Through 11/14
Movers for Mutts campaign
For our furry friends who have it a little ruff, Two Men and a Truck will be partnering with the Animal Protection Society of Durham and local businesses for an ongoing campaign to gather essential items for the rescue. Sounds like a great o-paw-turnity for animal lovers to help! apsofdurham.org
10/20
CreativeMornings 10-Year Anniversary Bash
A big cheers to local creatives! CreativeMornings is celebrating 10 years of inspiration with beats, beers and bites from businesses around the city at The Factory in DTR. Here’s to another decade! creativemornings.com
10/20
Raleigh Fashion Fest at Fenton
Get ready to shop til you drop! Raleigh Is Growing’s fab event will feature local fashion, food and shopping, with proceeds going toward The Women’s Center! So fetch. fentonnc.com
10/21
An Evening With Jonathan Scales Fourchestra With Guest Maj Deeka
Jonathan Scales, one of the most innovative steel pannists on the planet, and Maj Deeka, a high-octane quartet, are bringing the jams and good vibes to Transfer Co. Ballroom. transfercofoodhall.com
10/21
Chris D’Elia
“Follow the leader” to Duke Energy Center for what’s sure to be a hilarious night of comedy. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
10/21
Hippo Campus
“Why even try” to resist a night of good music and good vibes with Hippo Campus at The Ritz. livenation.com
10/21
Mumford Restoration: Celebrating 40 Years of Restoring Antiques, History & Family Memories
Hey, history buffs. This trusted local furniture restoration shop is celebrating 40 years of repairing precious pieces and heirlooms—plus wholesome family memories. Join in on a night of “fun, facts and food!” mumfordrestoration.com
10/22
Campbell Law School Bike Ride
Looking for a wheelie good way to spend your Saturday? For the 4th year rolling, Campbell Law School is hosting a fundraising bike ride to support student-run pro bono projects. Choose from a 10- or 12-mile family ride, or a 40- to 50-mile ride or a virtual option. Let’s ride! calendar.campbell.edu
10/22
Chocolates and Trains Walking Tour
Walktober is in full swing! Lace up your tennis shoes and stroll through Raleigh Union Station while sipping on a drink from Black and White Coffee as you experience Raleigh’s only train station (!) and learn a thing or two about trains and architecture. All aboard! raleighnc.gov
10/22
Raleigh ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk 2022
Run—or walk (dealer’s choice!)—to help end prostate cancer. We’ve got zero tolerance for that. zerocancer.org
10/22
We the Roses
Introducing Raleigh’s newest art and music festival! Taking place at House of Art, this first annual celebration will showcase Raleigh’s local musical talent, as well as feature 10 food trucks and 47 vendors. Eat, drink and jam out! houseofartnc.com
10/22
Yoga at Altered State
Will bend for beer. Roll out your mat at Altered State Brewing Company for an hourlong vinyasa flow followed by a brew. Namaste, indeed! alteredstatebrewing.com
10/22–30
The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs
This little piggy went to the market, this little piggy stayed home… and this little piggy got mixed up in two other classic fairy tales, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Will they have their happily ever after? raleighlittletheatre.org
10/22–11/1
Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Don your spookiest, sexiest or funniest Halloween costume and trick or treat yo’self to a spooky fun bar crawl through DTR featuring discounted themed drinks and food specials at five-plus venues. Tricks or it didn’t happen! barcrawllive.com
10/23
Diwali Celebration
Celebrate Diwali, an Indian festival of lights, via Cheeni’s first-ever Diwali celebration complete with free henna, a DJ, colorful ’fits and good food. Make sure you don your dancing shoes and show up on an empty stomach! cheeniraleigh.com
10/23
Fall 2022 DTRaleigh Photo Walk
Walk, talk and photograph the block during this group photography outing. Say cheese! meetup.com
10/23
FigMINT Farms Dinner
Fall for Mediterranean eats during Sassool’s first FigMINT Farms Dinner, which will feature a cocktail hour, apps, outdoor games, performances and a plated dinner. Talk about farm to table! sassool.com
10/23
Sunday Supper With (ish) Delicatessen
Sundays are for big suppers. … Join chef Matt Fern of DTR’s tasty delicatessen for a five-course dinner “inspired by your favorite New York deli.” So del… ish. trophybrewing.com
10/23
Your First Mud Run
Got dirt? Register for fun and—ahem, exercise—for the whole fam where you literally must get down and dirty. Sweat? Check. Post-run shower? Yes, please. See you on the course! yourfirstmudrun.com
10/24
PineCone Bluegrass Jam
There’s no need to be blue when you’re circle jammin’, aka getting in a circle with other musicians while playing tunes and testing vocals. Be sure to tune in! transfercofoodhall.com
10/24
Pop-Up Wine Dinner
Fenton’s new Italian resto Colletta will be welcoming Queen of Wines’ Italian Ambassador Greg Hedrick for a pop-up wine dinner, complete with Italian wine representing several regions paired with chef Oscar Gnapi’s handmade pastas, signature C.A.B. meatballs and more delish dishes. Book your rez and get ready to be wined and dined. collettarestaurant.com
10/24–25
Blue Man Group
“Still blue. The rest is new.” Join Blue Man Group on their North American tour for a night of drums, creativity and quirky comedy. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
10/25
Candles & Corks
Get lit and get your crafting on with this handmade candle workshop by Usu Company Candles at Vita Vite. So in-scents (!). vitaviteraleigh.com
10/25
Connect + Create: Halloween Masks
Boo, Felicia! Channel your inner Hallo-queen and create a cute or creepy mask that’ll be absolutely eerie-sistible. dixpark.org
10/26
Taste Tour of the Mediterranean: Italy
Ciao, bella! Join chef Saif Rahman and crew for Vidrio’s monthly Taste Tour of the Mediterranean dinner, this month spotlighting Italian cuisine. From marinated apps to gnocchi, tuna crudo with prosciutto, cannolis and more. vidrioraleigh.com
10/26
The Art of Recovery
Join Healing Transitions for its second annual fundraising event with the goal of “breaking the stigma of addiction with the power of art.” Local vendors will provide the visions of hope, a performance by NC Theater will offer a movement of hope, local food trucks will serve a taste of hope, and more. healing-transitions.org
10/26-11/6
Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812
With its spunky score and adventurous storytelling, this award-winning electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace is sure to be a hit. theatreraleigh.secure.force.com
