Whether youre planning to hit the beaches, cool off in the mountains, or stay in Raleigh and enjoy all the incredible summer festivals and events and things to do, were here to help with lots of ideas on our blog and social channels. Boxcar Bar + Arcade: All the best classic and modern arcade games, plus ski ball, air hockey, live music, a full bar stocked with craft beer and more have made Boxcar one of the most popular hangouts in downtown Raleigh. Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill: One of the South's most famous landmark restaurants, 42nd St. has satisfied thousands of grateful patrons since its humble beginnings in 1931 as a grocery store offering oysters and draft beer (once prohibition ended in 1933). Located beneath Caff Luna and directly across from Moore Square, Watts & Ward is a seemingly endless cavern, with room after room of leather seating, vintage artwork, rustic tables, dim lighting and bookshelves full of history. Bittersweet: A dessert, coffee and cocktail bar that's just as good in the morning as it is late at night. RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- With the start of the weekend and summer just around the corner, the Triangle is heating up with lots of weekend festivities for the warm weather. Art to Heart Corridor: Beginning at the North Carolina Museum of Art (where parking and admission to the museum are free) and ending in downtown Raleigh, this 5.9-mile, paved trail winds through the museums beautiful 164-acre park, passes behind Meredith College, cuts through the main campus ofNorth Carolina State University, zips by Pullen Park and finishes in the heart of the city just outside of the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. What to do in Toronto this weekend: July 14 to 16 | The Star Therell be vendors, including vintage gear! Check our submission guidelines and options here. Here are the professional soccer matches not to miss at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary: Watch the PGA Tours rising stars as well as seasoned professionals at the states only Korn Ferry Tour event is on in Raleigh. This informative and entertaining walking tour is perfect for Dad and the entire family to see some of Raleighs best and most vibrant large scale art works! North Carolina Executive Mansion: This Victorian-style mansion, built from native materials and home to N.C. governors since 1891, was described by F.D.R. Local Downtown Raleigh breweries and food trucks will provide beer, wine, signature drinks and food. Required fields are marked *. Well worth a visit for Mule Days! What a great sunset experience to kick off the weekend. What a fantastic event to celebrate and support the incredible community service given by Designed for Joy. Our mission is to help you connect to the spirit of this community and share the best things to do. Caz is the flighty Libran of the family, bringing harmony to the family through crystals, meditation, and downward dogs (and the odd glass of wine at 5pm). Today the town remains a rewarding place for day-trip adventures or weekend getaways. One of the fastest-growing cities in the South, Cary is home to renowned restaurants, world-class shopping, top-tier entertainment, culture and arts and a range of outdoor experiences. Click an area on the map or the links below to explore. Music line up coming soon! Inside, a stainless steel counter gives diners a view into the pit where finished shoulders come out like clockwork. Whether you're looking for ways to entertain the family, live music, holiday events, or arts & culture experiences you can use our calendar to make plans for the upcoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This months event will feature The Johnston Brothers Trio. A true local favorite. We love wandering around the Artspace studios in the City Market area. by visitRaleigh. The annual Apex Pride Festival is held in celebration of our LGBTQ+ community members and loved ones. Expect Rodeos, mule competitions, arts and crafts, food vendors, dances, carnival rides, camping, parades, Bluegrass shows, and musical concerts. One youth, aged 6-17, is able to attend a performance FREE with the purchase of one regular-priced adult ticket. at 11am and 2pm. This week were attending the State of Downtown Raleigh. Here are a list of recourses, businesses, and community programs that support and celebrate the LGBTQ community. Merry Moore Market (Moore Square Park, 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh) - Celebrate the holiday season at the Merry Moore Market at Moore Square with more than 50 local vendors Friday and Saturday night from 5 to 9 p.m. Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts: This cultural center in Raleigh consists of four performance venues that host Broadway shows, theatrical performances, musicians, North Carolina Theatre, North Carolina Opera, North Carolina Symphony and Carolina Ballet. Transfer Co. Food Hall: Bagels, beer, bulgogi, burgers and burritos in one spot in Raleigh's Olde East neighborhood. Clear All. Slims has a large patio out back for smoking and an upstairs lounge with a pool table for when you want to have a little room to stretch out and relax, plus the bar is well stocked for those who take their drinking seriously. People are flocking to cool down at our nearby lakes, and a little further to our NC beaches, and the sunflowers are getting ready to bloom! The Nature Research Center, the newest wing of the museum, is certainly one of Raleigh's most recognizable buildings. Marbles signature grown-up gala the Imagination Ball is back in person with this years themeAdventure Awaits. The beach is coming to you this summer with the Southeast Crab Feast with a celebration of the Low Country Coastal Heritage of outdoor cooking of fresh seafood. Weekend best bets: Hopscotch, Beer, BBQ and Bourbon and more - WRAL Leave a comment to tell me whats missing from the list and what youre most looking forward to: If youre looking for accommodation for these concert evenings, check out ourdowntown Raleigh hotelpicks, with our current favorite theResidence Inn Raleigh Downtown. You can also get access to our free seasonal checklists! Read our full post sharing theWorld of