Local Things To Do This Weekend | August 6-9, 2026

Looking for things to do in Raleigh this weekend? From First Friday pop-ups and live music to comedy, markets, wine tastings, theater and family-friendly events, there is plenty happening around Raleigh and Wake County August 6-9.

Thursday, August 6

💪 The Revolutionists at Theatre In The Park
🗓 8/6-8/16 | ⏰ Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm
Four fierce women cross paths in the middle of the French Revolution in this funny, provocative play about art, resistance and leaving a legacy. 107 Pullen Rd.
ℹ️ @theatreinthepark | More info.

🔬 Science Trivia at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
🗓 8/6 | ⏰ 7pm-8pm
Put science knowledge to the test with questions covering science facts, current news, pop culture and scientific discoveries. Trivia takes place in the Daily Planet Cafe. 11 W. Jones St.
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🐴 Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing
🗓 8/6 | ⏰ 6pm-8pm
Choose a 3- or 5-mile route with the Ponysaurus Run Club, then head back to the taproom for a well-earned pint. All paces are welcome and participation is free. 2221 Iron Works Dr., Suite 100.
ℹ️ @ponysaurusbrewingral @raleighironworks | More info.

🎷 Smooth & Sexy Jazz at Element Gastropub
🗓 8/6 | ⏰ 8pm-10:30pm
Moontrane brings timeless jazz classics to Element Gastropub for an evening of live music, food and drinks geared toward the 40+ crowd. 421 Fayetteville St.
ℹ️ @elementgastropub | More info.

🎨 Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda at Oak City Brewing Co.
🗓 8/6 | ⏰ 6pm-7:30pm
Pick a hand-poured ceramic piece and turn it into a one-of-a-kind creation at this self-guided pottery painting workshop for all ages and skill levels. Paint and brushes are provided. 616 N. First Ave., Knightdale.
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😂 2026 North Carolina’s Funniest Preliminary Round at Goodnights
🗓 8/6 | ⏰ 7:30pm
Catch aspiring comics competing for a spot in the next round of the North Carolina’s Funniest Person contest and a shot at the $3,000 grand prize. 401 Woodburn Rd.
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😂 Brendan Donegan at Goodnights
🗓 8/6 | ⏰ 8pm
Comedian Brendan Donegan brings fast-paced punchlines and self-aware storytelling about everyday life, family chaos and questionable decisions to Room 861. 401 Woodburn Rd.
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Friday, August 7

🌙 Finally Fridays at Morgan Street Food Hall
🗓 8/7
Morgan Street Food Hall hosts a high-energy pop-up market with local shopping, immersive entertainment, food, photo ops and a digital passport game with opportunities to win local experiences. 411 W. Morgan St.
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🛍️ BoutiqueBASH
🗓 8/7-8/9 | ⏰ Times vary by day
Shop thousands of high-end, boutique, designer and sustainable finds for kids and adults, including clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, nursery furniture and select housewares at South Hills Mall.
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🎨 Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda at Trophy Brewing Co.
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 6pm-7:30pm
Pick a ceramic piece, paint a one-of-a-kind design and take the finished creation home the same day during this self-guided Cozy Panda workshop at Trophy Brewing Co.
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🍦 Bold Batch at Sneaky Penguin Brewing
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 6pm-9pm
Pair a local brew with small-batch ice cream when Bold Batch Creamery pops up at Sneaky Penguin Brewing.
ℹ️ @boldbatchcreamery @sneakypenguinbrewing

⚽ First Friday with NC Courage at the City of Raleigh Museum
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 6pm-9pm
Celebrate women’s soccer with drinks, photos with Roary, mini soccer, giveaways and friendship bracelet activities at the City of Raleigh Museum. 220 Fayetteville St.
ℹ️ @cormuseumfriends | More info.

🍷 Free Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 5:30pm-7pm
Stop by Taylor’s Wine Shop for a free tasting with Steve Sommerville, owner of Ocean South Imports. 10005 Six Forks Rd.
ℹ️ @taylorswineshop | More info.

🔍 Clue (High School Edition) at Raleigh Little Theatre
🗓 8/7-8/9 | ⏰ Fri.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm
Based on the cult classic film and popular board game, this madcap comedy follows the familiar suspects through Boddy Manor as they race to uncover a murderer before the body count grows. 301 Pogue St.
ℹ️ @rlt1936 | More info.

🍿 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at Downtown Cary Park
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 6pm-10pm
Bring blankets, chairs and cushions for a free outdoor screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, plus pre-movie activities and food trucks. Downtown Cary Park.
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark | More info.

