March PlanAhead: Your Raleigh events calendar

Happy March, Raleigh. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and summer on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the City of Oaks.

Tuesday March 1 — Sunday March 6

Tuesday, March 1

• Breathe, Back to Life | Tues., March 1 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | Free | Mixed-media artist and muralist Jermaine “JP” Powell highlights the influences of his family, global travels + relationship with his community in this art exhibit.
• Eric Nam | Tues., March 1 | 7:30 p.m. | The Ritz | $26.50+ | See singer-songwriter Eric Nam perform on his “There & Back Again World Tour.”
• JoJo Siwa | Tues., March 1 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $35.50+ | Watch dancer, YouTuber + singer JoJo Siwa perform on her “D.R.E.A.M.” Tour with special guest Belles. 🌟
• Elle King | Tues., March 1 | 8 p.m. | Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St., Durham | $39.50+ | Sing along with Elle King as she performs on her “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) Tour” with support from Fancy Hagood. 🎶
• Mardi Gras Party | Tues., March 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Cleveland Draft House of Fuquay, 1420 E. Broad St., Fuquay-Varina | $13.50 | Join the draft house for Fat Tuesday + participate in a silent auction to support Family and Community Empowerment Services. 🎉

Wednesday, March 2

• Stargazing at the Willard | Wed., March 2 | 7-9 p.m. | The Willard, 9 Glenwood Ave. | Free | With a little help from the Raleigh Astronomy Club and hobby astronomers, you can view the Orion Nebula + a nearly full moon with a celestial-inspired craft cocktail in-hand. ✨
• The Eagles | Wed., March 2 | 8 p.m. | PNC Arena | $99+ | Rock out with The Eagles on their Hotel California 2022 Tour. 🎸
• Floral Design Class | Wed., March 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The English Garden, 6308 Angus Dr. | $95 | Create a fire-and-ice-inspired design with seasonal flowers + make your own cocktail with Young Hearts Distilling. 🌷
• Pieces of Gold | Wed., March 2 | 7 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $15+ | See Wake County students perform during this annual talent showcase.
• Raleigh Chamber New Member Orientation | Wed., March 2 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Raleigh Chamber, 800 S. Salisbury St. | Free | Make new connections + find out how to become involved in the Raleigh Chamber.
• Activate Good Community Town Hall | Wed., March 2 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Loading Dock — Dock 1053, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd. | Free | Connect with others + learn about upcoming opportunities to do good in the Triangle-area community.
• Girl Scout Cookie + Beer Happy Hour | Wed., March 2 | 7-8 p.m. | First Street Tavern, 115 E. 1st St., Clayton | $29 | Try out your favorite girl scout cookies paired with a 4 oz. pour of craft beer.

Thursday, March 3

• Leonardo DiCaprio Trivia Night | Thurs., March 3 | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave. | Free | Find out if you’re a true Leonardo DiCaprio fan during this night of trivia.
• Of Good Nature | Thurs., March 3 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St. | $12.50+ | Jam out with Of Good Nature + The 502s as you listen to a fusion of alternative, pop, rock + folk.
• Pop Punk Night | Thurs., March 3 | 10 p.m. | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave., | Free | Sing + dance to pop-punk favorites performed by The Great Reset.
• Writing with Fire | Thurs., March 3 | 2 p.m. | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $5.59 | Watch this foreign documentary about India’s only women-led news outlet + the social environment built to divide based on caste and gender.
• Pony Run | Thurs., March 3 | 5:45 p.m. | Ponysaurus Brewery, 219 Hood St., Durham | Free | Run with Fleet Feet on a 3- or 5-mile route + reward yourself with a pint. 🏃‍♂️
• Social Equity Book Club | Thurs., March 3 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Participate in the first Social Equity Book Club of the year focused on David Zucchino’s book, “Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy” and Christopher Everett’s documentary, “Wilmington on Fire.” 📚
• Breaking Bread | Thurs., March 3 | 2 p.m. | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $3+ | Follow along with Arab and Jewish chefs in Haifa, Israel as they collaborate in the kitchen in this 85 minute documentary.

