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The United States Men’s National Team takes on Belgium on Tuesday, July 1st at 4:00 pm in the Round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Town of Cary, Carolina RailHawks and Backyard Bistro will host a World Cup Watch Party at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Watch Party will display the […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its 23nd annual Independence Day Open House on Thursday, July 4, 2013 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are requested. Colonel Lane was a founding father of North Carolina’s capital city and an officer in the Wake County militia […]
The Carolina RailHawks will take on two-time Liga MX Champion, Puebla F.C., on Sunday, July 6, at 4:00 p.m. Last year’s match against Puebla was postponed due to the eruption of the Popocatepetl Volcano, which disallowed travel out of Mexico City Airport in early July. The RailHawks are thrilled to welcome Puebla for what is […]
Tech Talent South, an 8 week code immersion program, is proud to announce its recent expansion to the Triangle. The startup provides immersive, beginner-focused web development and coding courses as well as developer mentorship to its students across the Southeast. Our summer session at Tech Talent South’s Triangle campus begins July 7, 2014 at the HQ […]
Kicking off their 2014 fall season, the Carolina RailHawks will host Indy Eleven at WakeMed Soccer Park on July 12, at 7:30 p.m. After an intense summer schedule and great play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the RailHawks are looking to extend their current streak of success against Indy Eleven with a season […]
Free exhibit memorializing 9/11 and those who sacrificed. In 2013, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation created a traveling exhibit as a tribute to all those who sacrificed on September 11, 2001. The 9/11 NEVER FORGET traveling exhibit is also a tool to educate America’s youth about the historic events of that day. The […]
Book by Joseph Stein. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Joseph Stein. Presented by Raleigh Little Theatre's Teens on Stage A story that has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth, and honesty for 50 years. The story by Sholem Aleichem is the tale of Tevye the dairyman, […]
Discover the exciting sport of polo by attending one of Triangle Area Polo's exhibition matches. Bring the entire family and thrill to the fast paced action and the sound of thundering hooves! About Triangle Area Polo Triangle Area Polo's lesson program and polo leagues can help you progress from your very first ride on one […]
The Raleigh Typhoon scavenger hunt and urban adventure returns July 26! Grab friends and form a team to tackle hilarious games and solve puzzles while visiting a variety of Downtown Raleigh hotspots. Teams who successfully solve puzzles by the deadline are eligible for prizes. Teams must contain between 2 and 8 participants; all participants must […]
Lucy Daniels Center is hosting an Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser in order to fundraise for the Center's Family Support Fund. Come out and help the Center's tall cause by eating a short stack at Applebee's! Tickets can be purchased for a small fee at the Lucy Daniels Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser page, and one has the option […]
The Carolina RailHawks will host the 3rd Annual Pregame Pig Pickin’ Festival on Saturday, July 26th at WakeMed Soccer Park prior to the RailHawks taking on NASL expansion side Ottawa Fury FC at 7:30pm. The Pig Pickin’ will begin at 5:30pm and individuals will be able to enjoy live music, beer and BBQ. Pig Pickin’ […]
On Thursday, September 11, local businesses, groups, and individuals will unite to honor those lost on 9/11 by volunteering on more than 40 service projects. The Day of Service will conclude with an evening commemoration and service projects at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. Help us reach our goal of mobilizing 1,500 volunteers […]
The Green Machine Raleigh Brew Tour is your one stop shop for all things beer in Raleigh. In this 4 (ish) hour tour we will visit the best breweries the triangle has to offer, sounds amazing, right? Here’s a tentative itinerary for your convenience. Please be advised that this is subject to change depending on […]
As part of the Wake County Public School System’s efforts to develop a new strategic plan, you are invited to join us for a town hall meeting Wednesday, August 6, at the NCSU McKimmon Center from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Discussions will focus on major themes and overarching goals developed from focus groups and surveys […]
Honor By August plays the Pour House on August 6, 2014. Doors open at 8 pm. The show begins at 9 pm. $10 online / $12 at the door Tickets. “With comparisons to U2, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, and Bruce Springsteen…their music is inspired by observations on life, loss, love and hope.” (Los Angeles […]