This cast will wow you in Raleigh Little Theatre’s production of “The Color Purple.” | Photo provided by Raleigh Little Theatre
June is full of theater here in Raleigh — here are three shows to put on your calendar.
“The Color Purple” | Through Sunday, June 29 | Raleigh Little Theater | $31 | Watch the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the healing power of love.
“Peter and the Starcatcher” | Wednesday, June 11-Sunday, June 22 | Theatre Raleigh | $33+ | This show is “Peter Pan” like you’ve never seen it before. Plus, it stars Tony Award-nominee David Furr in the role of Black Stache.
“Hamlet” | Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 29 | Theatre in the Park | $21+ | Local thespians will present this Shakespearian tragedy of love and revenge.
If theater isn’t your thing, we’ve got a full slate of June events in our Plan Ahead guide to get your summer started right.
Brewery Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | Ponysaurus Brewing Co. | Free | Put your trivia cap on for this friendly competition.
Live at the Leaf: Slow Teeth w/ The Silver Doors | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel and Lounge | Free | These Saxapahaw rockers combine post-rock, introspective lyricism, and sci-fi-inspired soundcraft grab a bev and jam out.
Retirement Planning University | Tuesday, June 10 + Wednesday, June 11 | 6-8:30 p.m. | TowneBank Center at Carter-Finley Stadium — The Chancellor’s Suite | $39 | This two-night class will teach you everything to know before you retire.
Block Printing & Provisions | 6-8:30 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $99 | Design your own tea towel or market tote with expert guidance.
Pottery Paint & Sip | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary | $42 | Sip on a drink while painting a masterpiece.
Wednesday, June 11
“Peter and the Starcatcher” | Through Sunday, June 22 | Theatre Raleigh | $33+ | This whimsical Tony Award-winning retelling of “Peter Pan” is fit for the whole fam.
WALLOWS | 7:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $35+ | Dance all night with this fun indie pop band with special guests Model and Porches.
After being closed for repairs, Mitch’s Tavern has reopened for business. Mitch’s opened in 1974 across from NC State and was featured in “Bull Durham.” You’re going to want to be here on Wolfpack gamedays.(Triangle Food Blog)
Community
Summer heat means copperhead season — The News & Observer has you covered with a bevy of resources for encountering these venomous snakes, from getting help without cell service to other slithery creatures to look out for.
Real Estate
June is Homeownership Month, and the City of Raleigh has a program to help first-time home buyers with up to $60,000 in financial assistance. Learn more about the program — maybe that can help buy today’s featured mansion.
Mansion Monday
Oh la la. This home off Durant Road in North Raleigh caught our eye with its castle-inspired exterior, 4 beds, 4 baths + 4 half baths, and its sprawling lawn fit for royalty. See how much you’d have to pay to call this house your home.
Travel
Sorry, your Costco membership won’t get you past TSA. You’ll have to get your REAL ID like the rest of us. But pick us up a rotisserie chicken if you’re already making a Costco run. (WHAS11)
Trending
In case you missed it, Taylor Swift bought back the rights to all of her music. If you’re looking to celebrate, there’s a paint + sip session for Taylor’s half birthday on June 13 at Ikigai Studios in Cary.
Art is one of the best distractions. | Photo courtesy of NC Museum of Art
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like Marbles Kids Museum to hidden gems like Sandling Beach, there’s something in Raleigh for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 25+ kid-friendly activities around the 919.
Thrill-seeking fun
Frankie’s Fun Park | This is the perfect spot for a birthday party or to just let off steam on attractions like mini-golf, go-karts, and arcade games. Kids will remember screaming until they laugh on the drop zone.
Hit the park
Dorothea Dix Park | This park — one of Raleigh’s largest — offers downtown skyline views, a summer sunflower field, and special events. Kids will remember taking a family picnic at Flowers Field.
Indoor adventures
Boxcar Bar + Arcade | Kids are allowed in before 8 p.m. on weekdays and 7 p.m. on weekends. Play classic and modern games like pinball and air hockey. Kids will remember falling in love with the classics.
The perfect athleisure tennis dress, available in summer colors like pink sorbet, iconic black, and heated red. Our favorite part: A built-in medium-support shelf bra and built-in shorts with a pocket.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you’re looking for some fashion inspo, look no further than you chic fellow North Carolinians. This piece from i-D made me so proud of living in this great state.
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