Friday, March 4

• Wale | Fri., March 4 | 8:30 p.m. | The Ritz | $27+ | See Nigerian-American rapper Wale perform live during the “Under a Blue Moon Tour.” 🎤
• Daniel Donato | Fri., March 4 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St. | $12+ | Hear country artist + Nashville-native Daniel Donato perform songs from his latest album, “A Young Man’s Country.”
• Jessica Kirson | Fri., March 4-Sun., March 6 | Times Vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St, Cary | $20+ | See this comedian, actor + producer of “Hysterical” perform live.
• Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 | Fri., March 4-Sat., March 5 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $20+ | Enjoy the sounds of Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 performed by the NC Symphony. 🎻
• Wake Forest Film Festival | Fri., March 4-Sat., March 5 | Times Vary | Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest | $15 | Experience the third annual Wake Forest Film Festival titled, “A Light in the Forest.” 🎬
• The British Invasion | Fri., March 4 | 8 p.m. | Durham Performing Arts Center | $45+ | This immersive multimedia show features songs from The Rolling Stones, The Animals + Dave Clark 5.
• Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon | Fri., March 4 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley | $70+ | Celebrate International Women’s Day by learning from female advocates within the community.
• Intro to Acrylic Paint Pouring | Fri., March 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Loading Dock, 1053 East Whitaker Mill Rd. | $65 | Take this fluid painting workshop to learn the techniques, tips, and tricks of acrylic pouring.

Saturday, March 5

• Raleigh Brewing 9th Anniversary Party | Fri., March 5 | 12-8 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St. | Free | Celebrate with Buzzy Bakes, Drunken Noodle, Baltic Bites + more while you listen to bands Heavy Weather, Your Mama’s New Boyfriend, and Cosmic Superheroes. 🍻
• Blue Devils vs. Tar Heels | Fri., March 5 | 6 p.m. | Cameron Indoor Stadium, 115 Whitford Dr., Durham | $3,293+ | Watch these local men’s basketball rivals compete for the win.
• UNC vs. Duke Basketball Watch Party | Fri., March 5 | 6 p.m. | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, 545 Foster St., Suite 10, Durham | Free | Watch this rivalry game on the big screen while sipping tasty brews. 🏀
• Art-n-Soul Market | Fri., March 5 | 12-4 p.m. | Mystic Farm & Distillery, 1212 N. Mineral Springs Rd., Durham | Free | Shop for handmade goods from local artisans, enjoy craft cocktails, check out the live music, or grab a bite to eat from Mesas Food Truck.
• Baby Goat Festival | Fri., March 5 | Times Vary | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill | $13.50 | Snuggle, pet, and feed baby goats + hang out with Lola the pig or Ragnar the horse and all the other farm animals. 🐐
• Birding with a Ranger | Fri., March 5 | 8:30 a.m. | NCMA | Free | Search for migratory + native birds around the museum park with Park Ranger Chantal Taunton. 🐦
• Bohemian Nights Wine Dinner | Fri., March 5 | 6-8 p.m. | The Loading Dock — Prince Hall, 216 E. Lenoir St. | $125 | Enjoy this 5-course Mediterranean wine dinner with lush cushions, candle lit lanterns, and soft florals.

Sunday, March 6

• Mardi Gras Party | Sun., March 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Fortnight Brewing Company, 1006 Southwest Maynard Rd., Cary | $12+ | Celebrate Mardi Gras with music, dancing, drinks, and games. 🍾
• St. Paul & The Broken Bones | Sun., March 6 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $31+ | Sing along with this eight-piece soul band out of Birmingham, AL during “The Alien Coast Tour.” 🎤
• Weinberg Lecture of Egyptology | Sun., March 6 | 2-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn about the 200th anniversary of the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs + the centennial discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
• Richard Boston | Sun., March 6 | 2-5 p.m. | Nickelpoint Brewing Co., 506 Pershing Rd. | Free | Top off your weekend + listen to some acoustic pop, rock and country covers during this Sunday music showcase.
• Hurricanes vs. Kraken | Sun., March 6 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $25+ | The Carolina Hurricanes play against the Seattle Krakens. 🏒
• Nordista Freeze | Sun., March 6 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St. | $10+ | See Nashville’s psych-pop band play with Daddy’s Beemer + Chris Larkin.
• Joe Gatto | Sun., March 6 | 8:30 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club | $40+ | Don’t miss this night of laughs with former star of “Impractical Jokers,” Joe Gatto.