👟 Sir Walter Miler at Meredith College
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ Elite women’s mile 9:15pm, elite men’s mile 9:30pm
Some of the country’s fastest runners take over the track at Meredith College for one of Raleigh’s most exciting nights of racing. Spectators can crowd the track and cheer as elite athletes chase lightning-fast mile times.
ℹ️ @sirwaltermiler | More info.

🎶 Tim McGraw at Coastal Credit Union Music Park
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 7pm
Country superstar Tim McGraw brings the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour to Raleigh with special guest 49 Winchester at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
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🎶 Sleeping Booty with Police & Thieves at Lincoln Theatre
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ Doors 8pm, show 8:30pm
Sleeping Booty takes the stage at Lincoln Theatre with Police & Thieves. 126 E. Cabarrus St.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.

🎨 First Friday at Glenwood Fine Art
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 6pm-8pm
Browse new work from local artists while enjoying light bites, sips and conversation at Glenwood Fine Art. 20 Glenwood Ave.
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☕ First Friday at Curate Raleigh
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 6pm-9pm
Shop more than 40 local handmade art vendors while enjoying a coffee pop-up from Haven at Curate Raleigh. 15 W. Hargett St.
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🎤 Crank Karaoke at Crank Arm Brewing
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 8pm-11pm
Take the mic for First Friday karaoke at Crank Arm Brewing in downtown Raleigh. 319 W. Davie St.
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😂 Ryan Davis at Goodnights
🗓 8/7-8/9 | ⏰ Fri. 7pm & 9:15pm; Sat. 7pm & 9:30pm; Sun. 7:30pm
Charlotte native Ryan Davis brings quick wit, viral comedy and sharp observations about life’s uncomfortable truths to Goodnights for a full weekend of shows. 401 Woodburn Rd.
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😂 Jenny Tian at Goodnights
🗓 8/7-8/9 | ⏰ Fri. 7:30pm & 9:45pm; Sat. 7:30pm & 10pm; Sun. 8pm
Australian comedian Jenny Tian brings her stand-up to Room 861 after building a global following through sold-out shows, viral comedy and appearances on Taskmaster Australia. 401 Woodburn Rd.
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😂 Adam Cayton-Holland at Goodnights
🗓 8/7-8/8 | ⏰ Fri. 7:30pm & 9:45pm; Sat. 7:30pm & 10pm
Comedian, writer and actor Adam Cayton-Holland brings stand-up shaped by two decades in comedy, television and film to Goodnights. 401 Woodburn Rd.
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🎸 Dogstar at The Ritz
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ Doors 7pm, show 8pm
Dogstar brings the ALL IN NOW TOUR to The Ritz for an all-ages night of guitar-driven rock. 2820 Industrial Dr.
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🎸 Charles Esten at Bowstring
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 7pm-10pm
Actor and singer-songwriter Charles Esten, known for Nashville and Outer Banks, performs at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. 1930 Wake Forest Rd.
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🍷 Friday Night Tasting Party at Weaver Street Market
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 5pm-7pm
Sample wine, Weaver Street Market-made items and products from local vendors at the Raleigh store’s Friday Night Tasting Party. 404 W. Hargett St.
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🛍️ First Friday at Raleigh Iron Works
🗓 8/7 | ⏰ 7pm-9pm
Explore Raleigh Iron Works after hours with late-night shopping, local pop-ups, live music and special experiences throughout the district, including a Harvey’s Flower Co. flower bar, personalized poems from The Poetry Fox, a St. Pierre Wine walk-up wine bar, a vintage pop-up outside Fall Back Vintage and a live DJ set from Hunky Dory.
ℹ️ @raleighironworks | More info.

Saturday, August 8

🔪 Murder Mystery Dinner at Red Bird
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ Doors 6pm, mystery 7pm-9pm
Step into a casino-themed interactive murder mystery where guests help solve a mysterious death while enjoying a family-style four-course dinner. Themed cocktails, wine and beer are available for purchase. 612 S. Salisbury St.
ℹ️ @redbirdraleigh | More info.

🧘 NOCO x YoBa Outdoor Class
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 9am-10am
Start Saturday with an outdoor fitness class from NOCO and YoBa.
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🥳 Sir Walter Summer Day Party
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 12pm-5pm
Spend the afternoon with rotating DJs, summer cocktails, iced coffee, outdoor games and patio hangs at Sir Walter Coffee Kitchen. No cover. 555 Fayetteville St.
ℹ️ @sirwaltercoffee @sirwaltercoffeekitchen | More info.

