Join Kahlo and Co. Yoga and instructor Adriana for rooftop yoga with unmatched views of downtown Raleigh from the outdoor rooftop terrace at The Willard on Sunday, August 30th at 10 am. Registration required; includes a mimosa from our bar.
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2 events,Grab your friends and join us on Sunday, August 30, from 2–3:30 PM for our next Cocktails & Cuisine Class: Bourbon for Beginners at The Willard Rooftop. Whether you’re new to bourbon or already a fan, this interactive class will explore the history behind some of bourbon’s most iconic cocktails while our bartenders guide you… |
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5 events,Love plants? So do we! Back in January, we started our 50th anniversary year off with a special retrospective tour celebrating the plants most associated with the history of our garden. With our Golden Gala coming up at the end of the month, we wanted to keep the party going with a special prospective tour… Il Falò’s Pizza & Pints special returns this fall: your choice of any wood-fired pizza and any draft beer for just $24. Catch the game, enjoy wood-fired pizza, and sip drinks with friends. Located in the heart of Brier Creek, we’re an easy stop whether you’re close by or just passing through RDU. No reservations… The AAA Four Diamond JB Duke Hotel invites guests to settle into an evening of art, cocktails and elevated hospitality with the return of Artful Evenings, an artist-in-residence series curated in partnership with the Durham Art Guild. Each Tuesday, the hotel’s contemporary Lobby Lounge takes on the atmosphere of an intimate working studio, offering a… |
1 event,A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join us with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each month a different act will take residency. This month's artist is Pink Pharaoh and Mavis SWAN Poole, a cosmic duo collision of soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, gospel,… |
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2 events,Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio artists First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our city’s creative community. One of the founding organizations behind First Friday, Artspace opens its… Little Raleigh Radio is bringing a new listening party series: Groove History to the City of Raleigh Museum. Join us for a live performance by the Veldt, interviews with the band, and listen to their 1998 record, Illuminated. Stop by the museum from 6 - 9 p.m. to get in on the action. The Veldt… |
1 event,Transform a photo of your beloved pet into a timeless work of art at the AAA Four Diamond JB Duke Hotel's “Paint Your Pet” event. Whether your animal is furry, feathered, scaly or shelled, this guided painting experience offers a unique opportunity to capture their distinctive personality on canvas and create a keepsake you'll treasure… |
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1 event,Enjoy the garden after hours during our Evening Garden Stroll. Take a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors after work — wander the gardens at your own pace and relax in the evening atmosphere. At 6 pm, join @yogaexplorer_org for a free Yoga in the Garden session on the Great Lawn. Open… |
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3 events,Join us for a hands-on Lasting Impressions workshop. Participants will make a contemporary style hypertufa birdbath approximately 14" square with a shallow area perfect to hold enough water for all types of feathered friends to bathe in and drink from. This piece can be placed on the ground or elevated by placing it on a… Bring your family and join us for a morning of outdoor garden fun! Garden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool children to experience the garden. The program begins at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center where where we will get ready for a fun time outside together. Then, you'll take a stroll… Join Activate Good on September 11, 2026, for the 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event at John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh. In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, volunteers will come together to turn remembrance into meaningful action through hands-on projects supporting local nonprofits, schools, and community needs. Projects will… |
4 events,The Altis™ at Serenity Lifestyle Showcase is a free event open to anyone interested in learning more about the active adult lifestyle and invites guests to experience modern 55+ community living. Bring your family and friends to enjoy model home and amenity tours, local vendors, live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities. Guests will have… Discover what life could be like at Altis at Serenity during our upcoming Lifestyle Showcase! This special event is your chance to experience the vibrant, low-maintenance lifestyle waiting for you in our 55+ active adult community. Tour the community, explore our beautifully designed homes, and get an exclusive look at the exciting progress being made… One day. One stage. Curtis Waters headlines a lineup of Triangle artists across indie, hyperpop, R&B and house. Plus live murals, NC food trucks, screen-printing, and Nepali Mela — all included with your ticket. All ages. Free water refills. 10% of proceeds support widowed military spouses. |
1 event,Trophy Brewing's Maywood location will host fun beginner-friendly Sunday Yoga sessions at 11 a.m. on the second and last Sunday of the month. This 60-minute flow class will be held inside the brewery or outside on the lawn depending on the weather. Bring your mat and any props you like to use. Tickets cost $25.31.… |
