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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 […]
The Carolina RailHawks will host the Jacksonville Armada F.C. on Saturday, September 3rd. In addition to witnessing North Carolina’s best professional soccer team play, fans can expect to enjoy an enhanced game-day experience prior to, during, and after the game. WakeMed Soccer Park boasts a new South Stand Supporters Section, VIP seating level, improved technology, […]
Hopscotch Music Festival brings a weekend of music to downtown Raleigh on September 8, 9, and 10, 2016.
Date: Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11 Times: Projects occur at varying times between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration: Register for the service project of your choice at http://activategood.org/911weekend2016 Location: Projects take place at various sites around the Triangle Contact: volunteer@activategood.org Join fellow citizens and commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11 by […]
35th Annual Greek Festival - Authentic Greek food - Homemade Greek pastries & marketplace - Live Greek music - Greek Dance Groups - & More...... Portions of the event proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Event Hours Friday 5 - 10 pm Saturday 11 am - 10 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm GENERAL ADMISSION: […]
Head out to WakeMed Soccer Park for a fun Saturday night on September 10 and watch the Carolina Railhawks take on the Ottawa Fury FC. You can cheer on your home team with friends and family and enjoy professional soccer in an exciting atmosphere. This year, you can stop by the new “Far Post Beer […]
Ashton Woods and Orange County’s Parks and Recreation Department’s summer Riverwalk Movie series is back this summer for more family fun. This free outdoor movie series will take place Saturday, September 10, on the Riverpark Festival Lawn. This month’s movie is Disney’s 2015 movie, Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney. Movies start after the sun goes down […]
Celebrate National Assisted Living Week by honoring your local assisted living facility! Do you have personal experience with an assisted living community due to a loved one living there or through volunteer experience? Share your thoughts by writing a review and spreading the word about the great senior care communities in your town at https://www.senioradvisor.com/raleigh-nc/assisted-living
Date: Sunday September 11 Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Registration: RSVP at http://911commemoration2016.eventbrite.com/ Location: Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Contact: volunteer@activategood.org Join fellow citizens to commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring those lost with acts of service at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on Sunday, September […]
Event: Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “The Relevance of Archaeology to Sherman’s Carolina Campaign: Evaluating 55 Years of Material Evidence of Soldier and Civilian Sacrifices in the Cape Fear Region” by Tom Beaman Time: Thursday, September 15 at 7 pm Location: 160 South Saint Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC (at the corner of […]
Claude Debussy’s iconic La Mer, with all the dynamic energy and imagery of the sea, serves as the latest musical inspiration for Choreographer in Residence Zalman Raffael. Debussy created La Mer as three “symphonic sketches” to evoke the essence of the ocean and now Raffael will bring them to life with the color of Neptune’s majesty.
The Carolina RailHawks are back in action on Saturday, September 24th, looking for a home win over FC Edmonton. The RailHawks have improved their game-day experience with the new “Far Post Beer Garden” featuring local craft brews, lounge couches and a place for fans to celebrate and socialize. If you’re looking to bring the whole […]
Come help Nickelpoint Brewing Company celebrate 2 years in the making at their 2nd anniversary party on September 17th. To make this a special day, they are offering 10 beers including all seasonals and small batches, food trucks, and live music.
The ninth annual Falls Lake Festival celebrates everything there is to know and love about Falls Lake and the Upper Neuse River. Join federal, local, and state agencies who manage Falls Lake, as well as non-profit groups and local community vendors. This festival is all about promoting safe outdoor recreation, conservation of our lands and […]
Raleigh Beer Week is a week-long celebration featuring over 30 venues and everything that makes Raleigh's beer scene great. Raleigh Beer Week runs from September 18th through 25th, 2016. For more details, the complete schedule and updates, check out: raleighbeerweek.com.
