NC Opera: Il Trovatore

Meymandi Concert Hall 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Il trovatore (The Troubadour) is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Il trovatore garnered an enthusiastic reception when it was first performed in Rome in 1953 and continues to be one of the most frequently performed operas in the world.   April 27, 2012 at 8:00 PM Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center, Raleigh (map & […]

The Crucible at Raleigh Little Theatre

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Arthur Miller’s searing parable of intolerance, vengeance, moral courage and mass hysteria, The Crucible is destined to resonate for centuries to come. Set during the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s and using the names of actual participants, The Crucible is universally seen as an allegory of the McCarthy era and the demand to […]

Brewgaloo

City Plaza 400 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

  Brewgaloo features craft breweries from the Triangle and partners with local food trucks. Entertainment will be provided for guests by local bands.   Local craft beer festival presented by Shop Local Raleigh featuring local craft beer including Aviator, Natty Greene's, Boylan Brew, Carolina Brewing and more!   Live, local bands:   Small Ponds Hank […]

The Crucible at Raleigh Little Theatre

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Arthur Miller’s searing parable of intolerance, vengeance, moral courage and mass hysteria, The Crucible is destined to resonate for centuries to come. Set during the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s and using the names of actual participants, The Crucible is universally seen as an allegory of the McCarthy era and the demand to […]

The Crucible at Raleigh Little Theatre

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Arthur Miller’s searing parable of intolerance, vengeance, moral courage and mass hysteria, The Crucible is destined to resonate for centuries to come. Set during the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s and using the names of actual participants, The Crucible is universally seen as an allegory of the McCarthy era and the demand to […]

Tour D’Coop Cock-Tail Party

Join Tour D'Coup on April 29 for the Cock-A-Doodle-Doo COCK-Tail Party. Tickets are $25 and the party features drinks, delicious food, a deviled egg tasting bar featuring recipes by Debbie Moose and a silent auction filled with surprises. Sponsorships are also available.  Buy tickets here.   Interested in sponsoring the COCK-Tail Party or the 2012 […]

Fire Fighters Fundraising Concert

On Sunday April 29, the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association will host The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, with special guests The Embers. Show time is 6:30 p.m. at the J.S Dorton Arena, at the North Carolina State Fair Grounds. Seating is general admission and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

The Beach Boys at Raleigh Amphitheater April 29

Raleigh Amphitheater 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beach Boys Bring Historic 50th Anniversary Tour To Raleigh Amphitheater on April 29 Tickets on Sale Saturday, February 25 at 10 am   The Beach Boys have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary Tour. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will tour together for the first time in more than two […]

First Friday DT Raleigh Art Scene

Moore Square 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown Raleigh’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.

JC Raulston Arboretum Gala in the Garden

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

  It's springtime in the garden. Come one, come all! Put on your whimsical garden hats ladies and gents, then enjoy the many pleasures and pure merriment that a May stroll in the garden can bring. All these amusements, plus perusing the dazzling botanical and non-botanical silent auction items, sipping on a cool drink, and […]

Rose Care Class at Logan’s

Logan's Trading Post 707 Semart Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join the Logan gardening experts for this free class on Rose Care.   Learn tips to keep your roses blooming and healthy.  RVSP requested for this free class.  Email info@logantrd.com with the number attending and the class name.

free

The Saturday Market at Boylan Heights

Rebus Works 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Raleigh's weekly, local, food and craft market featuring garden and oven-fresh goodies, handmade uniquities and more. Every Saturday from 9-1 pm May-Nov.

Mother’s Day

Please see our Mother's Day Brunch Recommendations.

An Intimate Evening Cooking with Chef Arthur

Irregardless Cafe 901 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Experience the Irregardless philosophy, learn cooking techniques and be nourished in many ways. Cooking lesson, dinner and wine tasting $60.00/person. Space is limited, please call and reserve 919-833-8898 or at connect@irregardless.com.

Itzhak Perlman with the NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Incomparable and unforgettable, Itzhak Perlman returns to the North Carolina Symphony for Tchaikovsky’s scintillating Violin Concerto on May 15, 2012.