18 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, May 30–June 5


5/30–6/2
UNC Health Championship

Watch golfers give it their (b)all or nothing at this annual tourney at Raleigh Country Club touting a top-notch sports experience—by par! unchealthchampionship.com

Through 6/1
Grand Horizons 

When two seniors elect to split after 50 years of being hitched, their grown-up kids don’t want to take no for an answer. Ah, gotta love family! honestpinttheatre.org

Through 6/9
Jane Eyre

Pro-female before there was feminism (aka protofeminism), this best of the Brontë sisters (hey, Charlotte!) classic brings its five-Tony legacy and timeless tale of love, loss and morality to the Raleigh stage. theatreraleigh.com

5/31
Elle King

She’s bringing pop, country and blues to The Ritz. No ex’s, only oh’s! livenation.com

5/31
Melanie Martinez

Schedule a play date with an alt/indie artist (of The Voice fame). Tag, you’re it! pncarena.com

5/31
Raleigh Greek Festival

Go Greek or go home—and show up with an appetite for the 40th annual fest feat. authentic cuisine passed through generations and made with love, with traditional music and dancing to boot. Opa! ncstatefair.org 

6/1
Carolina Roller Derby

They see me rollin’… to the NC State Fairgrounds to spot the Carolina Derby All Stars and Bootleggers take on the River City Roller Derby A and B teams at this doubleheader weekend competition. carolinarollerderby.com

6/1
Beach Music & Brews Bash 

BRB, we’re on beach time. Transport to the tropics via the sunny shores of Raleigh’s go-to beer garden-slash-neighborhood hangout’s boozy shindig while sipping on themed drinks and enjoying jivey sounds from Miss Mini & The Sandman Band. Ahh, paradise. tapyardraleigh.com

6/1
Raleigh International Food Festival

Savor a ream of global flavors while strolling about City Plaza to sample a smattering of 50+ food trucks and dessert carts repping countries across the world—then dance the day away via nonstop outdoor performances. Bon appétit! visitraleigh.com

6/1
Summer Salute

Get in a summer state of mind at North Ridge Country Club—and don’t forget your leis (!) for a beach bash feat. live music by The Embers, an island-themed buffet, drinks, games, raffle prizes, a live auction and more to benefit Transitions LifeCare. northstatebank.com

6/2
Eras Drag Brunch

Get ready to live your best brunch life (Taylor’s Version) while bopping to the pop princess’ hit singles and rarer tracks. Friendship bracelets encouraged, natch. improv.com

6/2
Raleigh Ringers

You rang? Treat your ears to one-of-a-kind renditions of music spanning genres (hey, a little bit of rock ’n’ roll)—and a special appearance from Virtuoso, a group of 30 advanced handbell ringers. martinmariettacenter.com

6/3
Fun, Fitness and Fathers

Preschoolers and their dads (or caregivers!) roll up to Barwell Road Park for a fun-filled day of frolicking, reading and crafting. Pause for the awws! raleighnc.gov

6/3
Purrfect Putt Golf Tournament

Get ready to swing by North Ridge Country Club to sink putts and take names via a day of fam and felines to benefit Safe Haven. It promises to be the cat’s meow. my.onecause.com

6/4
Megan Thee Stallion

Get bodied and embrace the beat with this acclaimed rapper (ahem, queen) on her 31-city trek feat. ​​GloRilla. Real hot girl sh*t, indeed. pncarena.com

Starting 6/5
The Soccer Tournament

Cheer on your favorite ballers—think Mia Hamm, Sergio Aguero, and Luis Nanas—as they shoot their shot (!) for the $1 million prize in this winner-take-all tourney at WakeMed Soccer Park. Score! thetournament.com

6/5
Ole Wines & Tapas

We’d ~tapa~ an evening tasting a lineup of Spanish wines + the perfect food pairings. Salud! vitishouse.com

6/5, weekly
Wellness Wednesdays

You mad, bro? Nothing but W’s on Wednesdays in June at Midtown Park thanks to alfresco sweat seshes with MADaholic Raleigh, Stretch Lab and WOLF Fitness. visitnorthhills.com





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