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45+ top brunch restaurants to try in Raleigh
Raleigh restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious showtime: Mary Poppins coming to Raleigh this July
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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.
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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 Weber
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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 Weber
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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
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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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