We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
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🎭 Música, Música, Máximo, Música at RLT 3/4-15
Música, Música, Máximo, Música invites young audiences to discover the rhythms of everyday life alongside Máximo and his ukulele-strumming kitten, Mandito. Children are encouraged to listen, move, and explore as familiar sounds transform into rhythm and song. Through music, movement, and Spanish language, the story builds into a joyful celebration of sound and imagination!
Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) is theatre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive development. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in engaging with creative play, introducing them to narrative storytelling, and exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement, vocalization, and exploration!
Audiences are invited to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens) to participate in a free pre-show activity, coordinated by RLT’s education department.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:00 am and 11:15 am
Saturday, March 7, at 10:00 am, 11:15 am and 12:30 pm
Saturday, March 14, at 3:00 pm and 4:15 pm
Sundays at 10:00 am, 11:15 am and 12:30 pm
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😂 Josh Wolf at Goodnights 3/5-7
Check out Josh Wolf at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! More info.
🎻 NC Symphony presents: Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 3/6-7
Experience the beauty and power of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 performed live by the North Carolina Symphony. This beloved masterpiece by Frédéric Chopin is filled with sweeping melodies, dazzling piano passages, and the kind of emotion that makes classical music feel anything but ordinary. More info.
😂 Jamie Wolf at Goodnights 3/6-8
Check out Jamie Wolf at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! More info.
🖼️ First Friday at Glenwood Fine Art 3/6
Enjoy light bites and sips, and the chance to mingle. You’ll find a warm welcome here! Glenwood Fine Art: 20 Glenwood Ave. 6pm. More info.
🌼 Open Garden at Juniper Level Botanic Garden 3/6-8
During Open Garden & Nursery Days at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, visitors get rare access to explore stunning landscapes filled with unique, rare, and unusual plants from around the world. Wander through beautifully designed garden spaces, discover thousands of plant varieties, and shop directly from the nursery’s incredible selection of specialty plants. It’s the perfect chance to spend a relaxing day surrounded by incredible plants, get inspiration for your own garden, and maybe even take home something new to grow. More info.
💃 Feminist First Friday at Hartwell 3/6
DRA’s Feminist First Friday returns to kick off Women’s History Month with a night full of shopping, art, music, and community. Look forward to…
🛍️ A women-owned vendor market brought to you by Maeve
📸 Complimentary professional headshots with hair & makeup touch-ups
🎨 Local art
👩💼 Free apparel for job searching and career support from Dress for Success
🎀 Flash tattoos
🥂 Food and drinks onsite
🎶 Live music
✨ And more throughout the evening
Make it a night out while supporting women in our community! More info.
👶 Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale 3/6-22
100,000+ items, 1,300 families, 3 weekends! The Kids EveryWEAR Sale features kids’ clothing and children’s shoes and accessories, toys, infant equipment, indoor and outdoor play equipment, books, and nursery furniture!
What you’ll find at the event:
• Spring/Summer Clothes (Newborn–Size 18)
• Shoes (up to size 8.5)
• Indoor/Outdoor Toys for all ages
• Baby Equipment & Housewares
• Books, Puzzles, Games & Crafts
• Sports Equipment & Electronics
Get your tickets today! March 6–22 (3 Weekends only!). South Hills Mall, 1213 Buck Jones Rd. More info.
🌻 Plantmania Expo 3/6-8
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your plant journey, this is your chance to explore , shop and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in a lively , green-filled atmosphere. Plantmania Expo is an indoor market style event featuring rare, exotic and popular house plants from growers from across the WORLD. As well as, plant related crafts and free educational / breakout sessions including Styling Houseplants, Pest ID and Management, Tissue Culture Acclimation and much more! Don’t miss this opportunity to come together with plant enthusiasts, collectors and experts from all over to celebrate and share rare, unique and exotic plants from around the world. More info.
🌸 Petals & Prose at Sneaky Penguin Brewing 3/7
Join Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques for an afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and connection with some incredibly talented authors:
✨ D.N. Bryn (@dn_bryn)
✨ Cassie Swindon (@cassie_swindon_author)
✨ Clever Fox Crochet (@cleverfoxcrochet.co)
✨ Mandy Casto (@mandy_reads_n_writes)
✨ Raven Thomas (@thatblondietrouble)
Meet the authors, hear about their inspiration and creative process, and get your favorite titles personally signed. Whether you’re a devoted reader or searching for your next great read, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. 2pm-5pm. More info.
