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Where the Wild Things Are: The North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Phone: 919-870-4000. In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak, a national traveling exhibition which explores the influence of the Old and New worlds in the work of renowned illustrator Maurice Sendak, opens at North Regional Library on May 14, […]
Animazement is an all-volunteer, fan-run anime convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating popular Japanese visual culture in all of its forms. Animazement will feature live traditional Japanese music, autograph sessions, fan panels and guest panels where you can learn all about the work of industry insiders. There will also be video game room, an art […]
Kevin Pollack will be performing at 5 shows this weekend at Goodnight's Comedy Club: Thursday, June 2: 8:30 pm Friday, June 3: 8 pm & 10:15 pm Saturday, June 4: 8 pm & 10:15 pm You may remember Kevin from "A Few Good Men," "The Usual Suspects," and "Entourage."
Dressage equestrian competition. This is a FREE spectator admission event. Hours: 8 am - 5 pm on Friday & Saturday and 8 am - 3 pm on Sunday. Website: ogs-horsesport.com
First Friday is a free, self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, and museums, held on the first Friday of every month in downtown Raleigh. The center of the activity is Artspace, on East Davie Street. Participating restaurants offer First Friday specials. Website: godowntownraleigh.com/first-friday-raleigh
Youth Livestock Show including steer and breed shows, showmanship competition, skill development, leadership development, and family activities that involve cattle. The North Carolina Junior Beef Round-Up is planned and run by a group of juniors from throughout North Carolina, their breed advisors, the Purebred Breeders Council, the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association and the NCSU 4-H […]
Antique guns, U.S. and foreign military arms and memorabilia exhibited, bought, sold, and traded - WWI, WWII, Civil War, and other conflicts. Also includes relics, books, uniforms and insignias. Free appraisals. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children 7 […]
Each weekend, the Commercial and Education buildings and the outside grounds are host to more than 600 vendors, offering everything from antiques and collectibles to handicrafts, furniture, homemade goodies, clothing, and jewelry. Open every Saturday & Sunday from 6am–6pm, admission and parking are FREE. Website: raleighfleamarket.net
Event Hours 9 am - 3 pm. Admission is $3. Website: raleighbottleclub.org
Start Time: 7:15 a.m. Location: Registration/Packet Pick-up will be at the Durham Athletic Park (same location as the finish). The start line is less than 1/4 mile around the corner on Foster Street, in between the Durham Farmers Market and the YMCA. Course: This scenic course will start near Durham’s Central Park […]
Dealers will offer a variety of gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals and beads for show and sale. Rare minerals, giant sharks teeth, and fossils will be on display. Hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Website: frankcoxproductions.com
The Susan G. Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Seventy-five percent of the funds raised through events like the Race for the Cure go to funding grants in our […]
The City of Raleigh Green Building Training Series is offering a class in solar thermal installation Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16. The Solar Thermal course curriculum is based on the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners solar thermal installer job task analysis. The course is accredited by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. […]
Little Futurity's 7th year as an exclusive horseshow featuring NSBA classes, Slot Classes, Great Prizes, and Great Payouts for the futurity quarter horse competitors. Begins 8 am daily. Free spectator admission. Website: LittleFuturity.com
Find out what “sto’etry” is all about through this selection of engaging and inspiring stories told in rhyme. Part of the weekly Children's Performance Series.
Link to December 17-18, 2011 Gun show page. Buy - Sell - Trade event : guns, knives, ammo, hunting supplies and related merchandise. Event hours are: Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily admission is $8 ages 13 and up. Discount coupons available in local […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) in conjunction with the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Wake County Emergency Services will hold the second annual StormFest, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday June 18 at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street. Stormfest 2011 will focus on […]
Maker Faire: NC celebrates things people create themselves - from electronic gizmos to "slow made" foods and homemade clothes. At the Maker Faire: NC you will find equal parts craft fair, science fair, and world's fair rolled into one. The goal is to resuscitate the spirit of American creativity and innovation. Admission: $4 for Adults […]
Linda Watson presents her Wildly Affordable Organic: Eat Fabulous Food, Get Healthy, and Save the Planet - All on $5 a Day or Less on at Quail Ridge Books on Thursday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m. It's delicious advice from the Raleigh cook and researcher of CookforGood.com.
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles. You may preview the cars on Friday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Auction time on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult $10 per day or $15 for a two-day pass. Age 12 and Under $5 […]
David Baldacci joins Quail Ridge Books on Friday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. with his new book, David Baldacci is the NY Times best-selling author known for his thrillers (Stone Cold; Simple Genius) and more general fiction (Wish You Well).
The East Coast Miniature Horse Association present a AMHR and AMDA miniature horse performance show - Jumping, driving, obstacle events. Free Spectator Admission. www.ecmhc.com
North Carolina Arabian Horse Association. Open breed 2-day horse show. Free spectator admission. Website: http://www.ncaha.com/calendar.html
Antique to modern collectible toys, including diecast and plastic models, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, Yu-gi-oh, Lord of Rings, Sci-Fi toys, western toys, and other collectibles. Over 70 exhibitors buying, selling & trading! EVENT HOURS: Saturday 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Admission is $5 daily - Weekend pass $7. […]
The 1st Annual Clare's Run For a Reason will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at the cross country course at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary, NC. The whole family can enjoy a 5K Run or 1 mile Family Fitness Walk, fun kids' activities, a silent auction, music and refreshments! Registration begins […]
Race Description The swim will take place in the Heritage Swim Club lap pool located adjacent to the Sales Center. The transition area will be in the larger parking lot a very short distance from the pool entry. The bike course is a technical course that will present some nice flats, a few […]
Event starts each day at 8 am. Saturday - June 30 is Pet A Pony Day. Pet real ponies, watch show jumping and watch a blacksmith at work - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is free - Sponsored by the North Carolina Hunter Jumper Assoc. Annual Horse Show, in conjunction with the NCSU School […]
First Friday is a free, self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, and museums, held on the first Friday of every month in downtown Raleigh. The center of the activity is Artspace, on East Davie Street. Participating restaurants offer First Friday specials. Website: godowntownraleigh.com/first-friday-raleigh
Join North Carolina Theatre as they present a blast of a dance party for the whole family! Watch a performance by NCT’s best HAIRSPRAY SINGERS & DANCERS and learn to groove as they teach you some cool ‘60’s dance moves. You can even make your own ‘60’s bouffant hair style with the […]