Through 8/13
The Prom
What do you get when you combine small town prom drama with quirky Broadway stars? A spectacular show. Grab a seat at Theatre Raleigh to relive the high school glory days and see how a town unexpectedly comes together. Keep calm and prom on! theatreraleigh.com
8/3
Holler Choir
We have a crossroads to thank for these roots musicians coming together. And may the common thread run on and through NC State’s Centennial Campus. Play on! thatstation.net
8/3
Jazz in the Square
Ya like jazz? Settle down in Moore Square for a live performance from Shrub(b) feat. food trucks and smooth tunes. Perf summer evening plans? Found. downtownraleigh.org
8/3
Parlor Pizza Night
Wanna pizza this? Grab a slice of fresh Neapolitan-style pizza compliments of chef Alejandro Contreras of Tepuy Pizza. And don’t miss the Italian-inspired cocktails, Italian wine list and local beers. Cheers! @heightshouseparlor
8/4
Eric Church & Cody Jinks
“Oh, Carolina, ya keep callin’ me home.” … The country legend brings his love letter to his home state to the Creek for a can’t-miss show after another “record year.” walnutcreekamphitheatre.com
8/4
The Rocket Man Show
It’s flamboyant, it’s fun-loving, it’s got feeling—it’s an Elton John tribute show! Don’t miss the recreated magic of our fave 1970s piano fiend/rock ’n’ roll icon storming around the stage at DPAC. Hold us closer! dpacnc.com
8/4
Sir Walter Miler
Lace up your sneaks for a race and a special lager (!) by Sir Walter Running and Blackbird Brewery at Meredith College for the 10th year running. @sirwaltermiler
8/4–5
Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival
Brew it. Taste it. Sip it. Pork it. … And get piggy with it at Koka Booth via 60+ beers, 40+ bourbons, globs of BBQ & bluegrass galore—plus allll the fixins & local vendors. Talk about a smoke show. cary.beerandbourbon.com
8/5
Drawing Meditation Workshop
Art 🤝 self-care. Learn how art and intuition combine via exercises created to engage the mind and “meditative mark-making.” Let’s get arted! ncartmuseum.org
8/5
Slightly Stoopid and Sublime
The ultimate sublime night of reggae rock awaits—and is sure to leave you feeling “on top of the world.” concerts.livenation.com
8/5–6
NC Pet Expo
What’s up dog? Ap-paws all around for this two-day expo at the NC State Fairgrounds where all your furry, feathered and scaly needs are under one woof—from finding your next best friend to pawsome pet costume contests, demos and more, NTM the two-day Carolina DockDogs event. Bonus: donations are split among participating rescues. ncpetexpo.com
8/6
Barbie Brunch & Mixology
Hi, Barbie (!). Grab your gals and your pals for a pinked out brunch + two DIY cocktails. Good Kenergy, indeed! eventbrite.com
8/6
Snoop Dogg
The Dogg is in the house (!). Raise the hypothetical roof at Walnut Creek with a rapper and actor who knows how to drop it like it’s hot. … Bitch, please. livenation.com
8/8
Trophy Trail Club, monthly
Gear up for group biking around town—starting at Trophy Maywood and venturing to NCSU’s Centennial Campus trails or the nearby greenway. Ride on! trophybrewing.com
8/9
History at High Noon: Hidden Beneath Their Waves
Sink below the surface for waves of intel lurking within NC’s recreational lakes—from ghost towns and sunken plane crashes to graves and other historic lore. Ready to dive in? ncmuseumofhistory.org
