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July is here + the 90-degree weather has arrived — to help you get the most out of this month, we’re rounding up some of the top local events (both virtual and in-person) to help you stay connected.
Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in the following events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly. 🌴
Thursday July 1
FeaturedEvent
○ Amped Up Music Series at Red Hat Amphitheater | Thurs., July 1 | 7-10 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Mcdowell St. | $5+ | Catch Dillon Fence and Arson Daily this Thursday for the final show of the series— gates open at 6 p.m. 🎶 Ⓟ
Show
○ Summerfest: Music for a Summer Night | Thurs., July 1 | 8 p.m. | 8003 Regency Pkwy.,
Cary | $16.09 | Join the NC Symphony on an instrumental-filled summer night with selections from James Bond + Amazing Grace.
Talk
○ SAGE Thursday Morning Drop-In | Thurs., July 1 | 10–11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | SAGE is hosting morning coffee with the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
○ Thursday Novel Readers Book Discussion | Thurs., July 1 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Engage in this librarian-led discussion on No Man by Etaf Rum. 📚
Civic
○ Art, Education, and Collections Committee | Thurs., July 1 | 4–5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Raleigh Arts is hosting a public meeting to discuss art + education in the city.
TryThis
○ Treetop Coast | Thurs., July 1 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Union Station, 510 W Martin St. | $37 | Artists of all levels are welcome to sip wine + paint in this instructor-led class.
Friday July 2
Film
○ Top Gun | Fri., July 2 | 9–11 p.m. | 5959 Triangle Town Blvd. | $7+ | Watch the movie Top Gun in your car with the Triangle Drive In theatre in Raleigh. 🎥
ForKids
○ Sammy’s Acorn Hunt | Fri., July 2 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | 226 E Martin St. | Free | Bring your whole family to Moore Square for this fun self-guided activity + a chance to win a prize.
Art
○ First Friday Art Display | Fri., July 2 | 5 p.m.–12 a.m. | Haymaker, 555 Fayetteville St. | Free | Check out local artist Chris Evans + his featured display with a cocktail. 🖼️
○ First Friday at Current Wellness | Fri., July 2 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | 219 S East St. | Free | Current Wellness invites the public to check out their featured artist + grab a drink.
Network
○ Triangle Tech Net | Fri., July 2 | 12–1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Triangle professionals are invited to join the online event to network + acquire tips for best business practices.
Saturday July 3
TheBuy
○ Market at NC Art Museum | Sat., July 3 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | Free | Visitors can shop from an array of local and handcrafted goods including accessories, gifts + more. 🛍️
Festival
○ Kickzfest | Sat., July 3 | 4 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Mcdowell St. | $20+ | The whole family is invited to join Raleigh’s first urban street festival featuring live music, food, vendors + more.
○ EnoFest | Sat., July 3–Sun., July 4 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Durham County Stadium, 750 Stadium Dr. | $10+ | Enjoy live music from 40+ artists all while supporting local wildlife + clean water funds.
Film
○ Independence Day | Sat., July 3 | 9–11 p.m. | 5959 Triangle Town Blvd. | $7+ | Watch the movie Independence Day in your car with the Triangle Drive In theatre in Raleigh. 🎥
Sunday July 4
Family
○ July 4th Goatstravaganza | Sun., July 4 | 10 a.m. | 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill | $13.50 | Spring Haven Farm is hosting a fourth of July celebration with goats, activities + food trucks. 🐐
TheBuy
○ Black Flea Market | Sun., July 4 | 1–5 p.m. | 510 W Martin St. | Free | Support + shop from over 30 Black-owned businesses + vendors.
○ Moore Square Market | Sun., July 4 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St. | Free | You can find farm-fresh produce, baked goods, art, live music + handmade items at the market every Sunday. 🛍️
ForKids
○ Sensory Friendly Playtime | Sun., July 4 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 201 E Hargett St. | Free | Children with special needs + their families are invited to join in this Marbles Kids Museum adventure.
Monday July 5–Sunday July 11
Monday July 5
Holiday
○ Independence Day Celebration | Mon., July 5 | 6–9:30 p.m. | 2401 Grigsby Ave.,
Holly Springs | Free | Celebrate Independence day with dancing, ice cream + fireworks.
Health
○ HIV/STI Testing | Mon., July 5 | 5–7:45 p.m. | LGBT Center of Raleigh, 19 West Hargett St. | Free | Receive free, confidential HIV + STI testing by the Alliance of AIDS Services.
ForKids
○ Story Time & Craft | Mon., July 5 | 11 a.m. | 6548 Glenwood Ave. | $5 | Little Doodles Play Cafe is hosting a storytime + craft event for kids. 🎨
Drink
○ $3 Pint Night | Mon., July 5 | 4–10 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works offers $3 pints of draft beer + other drinks specials every Monday. 🍺
Tuesday July 6
Health
○ LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group | Tues., July 6 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The LGBT Center of Raleigh is hosting a support group for adults every first + third Tuesday of June.
