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Hockey Town: The Stanley Cup Final Comes to Raleigh (Lets. Go. Canes!)
Sun May 31 9:00 am

The City of Raleigh and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance will host Stanley Cup Final watch parties on a giant screen at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh on Tues., June 2 and Thurs., June 4. Go here for more details.


It has been a wild ride for the Carolina Hurricanes over the past 12 months.


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100 Outdoor Summer Concerts in Raleigh, N.C.
Fri May 29 9:00 am

Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With a jam-packed schedule of open-air tunes, we've put together your guide to the venues and concert series that make up more than 100 outdoor concerts in the Raleigh area this summer.


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N.C. State University's TheatreFEST 2026 is the "Hub for Summer Theatre" in Raleigh
Tue May 26 9:00 am

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling,


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Animazement: A Japanese Anime and Culture Celebration Takeover in Downtown Raleigh
Tue May 19 9:00 am

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling,


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Live After 5 Brings Free Music to Downtown Raleigh on Thursday Nights This Spring and Summer
Fri May 08 9:00 am

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling,


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Seven Outdoor Wonders of the Raleigh Area
Thu May 07 9:00 am

Raleigh wears its nickname with pride. The City of Oaks is no stranger to great outdoor spaces—lush, lively and packed with places to play, wander and unwind. From sculpted gardens to wildflower fields, wooded trails to waterfront lounging, these wonders show off the area's natural side in style.


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45 Years Strong, VAE Remains a Creative Incubator for Artists in Raleigh
Wed Apr 29 9:00 am

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling,


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Red Hat Amphitheater's 16th Season is Jam-Packed; 2027 Brings a Bigger, Better Venue
Thu Apr 23 9:00 am

Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling,


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The Best Trails to Hike, Bike and Run in Raleigh, N.C.
Mon Apr 20 9:00 am

There's no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 200+ miles of greenways—many of them connecting to attractions and letting you travel all over the destination—or numerous other miles of trails traversing through


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The First-Ever MICHELIN Guide American South Features 14 Raleigh-Area Restaurants
Mon Apr 13 9:00 pm

The MICHELIN Guide—widely considered the world's foremost guide to exceptional dining—has finally landed in Raleigh (and the rest of the American South).

Unveiled in late 2025, the first-ever MICHELIN Guide to the American South features 14 Raleigh-area restaurants:

  • Three restaurants received a

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