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3rd Annual Five-O Memorial Bicycle Ride
Trek Raleigh 10911 Raven Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe third annual Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation's Five-O 50K and 100K Memorial Rides to be held Saturday, Aug. 25 starting at Trek Raleigh, 10911 Raven Ridge Road.
CaribMask Caribbean Festival
City Plaza 400 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesRaleigh/Durham Afro-Caribbean Association is hosting Raleigh's first Caribbean festival. The Carnival will include troupes, masqueraders, and steel bands.
Raleigh Beer Week
Raleigh Beer Week kicks off on Sunday, August 26 at the Busy Bee and runs through Saturday, September 1.
My Morning Jacket w/ Band of Horses
Raleigh Amphitheater 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesMY MORNING JACKET with very special guest BAND OF HORSES will play the Raleigh Amphitheater on Sunday August 26
4 x 24 Photo Exhibit at Block Gallery
Miriam Preston Block Art Gallery 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesFour photographers, all age 24, embrace figurative digital photography as the new standard. Photography by Nathan Wellman, Adam Hajnos, Julian Thomas and Gerri Fernandez, guest curated by Georges Le Chevallier at Block Gallery. “4 x 24,” runs from August 2 through September 17.
Organic Wine Tasting @ The Wine Feed
The Wine Feed 18 Glenwood Avenue Suite B , Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe Wine Feed has a special respect for the many wine producers who tend their vines using organic practices and protect their vineyards and the environment for many vintages to come. Join Downtown Raleigh’s The Wine Feed on Wed. Aug. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a FREE tasting that will feature some […]
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O Brother Where Art Thou (2000)
Colony Movie Theater 5438 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesMUSIC AT THE MOVIES at the Colony - Last Thursday of the month. A new series showcasing the best in concert films, rock operas, musicals, and more!
Run Raleigh Races Labor Day 8k
Tir na nOg 220 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesSunday September 2, 2012 8K Starts at 3pm 1 Mile Fun Walk starts at 4pm Start & Finish Location The start & finish area is in Downtown Raleigh at the Tir na nOg Irish Pub, 218 S. Blount St, Raleigh Packet Pick-Up August 31 4-7p Capital RunWalk 430 Woodburn Rd. Sept. 1st […]
4 x 24 Photo Exhibit at Block Gallery
Miriam Preston Block Art Gallery 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesFour photographers, all age 24, embrace figurative digital photography as the new standard. Photography by Nathan Wellman, Adam Hajnos, Julian Thomas and Gerri Fernandez, guest curated by Georges Le Chevallier at Block Gallery. “4 x 24,” runs from August 2 through September 17.
Montana Skies at Quail Ridge Books
Quail Ridge Books & Music 4381-105 Lassiter at North Hills Ave, Raleigh, NC, United StatesIf you missed them this spring, now's your chance to catch them. We're delighted to welcome back Montana Skies, with one of the most energetic musical performances you're likely to see - ever. Their energetic classical/jazz fusion for guitar and electric cello is unbelievable.
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First Friday DT Raleigh Art Scene
Moore Square 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesFirst Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary. Attendees […]
4 x 24 Photo Exhibit at Block Gallery
Miriam Preston Block Art Gallery 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesFour photographers, all age 24, embrace figurative digital photography as the new standard. Photography by Nathan Wellman, Adam Hajnos, Julian Thomas and Gerri Fernandez, guest curated by Georges Le Chevallier at Block Gallery. “4 x 24,” runs from August 2 through September 17.
Grant Llewellyn at Quail Ridge Books
Quail Ridge Books & Music 4381-105 Lassiter at North Hills Ave, Raleigh, NC, United StatesNC Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn shares his thoughts on classical music.
Woody Durham at Quail Ridge Books
Quail Ridge Books & Music 4381-105 Lassiter at North Hills Ave, Raleigh, NC, United StatesWoody Durham visits with Woody Durham: A Tar Heel Voice. From 1971 to 2011, he was the radio play-by-play man for UNC-CH. "To his listeners, he’s what powder blue sounds like" (Our State magazine).
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