Civic
○ City Council Afternoon Session | Tues., July 6 | 1–4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Raleigh City Council will meet to handle city-related business + is open to the public.
Job
○ Raleigh Job Fair | Tues., July 6 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | In this virtual hiring event meet employers directly + search through various job opportunities.
Community
○ Women’s Philanthropy Community Rosh Chodesh | Tues., July 6 | 7–8:30 p.m. | David R. Kahn Community Campus, 8210 Creedmoor Rd., Suite 104 | Free | The Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary is hosting a conversation on philanthropy + community for women.
Talk
○ Short Story Discussion | Tues., July 6 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Engage in this librarian-led discussion on the two short stories The Food Fighters + Consume Mass Quantities by Amy Ettinger.
Learn
○ So, You Want to Write a Children’s Book | Tues., July 6 | 6:30–8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Laureate Kelly Starling Lyons walks listeners through the ins + outs of writing children’s books. 📚
○ Civic Hacking Session | Tues., July 6 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Code for Durham invites techies to come out + work on various projects during this study hall.
○ Beyond Summer Snapshots | Tues., July 6 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Professional Teresa Porter leads students through this photography class + teaches various skills from lighting to composition. 📷
Wednesday July 7
Art
○ Mindful Museum: Virtual Poetry Hour | Wed., July 7 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $8.58+ | Write poetry with Jameela F. Dallis through grounding exercises + guided practice.
Talk
○ Plant-lover’s Tour | Wed., July 7 | 3–4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join this live stream where the interns at the JCRA pick + show their favorite plants at the arboretum. 🌿
ForKids
○ Summer Tar Heel Tales | Wed., July 7 | 1–1:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Kids can learn more about our NC history in this story called How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long + David Shannon.
○ Plant a Sunflower! | Wed., July 7 | 10:15–11:15 a.m. | 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Dr., Apex | Free | Kids are invited to this outdoor event where they will plant their own sunflower to take home. 🌻
Civic
○ Community Outreach Committee | Wed., July 7 | 4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the city of Raleigh in this public meeting talking about the community.
Biz
○ 1 Million Cups RTP | Wed., July 7 | 9–10 a.m. | 318 Blackwell St., Durham | Free | Every Wednesday, learn about local entrepreneurs + share your own experiences with business.
Thursday July 8
Film
○ Movies in the Garden: Sing | Thurs., July 8 | 8:30 p.m. | $1+ | Watch the family favorite Sing at Raleigh Little Theatre’s summer outdoor movie series. 🎥
Talk
○ Novel Readers Book Discussion | Thurs., July 8 | 10–11 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Engage in this librarian-led discussion on Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong. 📚
ForKids
○ Daily Youth Climbing Session | Thurs., July 8 | 2–4 p.m. | 6022 Duraleigh Rd. | $10+ | Kids ages 6-13 are invited to this afternoon climbing adventure with the Triangle Rock Club.
Show
○ Cirque de la Symphonie | Thurs., July 8 | 8 p.m. | Virtual | $21.46 | The NC Symphony presents breath-taking acrobatics paired with an instrumental masterpiece.
Friday July 9
Biz
○ Transportation Breakfast | Fri., July 9 | 8–9:30 a.m. | The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary | $45+ | Discuss the future of RDU + Raleigh travel at this breakfast conference with guest speakers.
Art
○ Triangle Queer Artist Collective | Fri., July 9 | 6–8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | All skill levels are invited to this creative community meeting with the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
Show
○ Young People’s Concert Matinee: Cirque de la Symphonie | Fri., July 9 | 3 p.m. | Virtual | $21.46 | The NC Symphony presents breath-taking acrobatics paired with an instrumental masterpiece.
○ Molly Tuttle | Fri., July 9 | 7:30 p.m. | 2 E South St. | $37+ | Molly Tuttle joins the stage for a night of bluegrass + Flatpicking. 🎶
Saturday July 10
TryThis
○ NCMA To Go Activity Kits | Sat., July 10 | 10 a.m. | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | Free | Grab an activity kit from the museum + create your own layered portrait at home. 🎨
TheBuy
○ Pop-Up Market & Food Truck Rodeo | Sat., July 10 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Phillips Farms of Cary, 6701 Good Hope Church Rd. | Free | Enjoy food trucks, live music + a makers market.
Outdoor
○ Museum Park Tours | Sat., July 10 | 10:30 a.m. | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | Free | Take a 2-mile walk through the NCMA on a guided tour + learn about various artwork.
ForKids
○ Bounce & Play | Sat., July 10 | 12–4 p.m. | Moore Square, 226 E Martin St. | $15+ | Bring your family to this fun outdoor event filled with activities + a 28-foot rock-climbing wall.
