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Grab your mittens and scarves and make your way to the heart of the center city for Raleigh's premier holiday event—the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest. Winterfest is a two-month long extravaganza featuring an outdoor skating rink with natural ice. This family-friendly celebration of fun-filled activities at the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink kicks off with […]
Running from January 23 – 29, TRW is a week-long celebration of culinary excellence designed to incorporate the entire premier Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding area Restaurants.
Stephen Rannazzisi plays "Kevin," the League Commissioner on FX’s hit show The League. Rannazzisi got his first taste of television success in 2003 as one of the smart-ass cast members on MTV's Punk'd. After being recognized on stage by Ashton Kutcher at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood, Steve was quickly signed up […]
February 2 - 5 Show Hours Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission Prices Tickets can be purchased at the gate only Adults (13 years and older): $8 Children (3 years - 12 years): $3 […]
WKNC 88.1 FM will be hosting its 9th Double Barrel Benefit at The Pour House Music Hall in downtown Raleigh Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4. Double Barrel Benefit is WKNC's largest fund-raiser of the year, presenting four bands each night of its two-night concert series. The Pour House will be opening as […]
The Inaugural Raleigh Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting was created to provide the beer enthusiasts with the ultimate beer experience. Tyler's Taproom is providing 40 Rare & Vintage beers poured by brewery representatives allowing attendants the opportunity to learn what makes these beers so special. Attendance is limited and tickets will sell fast. […]
WKNC 88.1 FM will be hosting its 9th Double Barrel Benefit at The Pour House Music Hall in downtown Raleigh Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4. Double Barrel Benefit is WKNC's largest fund-raiser of the year, presenting four bands each night of its two-night concert series. The Pour House will be opening as […]
Enjoy Marbletinis, mingling and a movie to the MAX with our new event series, featuring an inspiring documentary. It's a perfect way to liven up a night out downtown, so join us for the ultimate movie experience! Doors open at 5:30pm, and we’ll be serving up specialty Marbletinis, beer, wine and light appetizers. […]
Raleigh-based American Aquarium will perform at the Pour House on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Doors open at 8pm. The show starts at 10.
Ignite Raleigh and Band Together are partnering to bring you Ignite Raleigh 3 on February 16th at Lincoln Theatre. Ignite presentations feature individuals speaking for 5 minutes in front of an audience of hundreds. The presentations have 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. While Ignite events were originally conceived as technology variety […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
InterAct is a private, non-profit, United Way agency that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. InterAct fulfills this mission through the support of its volunteers and community. Featured Artists Kim Dicso http://www.reverbnation.com/kimdicsomusic The Design http://thedesignmusic.com/ Sofree http://www.reverbnation.com/sofree Monika Jaymes Band http://www.monikajaymesband.com/ […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
Composer, multi-instrumentalist and two-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music. A self-taught musician, Taj plays more than 20 instruments, including the National Steel and Dobro guitars. His remarkable voice ranges from gruff and gravelly to smooth and sultry. […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
The 5th Annual Raleigh Blues Festival will be held Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Raleigh RBC Center. Doors open at 5 pm. The show stars at 6.
The line up includes: Bobby Blue Bland, Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Floyd Taylor with the Johnny Taylor Revue, Latimore, Theodis Ealey, Ms. Nellie "Tiger" Travis.
The World Is Not Enough (1999) is the nineteenth in the James Bond series, and the third to star Pierce Brosnan. When billionaire Sir Robert King is assassinated, Bond is assigned to protect King's daughter, Elektra and uncovers a plot to trigger a nuclear meltdown off the coast of Turkey. Robert Carlyle stars […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
Band Together is supporting local music talent with a true battle to see what band will take the inaugural crown. Five music industry judges will vote to determine the fate of one winner, who will walk away for a cash prize and earn a slot to play (and get paid again) at our Annual […]
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.
2011/12 NC Symphony Pops Series Friday, March 2, 2012, 8:00pm Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00pm Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor Art Garfunkel joins the NC Symphony for a night of the very best from his fifty-year career. Garfunkel was won five Grammys, is member of the […]
An afternoon of fashionable riding mixed with curiosities, croquet, up-dos, monocles, mustaches and bike riding! Fancy frocks highly encouraged but no spandex allowed! Join us for a leisurely Tweed Ride on the streets of Raleigh, NC. Afterward, stay around to mingle and enjoy a beer or two on the cobblestone streets of City Market. […]
The Flying Saucer is celebrating its 12th anniversary by offering 12 beers found nowhere else in the world. These dozen beers have been aged in barrels graciously provided by Heavenly Hill. The actual bourbon barrels used at the party will be raffled off, with a different winner being selected every hour. Starting and noon, […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
Wine Tasting to benefit Whole Planet Foundation Join us for a wine tasting to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. A cost of $10 will include fifteen wine samples, hors d'oeuvres, and a commemorative wine glass. All proceeds will go directly to Whole Planet Foundation and will provide microcredit loans to women in developing […]
Rob Schneider, former Saturday Night Live member of “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo”, “The Animal,” “50 First Dates”, and “Little Nicky” fame will be at Goodnight's Comedy Club on March 3 and 4. Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8 pm Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:15 pm Sunday, March 4, 2012, 7 pm All tickets […]
February 16–March 4, 2012 Fletcher Opera Theater Thanks to a grant from the NEA, Carolina Ballet is reviving three great short works by George Balanchine that are so rarely performed they have almost been considered lost. Included in the evening is A La Françaix, one of Balanchine's few comic pieces, hailed by the New […]
2011/12 NC Symphony Pops Series Friday, March 2, 2012, 8:00pm Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00pm Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor Art Garfunkel joins the NC Symphony for a night of the very best from his fifty-year career. Garfunkel was won five Grammys, is member of the […]
Corrosion of Conformity, Raleigh's best known and most influential heavy metal band, has reformed in what many say was the band's best line up. Supporting their new self-titled album, Corrosion of Conformity will perform at the Lincoln Theatre on March 3, 2012 along with Torche, Valient Thorr, and A Storm of Light. Formed […]
Rob Schneider, former Saturday Night Live member of “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo”, “The Animal,” “50 First Dates”, and “Little Nicky” fame will be at Goodnight's Comedy Club on March 3 and 4. Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8 pm Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:15 pm Sunday, March 4, 2012, 7 pm All tickets […]