Raleigh Events
Information Provided by Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
Contact us at 1.800.849.8499, 919.834.5900, or visit@visitraleigh.com
421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1505, Raleigh, NC 27601
PO Box 1879, Raleigh, NC 27602
Ongoing Events1920s Drugstore. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900A Call to Arms. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 A Thousand Words: Photographs by Vietnam Veterans. North Carolina Museum of History; (919) 807-7900 ArtDuckO: Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Bearing Witness: Civil Rights Photographs of Alexander Rivera. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Bugs! 3D. Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum; Ticket Prices: $6.50 - $12.95; (919) 882-IMAX Cherokee Pottery: People Of One Fire. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 David Marshall "Carbine" Williams. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Everybody's War: North Carolina and World War II. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Far From Home. North Carolina Museum of Art; Free; (919) 839-6262 From Horses to Horsepower. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk. Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum; $6.50 - $8.95; (919) 822-IMAX Greece: Secrets of the Past. Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum; $6.50 - $8.95; (919) 822-IMAX Guided Tours of The Hobbit Garden. The Hobbit Garden; $10.00 Admission per person; (919) 772-6761 Kung Fu Panda. Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum; Ticket Prices: $6.50 - $12.95; (919) 882-IMAX Modern American Paintings from the Bequest of Fannie and Alan Leslie. North Carolina Museum of Art; Free; (919) 839-6262 North Carolina in the American Revolution. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Pleasing to the Eye: The Decorative Arts of North Carolina. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Rhythm and Roots of North Carolina Music. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 Smooth music, Beer,and Feature Wines. Java Divine; Free; (919) 577-6288 Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience. Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum; $6.50 - $8.95; (919) 822-IMAX Tar Heel Junior Historian Association. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 The Abundance of Nature. City of Raleigh Arts Commission. Miriam Block Gallery; Free; 919) 890-3610 The Thrill of Victory: Sports & Recreation in Raleigh. Raleigh City Museum; Free; (919) 832-3775 Wild Ocean 3D. Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum; Ticket Prices: $6.50 - $12.95; (919) 882-IMAX “Showboat”: The USS North Carolina. North Carolina Museum of History; Free; (919) 807-7900 |
Friday, July 4, 2008An Old-Fashioned July Fourth 2008 at Joel Lane Museum House. Joel Lane Museum House; 1pm - 4pm; Free; (919) 833-3431Art in the Evening. North Carolina Museum of Art; 5:30 pm - 8pm; Free; (919) 715-5923 Capital City Glide - A Raleigh Segway Tour. Triangle Segway. 2pm - 4:45 pm; $55.00; Carolina Mudcats vs Tennessee Smokies. Five County Stadium; 7:15 pm; $0-$15; (919) 269-2287 Dead Sea Scrolls. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; 9am - 5pm; $3-$22; (919) 733-7450 Erich Lieth jazz piano. Irregardless Cafe; 6:30 pm; Free; (919) 833-8898 First Friday. Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Downtown Raleigh; 5:30 pm; Free; 919-832-1231 Hot Summer Nights Presents: True West by Sam Shepard. Kennedy Theatre at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts; 7/2/08- 7/5/08 8:00pm; 7/6/08 3:00pm; 7/9/08 - 7/12/08 8:00pm; 7/13/08 3:00pm; $27.50; ( 919) 834-4000 Independence Day Concert & Fireworks. Koka Booth Amphitheatre; Doors Open at 3pm; Show Starts: TBA; Free; (919) 462-2052 Independence Day Olde Time Celebration. Town of Cary. Bond Park Community Center; 7:30 am; Free; (919) 462-3970 July 4 Independence Day Celebration at NC State Capitol. North Carolina State Capitol; 11am - 3pm; Free; (919) 733-4994 July 4th Celebration at N.C. State Fairgrounds. City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department. N.C. State Fairgrounds; Gates open at 2:30 Activities begin at 3:00pm, Fireworks are at 9:15 p.m.; Free; (919) 831-6854 July 4th Celebration at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Town of Cary. Koka Booth Amphitheatre; All Day Event; Free; (919) 462-2025 July 4th Party at The Pit. The Pit; 3pm; Free; (919) 890-4500 Marble's Museum First Fridays Kids Camp. Marbles Kids Museum; 6pm - 9pm; Cost: $15 for first child; $10 for each additional child per member family. Registration for each First Fridays Kids Camp closes at Noon on the day of the camp.; (919) 857-1022 Meredith Brickell - Drawn. Artspace; Open to the public: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Meet the Artist Reception: July 11, 6-8pm; Free; (919) 821-2787 Museum of Natural Sciences' First Friday. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; 5pm - 9pm; Free; (919) 733-7450 Old Fashioned 4th of July at Mordecai Historic Park. Mordecai Historic Park; 11am - 3pm; Free; (919) 857-4364 Raleigh Showtime Trolley. Downtown Raleigh; 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm; Free; Segway Experience - A Raleigh Sightseeing Sampler Tour. Triangle Segway. 11am - 11:45 am; $30.00; Susan Martin - Territories. Artspace; Open to the public: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Meet the Artist Reception: July 11, 6-8pm; Free; (919) 821-2787 The Movement Series: Independence Way!! The Hip Hop, Reggae, and R&B Renaissance. The Pour House Music Hall; Doors: 10:00 pm, Show: 11:00 pm; $8; (919) 821-1120 Wildlife Photographer of the Year. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; Hours of Operation, Monday - Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday, noon – 5 pm, First Fridays - On the first Friday of every month (except as noted) the Museum stays open until 9 pm.; Suggested donation $2.; (919) 733-7450 |
