to Disco, House, Classic Hip Hop and Club Anthems. […]
Get ready for the best local comics, all appearing on one stage! Featuring Performances From- Mark Brady, Brandi Roberts, Maddie Wiener, Drew Robertson, Jennie Stencel, Mike Mello and Hosted by Byron Johnson! This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at […]
Tone Bell most recently starred opposite Nina Dobrev in CBS’s prime time comedy FAM. The show focused on what happens when a woman’s dreams of an upstanding life with her new fiancé and his upstanding family are crushed after her wild and irresponsible younger half-sister comes to live with her to escape their train-wreck of […]
The 38th Annual Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Enjoy delicious handmade, authentic Greek Food prepared by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Family using recipes handed down for generations. Hear live Greek music and see traditional folk dances. A portion of the proceeds will […]
Let's celebrate our newly completed backyard + our favorite time of the year – Fall (AKA the perfect beer drinking weather)! Enjoy live Music by Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Gabriel Kelley, followed by a rowdy good time with Hogslop String Band from Nashville, TN! Additional fun includes awesome vendors, your favorite food trucks, an outdoor beer […]
Join fellow community members and volunteer during the annual 9/11 Day of Service coordinated by Activate Good with support from area businesses. On Wednesday, September 11, businesses, groups, and individuals will honor those lost on 9/11 with volunteerism and acts of kindness around the Triangle. Service projects include refurbishing schools, packaging food for those in […]
All-Inclusive Night of Fun: Dinner & Drinks + Painting + Comedy If you're fond of 'paint night,' you'll love it all the more with our comedic twist. Paint along with an expert, and leave with both a memorable piece of art and a smile on your face! A hand-picked comedian will paint alongside the instructor […]
Join fellow community members to conclude the 9/11 Day of Service at an Evening Commemoration at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on September 11. Starting at 6:00 PM, locals will hear words from leaders, enjoy live music, and participate in service projects at stations throughout the museum to wrap up this eighth annual day of […]
Working the road nonstop since his 21st birthday, Dave Landau has grown into a true comedic juggernaut. Finding himself much in-demand among audiences and club owners due to his deadpan demeanor and those jokes — my God, those jokes — that fluidly fly forth with breakneck pacing and perfect timing. Dave, it can be said […]
NEEDTOBREATHE's Bear Rinehart returns to Raleigh as WILDER WOODS! https://iamwilderwoods.com/
Ahoy, mateys! Come aboard for the City of Oaks Pirate Fest! Learn more about the history of pirates in North Carolina at the City of Oaks Pirate Fest. New for 2019, the City of Oaks Pirate Fest is commandeering Dorothea Dix Park for even more swashbuckling fun. The full schedule of events will be coming soon! Salty […]
The East Meets West Festival celebrates Morrisville, Wake County’s most diverse community, with a day of food, culture, and music from around the world. Local restaurants sell small plates of their specialties. At the same time, the festival stage hosts performances from groups representing our community’s many cultures. Children can have their faces painted, or […]
Raleigh Beer Week is a week-long celebration featuring over 40 venues and everything that makes Raleigh’s beer scene great. Raleigh Beer Week runs September 15th - 22nd, 2019. Sunday 9/15 12PM - Trophy on Maywood - New Belgium “Capraphobia” Collab can Release With a Live Goat Petting Zoo 2PM - Clouds Downtown - Wrightsville Beach […]
Gus Johnson is a digital creator who’s established a presence online by making content on YouTube and Instagram. He's recently shot with Funny Or Die and is currently collaborating with Comedy Central’s digital team. He is only 24 years old and he is already running out of ideas, so he is doing a live show. […]
Brent Cobb is a Georgia-based country music singer-songwriter. His 2017 album "Shine On Rainy Day" received a Grammy Award nomination. https://brentcobbmusic.com/
You are invited to celebrate the kickoff of the 2020 Victory Ride to Cure Cancer during iHeartMedia’s 919 day! On September 19th, in Downtown Cary Park, we will be celebrating all things local! There will be food trucks, live music and beer from Cotton House Craft Brewers, free outdoor cycling classes provided by Rush Cycle, […]
Chingo Bling can be called many things, but at his core, he's an entertainer. This rapper-turned-stand-up likes to blur the lines between music and comedy, use both to showcase his unique Mexican-American humor and growing up in a Latino family. Bling is a comic who is always reinventing himself, hitting people from different angles, and […]
We are in a #ClimateEmergency! Join forces and raise voices with Triangle students, faith communities, and those who care about our planet as millions of us around the world walk out of our homes, schools and workplaces to join young people in the streets for the biggest #ClimateStrike yet. We will learn about the impacts […]
John Witherspoon is the type of comedian who doesn’t need to say a word to make a room erupt with laughter; all he needs is one hilarious sideways glance to bring down the house. A comedic force with more than 40 years in the business, you'll understand why he has earned the reputation as one […]
Anthony DeVito is an NYC based comedian who recently made his network television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Anthony was named one of JFL’s New Faces in 2012 and has performed at Boston Comedy Festival, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Limestone Comedy Fest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival and SF Sketchfest. Devito’s stand up has […]
The roots of Black Uhuru formed in Kingston’s “Waterhouse” District in the late 60’s. It is the home of founder & leader Derrick “Duckie” Simpson along with all the rest of the singers from the group. The original Uhuru’s Swahili for “freedom” were Duckie, Don Carlos & Garth Dennis. The first song was a Curtis […]
Based on the true story of the Jena Six; six Black students who were initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tree on campus. This bold ensemble drama examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, the crisis in relations between men and women of […]
The Triangle Brass Band, under the direction of Tony Granados, presents “Brass at the Movies” on Sunday, September 29th at 5:00 pm, at the Sertoma Amphitheatre in Fred G. Bond Park in Cary. The concert features the famous movie themes from such epic films as Gladiator, E.T. The Extra-Terrestial, Les Miserables, Batman, Return of the […]
Every pair of tickets for this show includes a CD copy of Noah Kahan’s forthcoming album. You will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately 14 days after your purchase. No matter how far you go, you bring home along too. Within two short years, music quite literally carried 22-year-old singer, songwriter, […]
The Carolina Hurricanes kick off the regular season on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 7 pm. The Canes will host the Montréal Canadiens at PNC. For information about 2019-20 Hurricanes ticket packages, please visit nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets or call 1-866-NHL-CANES (1-866-645-2263). Upcoming games: raleighcitizen.com/organizer/carolina-hurricanes/
John Caparulo is a premier everyman's comic. With his Midwestern drawl, this thoughtful, blue-collar jokester is known for his quirky takes on current events and hitting on all the relatable material: marriage and being a father, sports, and sex to name a few. But don't underestimate Caparulo, just when you think you know where he's […]
Chris Laker is a New York City based stand-up who just made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Named a New Face at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2011, Chris’s sharp and edgy comedy has earned him a loyal following in New York’s alternative scene, where he’s hosted a variety of […]
Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring is the lead guitarist for the band Widespread Panic. He is a founding member of Aquarium Rescue Unit and Jazz Is Dead and has played with The Allman Brothers Band, Project Z, Derek Trucks Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, and The Dead. Jimmy Herring and the 5 of 7 is his […]
