Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – June 6, 2025

Beach Music at North Hills 6/5
Enjoy live music from The Catalinas at North Hills! 6pm-9pm. Tickets and info.

RushHour Karting Grand Re-Opening 6/6
Check out RushHour Karting’s completely redesigned flagship facility in Garner. Brand new track, new and expanded menu, axe throwing, rock climbing, and so much more! This is the ONLY Indoor, Gas-Powered multilevel track in the country! Race in the latest and greatest gas-karts from Sodi, SR5 model, with digital display on the steering wheel. Plus, 60+ arcade games, Axe Throwing, Rock Climbing, 50+ foot Jumbotron, The Mission Box, and more! More info.

Cary Night Market Alphabet Soup 6/6
Head to Downtown Cary Park for the Cary Night Market featuring local handmade artists, food trucks, games on the lawn, entertainment, and fun for the whole family! Friendly dogs are welcome on leash. Presented by The Night Market Co. 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511-3304. 5pm-9pm More info. 

Outdoor Movie at Hartwell 6/6
Hartwell is kicking off their outdoor movie summer this Friday with Berto’s Chimis and a Minecraft watch party! 5pm-9pm More info.

First Friday at Glenwood Fine Art 6/6
Join Glenwood Fine Art for a fun evening of great art, light bites, celebration, where art lovers, collectors, and fellow artists mingle, make new friends, enjoy engaging conversations, and discover fresh, inspiring art from their award-winning circle of fine artists. 20 Glenwood Ave. 6pm-8pm More info.

First Friday at Sweetwater 6/6
Join us for an evening of shopping, music, and local flavor at Sweetwater Town Center, a vibrant new gathering space in one of the Triangle’s fastest-growing communities. First Friday at Sweetwater will feature a curated selection of local makers, food vendors, beverages, and live entertainment. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to explore unique products from area artisans and unwind with drinks from local purveyors all while supporting small businesses that fuel our local economy! 5pm-9pm More info. 

The Color Purple at Raleigh Little Theatre 6/6-6/29
Experience the soul-stirring epic story of The Color Purple – an inspiring celebration of love, resilience, and hope. Don’t miss the Tony Award-winning musical on stage June 6-29 at Raleigh Little Theatre. Get your tickets now! Tickets and info.

Movie Night at Moore Square 6/6
Get ready for a night of food trucks, live music, games, local vendors, and a screening of “Shrek 2” at Moore Square!
Food Trucks & Market 5pm-9pm
Live Music 5:30pm-7pm
Free Outdoor Movie: Shrek 2 (2004) 7:30pm. This is a FREE community event presented by Get 2 Know Raleigh and the Raleigh Parks team at Moore Square. More info. and free registration

Lavell Crawford at Goodnights Comedy Club 6/6-8
Check out Lavell Crawford at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. He was cast in a recurring role on AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad,” has appeared as a regular panelist on E!s “Chelsea Lately,” and has performed in various comedy sketches on the show “Lopez Tonight.” Given his numerous television appearances and his popular touring act, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent. Tickets and info.

YogaSix Day 6/6
YogaSix Glenwood South is celebrating big with FREE classes all day, and you’re invited to bring your friends, move, sweat, and vibe! Be the first to experience their brand new class format — Y6 Mobility — debuting at 7PM. Post-class perks include custom YogaSix cookies by Southern Sugar Bakery, champagne, and a one-day-only new member special you won’t want to miss. Spots will go fast, so book early! More info.

Land Trust Day at Great Outdoor Provision Co. 6/7
Great Outdoor Provision Co. invites you to celebrate their Annual Land Trust Day at any of their nine locations! On the first Saturday every June since 1992, they have been honoring Land Trusts and the muscle power they bring to our favorite places by donating a percentage of our sales that day to go towards their efforts.

Come shop at any time on this day, but come especially between 1-3 pm. for some fun refreshments (even some treats for your 4-legged friends), the opportunity to meet or learn more about your local Land Trust, and for a GOPC gift card GIVEAWAY! More info.

The Market at NCMA 6/7
Join Triangle Pop-Up at the NC Museum of Art for their local artist market series. They are popping up on the first Saturday of every month with a new selection of local artists in the plaza and live music. Browse the galleries, enjoy the museum park, and shop local! 11am-4pm. More info.

Goin’ Coastal at Zin Yoga & Wine 6/7
Join Zin Yoga & Wine for Goin’ Coastal, a free, fun-filled event where coastal vibes meet cowboy spirit. Think sand and spurs, sunshine and songs! Shop local with awesome vendors, snag a cool trucker hat, get inked with mini pop-up tattoos, and dance along to live tunes from Low Tide! Concert starts at 6:30pm. 5pm-9pm More info.