Saturday, July 5, 2008African American Sightseeing Tours. Capital City Tours, LLC. 10:00 am & 1:00 pm; $0-$25; (919) 809-6104Capital City Glide - A Raleigh Segway Tour. Triangle Segway. 2pm - 4:45 pm; $55.00; Carolina Mudcats vs Tennessee Smokies. Five County Stadium; 6:15 pm; $0-$15; (919) 269-2287 Close Encounters. Moore Square Art District; Dusk (around 8:30 pm); Free; (919) 890-3100 Dead Sea Scrolls. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; 9am - 5pm; $3-$22; (919) 733-7450 Historic Trolley Tour - Every Saturday. Historic Trolley Tours. Mordecai Historic Park; Departures, , 1. Mordecai Historic Park: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm., , 2. State Capital at Bicentennial Plaza: 11:15, 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 , , 3. Glenwood South: 11:20, 12:20, 1:20, 2:20 , , 4. Joel Lane House: 11:25, 12:25, 1:35, 2:35 , , 5. Return to Mordecai Historic Park: 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45; $0-$8; (919) 857-4364 Holly Springs Farmers Market. Downtown Holly Springs; 8am - 12pm; Free; (919) 567-4010 Hot Summer Nights Presents: True West by Sam Shepard. Kennedy Theatre at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts; 7/2/08- 7/5/08 8:00pm; 7/6/08 3:00pm; 7/9/08 - 7/12/08 8:00pm; 7/13/08 3:00pm; $27.50; ( 919) 834-4000 Kickin\' Grass w/ Jon Shain. The Pour House Music Hall; Doors: 8:00 pm, Show: 9:00 pm; $6 adv / $8 door; (919) 821-1120 Meredith Brickell - Drawn. Artspace; Open to the public: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Meet the Artist Reception: July 11, 6-8pm; Free; (919) 821-2787 Michael Jones & Ellis Merlin jazz piano and bass. Irregardless Cafe; 6:30 pm; Free; (919) 833-8898 North Carolina State Flea Market. N.C. State Fairgrounds; 9am - 5pm; Free; (919) 829-3533 North Carolina Symphony Summerfest Presents: Salute to the Greatest Generation. North Carolina Symphony. Koka Booth Amphitheatre; Doors Open at 5pm; Show Starts at 7:30pm; $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the Amphitheatre Box Office. This is a General Admission Show. Lawn Chairs, Blankets and Picnic Baskets are allowed.; (919) 462-2025 Raleigh Showtime Trolley. Downtown Raleigh; 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm; Free; Saturday Late Night Michael Jones Dance Band. Irregardless Cafe; 9:30 pm; Free; (919) 833-8898 Segway Experience - A Raleigh Sightseeing Sampler Tour. Triangle Segway. 11am - 11:45 am; $30.00; Susan Martin - Territories. Artspace; Open to the public: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Meet the Artist Reception: July 11, 6-8pm; Free; (919) 821-2787 The Brussels Chamber Orchestra. AJ Fletcher Opera Theater at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts; 8pm; $15; (919) 821-3478 Tokyo Rosenthal Live!. Java Divine; 8pm - 10pm; Free; (919) 577-6288 Wildlife Photographer of the Year. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; Hours of Operation, Monday - Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday, noon – 5 pm, First Fridays - On the first Friday of every month (except as noted) the Museum stays open until 9 pm.; Suggested donation $2.; (919) 733-7450 |
Sunday, July 6, 2008Capital City Glide - A Raleigh Segway Tour. Triangle Segway. 2pm - 4:45 pm; $55.00;Carolina Mudcats vs Tennessee Smokies. Five County Stadium; 2pm; $0-$15; (919) 269-2287 Dead Sea Scrolls. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; 9am - 5pm; $3-$22; (919) 733-7450 Hot Summer Nights Presents: True West by Sam Shepard. Kennedy Theatre at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts; 7/2/08- 7/5/08 8:00pm; 7/6/08 3:00pm; 7/9/08 - 7/12/08 8:00pm; 7/13/08 3:00pm; $27.50; ( 919) 834-4000 Meredith Brickell - Drawn. Artspace; Open to the public: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Meet the Artist Reception: July 11, 6-8pm; Free; (919) 821-2787 North Carolina State Flea Market. N.C. State Fairgrounds; 9am - 5pm; Free; (919) 829-3533 Segway Experience - A Raleigh Sightseeing Sampler Tour. Triangle Segway. 11am - 11:45 am; $30.00; Susan Martin - Territories. Artspace; Open to the public: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Meet the Artist Reception: July 11, 6-8pm; Free; (919) 821-2787 The Brussels Chamber Orchestra. Page-Walker Arts and History Center; 8pm; Free; (919) 821-3478 Wildlife Photographer of the Year. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; Hours of Operation, Monday - Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday, noon – 5 pm, First Fridays - On the first Friday of every month (except as noted) the Museum stays open until 9 pm.; Suggested donation $2.; (919) 733-7450 |