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The Carolina Mudcats will be hosting the 2018 Carolina League All-Star Classic on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Five County Stadium. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. but gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for an action-packed night. The event will feature All-Stars from all Carolina League member teams and many exciting aspects including: fireworks […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its 26th annual Independence Day Open House on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed. The house will be open and staffed by costumed docents who will discuss the rooms and life in the […]
Like new clothes, toys and other children's items offered at discounted prices. Most items will be sold at about one third their original value. Register online to sell items! Free Admission! Items marked 1/2 price Sun. 7/22 Wed. 7/18 - Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 p.m. Thurs.7/19 - Seller’s Sale 9 a.m. - 8 […]
Enjoy a casual evening strolling Waverly Place and visiting participating shops and restaurants for wine samples and exclusive promotions during the Waverly Wine Walk in partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Presented by Johnson Subaru of Cary and sponsored by Caruso Homes - Olde Mill Trace, the signature event series returns this fall on […]
Bringing awareness of the ongoing opioid epidemic to the public and State officials and take time to remember all that have fought addiction and lost with a Candle Light Vigil. Hosted by International Overdose Awareness Day - NC Rally for Change, Raleigh, NC. and National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA)
The 2018 African American Culture Festival will take place in the heart of Downtown Raleigh -- along Fayetteville Street, from Martin Street through City Plaza. On the Saturday and Sunday of Labor day weekend, attendees will enjoy an African American art gallery walk, vendor marketplace, African market, and food vendors. The Family Village featuring performances […]
Lonerider Brewing Company will be having a BBQ Cook-off Saturday, September 1st! First place prize is something to write home about: Lonerider Beer for a year. Saddle up, bring your finest BBQ and get ready for a rockin’ day at the Hideout! Proceeds will benefit the The Warrior Ride, a non-profit organization founded in Oak […]
The whiteboard in a Baltimore classroom reads “I’m lost,” one of many English-language basics for newly arrived refugees. It’s an example of This Is Home’s visual approach to the myriad details of the refugee experience. Through brilliant observational filmmaking, This Is Home tells the story of four Syrian families on the path to self-sufficiency and eventual success in […]
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 be donated to Habitat for Humanity, Homes For Our Troops, and Team Rubicon. Event Hours Friday, September 7: 5 […]
The fifth annual Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, again at Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs! This year's festival will feature more than 70 breweries, nearly 20 food trucks and live music from N.C.-based bands. Plus, we'll have another great selection of beer-centric vendors for you to check […]
The 9/11 Day of Service is a community-wide volunteer event coordinated by Activate Good with support from Triangle businesses to honor those lost on 9/11 with volunteer service. The Day includes service projects around the Triangle, and an evening Commemoration event full of family-friendly, hands-on projects benefiting local causes. Check here for more information: https://activategood.org/911day2018
Join MIX 101.5 for an evening of food, shopping, and fun with the Triangle's hottest restaurants, breweries, and wineries. Craft brews, Mediterranean treats, Italian fare and more — all in one place! Tickets: $45 — All food is included in admission price. Portion of proceeds benefiting the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Advance Tickets: ETIX.com or www.wralfm.com/savor-the-triangle […]
Capital City Bikefest is a three day annual event that takes place in beautiful downtown Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center as well as the Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Dealership. Now in it's 14th year, the event is family friendly and draws visitors from all over the country. Capital City Bikefest is Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson's largest […]
Join us at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on September 22nd from 7pm-11pm for an evening of play, entertainment, and the honoring of Smart Start's 25 years of work to build strong and vibrant children, families, and communities in North Carolina. Smart Start staff, partners, and supporters from across the state will enjoy entertainment by […]
F*ck Cancer Rock and Charity Show, featuring: Pröwess Hayvyn Something Clever Raimee Obsidian Darling 4p start, 6p show doors, 7p show $15 advance / $20 day of show / 21+ Presented by HF Music and Media / Meows Pit Promotions Tickets Donate