Monday March 7 — Sunday March 13

Monday, March 7

• DRAMA | Mon., March 7 | 7 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle | $20+ | See the collaboration between producer Na’el Shehade + vocalist Via Rosa to hear a fusion of R&B and dance-pop.
• Little Explorers - A Shell for a Home | Mon., March 7 | 11 a.m. | Dorothea Dix Park | Free | Bring your little one to play games, sing songs + touch live snails and turtles as they learn about animals with shells. 🐢
• Trivia Night | Mon., March 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Ponysaurus Brewing Co., 219 Hood St., Durham | Free | Drink local brews + test your knowledge of random information.
• Air Hockey Tournament | Mon., March 7 | 9-11 p.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St. | Free | Claim your seat by 8:45 p.m. to compete for prizes in this air hockey tournament.
• Fitness Class with Raleigh Parks | Mon., March 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. | Free | Continue celebrating Heart Health Month with Raleigh Parks’ free Pound Fitness class. 💪
• Downtown Raleigh Sandwich Week | Mon., March 7-Sun., March 13 | Times Vary | Downtown restaurants | Free | Support downtown’s lunch spots + post your sandwich on social media for a chance to win gift cards or the opportunity to design and name a sandwich for a participating restaurant.

Tuesday, March 8

• Clem Snide | Tues., March 8 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St. | $15+ | See the alt-country band perform songs from their latest album Forever Just Beyond.
• Jamestown Revival | Tues., March 8 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave. | $22 | See the country-rock band perform on their “Young Man Tour” with special guest Robert Ellis.
• Connect + Create: Tapestry Weaving | Tues., March 8 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr. | Free | Work on mini looms to create your very own tapestry wall hanging with artist Taylor McGree.
• Wine & Design Benefiting Dress for Success | Tues., March 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Wine & Design, 510 W. Martin St. | $50 | Paint, drink, and help empower women to achieve economic independence through support, professional attire, and development tools. 🎨
• International Women’s Day Rooftop Workout | Tues., March 8 | 5-6 p.m. + 6-7 p.m. | The Dillon, 223 S. West St. | Free | Enjoy a 45-minute workout with women owned vendors + then reward yourself with a happy hour. 🍹

Wednesday, March 9

• Badfish: Tribute to Sublime 20 Year Anniversary Tour | Wed., March 9 | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $15+ | Relive the 90’s and rock out with the Rhode Island Sublime tribute band. 🎸
• The Bones of J.R. Jones with Tall Tall Trees | Wed., March 9 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, 224 S Blount St. | $12+ | Hear singer-songwriter Jonathan Linaberry perform his American roots music with indie-folk orchestra Tall Tall Trees.
• Burpees & Beer | Wed., March 9 | 6-7 p.m. | Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr. | Free | Earn a fresh brew with this 45-minute beer-themed workout session. 🍻
• Beanology: Intro to Coffee | Wed., March 9 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Dilworth Coffee Training Center, 4320 Delta Lake Dr. | $95 | Explore the origins of coffee, its cultivation, distribution, and roasting processes through this Coffee College course.
• Wood Burning Workshop | Wed., March 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Crafts & Drafts NC, 3117 Guess Rd., Durham | $40 | Create your own Mardi Gras mask + learn simple techniques that can be applied to almost any wood craft.

Thursday, March 10

• Carolina Ballet: Snow White | Thurs., March 10-Sun., March 27 | 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $27+ | See the classic fairytale come to life through the Carolina Ballet + Zalman Raffael’s latest creation. 🩰
• K-Von | Thurs., March 10 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club | $20+ | See comedian K-von from NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” perform live.
• Hurricanes vs. Avalanche | Thurs., March 10 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $25+ | Watch the Carolina Hurricanes play against the Colorado Avalanche.
• Young Professionals Network Program | Thurs., March 10 | 8:30-10 a.m. | PNC Arena | $45 | Hear from speakers about ways to feel more confident in the workplace as you explore the five types of imposter syndrome.
• Mindful Museum: Art-Inspired Poetry Exploration | Thurs., March 10 | 6 p.m. | NCMA | $18 | Create responsive poems inspired by pieces in the Museum’s collection with writer + scholar Jameela F. Dallis.
• Puff Pastry Cooking Class | Thurs., March 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wilkinson Supply Co., 3300 Bush St. | $65 | Create tasty pastries with Chef Pamela Clark, founder of “The Thyme Savor.” 🥐

