Through 7/30
Mary Poppins
Craving a spoonful of sugar? For plans that are “practically perfect in every way,” float on over to North Carolina Theatre’s magical musical —with returning star Kara Lindsay as Mary Poppins a la NCT’s Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s fame . How super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious! martinmariettacenter.com
Through 8/28
Experience Art + Science at Dix Park
Bring artist Oliver Lewis’s immersive installation to life via viewer participation, light and shadows over at Dix Park. And that’s watts up. @raleigh_arts
7/27
Champagne & Friends
Good things come in twos, and this mantra remains true for booze and its buddies. Learn all about Champagne and its “friends” via this bubbly class. Cheers! vitishouse.com
7/27
Jingle in July
Let’s party like it’s 1993 (!). Kick it old school and celebrate 30 years of giving with Capital City Clauses at its ’90s-themed summer party. Drinking for a good clause? Count us in. capitalcityclauses.org
7/27
Season Ticket Open House
Take warning, Caniacs! Tour PNC arena (including the locker room!), secure your season tickets, and plan the perf gameday outfit with a discount at the team store to build up hype for hockey season. carolinahurricanes.formstack.com
7/27–30
GalaxyCon
Venture to new galaxies when you take a trip to this out-of-this-world fandom festival starring panelists, cosplayers, artists and creators celebrating sci-fi, anime and fantasy. How stellar! galaxycon.com
7/28
Foodie Fridays
We prefer our Friday evenings sun(flower) side up. Grab your friends and fam to wind the week down at Flowers Field with fare from Poblano’s Tacos and Sweet Treats, plus live music. dixpark.org
7/28
Taylor Swift Trivia Night
Think you know Miss Swift all too well? Speak now! Test your knowledge while painting an enchanted masterpiece and sippin’ on some wine. wineanddesign.com
7/28–29
Hockey Players of Color (HPOC) Movement
Break the ice with a diverse community of hockey players, ranging from youth to pros, at this three-day camp promoting improved accessibility of the sport. carolinahockey.org
7/29
Counting Crows
Accidentally in love? We’re counting down the days until these San Franciscan rockers venture to the City of Oaks for a jam sesh sure to transport us back to the ’90s. Ready to board the big yellow taxi? redhatamphitheater.com
7/29
Disability Pride Parade
Let your pride shine through! Make your way to Downtown Durham to celebrate Disability Pride Month in a sensory-friendly space. newsobserver.com
7/29
Honey Cask Finished Bourbon Batch 5 Release
This bourbon is the bee’s knees. Preview the first pour of the batch, a collab between Baxter’s Bee’s and Olde Raleigh Distillery, for tastes of a one-of-a-kind “vintage” honey unique to NC. Drink up! olderaleighdistillery.com
7/29
Kamasi Washington and Sun Ra Arkestra
Support Black artists at the NCMA’s trifecta performance showcasing a wide range of talent celebrating Afrofuturism. visit.ncartmuseum.org
7/29
NC Courage vs. Orlando Pride
Craving kicks and giggles? Score some sick soccer plans to see our fave females face off the Pride. nccourage.com
7/30
Barndance
Hay, there! Take a jaunt over to country music jamboree feat. “expert fiddling, dynamic lead guitar and on-the-money vocals.” May the honky tonkin’ commence! thepourhousemusichall.com
7/30
Sunday Meditation & Mimosas
Need some Zen? Indulge in a blissful art meditation, then follow that flow with a mimosa or mocktail. Name a better way to spend your Sunday—we’ll wait. bottlemixx.com
7/30
Porron Pool Party II
Porron yourself another drink and kick back with live music, wine cocktails and food from Mala Pata. Good vibes only! theraleighwineshop.com
8/1
Michael Daughtry
“Drive all night” with this NC-native singer-songwriter who ventures through jazz, folk and pop. brooksidebodega.com
8/1
Sam Smith
We see writing’s on the wall… and it’s telling us to see this breakthrough singer/songwriter slay the night away. Gimme (!). pncarena.com
8/2
Malbec & Empanadas
Can we get an empanad-yeah?! Sample wine and have a good time via this educational—and, most importantly—sip-sational class. vitishouse.com