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1 event,Join the Garden Forum Collaborative for a book talk! The JC Raulston Arboretum has joined with the North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation, Sarah P Duke Gardens, Durham Garden Forum, and Durham County Master Gardeners to bring you a night with Dr. Noah Whiteman, author of "Most Delicious Poison." Based on cutting-edge science in the fields… |
1 event,A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join us with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each month a different act will take residency. This month's artist is Pink Pharaoh and Mavis SWAN Poole, a cosmic duo collision of soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, gospel,… |
2 events,Join the rest of Courage Country for Pre-Match Parties this season at Sports & Social! Bringing you pre-game energy, fellow fans, and match-day food and drinks. Join us before every home game for family-friendly fun, including NC Courage giveaways, photo opps, and fan favorites to fuel up before heading to the stadium. Attendees receive 10%… Unwind Thursday evening with an incredible night of live, local music right here in Downtown Cary. We are excited to welcome talented singer-songwriter Kaylee Grace to the bar for a soulful acoustic set filled with crowd-pleasing melodies and great energy. Kaylee Grace brings a warm sound and expressive vocals to our space, performing a delightful… |
3 events,The long-running Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show is celebrating North Carolina’s storied barbecue culture when it returns to the NC State Fairgrounds September 18-20 by bringing in legacy barbecue names and pitmasters to teach (and feed) audiences their craft. The three-day show brings together hundreds of local experts in home improvement in one place and picks… Start your weekend on a high note with an evening of live music and great drinks right here in Downtown Cary. We are excited to welcome local musician Dave Devlin to the bar for a fun, high-energy acoustic set. Dave Devlin brings a rich repertoire of classic rock, pop, and modern acoustic covers to our… Comedian Todd Barry returns to Durham with the Extend All Courtesies Tour! Todd has released four one-hour stand-up specials including his latest one, Domestic Shorthair. He's appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers. His acting credits include the feature films The… |
8 events,Made by You: Japanese Boro Textile Stitching is a hands-on introduction to the Japanese art of visible mending, transforming fabric scraps into a one-of-a-kind stitched textile. This workshop introduces participants to boro, a centuries-old Japanese textile tradition where worn or mended fabric is patched and stitched together. Participants will look at boro’s history and the… The annual Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail is a self-guided tour of five artist galleries in Seagrove, NC. The event kicks off on the third Saturday in September and continues through the month of October with special activities at each pottery shop. Find your perfect pottery pumpkin, gourd, woodland animals or other Fall treasures along the… Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program where we'll dive into the world of spiders as we discover why they build so many different kinds of webs! Youth participants, accompanied by an adult, will investigate the different kinds of spider webs, make careful observations of webs in the garden, and even get… |
4 events,Roaming Readers is an audiobook club with a twist! Join us as we hit the trails in RTP for a morning of fresh air, light movement, and literary adventure. This month's theme is Science Fiction and the suggested books include Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan, Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove or Area… Join us in The Exchange Park for our Sunday Reset Series – Flow Yoga Edition! Led by the amazing instructors at Current Wellness on the grassy lawn outside 1000 Social, this class will help you channel your inner strength and flexibility as you start your Sunday with intention and mindfulness. Bring a mat and water!… “Not Unlike Sunlight”: Celebrating the Legacy of Alma Thomas and Black Artistry Though Primary and Colorstruck! Join acclaimed writers Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Richard J. Powell for a conversation celebrating the legacy of pioneering artist Alma Thomas and the enduring influence of Black artistry. Hosted on the closing day of All American: Contemporary Perspectives from… |
1 event,Learn about chimney swifts on The Willard Rooftop on Monday, September 21. Join us in our Horizon Ballroom at 6pm for a program given by John Gerwin, Research Curator of Ornithology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Wake Audubon board member. John will spend about 45 minutes discussing these fascinating birds that breed… |
1 event,Join us for a Broker Open House at Twinleaf Townes in Chapel Hill! Stop by for an afternoon of touring the community, connecting with fellow real estate professionals, and enjoying some light bites. Whether you're already familiar with Twinleaf Townes or are visiting for the first time, we'd love to have you join us and… |
3 events,A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join us with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each month a different act will take residency. This month's artist is Pink Pharaoh and Mavis SWAN Poole, a cosmic duo collision of soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, gospel,… Attention crafters! Rebekah Davis, of BeauTies will be joining our craft night on September 23rd at 6pm at Wolfe & Porter in downtown Raleigh. Come create a craft with ties! Wolfe & Porter is located at 905 W. Morgan St., Raleigh. Info: wolfeandporter.com/events Join us for a night of storytelling and bourbon tasting as we take a journey exploring Penelope Bourbon and their journey of building a family heritage. Created by two close friends, Mike Paladini and Danny Polise, Penelope Bourbon boasts a large collection of different whiskey varieties. During this dinner, we will taste three bourbons from… |
