We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
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🏒 Eastern Conference Finals – Canes vs. Canadiens 5/21
The Eastern Conference Finals are officially in Raleigh as the Canes take on the Canadiens in Game 1. Expect packed watch parties, loud bars, and an entire city collectively yelling at TVs all night long. 8pm Tickets
🥾 GOPC Shop Local Sale 5/15-25
Great Outdoor Provision Co. is hosting a Shop Local Sale featuring deals on outdoor gear, apparel, and adventure essentials while supporting local shopping in Raleigh. A great excuse to upgrade your hiking setup before North Carolina fully turns into summer humidity season. Beat the big box and shop LOCAL! Same products, same prices from your favorite, local experts. They are happy to PRICE-MATCH from big-box competitors. From May 15-25, make your own deal by taking 20% off of any regular-priced item. More info.
🏖️ Beach Music at North Hills 5/21
Enjoy live music from The Chairmen of the Board at Midtown Park at North Hills! Now in its 17th season, the Midtown Beach Music Series continues to be a local favorite. 6pm-9pm. Tickets and info.
✨ Animazement at the Convention Center 5/21-24
Animazement returns to Raleigh this weekend with cosplay, anime screenings, gaming, panels, vendors, live performances, and thousands of fans taking over downtown.🎌 Whether you’re a longtime anime fan or just want to see some incredibly impressive costumes, this is one of the most unique weekends of the year. Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St. More info.
😂 Elizabeth Brunot at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/21
Check out Elizabeth Brunot at Goodnights Comedy Club! 401 Woodburn Rd. More info.
🎸 Rhythm and Brews at Iron Works 5/21
Rhythm & Brews brings live music to the Yard, setting the vibe while you sip, shop, dine, and hang. Featuring a rotating weekly residency by Relay Relay + Sterling Scott. Thursdays in the Yard at Raleigh Iron Works. 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd. 5:30pm-7:30pm. More info.
🎨 Cozy Panda Event Co. at Oak City Brewing Co. 5/21
Pick your ceramic, paint your masterpiece and take it home the same day. Get ready to unleash your creativity at this self-guided pottery painting workshop, perfect for all ages and skill levels. This 90-minute, self-paced session lets you create at your own speed, with the Cozy Panda Event Co. team on hand to offer guidance, tips, and a little artistic inspiration whenever you need it. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted masterpiece to take home and enjoy! 616 N First Ave, Knightdale. 6pm-7:30pm. More info.
😂 Comics Against Humanity at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/21
Watch as the best local comedians improvise their sets on the spot using cards from ‘Cards Against Humanity’ as inspiration! Hosted by Sam Minney. Check out NAME at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! 401 Woodburn Rd. More info.
🍷 Spanish Wine Tasting at Seaboard Wine 5/21
Seaboard Wine at High Park is kicking off the holiday weekend with a special wine tasting presented by importer Andrés Harmsen Corcuera of Aviva Vino. Andrés will guide you on a virtual tour of Spain featuring wines from Rueda, Rias Baixas, Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Jumilla. Sample some of their favorite wines from Andrés portfolio. No reservation required. 5pm-7pm. 1914 Bernard St. More info.
🎭 4th Friday Connections at Burning Coal Theatre Co. 5/22
4th Friday Connections at Burning Coal Theatre Co. brings together local artists, performers, and creatives for a morning of networking, conversation, and community. Whether you work in the arts or just enjoy Raleigh’s creative scene, it’s a great chance to connect with local talent and discover what’s happening around the Triangle. 9:30am. 224 Polk St. More info.
🍇 Meet the Winemaker at Seaboard Wine 5/22
Join Seaboard Wine for a special wine tasting and meet the winemaker/owner of Violin Wines, Will Hamilton. Violin Wine was established in 2013 by Will in Amity, Oregon and produces elegant, age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a focus on sourcing from sustainable, high-quality Willamette Valley single vineyards. No reservation required. Drop in anytime between 5-7pm for this complimentary tasting event. More info.
🎸 ATLiens at The Ritz 5/22
ATLiens are bringing their heavy bass and high-energy EDM show to The Ritz this weekend.🔊 Expect massive drops, intense visuals, and a crowd that’ll be dancing from start to finish. A must for anyone looking for a loud night out in Raleigh. 7pm. More info.
