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The Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival will be held on August 5 & 6, 2016 at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre. Friday Night Whole Hog Pig Pickin' August 5th 6pm-10pm Saturday VIP Session August 6th Noon - 6pm Saturday Regular Session August 6th 2pm - 6pm Click here for tickets. What Is All the Excitement About… THIS […]
Moonshine. NASCAR. Junior Johnson. The three were inseparable after Esquire magazine published “The Last American Hero Is Junior Johnson. Yes!” in 1965. Meet the legendary driver, watch a documentary short (not rated; run time: 19 min.) and a feature-length film, The Last American Hero (PG-L,S; run time: 95 min.), starring Jeff Bridges and filmed in North Carolina.
Circa 1888 features jazz music every First Friday. Each show starts at 8:30 pm and is free of charge.
Beer, Bands and Bikes! This year sales from the event are going to support a new water well for a community in Central Africa through our non profit partner Water for Good. Help Cranks Arm Brewing hit that goal! http://donate.waterforgood.org/crankarmparty ...rare beers, live music, food trucks and More! Scheduled Musical Acts! 1-2 Down By Five 2:20-3:20 […]
Join us every Sunday morning for Crank Arm Yoga! Class starts at 10:45 am and ends just a bit before noon. Your $12 (cash or card is fine!) class includes a 9 oz beer AND $2 goes to Triangle Spokes Group to provide bicycles for children in need. Sundays…do yoga, drink beer, give back!
On Sunday, August 7th, at 2:30 pm BikeRaleigh and The City of Oaks Foundation are hosting a ride and party to celebrate the installation of the artistic BikeRaleigh racks! We will meet and end at the BikeRaleigh rack in Exchange Plaza. The event is a leisurely, family-friendly four-mile ride that visits each of the new […]
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 - Silent Commercial Power provided to the Trucks ( Silent and No gas fumes ) - Seating setup for over […]
Can you believe we have been running for 8 YEARS?!?! Over the past 8 years, we have had over 15,000 people run with us at our Monday night run and races, raised close to $400,000, and even survived the closing of Tir na nOg and moving to the Raleigh Beer Garden! Join us for a […]
Have a little history with your lunch! History à la Carte is monthly a series of 45-minute talks about a variety of topics—come learn about the Lost Colony, bitters and cocktails, World War I, North Carolina pottery, and famous (and infamous) North Carolinians, just to name a few! Our speakers run the gambit, they are often business owners, nonprofit directors, museum curators, or professors, and provide exciting perspectives to their talk. Join us in the Longleaf Classroom (North Carolina Museum of History) at noon every second Wednesday of the month.
Fall is here and the time has come to plant your cool season vegetables. Let us show you the proper planting methods and care instructions for maintaining your fall organic garden. RSVP to info@logantrd.com or call Customer Service at 919.828.5337 ext. 100.
Bring your friends and family out Saturday, August 13 to see your Carolina RailHawks take on Puerto Rico F.C. at the newly renovated WakeMed Soccer Park.
Musical. Explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and love. Inspired by actual events, about a white, radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves. Join us the […]
Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. King Jr. led the way into Montgomery, Alabama, during the 1965 march. Photo credit: Spider Martin. This photography exhibit focuses on the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. It was part of the campaign for African American voting rights, equality and social justice. Marches and rallies resulted in the […]
The 2nd Annual Raleigh Seafood Festival will take place Labor Day Weekend 2016 (Sept. 3rd & 4th) at the NC State Fair Grounds in Raleigh, NC. Early Bird Online Admission is only $5 for Adults and FREE for kids under age 12 (Admission will be $7 on the day of the event).
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. Explore the work of visual artists in our Art Gallery Walk; music & dance performances on our Main Stage; and interactive family activities in our […]
