We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
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🔬 Science Café at Museum of Natural Sciences 2/19
This talk will explore new fossils collected from Jones County and deposited in the early Miocene, about 20 million years ago, that are beginning to shed light on an unusual land mammal fauna from our state. Sean Moran is the Collections Manager of Paleontology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Though responsible for managing and growing the Museum’s Paleontology Research Collections, from fossil crabs to dinosaurs, ferns to sharks, his research interests mostly relate to the evolution and ecology of terrestrial mammals over the last 34 million years. 7pm. More info.
😂 Anthony Jeselnik at Goodnights Comedy Club 2/19-21
Check out Anthony Jeselnik at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! SOLD OUT Tickets
🎭 Cyrano de Bergerac at Theatre In The Park 2/19-21
This bold, poetic adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s classic reimagines the tale of Cyrano de Bergerac, the brilliant swordsman and wordsmith whose fierce wit and eloquence mask his deepest insecurities. 107 Pullen Rd. Raleigh. More info.
🩰 Carolina Ballet Presents: Carmen Suite 2/21-22
In this bold world premiere, Resident Choreographer Amy Hall Garner reimagines Carmen Suite with powerful theatricality and a fresh choreographic voice, set to Bizet’s iconic score. Presented alongside Zalman Raffael’s Book of Esther, a collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art, inspired by the Museum’s exhibition. This compelling program explores themes of courage, agency, and identity through two striking new works. More info. and tickets
🎭 Red Pitch at Burning Coal Theatre 2/19-22
Red Pitch tells the story of Bilal, Omz, and Joey, three boys growing up in south London. As gentrification and economic development threaten to destroy their neighborhood, these lifelong friends must reckon with what it means to grow up in a world that is constantly changing around them, while finding solace in the game of soccer and the community they’re building for themselves. Red Pitch originally played at London’s Bush Theatre before transferring to the West End in 2024. More info. and tickets
🎭 Moonlight and Magnolias at Raleigh Little Theatre 2/20-22
1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, because something’s not right with the script. Summoning both famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and formidable director Victor Fleming, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five frenzied days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time. More info. and tickets
🧶 QuiltCon at Raleigh Convention Center 2/19-22
QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting event in the world. It features a vibrant quilt show full of competition quilts, community outreach quilts, and special exhibits as well as an enticing vendor hall, with all booths curated with the modern quilter in mind. QuiltCon also hosts lectures and workshops, available for registration with a four-day show badge. More info.
✍️ Adult Nights: Anime 2/20
Step into a world where science meets fandom at this adults 21+ after-hours celebration of the art, stories, and pop culture of Japanese animation. Explore the real-life inspiration behind our favorite series and characters, so come dressed in your best cosplay and make this event a part of your arc! We’ll be playing iconic soundtracks and serving up drinks with our own anime twist to ensure this is no filler episode. Whether you’re a hardcore otaku or just a casual viewer, this is your chance to geek out, dress up, and be a part of Adult Nights canon. 6:30pm-10:00pm. More info.
😂 Bo Johnson at Goodnights Comedy Club 2/20-22
Check out Bo Johnson at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Tickets
🦸🏿 Black Superhero Gallery at City of Raleigh Museum 2/20
Learn the history of African American comic book superheroes from then and now. Special guest speaker Grady Bussey. 5pm-7pm. More info.
🎤 Andrea Bocelli at Lenovo Center 2/20
The iconic Italian legend and one of the most beloved and recognized musical voices in the world, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, announced the North American dates for his 2026 Romanza – 30th Anniversary World Tour celebrating his widely-acclaimed 1997 breakthrough album Romanza. Fans can expect to experience many of these famed songs live, including timeless songs like Con Te Partirò and more. More info.
🎶 INZO at The Ritz 2/20
INZO performs at The Ritz. Tickets
🎻 NC Symphony: Tchaikovsky 1812 & Violin Concerto 2/20-21
Acclaimed violinist Vadim Gluzman performs with Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, and the North Carolina Symphony. He will perform Tchaikovsky’s legendary Violin Concerto on the very Stradivarius violin for which it was written, a rare and thrilling link to musical history! Tickets
🚃 Black History Trolley Tours 2/21-22
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for this special edition of the popular Black history tour highlighting Oberlin Village. Tours will begin at Mordecai Historic Park and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery and learn about the neighborhood’s history of community and freedom. 1pm + 2:30pm. More info.
✂️ Teen Museum Market 2/21
Shop handmade art, jewelry, goods, and more made by talented local teens and get a chance to make something of your own at the DIY craft tables. This event was created and planned by the City of Raleigh Museum’s Student Council, a group of local high schoolers who volunteer their time every two weeks and gain behind-the-scenes experience at a museum. 11am-2pm. 220 Fayetteville St. More info.
🎶 The Runarounds at The Ritz 2/21
The Runarounds perform at The Ritz. Tickets
💍 Triangle Wedding Show 2/21
Explore exhibits, meet vendors, connect with top wedding pros. State Fairgrounds. 12pm-4pm. More info.
🚙 Monster Jam 2026 2/21-22
See Grave Digger, Megalodon and more monster trucks at the Lenovo Center! More info.
🌙 Ramadan Observance at Downtown Cary Park 2/21
Join Downtown Cary Park for an evening observing Ramadan with a community gathering at sunset. Families can take part in art activities in Academy Pavilion, and after the fast is broken, Biscuit Haven and Halal Gyro will be on S. Academy Street serving dinner options for all to enjoy! 5:30pm-8pm. More info.
💙 The Future of Black History at Downtown Cary Park 2/21
This event brings together community members, students, educators, and leaders for an afternoon of reflection, inspiration, and collective empowerment. 1pm-3pm. More info.
🦉 Wild Delight Vendor Showcase at Logan’s 2/21
Meet Ken Smith from Wild Delight. Discover tips to attract more feathered friends to your yard, learn the best foods to keep birds happy and healthy, enjoy free samples and exclusive deals.
Come join the fun and make your garden a bird paradise! 9am-3pm More info.
😂 Jason Ladanye at Goodnights Comedy Club 2/22
Check out Jason Ladanye at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Tickets
🧘 Free Yoga in the Galleries at COR Museum 2/22
The City of Raleigh Museum galleries are hosting biweekly free yoga sessions. Bring your own mat and props. Open for all ages and levels. Taught by Elizabeth Comtois. 1pm. More info.
🎶 Live Music
2/19 Monaleo at Lincoln Theatre SOLD OUT
2/19 DUUNES x Fo Daniels w/ Lennon KC at The Pour House – Tickets
2/20 Stop Light Observations w/ Mellow Swells at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
2/20 J Roddy Walston & The Automatic Band w/ Arson Daily at The Pour House – Tickets
2/21 Jupiter Coyote w/ Barefoot Manner / Old Habits at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
2/21 Ol’ Joey Scrums with Kit McKay, Chicken Ranch Road Show at The Pour House – Tickets
2/22 Music Saves Lives w/ Persimmon, Bedrumor, Process/Sleep, Hazen Rowe at The Pour House – Tickets
