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Join Carolina Ballet for an evening of dance inspired by the famous paintings of Claude Monet featuring Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Picnic on the Grass and Robert Weiss’ The Gardens of Giverny. This beautiful homage to the great French painter features the evocative music of his compatriots Chausson, Debussy, and Poulenc. Originally commissioned in 2007 by the […]
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE will play Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on Saturday, April 13. Tickets go on sale Friday December 7 at 10am at LiveNation.com, via the Live Nation app, Duke Energy Center and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek box offices, Ticketmaster, or by phone 800-745-3000. Death Cab for Cutie is […]
A 1/2 mile of Food Trucks & Restaurants spread out over 11 city blocks on Fayetteville Street. Event Details - Free admission community event - Over 50 Food Trucks from across the State of NC - Seating setup for over 1,000 people on the sidewalks. - We ask that dogs are kept safe at home […]
Join us on Sunday, May 5 for the Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction. This signature event is designed for passionate gardeners, featuring rare and hard-to-find plants. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon at the JC Raulston Arboretum with wine, craft beer, and light hors d’oeuvres served on the lawn. The highlight of the event will be […]
Raleigh Digital Marketing Conference is your chance to ... - Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. - Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. Raleigh Digital Marketing Conference will be held May […]
Hart’s site-specific work for the Museum Park, Southern Oracle: We Will Tear the Roof Off, is inspired by her family history in North Carolina and by the song “Mothership Connection” by Parliament-Funkadelic, the project of North Carolina native George Clinton. The sculpture is intentionally open, welcoming visitors to climb on and explore the roof’s exterior, […]
The Triangle Youth Brass Bands present their final concert of the season entitled, Brass Around the World. We will take you on a journey from the United Kingdom to Europe and eventually ending in Russia with the finale to Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Come join us as we present original brass band works as well as popular songs […]
Carolina Ballet closes out their 21st Season with one of the most popular story ballets of all time. Swan Lake is an enchanting fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful swan princess cursed to live as a swan until she can find true love. Set to one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest scores, Robert Weiss’ […]
The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer is a one-day charity cycling event set in the beautiful rolling hills of the greater Raleigh, N.C., area. The ride will start and end on NC State University's Centennial Campus, near downtown Raleigh. The 2019 Victory Ride is your opportunity to be part of something big. Join us as […]
Inspired by Greta Thunberg, Global Climate Strike is a growing movement of kids demanding action on Climate for our Future. But it isn't just for kids! We know that grassroots movements are the real catalyst for change, and we need all to join us to show our leaders in Raleigh that it's time to take […]
The 2019 Tour D'Coop will be on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Tour D'Coop is a one-day garden tour in Raleigh, North Carolina, that seeks to educate visitors about keeping hens and delight them with garden ideas and inspiration. Open to adults and children, the tour showcases various hen houses […]
The Triangle Brass Bands host the first annual Carolina Brass Band Festival, on Sunday, June 2nd at the Bill Leslie Amphitheatre in Bond Park in Cary. The address is 801 High House Rd. Cary, NC 27513. Eight bands from across the state will assemble to deliver a full day of free brass band performances.
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance and the City of Raleigh have partnered to bring a new farmers market to Downtown Raleigh in the newly renovated Moore Square Park. The Market will feature over 20 vendors along with entertainment, educational programming and special events.
Join us for Second Sundays at City Market in downtown Raleigh from 1 - 5 PM. Wolfe Street will be closed and filled the street with fun and entertainment for the entire family. Face painting, balloon art, a bouncy house, craft beer and wine, snacks, sweets and so much more! Enjoy an indoor and outdoor […]
An annual juried exhibition of work by high school students from across the state who are inspired by the Museum’s collection to create original poems and art. June 15, 2019 – January 3, 2020 East Building, Level A
