12/15
Doing Others Good Gala
“Do well. Do good. Better Together” goes the MO of The Loading Dock’s first annual gala benefiting Gabi’s, a nonprofit org dedicated to employing individuals with special needs. theloadingdock.com
12/15
Hurricanes v. Kraken
The Canes will make waves to defeat the Seattle Kraken at PNC. nhl.com
12/15
Magic of Lights Vendor Night
Find the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones this year at this holiday vendor market at Coastal Credit Union Music Park. magicoflights.com
12/15
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Dreaming of sugar plums? This magical holiday tradition returns to Durham for its 50th anniversary. Expect puppet performances, amazing acrobatics, classy costumes and more. Let’s get crackin’! carolinatheatre.org
12/15
Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour
Featuring some of the funniest names from Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, this stand-up set is sure to spur some belly laughs. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
12/15–17
Rob Schneider
“You can do it!” The Waterboy’s Townie—aka famed funnyman Rob Schneider (also of Grown Ups, 50 First Dates and so many more)—is headed to Raleigh to stir up hilarity this holiday season. improv.com
12/15–18
Call of Duty League
Hey, ace. Watch professional gamers put their skills to the test at this Call of Duty tournament hosted at the Raleigh Convention Center. It’s time for a battle royale! callofdutyleague.com
12/16
Early Birds at Prairie Ridge
The early bird gets the worm… and spots the best birds, obv. BYO binoculars and get ready to bird out. #StaySquawkin naturalsciences.org
12/16–18
Shuler King
SC native Shuler King is taking a break from his main position as funeral director at his family’s funeral business (really) to bring the laughs to Goodnights, proving his career is anything but dead. goodnightscomedy.com
12/16–24
The Nutcracker
“Son of a nutcracker!” For an evening sure to be on pointe, see this classical Christmas performance with refreshed choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
12/17
Ugly Sweater Holiday + Anniversary Party
It’s officially (ugly) sweater season! Don your tackiest or most outlandish Christmas sweater, sip on specialty cocktails and play all the arcade games at Boxcar this Saturday. … And if you’re feeling extra stylish, sign up for the ugly sweater contest—and may the ugliest, er–best dressed, win! theboxcarbar.com
12/17–18
Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree
Oh, ginger snap! Create a gingerbread house so tempting even Hansel and Gretel won’t be able to pass it up—then take it home to eat, natch. marbleskidsmuseum.org
12/17–18
The Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concerts
Ring in the holidays with The Raleigh Ringers during their annual holiday concerts feat. unique spins on sacred, secular and popular music—plus some rock ‘n’ roll. rr.org
12/18
Soccer Fan Fest
Got balls? Join a few fellow soccer—er, football!—fans at Moore Square to view the final FIFA World Cup match on the big screen. And with games, food trucks, a DJ and beer on the scene, it’s sure to reach all your viewing party #goals. raleighnc.gov
12/20
Hurricanes v. Devils
The devil is in the details–of losing. Take Warning! nhl.com
