First Friday Market & Free Movie Night | Friday, Jun. 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Stroll through the market, grab a snack from a food truck, and watch “Mamma Mia” on the big screen.
Go Fish Scavenger Hunt | Friday, June 2 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Nash Square, 200 S. McDowell St., Raleigh | $0-$32 | Compete to win prizes from local businesses during this nautical-themed hunt through the city.
Friday Fluff: Pride Kick Off Drag Show | Friday, Jun. 2 | 8-11:59 p.m. | Ruby Deluxe, 415 South Salisbury St., Raleigh | Free | Kick off pride month with Marsha Mellows’ fabulous drag performance.
Saturday, June 3
Summer Sol | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Raleigh Rose Garden, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh | $30 | Enjoy this vinyasa flow with a live sound journey and zero-proof cocktails.
Ever After: Fairy Tales, Food, and Flowers | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fred Fletcher Park, 876 Washington St., Raleigh | Free | Shop plants and produce from local nurseries, meet fairy-tale characters, and explore food vendors.
International Children’s Day | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | There will be kid-friendly performances all day like puppets, dancing, folkstories, and more.
Jubilant! A Juneteenth Concert | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 5-8 p.m. | CAM Raleigh, 409 W Martin St., Raleigh | $20 | Celebrate Juneteenth through art and song with Negro spirituals, African American art songs, and Black resistance music.
Dermot Kennedy The Sonder Tour | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $35-$56 | Watch this Irish signer-songwriter perform live with special guest Mehro.
Sunday, June 4
Bowstring’s Luaufest | Sunday, Jun. 4 | 12-5 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $0-$100 | Enjoy a day of island drinks, barbecue, pizza, live music + shopping.
LGBTQ+ Pride Ride with the Historic Raleigh Trolley | Sunday, Jun. 4 | 1-3 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh | $12 | Learn about our city’s LGBTQ+ history during this trolley ride through historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and other points of interest.
Try the vegetarian super sprout sandwich at Berkeley Cafe. | Photo by Berkeley Cafe
Eat
We hope you’re hungry for some delicious, cheap eats. Check out our list of 25+ places where a lunch for one costs $12 or less.
Pets
Are you looking for a new best friend? Well, our list of adoptable pets around the Triangle is sure to inspire your search. Check out these cute faces + local pet adoption centers.
Arts
Calling all local creatives. Raleigh Arts can help you create a piece of public art on city property through the Do-It-Yourself Public Art Projects program.
The Centennial Bridge is an iconic QC landmark. | Photo by KCtoday
Planning a getaway? Check out the Quad Cities, rich in flavor, history, and outdoor activities. Whether you’re just driving through on a trip across I-80 or you have a longer stay in mind, act like a local with these tips.
Why go? This cluster of Midwest cities is one of the most slept-on metros I know. From coffee, beer, and public art self-guided tours to family passes and pro sports (yes, water ski shows count), you’ll always have something to do.
Act like a local: Quad Cities-style pizza — it’s a thing. Aside from inventing taco pizza, the QC’s famous sweet crust, spicy sauce, and crumble sausage combo has been nationally featured.
Vrbo: Stay at Renwick Mansion with 17 of your closest friends and family, taking in this historic Italian Revival home with panoramic views overlooking the Mississippi. ($500/night)
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