Artsplosure at Moore Square, May 19-22
Moore Square 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesArtsplosure, the Raleigh art festival at Moore Square, downtown Raleigh will be held from Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 22.
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Got to be NC Festival (“AgFest”)
State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThird 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, admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food and wine from dozens of North Carolina companies in the Food Expo, and treat […]
Exhibit Opening: North Carolina and the Civil War
NC Museum of History 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe North Carolina Museum of History will open the exhibit, "North Carolina and the Civil War: The Breaking Storm, 1861-1862" on May 20th. This exhibit portrays the events that led up to the outbreak of the Civil War and the early battles. This exhibit will be the first in a three-part series on the Civil […]
St. Francis of Assisi Run for Peace 5k
The 5k run will start on Saturday May 21, 2011 at 8am in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church (on Leesville road) parking lot and proceed through local neighborhoods before looping back around and back toward the church. Baby joggers are permitted. No pets, bicycles, skates, or skateboards allowed. Race starts at 8am rain […]
Tour D’Coup, May 21
The Henside the Beltline Tour d'Coop is a one-day garden tour in Raleigh. The Tour teaches visitors about keeping hens and gives them garden ideas and inspiration. This event is open to adults and children. The tour showcases various hen houses and breeds. Coop owners are on hand at each location to discuss the how-tos […]
Carolina Roller Derby
The Carolina Rollergirls bring back the explosive excitement of flat-track roller derby in their 2011 season with a special event, the "Got to be NC" Derby Expo. Registration for visiting teams will begin at 9:30 am. Doors open at 11:30 am - Games start at noon with 5 teams battling for Queens of the Rink. […]
Carolina Roller Derby, June 11
State Fairgrounds - Dorton Arena 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesCarolina 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 with two home teams going head to head in a continuation Carolina Roller Derby's oldest rivalry. Game 2 begins at 5:30 pm with the Carolina […]
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, fan panels and guest panels where you can learn all about the work of industry insiders. There will also be video game room, an art […]
Kevin Pollack, Goodnight’s Comedy Club, June 2 – 4, 2011
Kevin Pollack will be performing at 5 shows this weekend at Goodnight's Comedy Club: Thursday, June 2: 8:30 pm Friday, June 3: 8 pm & 10:15 pm Saturday, June 4: 8 pm & 10:15 pm You may remember Kevin from "A Few Good Men," "The Usual Suspects," and "Entourage."
Capital Dressage Classic, June 3 – 5
State Fairgrounds - Hunt Horse Complex 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesDressage 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 activity is Artspace, on East Davie Street. Participating restaurants offer First Friday specials. Website: godowntownraleigh.com/first-friday-raleigh
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 by a group of juniors from throughout North Carolina, their breed advisors, the Purebred Breeders Council, the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association and the NCSU 4-H […]
Flea Market at the State Fairgrounds, June 4 & 5
State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesEach 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, and jewelry. Open every Saturday & Sunday from 6am–6pm, admission and parking are FREE. Website: raleighfleamarket.net
free
Raleigh Bottle Club Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show, June 4
State Fairgrounds - Martin Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesEvent Hours 9 am - 3 pm. Admission is $3. Website: raleighbottleclub.org
$3
Old North State Antique Gun & Military Collector Show, June 4 – 5
State Fairgrounds - Scott Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesAntique 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 appraisals. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children 7 […]