🍷 WTF at Taylor’s Wine Shop 5/22
Kick off the weekend with Wine Tasting Friday at Taylor’s Wine Shop. Sample a curated lineup of wines with Michael Maller of Orsini Wines, learn about new favorites, and spend the evening sipping your way through one of Raleigh’s go-to neighborhood wine spots. 5:30pm-7pm. 10005 Six Forks Rd. More info.
😂 JB Smoove at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/22-23
Check out JB Smoove at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! 401 Woodburn Rd. More info.
🎶 Iration at Red Hat Amphitheater 5/22
Iration is bringing their laid-back reggae-rock sound to Red Hat Amphitheater this weekend. Grab your friends, enjoy a night outdoors in downtown Raleigh, and get ready for a summer concert atmosphere with plenty of good vibes and singalong moments. 500 South McDowell St. More info.
🍿 Wicked: For Good at Downtown Cary Park 5/22
Enjoy a movie night under the stars with one of Broadway’s most beloved stories in one of the Triangle’s best outdoor spaces. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and head to Downtown Cary Park for an outdoor showing of Wicked: For Good (PG). Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages. Food trucks will also be on site. 6pm-10pm. 327 S. Academy St., Cary. More info.
😂 Chris O’Connor at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/22-24
Check out Chris O’Connor at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! 401 Woodburn Rd. More info.
👩🌾 Midtown Farmers’ Market at North Hills 5/23
Head to the Midtown Raleigh Farmers’ Market for a direct connection to 35+ local vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more. The market fosters a community atmosphere and delivers fresh foods from producers to your table. 4191 Main at North Hills St. 8am-12pm. More info.
🏔️ Western NC Art and Craft Showcase at NCMA 5/23
This one-day market celebrates the traditions and contemporary practices of craft artists from Western North Carolina, alongside makers from across the state. Featuring ceramics, textiles, woodwork, jewelry, prints, and more, the showcase highlights the depth and diversity of North Carolina’s creative community. The event invites visitors to meet artists, explore handmade work, and experience the NCMA as a statewide gathering place for creativity, connection, and cultural celebration. 11am-4pm. 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. More info.
🥅 Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 – Canes vs. Canadiens 5/23
Whether you’re heading to Lenovo Center or catching the game at a local watch party, expect another loud night across the Triangle as the Canes take on the Canadiens in Game 2. 7pm 1400 Edwards Mill Rd. Tickets
🦎 Repticon Raleigh 5/23-24
A weekend of reptiles, amphibians, and exotic animals is coming back to town. Explore live animals from around the world, shop feeders, enclosures, supplies, and pet products direct from expert vendors, and learn more from experienced breeders and keepers. 4285 Trinity Rd. More info.
🪴 Plant Swap at COR Museum 5/23
Calling all plant lovers! Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. 220 Fayetteville St. 11am-1pm. More info.
👩🌾 Cary Farmers Market 5/23
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, humanely-raised meat, and artisan-made goods. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. 160 E. Park St., Cary. 8am-12pm. More info.
🧑🌾 Apex Farmers Market 5/23
The Apex Farmers Market provides fresh, local homegrown organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, pastured and sustainably farmed chicken, beef and pork, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, honey, cheeses, jams and preserves, sauces, salsas, and other artisanal food products, along with a variety of crafts. 122 N Salem St 8am-12pm. More info.
😂 Jimmy Dore at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/24
Check out Jimmy Dore at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! 401 Woodburn Rd. More info.
🍭 NC Sugar Rush at City Plaza 5/24
NC Sugar Rush is bringing together bakeries, dessert vendors, candy makers, and sweet treats from across North Carolina this weekend. From gourmet cookies and cupcakes to ice cream and specialty drinks, this is basically paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth. 12pm-6pm. City Plaza, Fayetteville St. More info.
🍎 Black Farmers’ Market Raleigh 5/24
The Black Farmers’ Market is opening the season at their new home at Montague Plaza. Enjoy fresh food. amazing finds, music, and more! 2718 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh. 1pm-4pm. More info.
😂 Sydney Castillo at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/24
Check out Sydney Castillo at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! 401 Woodburn Rd. More info.
🎶 Live Music
5/21 Dakota Proctor w/ Buck Swope, Crumb Catcher at The Pour House – Tickets
5/22 On The Border (The Ultimate Eagles Tribute) at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
5/22 ZoBury : A Tribute To Zoé and Enrique Bunbury at The Pour House – Tickets
5/23 Tómarúm w/ Gudsforladt at The Pour House – Tickets
5/24 Camisole with Shred Flinstone, Cellar Dwellers at The Pour House – Tickets
