Middle Grade Mania – Four Children’s Authors! At Quail Ridge Books

Quail Ridge Books & Music 4381-105 Lassiter at North Hills Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Mystery, sports, and fable; prose and poetry - these authors have every interest covered! We welcome four talented authors on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. with their novels for ages 9+: * Kwame Alexander (pictured) with The Crossover, a novel in verse for basketball lovers. * Kate Samworth with Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalog […]

MEXhibit: “Mexican Artists in North Carolina”

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The City of Raleigh Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico are sponsoring an exhibit of contemporary Mexican artists entitled, “MEXhibit: Mexican Artists in North Carolina”. The exhibit runs May 1 – 30 and features works from eight artists who reside and work in North Carolina. The artworks include sculpture and paintings that reflect the […]

Plant the Pavement 2014

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle 1001 Blair drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

What? Plant the Pavement 2014 When? May 2-4, 2014 Where? Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and Longview School. Raleigh, NC. In late 2011, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and Longview School in Raleigh partnered to become the newest Regional Outreach Training Center (ROTC) for Growing Power, an internationally recognized urban agriculture organization started by MacArthur Genius Award winner Will […]

Rock Your World Benefit Concert

RallyPoint Sport Grill 1837 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC, United States

FREE concert featuring East Coast premier rock powerhouse Sidewinder, plus Band of Brothers and Davis Messina Band. 100 percent of donations will go to Hope for Haiti Foundation and Dew4Him Ministries. Featuring emcee Gerald Owens of WRAL, celebrity bartenders, huge silent auction, prizes and more.

Free

5.2.14 • POP UP ART RALEIGH

Pop Up Art Raleigh 302 N. Dawson St. Suite 100, Raleigh, NC, United States

Pop Up Art Raleigh is the brainchild of Breshnaa Zalal and Mandy Tamplin. After a few glasses of wine and creative brainstorming, they both realized that they were surrounded by an amazing and talented group of artist friends and Breshnaa's father's historic Melrose Knitting Mill in downtown Raleigh, hence Pop Up Art Raleigh came to […]

Carolina RailHawks vs. New York Cosmos

WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC, United States

The Carolina RailHawks look to extend their 17 home game unbeaten streak at WakeMed Soccer Park. The third ranked RailHawks will take on the first ranked New York Cosmos at home on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be live music prior to the game provided by ReverbNation.com. Tickets range from $5 […]

$5 – $26

Blossoms of Hope 2014

Second Empire 330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Each spring, the beautiful Second Empire restaurant in downtown Raleigh, hosts its annual fundraiser for the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. The gala luncheon, Blossoms of Hope, features wines and courses created by guest chefs from noted local restaurants and is assisted by the students of our Culinary Job Training Program! Join us for a unique luncheon! […]

Side Car Social Club – Part of the Hob Nob Jazz Series

Side Car Social Club - Part of the Hob Nob Jazz Series Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Gates Open: 5:30pm Music Starts: 5:45pm Booth Amphitheatre will once again “jazz” up your spring with the return of a popular music series. The Hob Nob Jazz Series will take place most Wednesday evenings during the spring and feature […]

Artsplosure Cocktail Fundraiser

Cobblestone Hall 215 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

The second annual Artsplosure Cocktail Fundraiser will feature fabulous hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, a silent auction featuring some exceptional art and other special items! All proceeds from the event will go towards making Artsplosure's upcoming namesake festival -- its 35th edition on May 17-18, 2014 -- the best yet. The Artsplosure spring festival offers fresh, fun, […]

Inside Out 5k

Lucy Daniels Center 9003 Weston Pkwy., Cary, NC, United States

The Lucy Daniels Center is excited to announce its first 5k event!  The Inside Out 5k will be held Saturday, May 10 at the Lucy Daniels Center on Weston Parkway in Cary.  Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. and the runners will begin racing at 7:45 with walkers and joggers following at 8:30 a.m. Individual or […]

Free – $35

Got to be NC Fest (AgFest 2014)

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

Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]

Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival

Raleigh City Market 301 South Person Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

This year, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Artsplosure – the Raleigh Arts Festival! Since its inception in1980, the spring festival has entertained and inspired hundreds of thousands of people, introducing them to underrepresented artists and performances. Every aspect of the festival is curated with an eye toward presenting quality art – and a healthy […]

Got to be NC Fest (AgFest 2014)

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

Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]

Tenth Annual Tour D’ Coop

Various Coops in the Raleigh/Cary Area , United States

Tour D’ Coop is a one-day tour of various chicken coops and chickens in the community. Join us on this tour as well as a green bike route, hive hike and coop carnival! Proceeds will benefit Urban Ministries’ mission of helping the community with hunger, health care and homelessness. Open to adults and children, the […]

$10 – $20

Flora and Food Trucks

Fairview Greenhouse and Garden Center 8224 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Local Plants and Local Food After a highly successful inaugural run, local retail garden center, Fairview Greenhouses & Garden Center, Inc. will host the second annual “Flora and Food Trucks” series this spring. “Last year was a great success!” says Susan Tower of Deliicious, “What a beautiful atmosphere to bring friends and family to enjoy […]