We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
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UNC Health Championship 5/29-6/1
The UNC Health Championship is here! Experience world-class golf and a weekend full of fun on the fairways at Raleigh Country Club, May 29–June 1! Here’s what to expect at this year’s event:
Watch 156 future stars compete to earn their PGA TOUR cards
Menu favorites from local restaurants The Pit, Sitti, Raleigh Times, Gravy, and Mecca
Two Roosters Ice Cream – featuring an exclusive new flavor
50% off Thursday tickets
College students get in FREE Friday, May 30 with their student ID
$10,000 hole-in-one giveaway and Canes prizes on Saturday
And a whole lot more! Get your tickets today!
Beach Music at North Hills 5/29
Enjoy live music from Jim Quick & Coastline at North Hills! 6pm-9pm. Tickets and info.
Mini-Mahjers at Bumble Brews 5/29
Want an interactive, social and screen free fun time for your bigger kids? Look no further than Mini-Mahjers at Bumble Brews Play Cafe! Mollie Winstead of Mollie J Mahjong will guide your littles through a modified version of American Mahjong. Suitable for ages 6 and up! More info.
Trivia Night at The Raleigh Wine Shop 5/29
Head to The Raleigh Wine Shop for food from Lao Lao Food Truck at 6pm and trivia at 7pm. More info.
Learnmore Jonasi at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/29-31
Check out Learnmore Jonasi at Goodnights Comedy Club! Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He was the winner of the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival, and the 2023 audience choice Jersey City Comedy festival. In 2019 he won the National Arts Merit Awards as the Outstanding Comedian of the Year, the Savanna Comic Choice Awards as the Pan African Comic of the Year, and he was the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight competition. Tickets
Wine Tasting at Riparian Provision Co. 5/29
Join Riparian Provision Co. for a free wine tasting! Feel free to try, taste, and ask questions while you find your new favorite wine. As a rainy day bonus, take 20% off any bottle from their featured line up! Doors open at 3pm to enjoy, hang, and get your favorites with the wine tasting going from 5pm-7pm. More info.
Over The Rainbow Dinner at Marian 5/30
Marian Cocktails & Kitchen invites you to an evening of infused enchantment. Led by Chef Lelia Kidd, this 9-course prix fixe journey unfolds like a tale through the Emerald City. Expect creative culinary interpretations paired with subtle, legal THC infusion for a fully immersive high-end tasting experience. The event begins at 6PM with a welcome mixer, followed by dinner at 7PM. Tickets
Umbrella Dry Bar Sunset Yoga at NCMA 5/30
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
From Grape To Bottle Class at Seaboard Wine 5/30
Ever wonder how grapes get from the harvest bin into the bottle? This seated, guided class led by the Seaboard Wine team will discuss the four main components of winemaking including crushing/pressing, fermentation, clarification/racking and aging/bottling. This fun and informative discussion is accompanied with eight wines and light snacks. $49/person. 7pm More info.
Jazz Night at Hartwell 5/30
Live jazz, food from Friendly Tacos, and fun at Hartwell. 5pm-9pm More info.
Dave Attell at Goodnights Comedy Club 5/30-31
Check out Dave Attell at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Dave Attell is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer, best known as the host of Comedy Central’s “Insomniac with Dave Attell,” which gave him a cult following. He can next be seen in the Hulu series LIFE & BETH, and BUMPING MICS with Jeff Ross, currently streaming on Netflix. Tickets
Karaoke for Kids at KōMANA 5/30
Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Sticker Station and Candy Filled Microphones at KōMANA Brewing Co.! Limited Seating, RSVP to guarantee your spot! $20 at the door/$15 in advance. 5:30pm-8pm. RSVP Here
Raleigh Greek Festival at State Fairgrounds 5/30-6/1
The 41st Annual Raleigh Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Enjoy delicious handmade, authentic Greek Food prepared by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Family using recipes handed down for generations. Hear live Greek music, see traditional folk dances, and shop in the marketplace. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon.
Friday, May 30th from 5PM to 10PM
Saturday, May 31st from 11AM to 10PM
Sunday, June 1st from 11AM to 6PM
Children under 13 are FREE. Tickets and info.
Wake Co. Animal Center Event at Craft Public House 5/31
Head to Craft Public House and meet some of the amazing adoptable dogs at the Wake County Animal Center. Shop with local vendors, enter giveaways, and support a great cause! 11am-2pm More info.
Run For Love 5k 5/31
Enjoy a morning 5K race through Dorothea Dix Park followed by an afterparty at Trophy Brewing Maywood. 9am More info and registration
Summer Salute for Transitions LifeCare 5/31
Get ready for the 22nd annual Summer Salute for Transitions LifeCare, presented by North State Bank. Enjoy music by The Embers with Craig Woolard, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a live auction, raffle prizes, Pink Flamingo Casino, and more! The event benefits Transitions LifeCare, a nonprofit organization that provides care for individuals and families with compassion, support, and expertise as they navigate the end of life or a life-changing illness. North Ridge Country Club. 6 pm More info. and tickets
Premium Kokedama Class with Urban Pothos 5/31
Join Urban Pothos for a workshop on the Japanese art of kokedama, a style of Japanese bonsai in which a plant’s root system is wrapped in moss and bound with string, transforming it into a living sculpture. This workshop includes:
Instruction and guidance in creating your kokedama
All materials needed
Choice of two plants for your kokedama
10% off coupon to use at Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop.
All participants will take the Kokedama they create home. 1101 East Whitaker Mill Road #Suite 122. 6pm-7pm. $55/person. Tickets and info.
Three Seasons Vendor Market 5/31
Shop, snack, and support 30+ small businesses at the Three Seasons Vendor Market! You’ll find talented crafters, artists, and artisans with unique handmade items, sweet treats, and more! In addition to the market, they’re hosting a special fundraiser benefiting Paws For Life NC. 9500 Forum Dr. 10am-3pm. More info.
International Children’s Day at City of Raleigh Museum 5/31
Join Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum for a free fun-filled day of storytelling and magic for the whole family! Enjoy a book fair, crafts, performances, bilingual story time, and more! This event is intended for children of all ages. 10am-3:30pm More info.
Cary Underground Market at Bond Brothers 6/1
The Cary Underground Market is this Sunday! The MAKRS Society is hosting their monthly market and concert series on Sunday, June 1. Shop with 40+ local vendors, enjoy live music, food trucks, and more at Bond Brothers Beer. 12pm-4pm. More info.
Sip & Shop Market at Heights House 6/1
Local vendors, food trucks, live tunes at The Parlor at Heights House. More info.
2025 NC’s Funniest at Goodnights Comedy Club 6/1
Join Goodnights Comedy Club for the Preliminary Round of the 2025 North Carolina’s Funniest Person Competition! Preliminary Round winners are determined by audience vote, so come on out and help crown this year’s champ! 7:30pm Tickets
Live Shows
5/29 Cerrome Russell Stand-Up Special at The Pour House – Tickets
5/30 EXTC – Terry Chambers and Friends at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
5/30 Crystal Spiders with Wailin Storms, Bronco, Lie Heavy at The Pour House – Tickets
5/31 Braxton Keith w/ Hannah Juanita at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
5/31 It’s Not The Replacements at The Pour House – Tickets
5/31 Young People’s Concert: Carnival of the Animals – NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Tickets
6/1 Steely Dead at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
6/1 Red Leather with Cigarettes At Sunset at The Pour House – Tickets
