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*SOLD OUT* All Smiles at Raleigh Little Theatre

Due to popular demand, All Smiles returns to RLT this spring! How do you smile? With your mouth or with your ...

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concert Series

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV) is a free, family-friendly concert series, fun for all ages! Taste a local brew, feast at ...

*SOLD OUT* All Smiles at Raleigh Little Theatre

Due to popular demand, All Smiles returns to RLT this spring! How do you smile? With your mouth or with your ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

Street Requiem with the North Carolina Master Chorale

Join us at Moore Square for a free performance of Street Requiem with the North Carolina Master Chorale. The Chorale and ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Apex PeakFest

Celebrate the Peak of Good Living at PeakFest, each year on the first Saturday in May. Downtown Apex is transformed ...

All Smiles at Raleigh Little Theatre

Due to popular demand, All Smiles returns to RLT this spring! How do you smile? With your mouth or with your ...

Durham Greek Festival

Enjoy authentic Greek food and fabulous desserts in the dining tent or for take-out.  Continuous Greek music and regular folk ...

Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello

Prejudice, love, jealousy, and power The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, power and ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 405 Knightdale Station Run, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free General Admission - $50 VIP Reserved Seating
  • Website: switchtheatreco.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher, is nervous ...

All Smiles at Raleigh Little Theatre

Due to popular demand, All Smiles returns to RLT this spring! How do you smile? With your mouth or with your ...

Durham Greek Festival

Enjoy authentic Greek food and fabulous desserts in the dining tent or for take-out.  Continuous Greek music and regular folk ...

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher, is nervous ...

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

Wednesday Night Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a free movie geared for teens & adults! Reservations and tickets ...

Garner Performing Arts Center presents Babies and Blockbuster

Get out of the house for a monthly baby-friendly movie screening where grown-ups and little ones can enjoy a cinematic ...

Gig in the Park

Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are your hosts for this FREE spring concert series. We are ...

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

Special First Friday Market and Movie Night

Join Us for a Special First Friday Market and Movie—on the Second Friday This May! This month’s First Friday Market and ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

Friday Family Flicks - Moana 2

Join Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources for a free outdoor movie on the big screen. Free activities will be ...

  • 7:15 pm - 10:15 pm
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center Center Lawn, 207 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Ritmo Latino Festival in Downtown Cary

A Mothers Day Tradition in Cary! come join the fun at the 21st Annual Ritmo Latino music, art and dance ...

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher, is nervous ...

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher, is nervous ...

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concert Series

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV) is a free, family-friendly concert series, fun for all ages! Taste a local brew, feast at ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

Moore Square Music Garden Celebration

We can't wait to play with you! Join us as we unveil a fun and creative new feature at Moore Square. ...

Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello

Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, love, ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Tickets are free but reservations are recommended.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center presents Earth, Moon and Sun

Best for: Children ages 7-13 and their families. Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun This planetarium show explores the relationship ...

A Tapestry of Music: Spring Choir Concert

Join us this spring as Cary-Apex Youth Choir presents "A Tapestry of Music," featuring compositions inspired by colors both literal ...

Raleigh Dance Theatre presents Spring Repertoire

Please join us for Raleigh Dance Theatre's 40th Anniversary Spring Repertoire Production. Coppelia Act III, traditional choreography staged by Hong Yang. Also ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Jones Auditorium, Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $20 online or $25 at the door (while supplies last)
  • Website: raleighdance.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello

Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, love, ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Tickets are free but reservations are recommended.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Taylor Academy of Dance presents Phantom of the Opera

Join us for the Taylor Academy of Dance Production of the Recital 2025 (called "Retrospect 20") and Phantom of the ...

  • 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Rolesville High School Auditorium, 1099 E. Young St., Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: $26 - $31
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Raleigh Dance Theatre presents Spring Repertoire

Please join us for Raleigh Dance Theatre's 40th Anniversary Spring Repertoire Production. Coppelia Act III, traditional choreography staged by Hong Yang. br ...

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Jones Auditorium, Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $20 online or $25 at the door (while supplies last)
  • Website: raleighdance.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

DPAC presents Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...

Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...

DPAC presents Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

Gig in the Park

Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are your hosts for this FREE spring concert series. We are ...

DPAC presents Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...

Downtown Cary Park's Movie Night

Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, making it a perfect night out for everyone. Prescreening activities are ...

John Chavis Memorial Park's Beats and Eats: Country and BBQ

Attention foodies and music lovers alike... Join us for our first night of a series of evenings featuring curated pairings ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

USAF Heritage Brass Concert

USAF Heritage Brass is an incredible 14-member, pioneering symphonic brass ensemble bringing the military tradition of brass, percussion, and elite ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

KidsWrite! Festival 2025

Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company’s KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing ...

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center presents Earth, Moon and Sun

Best for: Children ages 7-13 and their families. Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun This planetarium show explores the relationship ...

DPAC presents Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...

KidsWrite! Festival 2025

Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company’s KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing ...

Big Top Circus Band at Downtown Cary Park

Step right up and experience the magic of the circus through music! The Big Top Circus Band will transport you ...

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park

You're invited to enjoy a movie under the stars! The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is ...

DPAC presents Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

Greek Festival at NC State Fairgrounds

The 41st Annual Raleigh Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5.50 per person. Children under 13yrs are free.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

Artist Notes on The Corner at NC State's Centennial Campus

That Station’s Artist Notes on The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus returns this year with new night and more ...

Theatre Academy Productions' Peter and The Starcatcher

In this magical story, we meet the Boy- Who-Never-Grew-Up and learn how he came to be the Peter Pan we ...

Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park

DISHOOM is an open format international dance party hosted by DJ Rang. Rooted in Bollywood/Bhangra music, we’ll mash up a ...

Greek Festival at NC State Fairgrounds

The 41st Annual Raleigh Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5.50 per person. Children under 13yrs are free.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Theatre Academy Productions' Peter and The Starcatcher

In this magical story, we meet the Boy- Who-Never-Grew-Up and learn how he came to be the Peter Pan we ...

North Carolina Symphony - Carnival of The Animals

Carnival of the Animals Raleigh Dance Theatre Have you ever seen an elephant dance ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: From $29
  • Website: ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park

DISHOOM is an open format international dance party hosted by DJ Rang. Rooted in Bollywood/Bhangra music, we’ll mash up a ...

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