Arrow Tree Boutique Bash 6/7
Celebrate Arrow Tree Boutique’s 8th Anniversary! They’ll have a special sale, giveaways for purchases of $75+ and $150+, snacks and beverages, and more! 11am-3pm More info.

International Food Festival 6/7
Eat Everything, Everywhere All at Once at the International Food Festival from NC Vibes. Over 120 food trucks/dessert trucks from around the globe! Over 60 cultures will be represented. Come spend the day in downtown Raleigh, discover our city and support local, family-owned businesses. Two Stages with live bands and performances. Child Friendly – Kids corner and games on 100 Block Fayetteville St. Pet Friendly. 11am-9pm More info.

Bubbles & Brisket at Smoky Hollow 6/7
Bubbles & Brisket features multiple BBQ pit-master chefs and an array of sparkling beverages ranging from Champagne, Cava, Cremant, Prosecco, Beer, Sodas to Non-alcoholic and Boozy Cocktails. Some of the Featured Chefs:
Nick Dampf of Dampf Good BBQ, Cary, NC
Matt Barry of Midwood Smokehouse, Raleigh, NC
Spencer Carter of Donovan’s Dish, Cary, NC
David Ellis of Figulina, Raleigh, NC
Henry Ramos of High Rail, Raleigh, NC
Mike D of Mike D BBQ in Duham, NC
Justin Wright of Julep in Greenville, NC
Caleb Stewart of Local Icon Hospitality, Raleigh, NC
Anthony Rapillo of Flour & Barrel + V Pizza, Raleigh, NC
Alejandro Contreras of Tepuy Donuts, Raleigh, NC

Beverages
A-Vin-Garde
Liberty & Plenty Distillery
Hatchet Brewing
Raleigh Wine Shop
Crankarm Brewing
Outlaw Lite Brewing
Southern Distilling

Enjoy various styles of brisket and side dishes prepared by the best talent in the state, along with multiple styles of sparkling wine from around the world. There will be games, 90’s hip hop and desserts to round out the event. $75/ticket. 1pm-4pm. More info.

Umbrella Dry Bar Sunset Yoga at NCMA 6/7
Meet Umbrella Dry Bar on the Art Park lawn for a refreshing welcome drink, followed by a gentle, all-levels flow led by the wonderful Emma Heinrich. End the evening with a crafted NA cocktail + connection. 6pm Tickets

Storytime at Quail Ridge Books: Paul Friedrich 6/7
Local author Paul Friedrich joins Quail Ridge Books for Saturday Morning Storytime! He’ll be reading his book Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book, a hilarious and unexpected backward alphabet picture book. 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road. 10:30 am. More info.

Vintage + Vinyl Market at Hartwell 6/8
Freshen up your summer wardrobe with all the pre-loved gems that these local vendors have hand picked just for this occasion! Hartwell is hosting 20+ vendors, including vintage vendors of all kinds, vinyl vendors, permanent jewelry, and much more! Plus, live music and good food the whole afternoon. 2pm-6pm More info.

Raleigh Underground Market at North Hills 6/8
Monthly market and concert series featuring 50+ local vendors, diverse bands from Oak City Music Collective, food trucks, workshops by Joy Worthy Co. and more from The MAKRS Society. Midtown Park in North Hills. 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609. 11am-3pm. More info.

Second Sunday Market at Cobblestone Village 6/8
Join Community Pop Ups NC for the Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone! Discover a vibrant selection of local vendors, enjoy live music, and bring the whole family. Pets friendly. Free to attend! 12pm-4pm. More info.

Farm to Fork Picnic at Donovan Manor 6/8
From the field to your fork, the Farm To Fork Picnic showcases the best of North Carolina chefs, artisans, and farmers. Chefs and farmers are teamed up to create small bites at tasting stations throughout the beautiful grounds of Donovan Manor. Your bite supports a bigger mission: all proceeds benefit Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)’ agriculture and food system training programs. Tickets and info.

Live Music
6/5 Jayson Arendt at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets

6/5 Genre-less: feat. Donnie Deneil, Edgewood Heavy and HapyValy at The Pour House – Tickets

6/5 Samara Joy at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Tickets

6/6 Made in American (Toby Keith Tribute) Cecil (Jason Aldean Tribute) at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets

6/6 Deep6 & Adam Evans (Pearl Jam & Temple of The Dog Tribute Nite) at The Pour House – Tickets

6/7 Dispatch Summer Tour at Red Hat Amphitheater – Tickets

6/7 North Carolina Heritage Awards at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Tickets

6/7 Barefoot Manner, Dr. Bacon and Funkuponya at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets

6/7 2 Fast 2 Fiesta: A 2000s Latin Night at The Pour House – Tickets

6/8 Alcantara with Crumb Catcher, Newspaper Taxis at The Pour House – Tickets