Red Hat Amphitheater has plenty of outdoor concerts to enjoy this June. | Photo by Garrett Poulos
June is just around the corner and setting the scene for an unforgettable summer in Raleigh. We’ve got over 25 of the top events in June, from Pride and Juneteenth celebrations to local theater and can’t-miss concerts.
Festivals
Out! Raleigh Pride | Friday, June 20 + Saturday, June 21 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Fayetteville Street | Free | This two-day Pride fest will feature iconic drag performers, local vendors, and family-friendly fun.
Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Latta University Historic Park | Free | Commemorate Juneteenth with featured storytellers Donna Washington and Mitch Capel.
More local fun
The Soccer Tournament | Wednesday, June 4-Monday, June 9 | WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary | $5+ | Watch 134 matches between some of the world’s best teams in this 7v7 soccer festival.
Halsey: For My Last Trick | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $40+ | See this pop singer-songwriter perform songs like “Without Me” and “Bad at Love.”
UNC Health Championship | Through Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Raleigh Country Club | $20+ | Enjoy world-class golf in Raleigh’s backyard.
Young People’s Concert: “Carnival of the Animals” | Thursday, May 29 + Saturday, May 31 | Times vary | Meymandi Concert Hall | $30+ | This concert is specifically for student-aged kids to experience music that brings sea creatures, elephants, and more to life through music.
Friday, May 30
41st Raleigh Greek Festival | Through Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | $5 | Celebrate + appreciate Greek culture with dance, cuisine, and cooking demos.
Raleigh True Crime Tour | 8-9 p.m. | Norwood House | $15 | Oak City is brimming with tales of crime and intrigue — learn more about all things true crime in Raleigh.
Saturday, May 31
Raleigh Iron Works History & Art Tour | Saturday, May 31-Saturday, Aug. 30 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Raleigh Iron Works | Pay what you can | This mixed-use development used to be home to a thriving industry — learn about the murals + history that call Raleigh Iron Works home.
Summer Reading Kickoff | 2-4 p.m. | Oberlin Regional Library | Free | Kick off a summer of vibrant reading with family-friendly tunes, face painting, and more to celebrate.
Premium Kokedama Class | 6-7 p.m. | Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop | $65 | Make your own kokedama, a Japanese bonsai with a unique approach.
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With a 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Canes’ Stanley Cup run has come to an end. This season, the Canes notched their first Eastern Conference Final win since 2006 and had a dramatic set of trades along the way. (ESPN)
Coming Soon
Korean fried rice. Nashville hot tofu. Fish and chips. All of these are coming to Raleigh in a tortilla thanks to Velvet Taco. The Dallas-based fusion taco restaurant will open in North Hills’ Park District in the former World of Beer later this year.
Opening
ICYMI, the long-awaited Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park opens Friday, June 6, with 18.5 acres of slides, swings, splash grounds, and more that is unique to Raleigh. Get a sneak peek of the fun awaiting your kiddos at Dix this summer. (WRAL)
Open
Cannonball Music Hall at Raleigh Iron Works is now open — and you won’t find national acts coming to this venue. Instead, Cannonball is specifically for local artists finding their footing with a capacity of 144 and 24/7 rehearsal spaces. (WUNC)
Try This
It’s not every day you can putt downtown, but this summer, a new mini-golf course in City Plaza is making Fayetteville Street just a little bit more vibrant. Premiering at Artsplosure, this mini-golf course was made by local artists — just scan the QR code and play for free.
Eat
National acai bowl spot Everbowl is getting a second Raleigh franchise in Brier Creek by the end of the year. The first Raleigh Everbowl opened on Falls of Neuse Road two years ago, and the new location will double its square footage. (Triangle Business Journal)
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A rechargeable handheld fan to keep you cool all summer long. With a battery life of up to 14 hours and three adjustable speeds, it’s our favorite hack to keep from overheating in warm weather.
My family and I went to Gringo A Go Go this weekend, and it was delicious. The shrimp tacos were huge and the guacamole was just how I like it — lots of lime and red onion with zero tomatoes. I’m patiently waiting for cooler temps to try the pozole next.
This downtown spot has a covered and non-covered patio.
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