The season of giving is upon us, so we’re giving you the lowdown on all of the gravy-est, I mean greatest, events happening around Raleigh this November. This month we’re looking forward to N.C. Comic Con, an artisan craft market, Moonlight in the Garden + gobbling up Thanksgiving dinner with friends + family. Want to join in on the fun? Take a look below and #PlanAhead how you’ll spend the month of November in Raleigh, N.C.
Friday November 1-Sunday November 3
Fri. Nov. 1
Dine
○ Iris After Dark | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NCMA, West Building | Cost of purchase | The museum restaurant + galleries will stay open for dinner + enjoy music from local DJs and musicians. Recurs most Friday evenings. 🍽
Show
○ Experimental Comedy Club | 8:30-10 p.m. | Dove & Olive Mercantile, 233 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh | $10 | Inaugural show, tickets include 2 complimentary drinks. 🎤
Family
○ Day of the Dead Event | 6-9 p.m. | COR Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Folklore, music, traditional dress + hot chocolate. Add this to your First Friday activities if you’re going downtown.
WaterCooler
○ Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $27+
TheBuy
○ Carolina Artisan Craft Market | Fri. Nov. 1-Sun. Nov. 3 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Raleigh Convention Center | $7+ | The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild’s 50th annual event, with everything from ceramics + glass to wearables and leather.
Sat. Nov. 2
Arts
○ Fall Arts Fair | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fred Fletcher Park | Free | More than 50 local artists, live music, food trucks + the Poetry Fox.
Family
○ Raleigh Fairytale Ball | 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. | Cypress Manor, 1040 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh | $25+ | Guests are invited to sing + dance with all of their favorite princes and princesses + nibble sweets from the candy buffet.
WaterCooler
○ Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $22+ 🏒
○ N.C. State at Wake Forest | 12 p.m. | BB&T Field, 499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem | $36 | Watch on ESPN.
○ USTA Tennis Fall Invitational | Fri. Nov. 1-Sun. Nov. 3 | Cary Tennis Park | $250 | One national championship bid will be awarded to the winner of the event. The first 48 unique teams who register will be entered, and a waitlist will be created for any who follow.
Concert
○ Purple Masquerade: A Prince Tribute | 9 p.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $12.50+
Sun. Nov. 3
Dish
○ Food Truck Rodeo | 12-4 p.m. | Durham Central Park | Cost of purchase | Food from local favorites like Chirba Chirba Dumpling, Virgil’s Jamaica + Bulkogi Truck, plus performances from the Bull City Music School. Dogs are welcome.
Drink
○ Sip + Savor | 4:30 p.m. | DPAC | $95+ | This one-day wine + food festival features dishes from more than 30 local chefs paired with wines from around the globe. 21+
WaterCooler
○ City of Oaks Marathon | Sun. Nov. 3 | 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Downtown Raleigh | $140 | A Boston Marathon qualifying race, with options for shorter distances including a half-marathon, 10K, 5K + kids mile. The finish line festival is open to the public and will be located on Hillsborough Street near the N.C. State Belltower.
Monday November 4 - Sunday November 10
Mon. Nov. 4
Art
○ ¡Viva Viclas! The Art of the Lowrider Motorcycle | CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St. | now through Feb. 9, 2020 | 12-5 p.m. Thurs-Sun | Free | Features 10 custom lowrider Harley-Davidson motorcycles + 12 artworks inspired by themes such as brotherhood, respect, and pride. Guest-curated by lowrider scholar Denise Sandoval, PhD + automotive historian Ken Gross. 🏍️
Film
○ N.C. Latin American Film Festival | 7-8:30 p.m. | UNC Campus, Nelson Mandela Auditorium, 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill | Free | Learn more about the 1989 U.S. Invasión of Panama + click here to watch the trailer for the film Invasion (2014, 94 minutes). 🇵🇦
Show
○ Alejandro Aranda with Sucre | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $20
○ Local Jazz Concert | 7-9 p.m. | The Durham Fruit, 305 S. Dillard St. | $25+ | The Christian Tamburr Quartet featuring Kate McGarry. 🎷
Talk
○ Executive Leadership with Founders of Pendo | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | N.C. State Campus, Nelson Hall 2300, 2801 Founders Dr., Raleigh | Free
Tues. Nov. 5
Show
○ Louis C.K. Comedy Show | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium at Duke Energy Performing Arts Center | $38+ | Note, cell phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases for this device-free event. Mature content recommended for ages 18+
Concert
○ The Movement | 8:30 p.m. | The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $17+
Wed. Nov. 6
Drink
○ Wine Tasting | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Mandolin, 2519 Fairview Rd., Raleigh | $10 | Explore 5 Thanksgiving wines + enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by chef Sean Fowler. Bottles and cases will be available for purchase at a discount.
