Through 10/9
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Hit up DTR on an empty stomach for a taste of our city’s thriving food scene. Bon appetit! downtownraleigh.org
Through 10/14
Rise Against Hunger Chef Showdown
If you’re against hunger… please stand up. Rise Against Hunger is hosting its second annual Starts With a Meal Chef Showdown on social media this week, with seven chefs and TV personalities from across the country and around the world creating recipes inspired by the regions where Rise Against Hunger works to alleviate hunger. Vote by liking, commenting or sharing your fave videos! riseagainsthunger.org
10/6
Belts & Beers
Buckle up for brews and a custom leather belt workshop (!) at Unlikely Professionals, where you’ll spend the evening sipping, cutting and crafting. Don’t let this opportunity go to waist (had to)! downtownraleigh.org
10/6
Fall Hootenanny & Foodie Festival
Hay, there! Head to Phillips Farm in Cary for this Southern hootenanny feat. 30+ local food and bev vendors, live music, farm-style fun (think field games and cow train rides), seasonal fall decor for sale, and more. nceatandplay.com
10/6
History and Highballs
Dying to learn more about NC’s haunted history? History and Highballs is teaming up with The Ghost Guild for cocktail sips and spooky legends surrounding our state. So spooky! ncmuseumofhistory.org
10/6
PIP’s Love is Art Auction
Every doggo is a diamond in the ruff. Perfectly Imperfect Pups is hosting its first-ever Love is Art auction, complete with art and pet adoptions… proving anything is paw-sible where precious pups are concerned. pipsrescue.org
10/6
Movies in the Garden: Hocus Pocus
“I’ve put a spell on you” not to miss a night of Hocus Pocus in the park. Cheers, witches! raleighlittletheatre.org
10/6
Nikki Lane
Good jeans? Good genes. Catch Nikki Lane’s Denim and Diamonds tour at Lincoln Theatre for a night full of country music croonin’. lincolntheatre.com
10/6
Raleigh Beer Garden Oktoberfest
’Tis the Wiesn! For an un-beer-lievable, caravan over to Cary’s eigth annual Triangle Oktoberfest for beer and brat consumption (natch), wiener dog races (!), yodeling contests and a German car display. Danke schon! triangleoktoberfest.org
10/6-7
Sixth Annual Pink Ribbon Classic
Time to treasure the chest and raise funds to fight breast cancer at North Ridge Country Club’s sixth annual event featuring pickleball, golf and tennis, followed by a Pink Party and live auction. Thanks for all the mammeries! komen.org
10/6–9
Arnez J
“Run, jump, spin, slide and slip,” to Arnex J’s charismatic (and agile?!) comedic performance. Bonus: His shows are polished and profanity-free. Talk about funnies for the whole fam! improv.com
10/6, 10/13
Jazz in the Square
Get jazzy with it through DRA’s outdoor music series on Thursdays in Moore Square feat. Dupresha Townsend on Oct. 6 and the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble on Oct. 13. downtownraleigh.org
10/6, ongoing
North Hills Nights
You’re gonna wanna tune in to North Hills’ fall music series at Coastal Credit Union Park featuring both party bands and tributes. Rock on! visitnorthhills.com
10/7
Art-Fueled Dance Party
Don your dancing shoes for this DJ-filled DTR dance party complete with drinks and decorations. A little (art) party never hurt nobody… between2clouds.com
10/7
Brandi Carlile
She is beauty, she is grace; she is country, she is pop. … See this all-around Americana singer-songwriter steal the show at DPAC with a special solo performance. And this one is coming “right on time.” dpacnc.com
10/7
Hartwell Raleigh’s First Birthday Celebration
Happy birthday, Hartwell! Celebrate this community space with a shopping sesh at its designated makers market. Oh, be still our beating harts… hartwellraleigh.com
10/7
The Hive
You’d better bee-lieve Bee Downtown and senior living community Woodland Terrace’s Hive Tour is worth all the buzz! Attendees will have the chance to don a beekeeper suit and tend to the hives on campus for an experience that’s sweeter than honey. bee-downtown.com
10/7
Katt Williams
Comedy titan and Emmy Award-winning actor Katt Williams expertly weaves laugh-out-loud comedy with thought-provoking social commentary during his World War III tour. pncarena.com
10/7
Maxwell: The Night Tour
Pop “off” because R&B legend Maxwell is bringin’ his soul singin’ to town. See ya there! redhatamphitheater.com
10/7
Museum After Dark