Friday, March 11

• Alexandria Clay Exhibition | Fri., March 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Frank G. Weems Gallery, Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center, 3800 Hillsborough St. | Free | See the final showing of mixed-media artist Alexandria Clay’s exhibit “I Carry Them On My Back, Of Course!” 🎨
• Adele Givens | Fri., March 11-Sat., March 12 | Times Vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $25+ | Laugh out loud as comedian, actress + writer Adele Givens performs her stand-up in the Triangle.
• Dream Theater - Top of the World Tour | Fri., March 11 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $28+ | See progressive metal band Dream Theater perform on their “Top Of The World Tour”.
• Theory of a Deadman | Fri., March 11 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $25+ | See the Canadian rock band perform their new album “Say Nothing” live.
• Beethoven Emperor | Fri., March 11 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $20+ | Hear Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor,” along with Jessie Montgomery’s “Records from a Vanishing City,” and Elgar’s “In the South.” 🎻
• Charcuterie Design 101 | Fri., March 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Loading Dock, 1053 East Whitaker Mill Rd. | $65 | Join Raleigh Cheesy for charcuterie making fun + a wine tasting.

Saturday, March 12

• Jazmine Sullivan | Sat., March 12 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $225+ | Listen to singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan perform some of her R&B hits with Tiana Major9.
• Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022 | Sat., March 12 | 10 a.m. | N. Wilmington St. - S. Salisbury St. | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with downtown’s 38th annual parade.
• The Wild Ones “Thin Lizzy Tribute” | Sat., March 12 | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $12.50+ | Enjoy some throwbacks with this Rock n’ Roll tribute to Thin Lizzy, Motorhead + David Bowie. 🎸
• Mike Birbiglia Live! | Sat., March 12 | 7 p.m. | Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St., Durham | $40+ | Celebrate the weekend with comedian, actor, writer, director + producer Mike Birbiglia.
• Hurricanes vs. Flyers | Sat., March 12 | 3 p.m. | PNC Arena | $27+ | See the Carolina Hurricanes compete against the Philadelphia Flyers. 🏒
• Wings Community Picnic | Sat., March 12 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, Harvey Hill + Chapel Event Center | Free | Celebrate the Wings of the City’s time in Raleigh with live music + food.

Sunday, March 13

• Marisela | Sun., March 13 | 7 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $45+ | Listen to this “Latin Madonna” perform her popular hits live.
• Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America | Sun., March 13 | 4 p.m. | $6 | Watch this documentary in which former ACLU Deputy Legal Director Jeffrey Robinson speaks on the history of US anti-black racism.

• NC State vs. Notre Dame | Sun., March 13 | 1 p.m. | Doak Field at Dail Park, 1050 Varsity Dr. | $14+ | See NC State’s baseball team play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. ⚾️
• Nature Hike | Sun., March 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Umstead State Park | Free | Join the NC Wildlife Federation and take a 3-mile nature hike on the Sal’s Branch Trail where you’ll visit a pollinator garden + view the park’s Big Lake.
• Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt | Sun., March 13 | 2-3 p.m. | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin St. | $12+ | Follow St. Patrick’s Day themed clues + solve puzzles to find and unlock the treasure chest for a grand prize. ☘️
• Pup Fest | Sun., March 13 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St. | Free | Check out pups from Perfectly Imperfect Pups + Doxie by Proxy while you shop from more than 45 local vendors and enjoy drinks, music, and food trucks. 🐶
• Spring Wreaths | Sun., March 13 | 1-3 p.m. | The Loading Dock — Prince Hall, 216 E. Lenoir St. | $69 | Make your very own indoor + outdoor wreath with faux eucalyptus and lambs ear.

