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Four fateful notes begin what has become one of the most important and popular works in classical music—Beethoven’s stormy and victorious Fifth Symphony. Together with the free-wheeling Choral Fantasy, a perky rondo for piano and orchestra, and a dramatic overture, this season-opener reveals Beethoven at his best: bold, expressive, brilliant. Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio Beethoven: […]
Ahoy, mateys! Come aboard for the City of Oaks Pirate Fest! 2018 marks 300 years since the notorious pirate Blackbeard roamed the Carolina coast and lost his life – and his head – in a fight with British soldiers. Learn more about the history of pirates in N.C. at the City of Oaks Pirate Fest. […]
Capital City Bikefest is a three day annual event that takes place in beautiful downtown Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center as well as the Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Dealership. Now in it's 14th year, the event is family friendly and draws visitors from all over the country. Capital City Bikefest is Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson's largest […]
Join us for a fun day of German themed beers, music, and fun for all!
It is year four of Groove in the Garden in the Stephenson Amphitheater and Rose Garden. Tons of great live music, local beer, food trucks, vendors and more will all be on hand to celebrate these 100% female & gender queer fronted bands from North Carolina. Main Stage Lineup Lydia LovelessLoamlandsPie Face GirlsKate RhudyZenSoFlyTres ChicasNew […]
Celebrate our 20 years of service to Triangle youth and community with a fun-filled night of food, friends, dancing, and laughter. Proceeds will help fund college scholarships and activities to ensure our students have the skills they need to succeed. As one of the premier mentoring organizations in the Triangle, 100 Black Men Triangle East […]
Join us at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on September 22nd from 7pm-11pm for an evening of play, entertainment, and the honoring of Smart Start's 25 years of work to build strong and vibrant children, families, and communities in North Carolina. Smart Start staff, partners, and supporters from across the state will enjoy entertainment by […]
F*ck Cancer Rock and Charity Show, featuring: Pröwess Hayvyn Something Clever Raimee Obsidian Darling 4p start, 6p show doors, 7p show $15 advance / $20 day of show / 21+ Presented by HF Music and Media / Meows Pit Promotions Tickets Donate
The Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of NC annual fundraiser featuring country music husband and wife duo, Keifer and Shawna Thompson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. The duo of Keller and Shawna Thompson are a force to be reckoned with in the modern day Country music landscape. International County music stars […]
La Fiesta del Pueblo is back for its 25th anniversary, as well as it's 5th year on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Sunday, September 23rd! Stay tuned to this page for updates, and click below to register as an artist, performer, food vendor, or non-profit/government agency / ¡La Fiesta del Pueblo regresará para su 25 […]
Join us for the annual Raleigh LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Rally! From the 5K race to the celebration rally, to the kid’s dash, this year’s event will include a variety of activities for the entire family. The Raleigh LUNGe Forward 5K will be a day of celebration and remembrance, as well as a […]
In the 27th year since its first auction, Works of Heart will feature 27 works by 27 artists in one exciting live auction at Raleigh’s Contemporary Art Museum on Sunday, September 23rd, from 6 to 8pm. From 1991 to 2012, Works of Heart raised more than one million dollars for the Alliance of AIDS Services […]
The Nashville Predators host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. For information about 2018-19 Hurricanes ticket packages, please visit nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets or call 1-866-NHL-CANES (1-866-645-2263). Upcoming games: raleighcitizen.com/organizer/carolina-hurricanes/
Join us for a special screening of Hondros, a documentary that follows the life and career of NC State graduate and famous war photographer Chris Hondros. Driven by a commitment to bear witness after the events of 9/11, Chris was among the first in a new generation of war photographers since Vietnam. Hondros explores the […]
NCMA pays homage to the beautiful land of Wakanda with special music and art-making activities before the screening of Black Panther. Food trucks will be on hand. NCMA's stunning redesigned African Gallery, spanning 16 centuries of African art, is open until 9 pm. (2018) Written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, […]