2 events,Celebrate Take a Child Outside week by becoming a Plant Explorer at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Pick up a Plant Explorer's Field Journal and map from the Visitor Center, then set off on a self-guided adventure through the garden. Follow in the footsteps of our founder, Dr. J.C. Raulston, as you visit five garden destinations,… To celebrate the annual Negroni Week, Boatman Spirits Co. will be offering a Negroni cocktail class at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. In this cocktail class, the Boatman Spirits team will teach guests how to make three cocktails and share knowledge about this family of cocktails. The class is limited to 15 people and tickets… |
1 event,Bring your family and join us for a morning of outdoor garden fun! Garden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool children to experience the garden. The program begins at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center where we will get ready for a fun time outside together. Then, you'll take a stroll through… |
5 events,Be among the first to experience The Townes at Willow Park during our exclusive Muddy Boots Event! Tour the community as it comes to life, explore homes currently under construction, and get an inside look at what's ahead for this exciting new 2-story townhome neighborhood. You'll also learn how to join the Townes at Willow… Celebrate Oktoberfest with a local twist at NC Oktoberfest – Prost Y’all! in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 26! This festive street festival takes over Fayetteville Street from 1–8 PM, bringing together 30+ craft breweries, 40+ food trucks, 30+ local vendors, live music, and plenty of Oktoberfest fun. Admission to the festival is free and… Join us for an evening of discovery, community and giving in the gardens as we celebrate 50 years of horticultural excellence and impact at the JC Raulston Arboretum (JCRA). For five decades, the JCRA has flourished through the support of members, volunteers, industry partners, educators, students and plant enthusiasts. As we honor this milestone, we… |
3 events,Join us in The Exchange Park for our Sunday Reset Series – Yoga-Pilates Fusion in the Park! Led by the amazing instructors at Current Wellness on the grassy lawn outside 1000 Social, this class will help you channel your inner strength and flexibility as you start your Sunday with intention and mindfulness. Bring a mat… Join us for our Fall in Love with Tri Pointe Homes Event! Join us at the Tri Pointe Homes ® Design Studio for an exclusive event. Discover what's on the horizon with Tri Pointe Homes. Stop by to connect with our team, learn about our communities in the Raleigh area and see where we're building… Learn about the connection between curators and artists from Artspace's current and former Creative Directors! What does artistic excellence look like? How do curators make decisions? How can arts organizations best support artists in today’s world? This panel discussion brings together three current and former Artspace Creative Directors: Jonh Blanco, Annah Lee, and Lia Newman.… |
1 event,Join 100 Black Men of Triangle East for our Inaugural Golf Tournament on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Lochmere Golf Course in Cary, NC. This first-ever tournament will bring together members, supporters, sponsors, and community partners for a day of fellowship, friendly competition, and purpose. Proceeds will help support our mentoring, education,… |
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A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join us with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each month a different act will take residency. This month's artist is Pink Pharaoh and Mavis SWAN Poole, a cosmic duo collision of soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, gospel,… |
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3 events,Visit our pop-up exhibit and learn the story of how the greenway system came to be and the incredible history of the efforts behind creating the Capital Area Greenway System. Explore the history of greenway planning, construction, and use while viewing artifacts that represent 50 years of greenway history. The 3rd Annual Go Pink Luncheon returns with the theme “More Than Pink. A Movement of Hope.” The event will celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those who have been lost and benefit the Triple T Foundation for Breast Cancer, a North Carolina nonprofit supporting young adults facing breast cancer through education, advocacy and patient resources. Four new businesses have joined Boxyard RTP: The Pudding Man, KatSushi, unEarth Body Care and PenPals. Each brings a unique new element to the Boxyard community! Join us to celebrate them from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, October 2 with activations including a Boxyard scavenger hunt, samples, yard games, a memory wall, live caricature artist and… |
3 events,Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a good story at the same time! This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 3 until Sunday, October 11 during garden open hours. Not familiar with Story Walks? Story Walks are self-guided… Celebrate every child’s right to be included in play! Walk, run, or bring your wheels (wheelchairs, strollers, skates, scooters, bikes – whatever!) and join in the fun! Be there at 10:00 AM for games, vendor booths, and Happy Dan the Magic Man! At 10:30, KATAL the KT Dragon mascot will lead us to the starting… Voters will have an opportunity to hear from Wake County Board of Commissioners candidates for two new at-large seats plus candidates from district 2 during a nonpartisan candidate forum on October 3rd. LWV of Wake County is hosting the forum, along with several community partners. The Board of Commissioners is growing from seven to nine,… |

