Bug Walk, Summer Heat, & A New Schedule (July 8th–July 14th)

ShopSpace hosts a CNC router orientation covering setup, design, and programming! Walk out with a wooden coaster — from 6:30-8:30PM.

Skylar Schock and Carol Tyner bring their stand-up girls' night out to Goodnights, spilling the tea over dating talk and laughs — tickets here.

NCMA has a preschooler-friendly gallery visits with hands-on art making for kids ages 3 to 5 — morning + afternoon family sessions.

Moon Room 🌕 Open Jam Session [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Entomologist Bill Reynolds leads an evening insect walk through the JC Raulston Arboretum, with light traps to find moths and beetles — starts at 7:30PM.

Kitten yoga is back at Hartwell! Relax with adoptable cats and kittens from Friends of Wake County Animal Centers. Plus, all ticket sales go to FWCAC — grab tickets + stop by for fresh vendors.

Neptunes 🎸 Boy Named Sue, Mary Anna [indie rock] 7PM - $10

Pour House 🎸 The Ries Brothers [rock/reggae] 8PM - $17

Artist Notes brings Larry & Joe to The Corner at Centennial Campus for a Venezuelan and Appalachian folk fusion — FREE, but mind the heat.

Moore Square + NCMA offer a FREE outdoor screening of Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992), food trucks at 6, film at 7:15 — monster movie here.

If something with a bit more horsepower is your speed, check out some racing celebs at Wake County Speedway this Friday — details here.

Tap Yard is celebrating National Pina Colada Day and hosting Quarter Finals watch parties for the World Cup — see the event calendar.

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 The White Buffalo [folk/singer-song] 8PM - $29

Slim's 🎸 Ben Flournoy [pop/blues] 8:30PM - FREE

Pour House 🎸 Vastive [electronic/dub] 9PM - $23

Lafayette Village celebrates Bastille Day celebration with a wine tasting walk, food, and live music from 4-10PM — French-American attire encouraged.

Marbles Kids Museum hosts a day of hands-on art with its family friendly Big Art Bash from 1-4PM — included with regular admission.

City Plaza fills with food trucks, games, and live bands (Adam Lee Decker included) for the All-American Summer Festival — further marking America's 250th.

Bowstring 🎸 SoulShine [allman tribute] 7PM - $26

Cannonball 🤘 As Daylight Dies, Endoxa [metal] 7:30PM - $14

KINGS 👑 Brick, Blankstate, Covenant Eye [alt/emo] 8PM - $13

The Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit hosts a sensory-friendly morning with reduced noise and smaller crowds, sensory bags + noise-reducing headphones available — 10am-noon, register here.

Morgan Street Food Hall hosts the Fairy Lights Bazaar, where local artists sell handmade jewelry, art, and trinkets — plus, build you own wand.

The Raleigh Underground Market takes place at Midtown Park in North Hills this weekend — see 50+ local vendors.

Rebus Works hosts a traditional Irish Music event from 1-3PM on Sunday — possibly an open jam, stop by to see.

The Raleigh Really Really Free Market is back at Eliza Pool Park at 11AM, with a rain date of the 19th — skill shares, trades, jam sessions + more.

Aura Lounge 🎧 Jermainia, Miss Ashley [house/dj] - 3PM - FREE

Milk Bar 🧑‍🎤 Backseat Anthems [emo/alt-rock] 4PM - FREE

Chapel of Bones 🤘 Brokencyde, Oni Inc. [hip-hop/core] 6PM - $24

Slim's 🎸 Hunter Blalock w/ Nolan Reid [americana] 6:30PM - FREE

Calton Chops is a locally operated, fully insured tree service specializing in climbing, pruning, and removals near houses at competitive, flexible rates — Contact Calton Chops directly via email or at 919.915.4499.

The passport is the best way to explore local coffee shops around town! Each participating shop has its own page featuring a drink discount with prizes for visiting every location — get yours here & explore Raleigh.

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A locally owned and operated photo booth company, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free event quote here.

Crooked Hammock hosts an embroidery class where you'll stitch a tiny book and tulip piece, no experience needed — materials provided.

The 2026 Sunflower Fun Run with Crank Arm starts at 6:30PM and checks out the blooms at Dix Park as they kick off — learn more + stay cool.

Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass/folk] 6:30PM - FREE

NC State Hockey is look for 2026-27 interns — see more about it here.

If you’ve never tried it, one of my favorite spots to dine out is over at the Stanbury in Oakwood — see their daily menus here.

After a minor delay in opening, Songbird is officially taking walk-ins and reservations — check it out now.

The Raleigh Police Department is hosting Hoop Nights, meant for kids 13-18, to help develop safer spaces between the groups — info here.

Sunset Social at The Bend Bar is looking for artisan vendors — details.

CITYBUILDER has announced a Summer Film Tour covering films on housing, development, and more — see the full list here.

Artspace closes it’s HBCU All American call for art on Friday — submit before the deadline.

The NC Courage took a 3-1 win over Seattle on July 4th, they look to take on Washington at home on the 11th — they sit 6th in the league of 16.

The Durham Bulls are away in Jacksonville for the time being but return twice this month for a home series game — full schedule here.

In a bit of a drama filled couple of games, the USA has been eliminated by Belgium in the World Cup — see the remaining teams here.