Events Calendar http://www.visitraleigh.com/event/rss/ Events going on in your town Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:50:10 +0000 10th Annual N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/10th-annual-n-c-chinese-lantern-festival/88935/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/10th-annual-n-c-chinese-lantern-festival/88935/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 11/15/2025 to 01/11/2026 -

Perhaps the most-attended holiday event in the Raleigh area for nearly a decade now, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival puts hundreds of larger-than-life lanterns on display at Cary's Koka

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Al Strong & Friends Jazz Night https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/al-strong-%26-friends-jazz-night/103089/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/al-strong-%26-friends-jazz-night/103089/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 03/25/2026 -

Raleigh’s Boatman Spirits Co. is hosting a weekly Jazz Night featuring Al Strong & Friends. Strong is a Grammy-nominated musician. Come out and enjoy the live music, a cocktail and a tasty bite off

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Amber Autry https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/amber-autry/101376/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/amber-autry/101376/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/08/2026 -

Amber Autry is an internationally touring Comedian hailing from Nashville TN. She has been featured on Peacock TV, Drybar Comedy, and Don't Tell Comedy. She is the co-host of the podcast I'm Fine,

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Apex Sculpture Walk https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/apex-sculpture-walk/102424/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/apex-sculpture-walk/102424/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 12/09/2025 to 12/31/2026 -

The 5th Annual Apex Sculpture Walk is officially ready to welcome visitors! Eleven sculptures are installed in and around downtown Apex featuring artists from North Carolina and beyond. The Sculpture

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Bring Your Own Craft Night at Raleigh Brewing https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/bring-your-own-craft-night-at-raleigh-brewing/103060/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/bring-your-own-craft-night-at-raleigh-brewing/103060/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 Starting 12/31/2025 -
Looking for a cozy space to get creative, sip a beer, and connect with other makers? You've found it!
Whether you’re stitching, sketching, scrapbooking, or just dabbling with something new -
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Carolyn Mitowski https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/carolyn-mitowski/96909/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/carolyn-mitowski/96909/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 11/18/2025 to 01/26/2026 -

“This collection of sculptures and wall art reflects the fun light-hearted side of art upcycling and I hope it makes people reflect on the way we design all things to be more sustainable with a

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Cary Photographic Artists https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/cary-photographic-artists/96908/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/cary-photographic-artists/96908/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 11/19/2025 to 01/25/2026 -

The Cary Photographic Artists (CPA) formed in January 2007 as Cary’s only organization dedicated to photography as fine art. CPA is dedicated to expanding and enhancing knowledge, skill, appreciation,

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Clue & Brew: Scavenger Hunt https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/clue-%26-brew%3a-scavenger-hunt/102865/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/clue-%26-brew%3a-scavenger-hunt/102865/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026 -
Join us for a fun and slightly competitive scavenger hunt to celebrate 10 years of Oak City Brewing. We’re hiding 10 clue cards around the brewery, each with a mini riddle or Oak City fun fact. Every
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Coffee & Crochet https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/coffee-%26-crochet/95251/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/coffee-%26-crochet/95251/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 Starting 01/08/2025 -

Bring a crochet, knitting, or other craft to the shop on any Wednesday any time from 4-7pm and get a discount on your drink! Just let the barista know that you are participating.
Every Wednesday

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Conner Lee Quartet https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/conner-lee-quartet/102202/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/conner-lee-quartet/102202/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026 -

Get ready to groove to some soulful acoustic jazz with the Connor Lee Quartet. This local crew features Connor Lee on sax, joined by a killer upright bassist, pianist and drummer who bring the perfect

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Continuing Pottery: Wheel + Handbuilding https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/continuing-pottery%3a-wheel-%2b-handbuilding/102904/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/continuing-pottery%3a-wheel-%2b-handbuilding/102904/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 02/18/2026 -

Have you taken either a Wheel or Handbuiling class? Want to learn more? In this 7 week class, students will explore beyond the basics. The first portion of this class will be focused on handbuilding:

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Creative Imaging Group https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/creative-imaging-group/96911/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/creative-imaging-group/96911/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 11/12/2025 to 02/03/2026 -

The Creative Imaging Group is comprised of five photographers who are all members of Cary Photographic Artists. Jon Meyer, John Lapp, Billy Stewart, Henry Rinne, and L. A. Real have a common focus on

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Echoes of the Belle Époque: Two Visions of France https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/echoes-of-the-belle-%c3%89poque%3a-two-visions-of-france/102121/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/echoes-of-the-belle-%c3%89poque%3a-two-visions-of-france/102121/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 12/05/2025 to 01/10/2026 -

Gallery C Fine Art is pleased to announce an upcoming one woman exhibition, “A Life Well Lived,” featuring the work of acclaimed painter Laura Lacambra Shubert.

Shubert, one of Gallery C’s most popular

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Fainting Goat Run Club https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/fainting-goat-run-club/102188/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/fainting-goat-run-club/102188/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 12/03/2025 to 12/30/2026 -

Join us every Wednesday for a run and then enjoy a pint afterwards.

