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This concert series has grown to become a favorite Thursday evening activity, drawing patrons from all across the state to North Hills to enjoy the most famous beach bands around. With the best band line-up yet, this 7th season is sure to be a fantastic one! Remember, best parking for this event is located in […]
He's the 2014 Printz Award recipient (Midwinterblood). Now Marcus Sedgwick brings us his new novel, She Is Not Invisible, on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. In this thriller that challenges readers' understanding of the universe, a blind girl leads the way on a transatlantic adventure. Obsession, family ties, and mystery weave to create a […]
The Pit's 6th Annual 'Cuegrass Festival returns to the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh Saturday, April 26, with a jam-packed day full of great 'cue, local brews and toe-tappin' bluegrass music! We're closing down the streets around The Pit and firing up the pig cookers to serve plenty of our famous Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue. […]
Shelia Moses (The Legend of Buddy Bush; Joseph's Grace) returns Saturday, April 26, at 1 p.m. with The Sittin' Up. When his adopted grandfather, the last slave man around, dies in 1940, Bean is hurt, but excited to be included in his first sittin' up--a wake for the dead. Bean and his best friend face […]
Brewgaloo features craft breweries from North Carolina and partners with local food trucks and local bands. Local craft beer festival presented by Shop Local Raleigh featuring local craft beer including Aviator, Natty Greene’s, Big Boss, Carolina Brewing, Mash House, Carolina Brewery, Deep River Brewing, Foothills, Gizmo, Mother Earth, Mystery Brewing, Lonerider, Raleigh Brewing, Starpoint Brewing, […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 1 in 3 women will be a victim of domestic and/or sexual violence at some point in her lifetime. Join others in our community and hear powerful stories of hope and survival from survivors of sexual violence.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