Monday March 14 — Sunday March 20

Monday, March 14

• Jimmy Eat World | Mon., March 14 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz | $42+ | Jam out with Jimmy Eat World on their “Surviving The Truth Tour”. 🎸
• Indoor Disc Golf Putting League | Mon., March 14 | 6-10 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 800 Taylor St. #9-150, Durham | $6 | Grab your disc and head to Hi-Wire to enjoy a $7 liter while you work on your putting game.
• FantasticReal Film Series | Mon., March 14 | Times Vary | Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St., Durham | $10 | Watch “War of the Worlds” or “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” as a part of the Carolina Theatre’s retro-film series. 🎥
• Educator Treak: Early Childhood Dinosaur Science Discovery | Mon., March 14 | 6-8:30 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | Free | If you’re an educator, participate in this science trek + learn how to capture children’s excitement for science.
• Triangle Beagle Rescue Fundraising Meet-Up | Mon., March 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Chuy’s, 1035 Parkside Main St., Cary | Free | Join Triangle Beagle Rescue for its fundraising team meeting.

Tuesday, March 15

• David Archuleta | Tues., March 15 | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $20+ | Listen to the American Idol star perform some of his top hits.
• Natural Sciences Classroom: Ssssnakes | Tues., March 15 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn about the important role snakes play as predators in the environment + why the NCMNS educators love them. 🐍
• Sam Weber | Tues., March 15 | 7 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle | $12+ | Hear musician Sam Weber perform songs from his new album “Get Free” in which he chronicles his move to America from Canada.
• Ping Pong Tournament | Tues., March 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 800 Taylor St, #9-150, Durham | Free | Grab a $3 pint and compete in at least two matches for the grand prize. 🏓
• Chefs for Change Dinner | Tues., March 15 | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Cookery, 1101 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham | $85 | Join Chef Matthew Kelly of Mateos, Mothers & Sons + Vin Rouge for a fundraising dinner benefiting Families Moving Forward.

Wednesday, March 16

• Art in Bloom | Wed., March 16-Sun., March 20 | Times Vary | NCMA | $30 members, $33 nonmembers | See the work of floral designers come to life as they create arrangements inspired by works of art in the museum collection. 🌸
• Yola | Wed., March 16 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $25 | See Grammy-nominated musical artist Yola perform her hit songs live. 🎶
• Lunchtime Floral Demonstration | Wed., March 16 | 1-2:30 p.m. | NCMA | $27+ | Join horticulturist Brie Arthur for expert gardening advice as she goes over everything from proper planning to soil quality + long-term management.
• Global Garden Party Opening Reception | Wed., March 16 | 7-9 p.m. | NCMA | $72+ | Enjoy the museum’s indoor garden as you speak with the floral designers about their creations + congratulate the winner of the Director’s Choice ribbon.
• Ellevate NC Triangle Mix & Mingle | Wed., March 16 | 6-8 p.m. | The Flourish Market, 307 W. Martin St. | Free | Join Ellevate to sip, shop, and mingle with other local women while supporting 200+ brands that drive positive social change.

Thursday, March 17

• Lunchtime Floral Demonstration | Thurs., March 17 | 12:30-1 p.m. | NCMA | $30 | Learn creative ways to arrange flowers from Raleigh florist Steve Taras. 💐
• Mindful Museum: Virtual Slow Art Appreciation | Thurs., March 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Participate in this 90-minute art appreciation session as you are guided through intentional observation of floral design.
• The French Dispatch | Thurs., March 17 | 2 p.m. | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $6 | Watch this film about a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional, 20th century French city. 📽️
• History + Highballs: A Brief History of the Art of Falconry | Thurs., March 17 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Attend this online program to learn about the ancient art of falconry with NC falconer Jeff Curtis.
• Dan Tyminski Band | Thurs., March 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $18+ | See the band perform songs from a new EP + full-length bluegrass album.

