Through 2/25
Maud 2.23
Lace up those sneakers and pound the pavement to honor Ahmaud Arbery and other victims of color who have lost their lives due to racial injustice. Hosted by Together We Stand NC, find social awareness runs and a series of Courageous Conversations across the state. See you there! togetherwestandnc.com
2/23
Midtown Raleigh Alliance Member Mixer
Mix, mingle and make professional connections at this member mixer at Yard House while enjoying apps, drinks and socialization. Cheers to networking! midtownraleighalliance.org
2/24
Russell Dickerson: She Likes It Tour
“Every little thing” about this country pop singer’s performance is sure to be a hit. Time to pop off! concerts.livenation.com
2/24—25
Carrie Marshall’s Jukebox Jazz
Stay jazzy and explore the eras of American music with Carrie Marshall and her band—with proceeds benefiting nonprofit organization 1 of Us. We like the sound of that! theatreraleigh.secure.force.com
2/24—26
Nevermore Film Festival
Feeling dark and twisty? Slated to screen films about horror, science fiction, suspense and more for the spooky movie fanatics, this film fest has garnered a good rep for its array of screening ops. You’ll also find filmmakers representing 15 countries… including two from NC. Lights, camera, action! carolinatheatre.org
2/24—26
PVA Wheelchair Rugby Invitational
Roll up for this adaptive and athletic competition feat. 150 athletes representing fifth wheelchair rugby teams spanning the country for 48 faceoffs over the invitational’s three day run. Wheels up! pva.org
2/24—26, 3/3—5
Winter Open Garden
We give two green thumbs up for the Juniper Level Botanic Garden upcoming open garden weekends. And we aren’t dandelion (!). jlbg.org
2/24—3/4
Advait: Through the Lens
Don’t miss this limited engagement presentation of 9-year-old prodigy artist Advait who’s “taken the art world by storm.” Well, color us intrigued. lamantiagallery.com
2/25
Cocktails & Cuisine Class: Te Amo Tequila
Alexa, play “Tequila.” Learn how to create three new tequila ’tails against the DTR backdrop by booking your spot ASAP! thewillardraleigh.com
2/25
Flannels & Frost
Say it ain’t snow… Don your coziest winter wear and head to Moore Square for an event celebrating cold weather sports and family fun. You’ll find ax throwing, hot drinks, a slew of vendors and other activities fit for all ages. See you there?! downtownraleigh.org
2/25
Hip Hop Beat Making with Pierce Freelon
Put the hip to the hop and learn how to spin up some swanky tunes with Grammy-nominated musician Pierce Freelon. wakegov.com
2/25
NC State v. Clemson
See the Pack hold that Tiger. gopack.com
2/25
Winter Volksfest
Ladies and gentlemen, rev your engines for this year’s indoor Volkswagen car show + swap and meet. We don’t know about you, but we’re feeling pretty gassed about it. carshowsnow.com
2/25—26
Omar
Grab your tickets for this enthralling tale of a man forced to board a ship from West Africa to Charleston… and the story of his “strength, resistance and religious conviction” in the face of enslavement. carolinaperformingarts.org
2/26
DVSN
Channel some good karma via this R&B duo’s stop at The Ritz during their Working on My Karma Tour. What goes around comes around… concerts.livenation.com
2/26
Midnight North
Meet you at midnight—er, 8pm—as this calming folk band brings the soothing vibes to The Pour House, expertly mixing “a tapestry of rock and Americana.” thepourhousemusichall.com
2/27
NCRLA Stars of the Industry Awards
“Shine bright like a diamond,” and celebrate the stars of the hospitality industry at this awards gala highlighting the standouts of our fine local restaurants, hotels and bars. ncrla.org
2/27–3/2
Cooking for the Kids Round 1
See a pool of the area’s premier chefs take to the kitchen for the kids—specifically to support Overflowing Hands’ children’s programs. We love cooking for a good cause! overflowinghands.org
2/28
NAV
You know who won’t be catching those Z’s on his Never Sleep Tour? This Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Who needs sleep, anyway?! concerts.livenation.com
2/28
Story Charlemagne
Find this soulful folk artist bringing his talents to the stage at Brookside Bodega’s weekly music series. Ready to vibe? brooksidebodega.com
