Celebrate Mom the Sixty Vines way. The all-day Mother’s Day feature is one she won’t want to miss: a tender filet topped with cherry drizzle and Point Reyes blue cheese, served with a half Caesar salad and French fries, paired with the “First Bloom” Cherry Blossom Martini for a light, floral toast. Guests can also…
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. Looking to learn more about the JCRA and its gardens? Go on the free public tour lead by…
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 Mellow Swells, known for their captivating live performances and fusing elements of indie hooks, r&b, electronic…
Join Richard Joyce, conservation biologist with the Xerces Society and coordinator of the Firefly Atlas Project, for an evening exploring the world of fireflies. The program begins at 7:30 pm at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center with a brief outdoor introduction covering the role fireflies play in ecosystems, the importance of natural darkness and…
Experience the magic and wonder of Carolina Ballet’s Beauty and the Beast, featuring breathtaking choreography, stunning visuals, and timeless storytelling. As one of Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts’s closest neighbors—just across the street—10th & Terrace and Oma’s Café + Wine are offering limited-edition, Beauty and the Beast-inspired sips during the run of the…
Gather up your Fellowship as the Museum becomes Middle Earth for a night. Lay siege to Gondor, dance with dragons and show off your Tolkien trivia at this adults 21+ event. Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Museum at night while exploring the uncensored side of science.
What a great time of year to talk about the art and science of growing plants in containers! This workshop will cover all you need to know about container gardening: containers, media, watering, fertilizing, design and plant selection. First, we will learn the principles, and then everyone in the class will be able to practice…
Get ready, this Exotic and Classic Car Show is going to be electric! For this day only, Boxyard RTP is opening early, so come hungry. Enjoy breakfast burritos from La Taqueria, delicious coffee from Baekho, breakfast from Fullsteam, something special for the occasion from Will and Well, and build your own mini car, then race…
Made by You: Huichol Yarn Art at the Hub RTP stage will bring together creativity, storytelling, and native tradition. Led by artist and elementary educator Tyler Caldwell, participants will learn basic yarn painting techniques by applying glue to a canvas and arranging colorful yarn to create their own design inspired by a storybook. This event…
Join HBOT4Heroes for the 2nd Annual Ride 4 Their Lives, a charity motorcycle ride supporting veterans and first responders battling traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, and suicidal ideation. The event begins at Raging Bull Harley-Davidson in Durham with registration opening at 10:00 AM and kickstands up at 11:30 AM for a 60-mile police-escorted ride through…
Enjoy authentic Greek food and fabulous desserts in the dining tent or for take-out. This family-friendly annual festival will be held rain or shine and feature continuous Greek music and regular folk dance performances. Admission is FREE. Opa! Sample Greek wines and beer at the Taverna. Shop the Marketplace for Greek grocery items, original artwork, jewelry, home decor,…
The fourth annual fundraiser returns with almost 30 pitmasters and chefs to Raleigh to benefit the Frankie Lemmon School. The family-friendly event will take place on May 17, from noon to 5 p.m. at Maywood Hall and Gardens, and will feature barbecue and other chef-driven bites, along with local beer and spirits, live music, games,…
