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COOL CLASSICS AT THE COLONY - Third Wednesday of every month
The Pullen and Sertoma arts centers will hold their Fall Arts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. outdoors at the Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road.
Funny, Edgy, Comedy Tour coming to Raleigh! MRSOE! is a multicultural comedy showcase, featuring the funniest and edgiest stand-up comedians. Since 2005, MRSOE! has performed in front of sold out audiences in both Canada and the U.S. and now we're bringing our brand of funny, edgy comedy to the Southeast!! A portion […]
Pre-Season Bobcats vs. Heat Hoops fans, don’t miss your chance to see NBA Superstars Lebron James and Dwyane Wade when the Eastern Conference Powerhouse Miami Heat take on your Charlotte Bobcats. Buy your tickets today and see all the fast paced, heart pumping, highlight reel action when two NBA teams clash in Raleigh, […]
Join your fellow civic geeks for a night of project workshops and a special announcement from CityCamp Raleigh. The meet-up will be at the Carter Building thanks to our host, Love it Promote it, or LiPi. Members from CityCamp Raleigh projects Triangle Wiki, RGreenway, and CityShape will provide a brief project update, then host […]
The 28th Annual A Shopping SPREE! When: October 25-28, 2012 (Preview Gala on October 24) Where: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC Why: Get all of your holiday shopping done and help support the Junior League of Raleigh and its programs As always, we will have a fantastic line up of […]
John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in this 1980 classic, also featuring James Brown, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and John Lee Hooker.
Who: You and your friends, in your best pink attire! What: A night of fun and fundraising, with a silent auction and a raffle! Enjoy food by Bella Monica, cupcakes by Gigi's Cupcakes, beer by Busy Bee, wine by OneHope Wine, a photobooth from Shutterbooth NC, and great music by McSound Productions! All […]
The Carolina Hurricanes hold their first regular season home game against the New York Rangers.
William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor of the NC Symphony, discusses “Forbidden, Banned and Silenced: A History of Censorship in Music."
Whether you are a pet owner, or hope to adopt a pet, be a part of “Pets in the Plaza”. The first Saturday of each month local Rescues will be at the Village with adoptable pets, as well as special pet-themed promotions, vendors and events. Lafayette Village is very pet-friendly with trails and outdoor seating […]
The Red and White Food and Beverage Festival is an all-inclusive event and will be featuring NC State alumni who are chefs or are otherwise involved with restaurants, farms, breweries, alcoholic beverage companies and/or wineries.
First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary. Attendees […]
Small in size and large in presence, from contemplative naturalism to explosions of vivid hue, the Gallery offers a wealth of ideas for Holiday Giving. This is not your usual holiday exhibit! Exhibit will be up through December 30, 2012.