Explore the forbidding environment of space, including the dangers that astronauts face and how they work, eat and sleep. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and sensation of floating as you climb aboard a full-scale, rotating mock-up of the Destiny Lab on the International Space Station. See authentic artifacts from past missions, including Neil Armstrong’s helmet…
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5 events,Through April 27. Explore the forbidding environment of space, including the dangers that astronauts face and how they work, eat and sleep. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and sensation of floating as you climb aboard a full-scale, rotating mock-up of the Destiny Lab on the International Space Station. See authentic artifacts from past missions, including… Dix Park in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival presents a curated Black History Month artist exhibition at The Chapel at Dix Park that showcases the best talent of 2025 from across the state. Enjoy an array of spectacular pieces by professional and student artists in this riveting month-long display of visual art representing the experience… Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot in the National Spelling Bee, which inspires the people in her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity. This renowned musical examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. Purchase tickets online. |
4 events,Enjoy jam sessions and performances with local and national jazz musicians. Events are free and open to the public. |
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3 events,Celebrating the complexity of Black life, 23 contemporary Black artists showcase their work at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Tickets include admission to additional exhibitions. |
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Grab a friend or loved one and celebrate Irish customs with Rockler Woodworking. Using their Celtic knot pen kit, craft your own custom St. Patrick’s Day-themed resin pen to take home. |
4 events,March 13–16, 22, 23, 29, & 30. Take in this classic in a new way, featuring choreography by Gianna Reisen and set design by Rebecca Rebouché. |
7 events,Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) at The Durham Coffee Bar with pies by acclaimed Durham baker, Phoebe Lawless. Whole pies are available for preorder or pick up slices for $3.14, starting at 1 p.m. until all the pie is gone. Flavors include Chocolate Chess, Lemon Chess and Vanilla Buttermilk. Pre-order whole pies via Phoebe’s Snack Service. Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with wood-fired pizza and local beer specials.
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For a more low-key celebration, sign up for a candle-making workshop with McCormick Creations Gifts + Candle Studio. Create custom candles with scents like Irish Cream, Lucky Clover and Mint Mojito while enjoying holiday-themed cocktails. |
12 events,The Federal and James Joyce Irish Pub are hosting three separate events to celebrate Irish heritage, taking place in the biergarten and accompanied by live Irish music. Saturday, enjoy an Irish salmon tasting. Sunday features Irish whiskey, while Monday will include an oyster roast. March 15, 16 & 22. Grab a group of friends, pick up your treasure map and get hunting! Solve puzzles using St. Patrick’s Day-themed clues to find the treasure chest and win the grand prize. The hunts usually last around an hour and involve around two miles of walking. Events are available in Cary, Raleigh…
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Brought to you by the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, taste coffee, tea and treats from local vendors while enjoying live music from local artist Larry Karan.
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Celebrate everything Irish at this year’s parade! The route closes at 8 a.m., so arrive early to get the best seats.
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Celebrate the holiday all day with a variety of events hosted at the Tap Yard. Enjoy Irish drink specials and food from the Jolly Catering food truck while Freedom Ride Rescue shows off adorable dogs available for adoption. The live music starts at 2 p.m. with the Gaelic A’ils, a seven-piece Irish band. |
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R&D Brewing hosts this annual event where you will run a 1-mile course while drinking a beer at each quarter mile. Prizes will also be awarded for the most festive attire. |
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Starting at Lucky B’s, tickets for this bar crawl include admission into each stop at some of the best bars in Raleigh. Enjoy drink and food specials, live music and an after-party to celebrate the holiday. |
6 events,See one of WRAL’s Greatest Hits of Broadway at DPAC! Based on Tim Burton’s film, this musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz and the recently deceased couple who encounter the infamous Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. |
7 events,The North Carolina Museum of Art is featuring a prix-fixe menu with canapes, finger sandwiches and floral-inspired pastries to pair with a visit to the Art in Bloom exhibit. Tickets are $75 per person and are separate from exhibit entry. |
8 events,The inaugural three-night festival will showcase more than 30 nationally touring comedians. Fifteen shows will take place across five venues: The Hippo, State of Beer, Kings, Transfer Co, and Neptunes Parlour. |
11 events,The Lenovo Center will host the first and second rounds of the college men’s basketball division I March Madness tournament. Based on the 1975 novel by Natalie Babbitt, this play tells the story of Winnie Foster who discovers the Tuck family and the immortality granted by a spring on their property. Showcasing the unique ways cloth has been used throughout history, the Gregg Museum of Art and Design will display both art and practical pieces showcasing a variety of techniques used by different cultures. |
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Participate, donate or volunteer for the 19th annual 5k at Koka Booth Amphitheater to take action against lung cancer.
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Join us for the Triangle LUNGe Forward 5K, Run, Walk & Celebration! It will be a day of celebration and remembrance, as well as a day to take action and provide hope to those impacted by lung cancer. Your support will make an impact in the fight against lung cancer! Volunteer opportunities available. Email for more…
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A sequel to last year’s murder mystery party, this Prohibition-era cocktail party allows you to interact with the entertainment… and maybe solve the mystery. |
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Trophy Brewing Co. will celebrate the grand opening of its newest venture with live music from Kai Wilson, barbecue from Lawrence BBQ and more.
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Run, walk, or jog alongside a team of 12 local high school students as they host the 17th annual Running Over Cancer 5K to benefit the American Cancer Society. The ROC5K is the primary way this student-led group raises money, thus earning a coveted spot in Oregon's Hood to Coast relay race, a.k.a. "The Mother… |
8 events,To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Irregardless is hosting a series of special prix fixe dinners, each celebrating a different decade in the restaurant’s history. Priced at $80 per person, the first event showcasing 1975, will be three courses. Additional decades will be hosted throughout the year. Wine and beverage pairings will be available as an… Theatre Raleigh tells the TONY-winning story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman who longs to return to her rural hometown. Join Emmy-award winning actress Kim Zimmer as she takes the journey to Texas. Combining fabric and oil paint, artist Elaine Fleck uses a multi-layered approach to challenge viewers to engage in what it means to be alive. The artist will be in attendance on March 28, from 6–8 p.m. |
9 events,March 28, 3–7 p.m.; March 29, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; March 30, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Every spring the club hosts its annual mineral, gem and jewelry show in the Kerr Scott Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Admission is $3 per person under age 5 or $5 for a group of four. Admission is good for…
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Teams of two will race around the entirety of Pullen Park to collect the most points within an hour to win a special prize. Register on RecLink to participate. |
9 events,The National MPS Society hosts a timed 5K run and 1-mile walk to bring awareness to the rare genetic lysosomal storage diseases Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and mucolipidosis (ML), which cause damage throughout the body as it progresses. A picnic-only option is also available. |
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Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and relax at the Fletcher Park amphitheater for a screening of A League of Their Own, to celebrate Women’s History Month. |