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Game Night at Halftime Lounge - Card Game Edition https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/game-night-at-halftime-lounge-card-game-edition/96649/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/game-night-at-halftime-lounge-card-game-edition/96649/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 Starting 03/19/2025 -

Game Night: Card Games Edition – Raleigh’s Ultimate Midweek Vibe! Looking for a fun and lively way to spice up your Wednesday nights in Raleigh? NC’s top promoters bring you Game Night: Card Games

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How Mediums Affect Your Piece 1 https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/how-mediums-affect-your-piece-1/102913/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/how-mediums-affect-your-piece-1/102913/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/28/2026 -

In this class we will be focusing on creating one composition that we will repeat in four different mediums. By using the same image for all four iterations we can place them all side by side and see

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Industry Night at The Willard https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/industry-night-at-the-willard/102706/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/industry-night-at-the-willard/102706/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026 -

Raise a Glass at Industry Night on The Rooftop! Join us for a night celebrating Raleigh’s hospitality community. Whether you work in the industry or simply love great food, cocktails, and company,

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Karaoke & Comedy Open Mic https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/karaoke-%26-comedy-open-mic/102841/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/karaoke-%26-comedy-open-mic/102841/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 12/24/2025 to 12/30/2026 -

Start the night by telling jokes, then end it by singing badly enough to become one. Whether you want to test new material, overshare into a microphone, or hit that one note you definitely can’t hit —

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Live Jazz in the Study https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/live-jazz-in-the-study/102897/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/live-jazz-in-the-study/102897/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026 -

Grab your friends and join us in the Study at Peck & Plume for an evening of live jazz featuring Ricky Bugel on bass and Scott Sawyer on guitar. Settle in with smooth tunes, good company, and a glass

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Mario Kart World Tournament @ The Davie https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/mario-kart-world-tournament-%40-the-davie/103006/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/mario-kart-world-tournament-%40-the-davie/103006/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026 -

Think you're the best racer in the Triangle? Prove it! Join us at The Davie in Downtown Raleigh for an epic night of tight turns, red shells, and high-stakes racing!

🏆 The Stakes: CASH PRIZE for the

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Missing Link with Nasty, Cross of Disbelief, One by One https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/missing-link-with-nasty-cross-of-disbelief-one-by-one/102623/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/missing-link-with-nasty-cross-of-disbelief-one-by-one/102623/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026 -

Missing Link - NY Hardcore – Miracle Smile out via Triple B Records.

Nasty are a Belgian/German metalcore/beatdown band originally from La Calamina, Belgium, founded in November 2004 out of the ashes

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My Name is Rachel Corrie https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/my-name-is-rachel-corrie/99697/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/my-name-is-rachel-corrie/99697/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 09/17/2025 to 06/17/2026 -

Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce ten performances over the next ten months of My Name is Rachel Corrie by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner at the Murphey School. Each performance is

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Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand at Raleigh City Farm https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/pay-what-you-can-farmstand-at-raleigh-city-farm/100171/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/pay-what-you-can-farmstand-at-raleigh-city-farm/100171/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 Starting 09/03/2025 -

Raleigh City Farm hosts a Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand from April-October where members of the Raleigh community can purchase produce. Now more than ever, it's important to know that our food is coming

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Sam's Run Club https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/sams-run-club/93919/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/sams-run-club/93919/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 Starting 08/21/2024 -

Run club for anybody and everybody. MadebysammyD (Sam) is the organizer/guide. Hotworx Downtown Raleigh is the starting location. Typically 1-3 miles (different routes). Start time is 6:00pm.

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Seeing Red https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/seeing-red/95608/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/seeing-red/95608/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 06/15/2024 to 11/09/2026 -

Today red seems much less important to us. Dimmed by time and technology, the color is something we hardly pay attention to. Seeing Red focuses on our long relationship with red and the dyes and

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Skate The Square at Fenton https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/skate-the-square-at-fenton/102100/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/skate-the-square-at-fenton/102100/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 11/07/2025 to 02/08/2026 -

Fenton Skate the Square – Rink is open from Nov. 7-Feb. 8!

Hours of operation vary based on the day. Please refer to the ticket link below to confirm daily hours.

For private events please email

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Stacia Patin https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/stacia-patin/96906/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/stacia-patin/96906/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 10/10/2025 to 01/30/2026 -

This collection of watercolor paintings showcases the beauty and variety of The Outer Banks, NC captured from memories of a trip in July 2024. Many of these were painted ‘en plein air’ with a few

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Tai Chi DCP 2026 https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/tai-chi-dcp-2026/102494/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/tai-chi-dcp-2026/102494/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 01/07/2026 to 03/25/2026 -

Experience serenity in the heart of Downtown Cary Park with one of our Tai Chi classes. Immerse yourself in this ancient Chinese martial art that promotes balance, flexibility, and relaxation. Each

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The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/the-book-of-esther-in-the-age-of-rembrandt/99319/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/the-book-of-esther-in-the-age-of-rembrandt/99319/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 09/20/2025 to 03/08/2026 -

Read on the annual Jewish holiday of Purim, the Book of Esther recounts the struggle and triumph of the Jewish people in exile under the Persian empire of Ahasuerus. Esther, who hides her Jewish

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Trivia Night at Longleaf Swine https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/trivia-night-at-longleaf-swine/101229/ https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/trivia-night-at-longleaf-swine/101229/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:59:59 -0500 Starting 10/15/2025 -

Free to play!

Every Wednesday Night!

$5 Draft New Belgium Fat Tire 

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