This is gonna be better than A Night At The Museum! Experience the NC Museum of History after dark, complete with a lineup of written word artists, and beer and wine from Harlem Brewing Company. “Listen up, Kemosabe!” ncmuseumofhistory.org
10/7–8
Cirque Dances With Troupe Vertigo
Bend over backward for this performance presenting astonishing aerial acts, feats and contortions. Time to flip out! ncsymphony.org
10/8
A Benefit for InterAct
It’s time to end the cycle! Pull up to Pour House for a lineup of live music, with tickets going toward InterAct’s mission to help end domestic violence in Wake County. thepourhousemusichall.com
10/8
Intertribal Pow Wow
Oh, (pow)wow! This visually stunning and inspirational event at Dix Park will feature dancing, music and vendors showcasing the culture of indigienous communities living throughout the state today, and representatives from all eight NC tribes. dixpark.org
10/8
Judah & the Lion
Get your roar on with Judah & the Lion at The Ritz. Nothing makes us feel “happy again” like live music! livenation.com
10/8
Kings and Things
Calling all (drag) kings! Unlikely Professionals is hosting its first drag king show—with a 70s theme to boot. No fragile masculinity found here. edgeofurge.com
10/8
NC State vs. Florida State
Back the Pack as they silence the war chant at Carter-Finley. #WITH! gopack.com
10/8
Open Art Studio
Don’t worry, be artsy. Iris Coffee Lab is hosting an open art studio this Saturday—complete with live music and caffeinated drinks (natch). Pour it up! iriscoffeelab.com
10/8
Triangle Barkitecture
All about that pug life? Raise some money for doggos that have it a little ruff at this paw-some pet architecture and design fundraiser. Sounds like a ball! aiatriangle.org
10/8
Victory Lap
Jasmine’s Smart House, a new transitional home/homeless shelter, is hosting its first annual event with Drea Kelly (yup, as in R. Kelly’s ex-wife), during which survivors from all walks of life will share their personal stories. It’s just one more lap in the finish line of ending domestic violence and homelessness! jasminesmarthouse.org
10/8–1/22
A Modern Vision: European Masterworks from The Phillips Collection
If life’s a blank canvas, paint part of yours via a stop at NCMA as DC’s world-renowned Phillips Collection descends on Raleigh feat. paintings by 50+ iconic artists like Degas, van Gogh, Monet, Picasso & more. ncartmuseum.org
10/9
Haunting at The Pour House Circus Show
The Pour House is kickin’ off Halloween month with a frightful circus show feat. the best circus and sideshow acts in the Triangle—from burlesque and pole dance to acro yoga, drag king/queens, contortion and more. Fangtastic! thepourhousemusichall.com
10/9
Leroy’s Taco Pop-Up
Taco ’bout the collab you never knew you needed… Trophy Brewing, Leroy’s Tacos n Beer and Jon G’s Barbecue are teaming up for a “mega friends taco pop-up” at Trophy Maywood—and you’re not gonna wanna miss it. Birria tacos for the win! lawrencebarbecue.com
10/9
WakeMed Children’s Family Fun Day
Oh my gourd! You’re gonna wanna bring the fam to Booth for pumpkin carving, painting, games and more—NTM live music performances and a chance to be part of the music yourself via the NC Symphony’s Instrument Zoo. Wild! boothamphitheatre.com
10/9
Walk for Hope
Slip on your sneaks for a stroll in solidarity with those in our community living with mental illness via Foundation of Hope’s 34th annual fundraising walk/run at Angus Barn. walkforhope.com
10/10–16
SAS Championship HBCU Invitational
Who’s your caddy? Tee up for the SAS Championship for fun on the fairway, featuring golfing and community activities. Stay swingin’! saschampionship.com
10/11
Fall Beer Dinner
You really autumn know about Trophy’s seasonal beer dinner featuring five fall-influenced plates of fare developed by chef Sam Paskoff. Life is gourd! trophybrewing.com
10/12
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
The Canes are gonna put the Blue Jackets through the stinger. Take warning! nhl.com
10/12
History at High Noon: Graveyard of the Atlantic
Did you know that North Carolina is dubbed the Graveyard of the Atlantic?! Joe Schwarzer, director of the North Carolina Maritime Museum System, is spilling stories on how our state got the spooky pseudonym at the NC Museum of History. ncmuseumofhistory.org
10/12
Spooky Movie Night at Paragon Theaters
Who you gonna call?! Head to Paragon Theaters at Fenton for a night of spooktacular fun and a special viewing of Ghostbusters: Answer the Call. fentonnc.com
