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An outdoor display of jellyfish and coral lanterns at the 2024 North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, NC.
Events
Plan Ahead: 25+ December events in Raleigh
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
December 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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Allie Remhof
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Arts
Lego art exhibition coming to Raleigh
The Art Of The Brick features more than 90 colorful sculptures.
April 18, 2023
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Cat George
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Arts
Tongue & Groove to this open mic night
This monthly event weaves together poetry, music, storytelling, and the occasional interpretive dance.
March 27, 2023
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Cat George
Sunset set of Porgy and Bess opera by North Carolina Opera.
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Hesitant about opera? 5 reasons this is the show to try.
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Events
Raleigh festivals giving us spring fever
Plan ahead for these five spring festivals in the City of Oaks.
March 21, 2023
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Cat George
Three historical figures in women history.
Events
10 local events to celebrate Women’s History Month
Save the date for these empowering discussions, events, and exhibits in the City of Oaks.
March 3, 2023
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Cat George
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City
Dreamville Fest’s star-studded lineup
Yeah! The 2023 festival is going to be good.
February 28, 2023
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Anne Weber
Flowers displayed on a piano.
Events
Floral-inspired events to celebrate Art in Bloom
Enjoy fun events leading up to the NCMA’s annual fundraiser event.
February 27, 2023
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Cat George
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Add to cal: Art in Bloom, presented by PNC Bank, at the North Carolina Museum of Art 🌸
This isn’t your garden variety art museum event.
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Arts
Meet 2023 Piedmont Laureate Dasan Ahanu
How a local poet will bring the community together to celebrate the art of writing.
January 13, 2023
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Anne Weber
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Arts
8 questions with Theatre Raleigh’s Lauren Kennedy Brady
We caught up with the Broadway star and previewed Theatre Raleigh’s upcoming season.
December 12, 2022
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Anne Weber
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Need a reprieve from your usual 5-9 p.m. routine? Make after-work plans with these activities and events at local Raleigh spots.
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Dallas-based Velvet Taco coming soon to North Hills
Expect out-of-this world fusion tacos, red velvet cake, and boozy beverages at Velvet Taco when it opens in the Park District of North Hills later this year.
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Wake County Public Libraries launches summer reading program
Wake County Public Libraries are encouraging all ages to get in on a summer full of reading. We’re diving into what to expect and how to participate.
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Raleigh ranks No. 2 among innovative hubs in the South
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History

Test your Oak City smarts with our history quiz
Take our quiz to see how much you remember about Raleigh’s geography, and learn about three of our favorite transformations from over the years.
May 22, 2025
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Food
18 wine bars and bottle shops in Raleigh
We’re highlighting 18 classy wine bars and bottle shops to wine down at with a glass around Oak City.
May 22, 2025
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Raleigh’s summer weather forecast
Prepare for summer weather in Raleigh, NC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks for June, July, and August 2025.
May 22, 2025
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Food
9 barbecue superlatives in Raleigh
We’re putting our hand in the fire to highlight some of our favorite barbecue spots in the City of Oaks.
May 21, 2025
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