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January 24, 2020

Weekend

Savor Sweeter Dreams – An Intimate Dinner Event for a Great Cause “Top Chef” Kenny Gilbert is joining in the 4th annual Sweeter Dreams benefit! Sweeter Dreams has become one of our most treasured charitable annual events. Last year, they donated over a hundred beds to children in Wake County, and this year they look forward to breaking their record and supporting The Green Chair Project in their mission to provide a bed for every child in need! They have teamed up with Chef Kenny Gilbert to...

January 17, 2020

Weekend

Raleigh Roasts 2020 City of Raleigh Museum’s annual Raleigh Roasts means you get to taste amazing coffee & pastries from local vendors. Vendors include: Counter Culture, Dilworth Coffee, Slingshot Coffee, Larry’s Coffee, Full Bloom Coffee, Benelux Coffee, LousyHunters, Yellow Dog, Carroll’s Kitchen, Pine State Coffee and Tama Tea. Line will close at 12:45 pm sharp and no refunds will be given if you are not in line by 12:45 pm! $10, $5/members; Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm; City of...

December 13, 2019

Weekend

Deck the Halls with Bands of Raleigh Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and see the best local music Raleigh has to offer. All proceeds of the show will go to Urban Ministries of Wake County, NC State Food Pantry, and Raleigh Rescue Mission. Enjoy sets from The Bronze Age, Stranded Bandits, Spaced Angel & The New Aquarian! This will also be your chance to check out the brand new record shop upstairs in the Pour House! Donations...

November 15, 2019

Weekend

Tasting Event To Celebrate The New Albion Ale Raleigh Brewing Company was tapped as one of five breweries invited to serve their product at the Smithsonian’s salute to American craft beer, part of Smithsonian Food History Weekend, November 8-9 at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Raleigh Brewing was showcased at “Last Call: Brewing History After Hours”, a panel event and beer tasting celebrating a new exhibit, “Brewing a Revolution,” the first display at the Smithsonian to chronicle the history of American...

November 11, 2019

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Wednesday: Cucalorus Festival This annual festival celebrates independent and international film for five days at various venues in historic downtown Wilmington. Through Sunday; 815 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Thursday: Thankful Thursdays at Flywheel Bring 10 cans to donate to Central and Eastern North Carolina and take a class on them! Note: Not valid on 6 am and 7 am classes. Thursdays through November; 402 Oberlin Rd Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27605...

October 11, 2019

Weekend

Cameron Village 70th Anniversary Celebration 70 years of fun shopping and great dining calls for a celebration! In 1949 Cameron Village made history as the first shopping center between Atlanta and D.C. They are celebrating the legacy of the Village and all it means to our state. Give back through play as Cameron Village proudly partners with the Community Music School of Raleigh. CMS, a Raleigh institution now celebrating its 25th Anniversary. A non-profit 501c3, CMS provides opportunities for children and...

September 13, 2019

Weekend

SPARKcon 2019 SPARKcon, the totally-weird, totally-awesome creativity festival that takes over downtown Raleigh each Sept., is truly a grassroots event. The “for the people, by the people” approach uses an open-source planning process that allows more than 2,000 artists to be involved each year. Dance, fashion, music, film, food—if you can name it, you can find an event for it at the festival that spans nearly 15 city blocks. The festival has taken big steps to make it even more...

August 16, 2019

Weekend

Summer Daze Music Festival Vol. 2 Celebrate summer at the second annual Summer Daze Music Festival at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park in North Hills, a celebration of music, local businesses, culture and, of course, summertime vibes. Free; Saturday, noon – 9 pm; 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27607 Play Moore Music Festival The Play Moore Music Festival is a celebration of Hip-Hop culture through music and dance on Aug. 17 from 3 to 9 p.m. This year’s festival will turn...

July 12, 2019

Weekend

Destination SunFest Enjoy the Ferris wheel, carousel, food + drinks, live entertainment, history hayride tours along with art, craft and other fun activities for kids and adults! Destination SunFest is a celebration of the completion of the Master Plan and welcome party for the entire community to visit the sunflowers, connect with the land and become part of the next phase of Dorothea Dix Park! Registration is not required, but it does help them to know how many guests to expect. Free; Saturday, 2 –...

June 28, 2019

Weekend

Movies by Moonlight Attend this family-friendly event that provides the perfect opportunity and atmosphere to sit back, relax and enjoy the stars of the big screen under the stars at one of the region’s most popular venues. This week, check out Ralph Breaks the Internet. A portion of the Movies By Moonlight proceeds will benefit the WakeMed Children’s Hospital. $5, Free/ages 12 and under; 8003 Regency Parkway Cary, NC; 919.462.2025 Fridays on the Front Porch Kick off the weekend with us...