Lucky you. You just found RALtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Raleigh each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Concerts
American Aquarium Roadtrip to Raleigh | Thursday, Feb. 6-Saturday, Feb. 8 | Lincoln Theatre | $60 | Join this legendary Oak City band on its annual tour of Raleigh.
Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Saturday, Feb. 8 | The Ritz | $25 | This dreamy band will play tribute to songs like “Silver Springs” and “Landslide.”
Winter Jam Tour 2025 | Friday, Feb. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $15+ | Jam with Skillet, Anne Wilson, and more — plus, pay your donation at the door.
Foster the People | Thursday, Feb. 27 | The Ritz | $140+ | Bring your pumped up kicks for this indie band.
Sports + Active
Krispy Kreme Challenge | Saturday, Feb. 1 | 7 a.m. | Starts at Memorial Belltower | Free to watch | This NC State tradition has runners race to the Peace Street Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen doughnuts, and run back to the Belltower — with or without hurling.
Governor’s Cup | Sunday, Feb. 2 | 5 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $10 | The Pack + Tar Heels will clash on the ice.
North Carolina Men’s Basketball vs. NC State | Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Smith Center, Chapel Hill | $60+ | It’s the game of the year — watch the Pack and Heels from the Smith Center.
Live entertainment
Jonathan Van Ness | Friday, Feb. 7-Saturday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, Cary | $35+ | You know them from “Queer Eye” — see his comedy live.
Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour | Sunday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $60+ | Laugh along with this legendary comic.
Seasonal events
Living in Color Art Exhibit | Saturday, Feb. 1-Friday, Feb. 28 | Dorothea Dix Park | Free | This exhibit celebrates the experiences of people of color in the South for Black History Month.
Lunar New Year Market | Saturday, Feb. 1 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Raleigh | Free | Ring in the year of the snake with AAPI vendors, food trucks, lion dancers, and more.
Adult Nights: Wild Love | Friday, Feb. 14 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Downtown Raleigh | $25 | Craft microscopic love notes, marvel at Valentine’s Day gemstones, and meet the live animal ambassadors of their species’ amorous connections.
After hours
Tarot & Toast | Thursday, Feb. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Edge of Urge | Taste a selection of complimentary wines and have your tarot read.
21Marbles: PLAY ON! | Friday, Feb. 21 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum | $15+ | Release your inner child and play at Marbles like the kids do with games + drinks throughout the museum.
Try This
Astronomy Days | Saturday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 2 | 10 a.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | Blast off on a celestial adventure that explores the wonders of the universe through technology, telescopes, engaging talks by scientists and plenty of hands-on activities.
Body Mind Spirit Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 23 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | NC State Fairgrounds, Exposition Center | $18 | Enjoy 185 booths featuring holistic health, metaphysics, personal growth, and aura photos.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.