🦎 Repticon Raleigh
🗓 8/8-8/9 | ⏰ Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm
See live reptiles and exotic animals from around the world, meet experts and shop for pets, supplies and specialty products at Repticon Raleigh.
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🥣 8th Annual Hummus Mix Off at Sassool
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 3pm-5pm
Hummus lovers can sample creative entries and celebrate the finale of Sassool Raleigh’s annual Hummus Mix Off competition.
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🪴 Houseplants Expo at Homewood Nursery
🗓 8/8
Celebrate all things houseplants at Homewood Nursery’s summer Houseplants Expo, with plenty of greenery and plant-focused finds for indoor gardeners.
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💍 The Triangle Wedding Show
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 12pm-4pm
Meet wedding professionals, compare vendors, discover ideas and find services for the big day at the Triangle Wedding Show at the NC State Fairgrounds’ Jim Graham Building.
ℹ️ @foreverandcompany | More info.

🎶 Stephen Wilson Jr. at Red Hat Amphitheater
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 7pm
Stephen Wilson Jr. brings the Gary the Torch Tour to Red Hat Amphitheater with special guest The Lone Bellow. Doors open at 5:30pm. 500 S. McDowell St.
ℹ️ @redhatamphitheater | More info.

🧑‍🌾 Apex Farmers Market
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 8am-12pm
Shop fresh local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, cheeses, sauces, artisan foods and crafts in downtown Apex. 122 N. Salem St.
ℹ️ @apex_farmers_market | More info.

🍉 Midtown Farmers’ Market Watermelon Day
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 8am-12pm
Shop fresh finds from 35+ local vendors while celebrating Watermelon Day at the Midtown Raleigh Farmers’ Market in North Hills. 4191 Main at North Hills St.
ℹ️ @midtownfarmers @visitnorthhills | More info.

👩‍🌾 Cary Farmers Market
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 8am-12pm
Shop locally grown produce, humanely raised meats and artisan-made goods along East Park Street next to Downtown Cary Park. Kids can also participate in the Farmers Market Passport and Eat-A-Rainbow program. 160 E. Park St., Cary.
ℹ️ @caryfarmersmkt | More info.

🍷 Pop-Up Wine Tasting at Foxcroft
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 12pm-2pm
Taste a lineup of crisp summertime whites at Foxcroft Food & Wine. The tasting is $5 per person at the door and free for WOM members.
ℹ️ @foxcroftfoodandwineraleigh | More info.

🎶 Cosmic Charlie at Lincoln Theatre
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ Doors 7:30pm, show 8:30pm
Cosmic Charlie brings its Grateful Dead-inspired live show to Lincoln Theatre. 126 E. Cabarrus St.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.

🎥 Triangle Native American Film Festival at The Rialto
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 11am-6:30pm
The Triangle Native American Society presents a full day of Native stories told by Native actors and directors, including animated shorts, documentaries and feature-length films. 1620 Glenwood Ave.
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🎉 Amplify Health End of Summer Bash at Midtown Park
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 10am-1pm
Celebrate National Health Center Week with food, live performances, raffles, inflatables and family-friendly activities at Midtown Park. Scheduled performers include Cirque de Vol, Magic by David, Apex Skip-Its and the Alternative Dance Group. 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St.
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🛍️ The Raleigh Market
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 9am-5pm
Hunt for antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, furniture and more from a wide variety of vendors at the NC State Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. 4285 Trinity Rd.
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🎮 Guitar Hero Competition at Crank Arm Brewing
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 6pm-8pm
Put those rhythm-game skills to the test during a free Guitar Hero competition at Crank Arm Brewing. 319 W. Davie St.
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🎶 Bronco: El Gran Baile Tour at Martin Marietta Center
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 8pm
Mexican grupero legends Bronco bring the El Gran Baile Tour to Memorial Auditorium at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 7pm. 2 E. South St.
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🎒 Flip the City Fest: Back to School ’26 at Pullen Park
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 3pm-6pm
Families can find free school supplies, meals, haircuts and hairstyles, live entertainment, kids’ activities and community resources at this free back-to-school festival. 520 Ashe Ave.
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🦠 Science Today: Introduction to Bacteria at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 1pm-1:30pm
Learn more about the microscopic world of bacteria during a short science program at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. 11 W. Jones St.
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📚 Raleigh Indie Bookstore Crawl with Local Author Katie Karambelas
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 10:15am
Spend the day visiting indie bookstores across Rolesville, Wake Forest and Raleigh with local romance author Katie Karambelas. The $125 ticket includes party-bus transportation between stops. The crawl begins at hOMe Yoga Studio & The Winebrary in Rolesville.
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🎨 Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda at Compass Rose Brewery
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 6pm-7:30pm
Choose a hand-poured ceramic piece and spend the evening painting at a self-guided Cozy Panda workshop at Compass Rose Brewery. Paint and brushes are provided.
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🎶 Young Gun Silver Fox at The Pour House
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ Doors 7pm, show 8pm
Band Together and Cardinal Talent Group Live present Young Gun Silver Fox for the Band Together Silver Summer Homecoming Show at The Pour House. 224 S. Blount St.
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🍷 Italian Wine Tasting at Seaboard Wine
🗓 8/8 | ⏰ 4pm-6pm
Michael Tinley of Advintage Distributing leads a fun, informal tasting tour through Italy’s Piedmont region featuring three fresh, aromatic chillable reds: Dolcetto, Grignolino and Freisa from Boschis Francesco. $10; no reservation required. 1914 Bernard St.
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Sunday, August 9

