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Three people holding LGBTQ+ flags at Raleigh Pride.
Culture
Where to celebrate Pride month in Raleigh
Celebrate and commemorate Raleigh’s LGBT+ community with Pride month events like panel discussions, Pride parties, and festivals.
June 01, 2023 01:50 PM
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Cat George
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☂️ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious showtime: Mary Poppins coming to Raleigh this July
This show needs no spoon full of sugar to help it go down smoothly.
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A working sundial painted on a tree stump.
Culture
Create your own public art projects
Raleigh Arts can help you create a piece of public art on city property through the Do-It-Yourself Public Art Projects program.
May 25, 2023
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Cat George
The exterior of The Ritz, a concert venue in Raleigh.
Entertainment
10 Raleigh concert venues
Experience our local live music scene at these 10 Raleigh concert venues with capacities ranging from 70 to 19,500.
May 23, 2023
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Anne Tate
Jason Aldean performing on stage
Entertainment
Raleigh’s summer concert lineup
More than 20 musicians are coming to the City of Oaks this June, July, and August. Get ready to rock with our list of Raleigh’s summer concerts.
May 23, 2023
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Anne Tate
A row of shiny red tractors with carnival rides in the background.
Culture
Inside the Got to Be NC Festival
Celebrate North Carolina agriculture at a free three-day festival with carnival rides, animals, food, and entertainment.
May 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
An arts festival with tents lining Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
Culture
Artsplosure is bringing colorful displays to downtown
Artsplosure: The Raleigh Arts Festival is back on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
May 15, 2023
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Cat George
Hayes Permar in front of a marque reading "Thank you Bill."
Culture
Rialto Theatre to reopen under new ownership
After the Rialto Theatre’s temporary shutdown, this Raleigh landmark is slatted to reopen this summer with exciting entertainment opportunities.
May 9, 2023
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Cat George
Two kids in denim aprons gaze at a counter holding a bowl of flour, chocolate chips, and croissants.
Food
Summer cooking camps for kids in Raleigh
Young chefs are a course away from an inspiring, instructional, and tasty summer.
May 9, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Stevie Nicks singing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Culture
Stevie Nicks songs related to Raleigh spots
Since Stevie Nicks is coming to town, we matched some of the rock icon’s lyrics to our favorite local sites and stories.
May 5, 2023
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Cat George
Pecan crusted salmon over a bed of leeks on a white plate.
Food
Tom and Rachael Sullivan’s Pecan-Crusted Salmon
Learn how to make this salmon dish from the local couple behind Meals She Eats.
May 3, 2023
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Anne Tate
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Food
10 questions with the duo behind Meals She Eats
We interviewed Tom and Rachael Sullivan, the Raleigh couple behind Meals She Eats, about their new cookbook, life in Raleigh, and feeding thousands of local college students.
May 3, 2023
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Anne Tate
Four people standing in an immersive art exhibit
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Food
Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
May 1, 2023
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Emily Shea
The red New Raleigh Flag with an acorn on it flying in front of Raleigh's skyline.
City
What’s up with the new Raleigh flag?
A local grassroots campaign is looking to make their new city flag design official.
April 27, 2023
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Anne Tate
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Festivals
The return of the Chicago/Raleigh Improv Festival
Comedians from the City of Oaks and Windy City are collaborating for a weekend of improvisation.
April 21, 2023
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Anne Tate
A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"
Arts
Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A gif of different Art of the Brick exhibits.
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
Someone shooting around a basketball at Fred Fletcher Park.
City
RALtoday answers local Reddit questions
You asked, we answered.
April 14, 2023
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Cat George
Cherry blossoms in bloom at Duke Gardens
Culture
Raleigh’s Spring 2023 bucket list
How many items will you check off?
April 7, 2023
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Anne Tate
A laptop and an iced coffee.
Culture
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special RALtoday contest.
March 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A person taking a photo of a Dreamville sign.
Festivals
How to experience the Dreamville Festival without a ticket
Four ways to join the fun for free.
March 29, 2023
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Anne Tate
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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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A crepe covered in berries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Food
Meet Offline, Raleigh’s restaurant membership app
Looking for incredible locally-owned restaurants to try? There’s an app for that.
March 23, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Two beers in the air cheersing with people in the background.
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
Raleigh's skyline at sunset on the Boylan Bridge.
City
Raleighite 101: Our guide to becoming a Raleigh citizen
Becoming a new resident is easy with our Raleighite 101 guide to all things Raleigh, NC citizenship.
March 21, 2023
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Cat George
A trail at Umstead State Park.
Outdoors
Hiking guide for Raleigh, NC
Check out these 20 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around the City of Oaks for outdoor adventures.
March 20, 2023
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Anne Tate
A family holding funny signs after a 100-mile race.
Outdoors
6 spring races to lace up for in Raleigh
Run, jog, walk, or volunteer for a cause this spring.
March 16, 2023
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Cat George
Someone holding a green beer.
Food
Where to find St. Patrick’s Day-themed treats
These Raleigh restaurants, pubs, and dessert spots are ready to celebrate the Irish.
March 15, 2023
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