Friday, March 18

• Tracy Morgan | Fri., March 18 | Raleigh Improv | 7 p.m. | $35+ | Celebrate the end of the week + laugh along with famous comedian Tracy Morgan on his “Working It Out” tour.
• Quilt Show | Fri., March 18-Sat., March 19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | NC State Fairgrounds | $10 | Find your favorite quilt, participate in a silent auction + shop the gift boutique at this quilt show hosted by the Capital Quilters Guild. 🧵
• Hurricanes vs. Capitals | Fri., March 18 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $42+ | Watch the Carolina Hurricanes play against the Washington Capitals.
• Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook | Fri., March 18-Sun., March 27 | 7:30 p.m., 1 p.m. + 4 p.m. | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St. | $17 | See this children’s book favorite come to life + watch as Junie B. Jones proves she’s not a crook. 📚

Saturday, March 19

• Beethoven Lives Upstairs | Sat., March 19 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $45 | Hear the NC Symphony perform music from Beethoven’s greatest works like the Moonlight Sonata + the Ninth Symphony. 🎵
• NC Opera Gala | Sat., March 19 | 6 p.m. | Dorothy + Roy Park Alumni Center, 2450 Alumni Dr. | $250+ | Attend this annual fundraising gala for dinner + dancing to support programs of the NC Opera.
• Raleigh Roasts | Sat., March 19 | Times Vary | Moore Square, 226 E. Martin St. | $7.50 | Enjoy samples from various local coffee vendors like Slingshot Coffee + 321 Roasters. ☕
• Playthrough Gaming Convention | Sat., March 19-Sun., March 20 | 10 a.m. | Raleigh Convention Center | $35+ | Find new games or participate in the Cosplay contest at NC’s largest gaming convention. 🎮
• Marchtoberfest | Sat., March 19-Sun., March 20 | 2 p.m. | Clouds Brewing Taproom, 1233 Front St. | $10+ | Celebrate Oktoberfest very early + Clouds Brewing’s fifth anniversary with traditional German music, pretzels, brats, and beer. 🥨
• Chocolate Coin Hunt | Sat., March 19 | 12 p.m. | Lonerider Brewery, 8816 Gulf Ct. Suite 100 | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with a chocolate coin hunt for the kids while you enjoy live music, drink specials + fairy tale concessions.
• Story in the Park - Salamander Dance | Sat., March 19 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson St. | Free | Join Raleigh Parks for a story + related activity.
• 2022 Challenge Cup: NC Courage vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | Sat., March 19 | 7-10 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $13 | Cheer on the NC Courage against NJ/NY Gotham FC for the 2022 Challenge Cup.⚽ *

Sunday, March 20

• Hurricanes vs. Rangers | Sun., March 20 | 6 p.m. | PNC Arena | $30+ | Watch the Carolina Hurricanes compete with the New York Rangers. 🏒
• The Arcadian Wild | Sun., March 20 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St. | $12.50+ | Hear the Nashville-based Folk band play songs from their latest album, “Principium.”
• Trolls Live! | Sun., March 20 | 10 a.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $15+ | Bring your kids to see a family-favorite movie come to life.
• Time for Three | Sun., March 20 | 6 p.m. | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary | $27 | Listen to the band that stands at the intersection of Americana, modern pop, and classical music. 🪕

Monday March 21 — Sunday March 27

Monday, March 21

• Kishi Bashi | Mon., March 21 | 8 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro | $25+ | Hear this violinist + singer-songwriter perform songs from his EP, “Emigrant.” 🎻
• Sunflower Bean | Mon., March 21 | 8 p.m. | Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham | $16+ | Jam out with this NYC-based indie-rock trio.
• Music Bingo | Mon., March 21 | 7 p.m. | Ponysaurus Brewing Co., 219 Hood St., Durham | Free | Test your musical knowledge during six rounds of bingo while you try out some craft brews.
• Birdies & Brews Golf Tournament | Mon., March 21 | 12 p.m. | 300 Prestonwood Pkwy., Cary | $10+ | Donate to or participate in this golf tournament + sample local beers to support the Cancer Research Institute. ⛳️

Tuesday, March 22

• Beach House | Tues., March 22 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $73+ | Hear the music duo perform their latest hits on the “Once Twice Melody Tour”.
• NC Master Chorale Soldiers in Song | Tues., March 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $27+ | Hear the 170 voices of the NC Master Chorale perform with the US Army Chorus featuring patriotic repertoire + works by Bruckner, Schumann, and Brahms. 🎶
• Hurricanes vs. Lightning | Tues., March 22 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $32+ | Watch the Carolina Hurricanes play against the Tampa Bay Lightning. 🏒
• Virtual Trivia Tuesday | Tues., March 22 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Join the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for virtual trivia featuring a mix of science facts, current news, pop culture, and scientific discoveries.
• Wolf Alice | Tues., March 22 | 7 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Martin St., Carrboro | $25+ | See this GRAMMY nominated rock band perform their latest hits.