🎨 Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda at Southern Peak Brewery
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 1pm-2:30pm
Pick a ceramic piece, paint it at a self-guided Cozy Panda workshop and take the finished creation home the same day at Southern Peak Brewery.
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🍵 Matcha Move Fest at Raleigh Iron Works
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 5pm-9pm
Matcha Move Fest brings movement, matcha and community together at Peach Lab in Raleigh Iron Works. Tickets are $78. 2334 Salvage Yard Dr.
ℹ️ @raleighironworks | More info.

🍎 Black Farmers’ Market Raleigh
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 1pm-4pm
Shop fresh food, locally made products and more while enjoying music and community at The Black Farmers’ Market at Montague Plaza. 2718 Rock Quarry Rd.
ℹ️ @theblackfarmersmarketnc | More info.

🐶 Freedom Ride Rescue 7th Anniversary
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 3pm-7pm
Celebrate seven years and more than 4,000 Freedom Rides with adoptable dogs, alumni treats, vendors, photography and plenty of dog-friendly fun at Clouds Brewing and Taproom. 1233 Front St.
ℹ️ @freedomride.rescue | More info.

🎶 Summer Concert at Fred Fletcher Park
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 6pm-8pm
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a free outdoor performance by Triangle Sax Ensemble at Fred Fletcher Park. 805 Washington St.
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🍹 Morgan Street Sessions
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 12pm-4pm
Spend Sunday afternoon with curated DJ sets, feel-good house music, brunch cocktails and food from Morgan Street Food Hall vendors on the patio. 411 W. Morgan St.
ℹ️ @morganstreetfoodhall | More info.

🧘 Yoga on the Bloc
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 9:30am-10:30am
Start Sunday with an outdoor yoga flow from YogaSix Glenwood South, followed by a drink from 321 Coffee. The class ticket includes one drink. 621 Hillsborough St.
ℹ️ @yogasix_glenwoodsouth @drink321coffee | More info.

🎶 North Carolina Songwriters in the Round at Lincoln Theatre
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ Doors 5pm, show 6pm
Jason Adamo presents eight North Carolina artists sharing songs and stories in the round, featuring Daniel Anderson, Mayre Amanda McDaniel, Rich Russell, Dennis Kennedy, Brodie Cormack, Hunter Grant, Mysti Mayhem and Nick Autry. 126 E. Cabarrus St.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.

💃 Prabhu Deva Live USA Tour at Memorial Auditorium
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 6pm
Dance icon Prabhu Deva brings a high-energy live show featuring Bollywood, Kollywood, Tollywood and more to Memorial Auditorium at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. 2 E. South St.
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😂 Steve Hofstetter & Friends at Goodnights
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 5pm
Comedian, author and longtime touring performer Steve Hofstetter takes the stage at Goodnights with friends for a Sunday comedy show. 401 Woodburn Rd.
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🎶 76th Street with Tornsey at The Pour House
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ Doors 7pm, show 8pm
Catch 76th Street with Tornsey live at The Pour House Music Hall in downtown Raleigh. 224 S. Blount St.
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😂 The Sunday Night Stand-Up Show at Cannonball Music Hall
🗓 8/9 | ⏰ 6:30pm
Close out the weekend with a lineup of stand-up comedians at Cannonball Music Hall. 2304 Atlantic Ave.
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