Bluegrass Festival in Raleigh experience. This ATP tennis tournament is a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Pro Circuit event and features top mens tennis professionals from across the world. Many Raleigh-based brands are located downtown A guide to rooftop, hidden and underground bars Scott Crawford's talent and vision have helped to shape and further Raleigh, N.C.'s growing, award-winning food scene. Summer is finally here! Designed for Joy offers tours of their studio on First Fridays where you can also shop their wonderful brand of leather handbags, jewelry and home decor in the Warehouse District. Young Hearts Distilling:Downtown Raleighs first distillery, Young Hearts Distilling comes witha great vantage point of the city that includes exposed wood accents, warm lighting and pops of color and greenery atop the covered rooftop patio that makes for a perfect year-round dining and drinking spot (not to mention the house-made whiskey, gin, vodka and amaro). Sample BBQ, enjoy live blues music and locally craft brew. Whiskey Kitchen: The brainchild of owner/chef Michael Thor and partner Jeff Mickel, Whiskey Kitchen is a bar and restaurant known for its massive selection of whiskey, food menu full of Southern inventions and wildly-popular outdoor patio. The IBMA World of Bluegrass is a two-day urban bluegrass music festival that closes out the International Bluegrass Music Associations World of Bluegrass Week in Raleigh. Italy, Germany, Austria, and Hungary. And, dont forget to get prepared for beyond July by checking out our annual list of festivals and events in Raleigh guide. Slim's Downtown: An up-close-and-personal live music experience, Slim's has a capacity of just 100 guests. The International Bluegrass Music Association brings their business conference, along with the world's most talented bluegrass musicians, to Raleigh during this week. We also share our top picks for things to do in Raleigh this weekend, every Tuesday. Vita Vite: An art gallery and wine bar that invites guests to relax in a rustic, cozy environment (plush fireside couches inside for the winter, a coveted patio swinging bench for the summer). African American Cultural Festival, Sept 3-4, 2022, American Dance Festival, Sept 8- 11, 2022, Atlantic Tire Championships, Sept 11-18, 2022, Disney Frozen Tour, September 14 October 2, 2022, Pride and Prejudice, Sept 16 Oct 2, 2022, Juniper Level Botanic Gardens, Sept 16-18 & Sept. 23-25, 2022, 7th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing, Sept 17, 2022, Family Health & Fitness Day, Sept 24, 2022, Downtown Cary Fall Festival, Sep 24, 2022, Designed for Joy, Evening of Giving, Sept 29, 2022, IBMA World Of Bluegrass Festival, Sept 30- Oct 1, 2022, Triangle Oktoberfest, Sept 30 Oct 1, 2022, https://americandancefestival.org/season/, https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/bugfest/. Cookies are used for measurement, ads and optimization. Enjoy two classic outdoor moves at the NCMA this week. Prime visiting View More, Each month we send out a newsletter that includes the best of the best upcoming events. Pop-Up Raleigh Art and Vintage Market (Trophy Brewing and Taproom (Maywood), 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh) - Pop-Up Raleigh is downtown Raleigh's original monthly artisan market. Features Italian food, wine, merchandise with cooking demonstrations, entertainment and a kids area! Foo Fighters take over Harley-Davidson's 120th anniversary bash The Imagination Ball raises money to ensure that every child has the chance to imagine, discover, learn andPLAYat Marbles. It starts Saturday and runs most nights through Dec. 24. Joel Lane Museum House: Built in 1769, this landmark is Wake Countys oldest home. Open Mic Sunday. Thursday, April 20, 2023, 12pm It takes place Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Trophy Brewing and Taproom on Maywood Avenue. A portion of the proceeds will bedonated to The Trevor Project, the worlds largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. You know there are too many baseball games to mention, so be sure to check the schedules for the Durham Bulls and Carolina Mudcats. Raleigh Denim Workshop: Founded by Sarah Yarborough and Victor Lytvinenko, Raleigh Denim Workshop and Curatory is a carefully-curated shop of local and worldly goods, chosen because of their care for craft, superior design and master process. You will want to devote four days this year at GalaxyCon Raleigh to celebrate your other-Universe adventures. Little City Brewing + Provisions Co.: A gorgeous beer and cocktail bar that's also a favorite spot for private events. Week 1: Sept 1-4, 2022 This week we're attending the State of Downtown Raleigh. The dance club is open Fri.-Sun., 9pm-close (and everyone is welcome!). 26th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration (North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh) - The 26th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration will be an online experience on Saturday. Join our free email community so you dont miss these updates and more! Saturdays Mule Day parade is a highlight! From a festival. Just 25 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Zebulon is a vibrant, welcoming community with activities ranging from sporting events (Carolina Mudcats baseball!) Our mission is to help you connect to the spirit of this community and share the best things to do. Dolly Parton earrings, baby shoes, eccentric mugs and bourbon candles are just a few of the amusing items that grace the shelves. Gorgeous Sunflower Fields Are Returning to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C. 'SPIDERS' Arrives at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Liberation Station, N.C.'s First Black-Owned Children's Bookstore, Comes to Downtown Raleigh. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: One of the Southeasts most valuable cultural resources and one of the nations most awe-inspiring museums about the natural world. Today, you'll find the restaurant filled up at brunch, lunch and dinner enjoying food, drinks and nightly live music. (PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh) - The iconic band will take the stage at PNC Arena on Friday night.