Wednesday, March 23

• 311 | Wed., March 23 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $42+ | Listen to this popular rock band perform hit songs like “Amber” + “Down”.
• Tank and The Bangas | Wed., March 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Main St. | $25+ | Jam out with the five-piece band as they perform hits from their latest album “Green Balloon”. 🎶
• Business Expo | Wed., March 23 | 6 p.m. | Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary | Free | Attend this event featuring ~75 companies showcasing their businesses + what they have to offer.
• Trivia in the Beer Garden | Wed., March 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, 5410 NC-55, Durham | Free | Grab some friends + some brews while you test your knowledge with five rounds of trivia. 🍻
• History @ High Noon | Wed., March 23 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Celebrate NC women making history + hear from Leah Wong Ashburn of Highland Brewing Company.

Thursday, March 24

• Hurricanes vs. Stars | Thurs., March 24 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $23+ | See the Carolina Hurricanes play against the Dallas Stars. 🏒
• Pancakes & Booze Art Show | Thurs., March 24 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $10+ | Check out Raleigh’s underground pop-up art show to see 75+ local artists + enjoy all you can eat pancakes.
• Sons of Mystro | Thurs., March 24 | 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. | Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St., Wake Forest | $12+ | Hear brothers Malcolm + Umoja play 10 different genres of popular music using only their violins, a DJ and drummer.
• Trees of the Prarie Ridge Arboretum | Thurs,. March 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Prairie Ridge, 1671 Gold Star Dr. | Free | Walk 1-2 miles + dive into the details of identification and learn facts of up to ten trees in the Jesse P. Perry III Arboretum.
• Bourbon & Chocolate Tasting | Thurs., March 24 | 7-8 p.m. | The Chocolate Boutique, 8480 Honeycut Rd. | $60 | Enjoy four premium flights paired with various Belgian chocolate truffles.🍫

Friday, March 25

• NC Symphony: All Mozart | Fri., March 25-Sat., March 26 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $20+ | See this performance of Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute, Violin Concerto No. 5 “Turkish”, and Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter.” 🎻
• Lúnasa | Fri., March 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $18+ | Continue your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with this Irish band. ☘️
• The Dresser | Fri., March 25-Sun., March 27 | 7:30 p.m. + 3 p.m. | Theatre in the Park, 107 Pullen Rd. | $20.28+ | Witness this play based on a true story set during WWII of a dresser to the great actor, Sir Donald Walfit.
• Damon Wayans | Fri., March 25 | 7 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $40+ | Laugh along with comedian + star of the popular film “Major Payne”.
• Nate Bargatze | Fri., March 25 | 9:30 p.m. | Durham Performing Arts Center | $30 | You might know this comedian from his Netflix specials + now you can see him live on “The Raincheck Tour”.

Saturday, March 26

• An Evening with Dr. Monica Song | Sat., March 26 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | NCMA | $8+ | Join this award winning concert pianist as she performs classical music with guest artists.
• Hi-Wire’s 3-Year Anniversary Party | Sat., March 26 | 2-8 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 800 Taylor St.,Durham | Free | Celebrate this milestone with live music from Empire Strikes Brass, a pop-up market with more than 30 vendors, outdoor beer stations, and food by J. Lights Market & Cafe + Cugino Forno. 🍻
• 2022 Wedding Show | Sat., March 26-Sun., March 27 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd. | $15+ | Meet local professionals that can help plan your wedding + experience a runway show, cake samplings, reception food and beverages. 💍
• Museum Untold Tour | Sat., March 26 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones St. | $20+ | Tour the museum like an insider + hear stories that only museum staff know.
• Family Expo | Sat., March 26 | 9 a.m.-2p.m. | The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts, 405 Brooks St., Wake Forest | Free | Join the Wake Forest Area Chamber to learn about family-friendly businesses within the community.