😂 Travis Holp at Goodnights 3/7
Check out Travis Holp at Goodnights Comedy Club! Travis Holp is an internationally recognized medium, author, and teacher who has helped thousands connect with loved ones in spirit. Certified by the Forever Family Foundation, Travis is known for delivering detailed, evidential messages with warmth, compassion, and a touch of humor. More info.
💙 International Women’s Day at Downtown Cary Park 3/7
Celebrate International Women’s Day at Downtown Cary Park with an empowering afternoon of connection and inspiration. Enjoy engaging icebreakers, networking, and dynamic Pecha Kucha–style talks from a powerhouse lineup of leaders in entrepreneurship, professional sports marketing, performing arts, community advocacy, real estate, and family psychology—with a touch of humor and creativity woven throughout. The event begins with a welcome from Cary’s all-female Town Council and continues with wine, light bites, and meaningful conversation in a warm, uplifting atmosphere. 2pm-5pm. More info.
🦎 Repticon Raleigh 3/7-8
This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Raleigh is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss! More info.
🎭 The White Chip at RLT Second Stage 3/7-8
Despite spending more time drunk than sober, Steven McAlister has managed to graduate from college, create an extremely successful theater group, get married, and thrive in a dream job at one of the most prestigious regional theaters in the United States. Sure, it’s gratifying to go to an AA meeting where they reward you with a white chip just for showing up, but does he really have a problem? Even with an ailing father, a marriage on the rocks, and his professional life careening out of control, Steven has a carefully constructed balancing act that keeps it all together—until it all falls apart. Told with humor, honesty, and compassion, “The White Chip” is about living with addiction and coming alive through recovery.
“The White Chip” is part of Raleigh Little Theatre’s 2025-2026 Second Stage Series.
Saturday, March 7 at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 8 at 3:00pm
More info. and tickets
🐶 Animal Adoption Day at COR Museum 3/7
Meet adorable cats, dogs, and other critters seeking forever homes from local adoption agencies. This event is free and open to everyone, even if you just need some puppy love! 11am-2pm. More info.
🛍️ Fall Back Vintage Market at Iron Works 3/7-8
Step into a weekend of timeless finds at the Fall Back Vintage Market at Raleigh Iron Works. This indoor vintage market features a curated lineup of vendors offering unique clothing, accessories, home goods, and more. Early bird tickets are available at the door for $10. Come browse, discover, and fall back in love with vintage. 11am-5pm. More info.
🎨 Immersive Pottery Paint & Sip with Cozy Panda 3/7
Get ready to unleash your creativity at Cozy Panda Event Company’s self-guided pottery painting workshop at Trophy Brewing on Maywood. Whether you’re coming solo, with friends, or bringing the whole family, you’re guaranteed a relaxing, glow-filled experience! This two hour, self-paced session lets you create at your own speed, with the Cozy Panda team on hand to offer guidance and tips. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted masterpiece to take home. Trophy Maywood. 1pm-3pm. More info.
🌼 Vintage NC Market at Haven 3/8
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of vintage shopping, good food, and drinks in a beautiful outdoor farm setting just minutes from Raleigh. Browse 20+ curated vintage vendors, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy live music while welcoming the new season.
🌼 Vintage clothing, shoes & accessories
🌼 Vintage housewares, décor & collectibles
🌼 Upcycled & reworked vintag2z,e goods
🌼 Vintage records and cassettes
🍺 Food Truck + Drinks including craft beer, wine, coffee, hot tea & more
Bring a friend, stroll the farm, and enjoy a spring day filled with timeless finds and good vibes.
12pm-5pm More info.
😂 Damon Darling at Goodnights 3/8
Check out Damon Darling at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! More info.
🧘♀️ Free Yoga in the Galleries at City of Raleigh Museum 3/8
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.
🧑🎨 Pottery Painting Workshop with Cozy Panda 3/8
Get ready to unleash your creativity at Cozy Panda Event Company’s self-guided pottery painting workshop at Southern Peak Brewery. Whether you’re coming solo, with friends, or bringing the whole family, you’re guaranteed a cozy experience! This 90 minute, self-paced session lets you create at your own speed, with the Cozy Panda team on hand to offer guidance and tips. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted masterpiece to take home and enjoy! More info.
🎶 Live Music
3/5 Stone Whiskey w/ DAZR, The Last Sin at The Pour House – Tickets
3/6 Driver, Lexx at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
3/6 Caligula Blushed (Tribute to The Smiths and Morrisey) at The Pour House – Tickets
3/7 Mo Lowda & the Humble w/ Deaf Andrews at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
3/7 HE$H at The Pour House – Tickets
3/8 NC Songwriters Show at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
3/8 Holy Roller at The Pour House – Tickets