Active
○ Yoga and Mimosas | Sat., July 10 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | 610 Glenwood Ave. | $13 | Oak City Yoga is holding an outdoor yoga class for all levels + serving mimosas afterward. 🧘
Sunday July 11
TheBuy
○ Black Flea Market | Sun., July 11 | 1–5 p.m. | 510 W Martin St. | Free | Support + shop from over 30 Black-owned businesses + vendors.
○ Moore Square Market | Sat., July 11 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | 200 S. Blount St. | Free | You can find farm-fresh produce, baked goods, art, live music + handmade items at the market every Sunday. 🛍️
Show
○ Beatles vs Elvis | Sun., July 11 | 7 p.m. | 2 E South St. | $35+ | Join Fletcher Opera Theatre in this showdown to determine the king of rock and roll + two tribute performances. 🎸
Family
○ Who Lives Here? | Sun., July 11 | 1–2:30 p.m. | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Dr. | Free | Parents and their children are invited to listen to this fun program about animals found in your backyard. 🌳
Monday July 12–Sunday July 18
Monday July 12
Talk
○ In Your Living Room with Daniel Silva | Mon., July 12 | 8–9 p.m. | Virtual | $36 |The Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary is hosting a book festival with author Daniel Silva + CNN’s Dana Bash.
○ Monday Novel Readers Book Discussion | Mon., July 12 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Engage in this librarian-led discussion on The Library Book by Susan Orlean. 📚
Active
○ Yoga in the Park | Mon., July 12 | 6–7 p.m. | 1800 Umstead Dr. | Free | In this all-level yoga class, practice strength + flexibility while surrounded by nature. 🧘
ForKids
○ Virtual Wakaboomee Yoga | Mon., July 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Instructor Dawn invites children of all ages to her yoga class to get kids moving in this fun activity.
Tuesday July 13
Talk
○ Visiting Étretat: A Virtual Trip with Monet | Tues., July 13 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | NCSU professor Diane Beckman takes participants through an interactive tour of France + features Monet’s artwork.
Show
○ Music at the Museum featuring XOXOK | Tues., July 13 | 9 p.m. | Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | Free | Enjoy a night of soul music from artist Keenan Jenkins as XOXOK.
Civic
○ Dix Park Plaza & Play Public Meeting | Tues., July 13 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Chapel Event Center at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr. | Free | In this final community meeting, join the city of Raleigh in talking about the new Plaza & Play project + view the design plans. 🌳
Network
○ Triangle Biotech Tuesday | Tues., July 13 | 5:15–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join science-minded professionals + make connections with others in the RTP in this monthly event.
Wednesday July 14
Talk
○ Virtual Youth Coffeehouse | Wed., July 14 | 5–6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Grab a cup of coffee + sit down with the LGBT Center of Raleigh for this engaging youth group.
Learn
○ Midweek with Doug | Wed., July 14 | 3–4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Gardens manager Doug Ruhren walks listeners through plants for all seasons + shares some of his favorites. 🌱
ForKids
○ Art Snacks | Wed., July 14 | 10 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Children ages 3 to 5 will engage in fun art activities + videos. 🎨
○ Volcanoes! | Wed., July 14 | 10:15–11:15 a.m. | 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Dr., Apex | Free | Kids are invited to this outdoor event where they will decorate a volcano + watch as it explodes. 🌋
Civic
○ Board of Commissioners Meeting | Wed., July 14 | 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Wake County is hosting a public meeting to discuss housing authority in the area.
Thursday July 15
Show
○ The Best of North Hills | Thurs., July 15 | 5–9 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St. | $10 | The Best of North Hills has returned with their comeback series filled with live music, events + drinks. 🎶
○ Young Professionals Network Program | Thurs., July 15 | 8:30–10 a.m. | 230 Fayetteville St. | $45 | Network with like-minded professionals, listen to speakers + discuss the reopening of Raleigh.
Learn
○ Digital Photography Essentials | Thurs., July 15 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Virtual | $89 | In this workshop for Canon photographers, learn how to manually use your camera using various settings + techniques. 📷
○ Applying to College | Thurs., July 15 | 6–7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | For parents with teenagers planning on attending college, this is the perfect webinar to ease some of the stress of applications.
Talk
○ RTP180: AI Thurs., July 15 | 6–7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | RTI International has invited speakers from surrounding universities to speak on the topic of artificial intelligence + teach viewers what they know about the subject in 5 minutes or less.
Friday July 16
Network
○ Triangle Tech Net | Fri., July 16 | 11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Triangle professionals are invited to join the online event to network + acquire tips for best business practices.
Show
○ Diva Royale Drag Queen Show | Fri., July 16 | 7 p.m. | 623 East Whitaker Mill Rd. | $30+ | Grab dinner and a show with Diva Royale restaurant + enjoy female celebrity impersonations. ForParents
○ Kids Exchange Consignment Sale | Fri., July 16 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | 1025 Blue Ridge Rd. | Free | Join NC’s largest kids consignment sale located at the fairgrounds with the best prices on toys, clothes + more. 👕