Sunday, March 27

• Road to Wonderland Variety Show | Sun., March 27 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St. | $15+ | Witness this Alice + Wonderland themed variety show with circus and sideshow acts.
• Harlem Globetrotters | Sun., March 27 | 3 p.m. | PNC Arena | $23+ | See the exhibition basketball team perform their famous mix of athleticism, theater, and comedy. 🏀
• Sunday Brunch | Sun., March 27 | 12-4 p.m. | Killjoy, 116 N. West St. | $1+ | Get rid of the Sunday-scaries with a Sunday brunch featuring a DJ, mimosas, and small-plates. 🥂
• The Raleigh Market | Sun., March 27 | 9-4 p.m. | NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd. | Free | Enjoy the last day of the weekend by shopping through this flea market..
• Remember Jones | Sun., March 27 | 8 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle | $12+ | Listen to the NJ-based soul + pop band that was named as one of Paste’s Top 10 R&B/Soul Artists perform some of their original material.

Monday March 28 — Thursday March 31

Monday, March 28

• Whose Live Anyway | Mon., March 28 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $37+ | Laugh along with comedians from the popular show “Whose Line Is It Anyway” as they perform live.
• Trivia Night | Mon., March 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Ponysaurus Brewing Co., 219 Hood St., Durham | Free | Grab a pint, some pizza and test your trivia knowledge.
• PineCone Bluegrass Jam | Mon., March 28 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., | Free | Join the circle jam with other musicians + play together. 🪕
• Indoor Disc Gold Putting League | Mon., March 28 | 6-10 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing | 800 Taylor St.,Durham | $6 | Grab a $7 liter, practice your putting, and play a short round of disc golf.
• Karaoke on the Roof | Mon., March 28 | 8-11 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave. | Free | Sing your heart out to your favorite song during this karaoke night. 🎤

Tuesday, March 29

• Cat’s Cradle Presents: The Midnight | Tues., March 29 | 8 p.m. | The Lincoln Theatre | $25+ | See the synthwave band perform their dance + electronic hits.
• Gears + Cheers Cycle Camp | Tues., March 29 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St. | Free | Hear and learn from experts from Cycle Logic + Oaks and Spokes about the rules of the road.
• Coffee with Adria Jervay | Tues., March 29 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Raleigh Chamber, 800 S. Salisbury St. | Free | Chamber members will get the chance to hear from local leader Adria Jervay of The Carolinian.
• Coffee with a Curator | Tues., March 29 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the NC Museum of History to discover what 10,000+ objects found at River Bridge on the Pasquotank River can tell us about history. ☕️
• Karaoke Night | Tues., March 29 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Neptune’s Parlour, 14 W. Martin St. | Free | Enjoy NC beers and craft cocktails while you sing your favorite karaoke tunes.

Wednesday, March 30

• Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown | Wed., March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $35+ | See the Beatles tribute band Abbey Road perform a musical showdown with the Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. 🎶
• A Comedy Experiment | Wed., March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Watts & Ward, 200 S. Blount St. | $15 | Laugh along with Kimberly Danience, Justin Scranton, and Mike Mello at this experiment where comedy + live music are fused together.
• March Open House | Wed., March 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Paramount Event Venue, 5180 Paramount Parkway, Morrisville | Free | Start planning your next event as you meet the Paramount team, tour the space, and enjoy light refreshments.
• Oklahoma! | Wed., March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Durham Performing Arts Center | $15+ | Take your theater friends for a night out to see this classic play. 🎭

Thursday, March 31

• Wings of the City | Thurs., March 31 | All Day | Dorothea Dix Park | Free | Check out this exhibit by Jorge Marín on its last day before it leaves the park.
• Hurricanes vs. Canadiens | Thurs., March 31 | PNC Arena | 7 p.m. | $30+ | Root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they play the Montreal Canadiens. 🏒
• Shakey Graves Was Here | Thurs., March 31 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $30+ | Listen to this American Americana band perform a mix of blues, folk, country, and rock n’ roll music.
• Henry Rollins: Good to See You 2022 | Thurs., March 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $35+ | See comedian, musician, and writer Henry Rollins share stories from his life pre-COVID.
• A Wrinkle in Time | Thurs., March 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill | $20+ | Watch Madeleine L’Engle’s book, A Wrinkle in Time, come to life on the stage. 🎭