Concert
○ The Neighborhood | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $30
Thurs. Nov. 7
Show
○ Big K.R.I.T. and Rapsody| 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $27+
○ Ganja White Night | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $20
○ We Will Rock You | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $40
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○ Moonlight in the Garden | Thurs. Nov. 7-Sat. Nov. 16 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. + 7:30-9:30 p.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $10+ | Explore the gardens after dark, with custom light displays designed by John Garner and Southern Lights of Raleigh. Bonus: food trucks, fire pits, marshmallows + live music.
Fri. Nov. 8
Concert
○ The Black Keys with Modest Mouse | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $55+
Network
○ Black Alumni Society: 40th Anniversary Gala | 6-9 p.m. | N.C. State Campus, 2450 Alumni Dr., Raleigh | $50+
TryThis
○ NC Comicon | Fri. Nov. 8-Sun. Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Durham Convention Center | $20+
Sat. Nov. 9
Show
○ The Music of Harry Potter | 8 p.m. | Woolner Stage at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $65+
Family
○ SouthEast Crab Feast | 12-2:30 p.m. + 3-5:30 p.m. | Lake Wheeler Park, Raleigh | $10+
○ 78th Annual Gourd Arts + Crafts Festival | Sat. Nov. 9- Sun. Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Holshouser Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds | $2 admission
Active
○ The Crazy Wine Dash 5K | 2:30-8:30 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park | $35+
WaterCooler
○ N.C. State vs. Clemson | 7:30 p.m. | Carter-Finlay Stadium | $36+ | Watch on ABC.
Monday November 11 - Sunday November 17
Mon. Nov. 11
Holiday
○ Giant Rockstar Connect Holiday Party | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Drive Shack, 6901 Play Golf Way, Raleigh | Free | The Triangle’s largest holiday party + the first 200 attendees will receive a free drink ticket and appetizers.
Tues. Nov. 12
Dish
○ Supper Club No. 8 | 7-11 p.m. | Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $75 | Includes 5 courses + a paired whiskey flight.
Monday November 18 - Sunday November 24
Sat. Nov. 23
Family
○ Raleigh Christmas Parade | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | Watch on ABC 11 if you can’t be there in person. 🦌
○ Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting | 6-8 p.m. | Free 🎄
TheBuy
○ Global Holiday Festival + Market | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Moore Square | Free 🎎
Community
○ 24th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | Free | Storytellers, artists, authors, dancers + musicians from N.C.’s eight state-recognized tribes will gather to provide information on local Native American culture. #AIHC2019 🏹
Monday November 25 - Saturday November 30
Friday, Nov. 29
Show
○ Cirque de Noel | 3 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Meymandi Auditorium at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts | $25+ | Aerial performers, jugglers + more perform with the N.C. Symphony. 🔥
Saturday, Nov. 30
TheBuy
○ Triangle Pop-Up Holiday Night Market | 5-10 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | This Shop Small Saturday event will feature more than 50 local artists and makers + live jazz, a photo booth, and more. 💈
Show
○ A Snow White Christmas | 7 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $25+ | A special retelling of the classic fairy tale. Recurring daily through December 8. 🍏
WaterCooler
○ N.C. State vs. UNC | time TBA | Carter-Finley Stadium | $58+ 🏈
Active
○ Turkey Chase | 8:30 a.m. | Umstead Park, Harrison Ave. entrance | $25+ | Work off your Thanksgiving dinner with a run of your choice — from 5K to 20K. 🦃
