Earth Day Events, Spring Jazz, & Local Pop-Ups (April 22–28, 2026)

At 10:30AM today, check out an Earth Day presentation at the Daily Planet Theater — details.

At 6PM, Fairview Garden Center hosts a Plant Bingo — check it out.

CrankArm has a no drop Earth Day Bike Ride with Relay Relay live music, featuring The Great Raleigh Cleanup — see the event here.

Flying Saucer & Cosmic Chuckles has a secret lineup of comedians tonight at 9:30PM — details and tickets.

The Portal HQ 🎙 Open Mic Night [varies] 8PM - Possible Cover

KINGS 👑 Pallbearer w/ Knoll [metal] 8PM - $25

NCMA also has Art Trivia Night at 5:30PM this week — tours + art also.

Running through the 26th, the Carolina Ballet presents a Celebration of America — times vary through the weekend.

Pop-Up Raleigh has a sunset market over at The Bend — starts at 5PM.

NCMNS joins PBS for a Science on the Carolina Coast screening and panel discussion — learn more at 7PM.

Starting Thursday, Smoky Hollow is hosting a viewing party for the Hurricanes Playoff games — Moon Room has the schedule.

Moon Room 🌕 Steve Hobbs Group [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Mordecai Park is hosting an heirloom plant sale Friday and Saturday, runs all morning — plants starting at $3.

Pullen Park has their School of Rock student performance at 5PM — free event, but mind the construction.

It’s the last Friday so you know it’s Critical Mass time! Meet at the bell tower at 7PM for a ride on any wheels (except cars) — details.

Dix Park celebrates Earth Day, come out and learn how you can contribute or just celebrate with a movie and vendors — info here.

Neptunes 🔱 Lazaris Pit, Shrimp, Tiny City [rock] 8PM - $10

Lincoln Theatre 🎙 The Happy Fits [indie rock] 8PM - $30

KINGS 🎤 Live Band Emo Karaoke [emo/pop/punk] 9PM - $15

Slim’s 🎸 Leaving Echoes [alt-rock] 9PM - FREE

It’s Independent Bookstore Day, support your favorite local bookstore such as Blackbird, Quail Ridge, or Reader’s Corner — see it here.

It’s also National Poetry month as well and Unlikely Professionals are hosting 2 poets with live music — wine tasting + custom poems.

Natural Science Bar is hosting the Triangle Garden Gang for their 3rd annual plant sale — learn more.

The Bike Library is hosting an Improv Night with three triangle based improv teams — check it out.

The Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival takes place at Raleigh Brewing from 12-5PM this weekend —- everyone is welcome.

NCMA is celebrating Persian New Year with music and dance as well as visual art from different regions of Iran — see it here.

The Portal HQ has a pop-up market series going — starts at 12PM.

Moore Square and Oak City Music bring you the Spring Jazz Market! Runs from 12-6PM and features six local performances — info here.

NCMA 🎶 Persian Classical Folk [exhibit] 3:30PM - Included w/ Ticket

Red Hat 🎸 Alabama Shakes [blues/rock] 7PM - $50

Vintage Market + VGM Jams at Hartwell, check out live music, flash tats, and vendors starting at 1PM — details.

Copperline is teaching a candle making class with an emphasis on story telling and connection — leave with your own candle.

If you’re new around Raleigh, the Raleigh Market (flea/antique market) takes place at the fairgrounds every weekend with this weekend being The Great Raleigh Yard Sale — 9 to 5PM.

East Bower 🪕 Bluegrass Sunday [bluegrass] 2PM - FREE

Pour House 🎸 Polyrhythmics [funk/rock/etc] 8PM - $23

Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Neptunes & Munjo Munjo host the Live Art Basement Battle at 7PM — check it out here, flyer below:

Pour House 🎙 Valentin Prince w/ Autumn House [psych/rock] 8PM - $12

Unlikely Professionals in North Hills has a Leather workshop starting at 6PM — signup here.

Hear Lord of The Rings, The Hobbit, & The War of the Rohirrim at 4PM on Tuesday for a rescheduled performance at they Martin Marietta Center — tickets here.

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

Chapel of Bones 🦴 MILLIONAIRE$, Whitney Peyton [party/punk] 7PM - $20

KINGS 👑 Wicca Phase Springs Eternal [folk/indie] 7:30PM - $20

We had 70+ people out earlier this month and we are doing it once more — take a short matching quiz, let us get your reservations setup, and we’ll see you for dinner soon!

We’ve been able to match tables at all ages, from mid twenties to 65+, so don’t be shy! This is a great event for any adults looking to make friends.

Heirloom Coffee is hiring a Barista / Server — details here.

There is a Downtown Bike Improvement open house on May 6th with Raleigh Transportation — share your thoughts.

Howling Cow is hosting multiple Discover Day camps for kids to learn about the Dairy Farm, butter making, and much more — see it here.

ArtSpace is calling for volunteer shifts — see their options here.

As of 4/20/26, Crooked Hammock has opened up over at Edwards Mill Rd — check their hours here.

The Hurricanes stormed out to a 2-0 lead in the best of 7 playoff series against the Senators this week, Game 2 especially was one for the books after a double overtime offside goal (we all know it wasn’t), a penalty shot, and the eventual winning goal — watch the highlight video.

NC Courage sit 12th in the league and play against Houston this weekend away — see their schedule.

Wake County Speedway hosts another race at 7PM — multiple car classes.