Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak Exhibit Opens May 14

North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Where the Wild Things Are: The North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Phone: 919-870-4000. In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak, a national traveling exhibition […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, United States

George Balanchine’s exquisite adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with music by Felix Mendelssohn closes the season.

Artsplosure at Moore Square, May 19-22

Moore Square 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Artsplosure, the Raleigh art festival at Moore Square, downtown Raleigh will be held from Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 22.

Got to be NC Festival (“AgFest”)

State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Third annual Got to be NC Festival, May 20-22! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, […]

Carolina Roller Derby, June 11

State Fairgrounds - Dorton Arena 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Carolina Rollergirls brings back the fierce competition of flat-track roller derby in their 2011 season with a Double-header event. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Game 1 starts at 3:00 pm […]

Animazement, May 27-29

Animazement is an all-volunteer, fan-run anime convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating popular Japanese visual culture in all of its forms. Animazement will feature live traditional Japanese music, autograph sessions, […]

Capital Dressage Classic, June 3 – 5

State Fairgrounds - Hunt Horse Complex 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dressage equestrian competition. This is a FREE spectator admission event. Hours: 8 am - 5 pm on Friday & Saturday and 8 am - 3 pm on Sunday. Website: ogs-horsesport.com

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First Friday, June 3, 2011

First Friday is a free, self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, and museums, held on the first Friday of every month in downtown Raleigh. The center of the […]

North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup, June 4 – 5

Youth Livestock Show including steer and breed shows, showmanship competition, skill development, leadership development, and family activities that involve cattle. The North Carolina Junior Beef Round-Up is planned and run […]

Flea Market at the State Fairgrounds, June 4 & 5

State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Each weekend, the Commercial and Education buildings and the outside grounds are host to more than 600 vendors, offering everything from antiques and collectibles to handicrafts, furniture, homemade goodies, clothing, […]

free

Old North State Antique Gun & Military Collector Show, June 4 – 5

State Fairgrounds - Scott Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Antique guns, U.S. and foreign military arms and memorabilia exhibited, bought, sold, and traded - WWI, WWII, Civil War, and other conflicts. Also includes relics, books, uniforms and insignias. Free […]

Running of the Bulls 8K, June 18, 2011

  Start Time: 7:15 a.m.   Location: Registration/Packet Pick-up will be at the Durham Athletic Park (same location as the finish). The start line is less than 1/4 mile around […]

Gem & Jewelry Show, June 10 – 12

State Fairgrounds - Scott Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dealers will offer a variety of gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals and beads for show and sale. Rare minerals, giant sharks teeth, and fossils will be on display. Hours are Friday, […]

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