BugFest, Hobbit Fest, & 919 Day (September 15th–21st)

Dinner Club over in Cary is THIS week, still a few more spots left so come on out and — meet some of your next door neighbors.

Psychic medium, mixed with improv, Anthony Mrocka brings his live reading show to Goodnights at 7:30PM tonight — tickets here.

Raleigh is running a Car Care series at Jaycee Community Center for ages 16+, covering basic maintenance + roadside skills — register here, covering tires this week.

Chapel of Bones 🤘 The Browning, Blind Equation [metal] 6PM - $25

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

Bitter Social hosts a sapphic singles speed dating night for ages 25+ — starts at 7PM.

Oak City Salsa Social at Gipson Play Plaza kicks off with a FREE beginner-friendly salsa lesson, then a live salsa orchestra for social dancing — all ages, 6-9PM.

The Lincoln Theatre 🦜 Jammy Buffet [tribute] 8PM - $29

Pour House 🎙️ Chandler w/ TuffLuckKid [hip-hop] 8PM - $17

KINGS 👑 Max Fry w/ Awannabe [indie] 8PM - $16

Jazz in the Square is back from 6-8PM! Come out to Moore Square and see Brevan Hampden y sus Hermanos, food trucks + drinks onsite — family friendly, FREE.

Science Cafe is back at NCMNS with Dr. Adrian Smith presenting slow-motion footage of the ways bugs jump, a perfect BugFest pregame — 7PM at the Daily Planet Cafe.

Dinner Club returns! The same experience we’ve had in Raleigh but we try out some spots with our neighbors in Cary — join by Tuesday at 6PM for a spot.

Bowstring 🎸 JET [rock] 7PM - $39

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Tophouse [folk/rock] 8PM - $29

Dix Park is hiring for an Events Planner & Operations Analyst — see the postings.

North Hills & Kane Realty has cut their free parking hours and plans to expand paid parking enforcement — see more from TriangleBiz here.

The NC Courage sit midway through a playoff position with only a handful of games left. See their next home game — this Saturday against Gotham FC.

Calton Chops is a Raleigh-owned, fully insured tree service. They handle storm cleanup and tricky removals close to your house, with fair and flexible rates — reach them by email or phone.

The Raleigh Coffee Passport is the best way to explore local coffee shops. You get a drink discount at every participating shop, plus prizes for visiting them all — grab yours here and start exploring.

Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency right here in Raleigh, covering everything from websites to online ads — inquire today.

Taco Photo Booth is a locally owned photo booth company that makes any event more fun: weddings, parties, you name it — Get a free quote here.

John Chavis Park hosts a FREE '90s Skate Party with a live DJ, contests, and a photo station! Bring your own skates and your best '90s fits — all ages, 6-8PM.

Monthly Goth Night is back at Chapel of Bones with music by DJ Shodan — starts at 8PM.

321 Coffee hosts a free movie Bloc Party in their Hillsborough Street courtyard, bring your own chair (or spaceship) as this weeks movie is — Project Hail Mary.

Pour House 🎸 El Ten Eleven [post-rock] 8PM - $23

919 Day celebrates the area code with live music, food trucks, craft beer, and an artisan market at The Corner on Centennial Campus — FREE, 5-10PM.

BugFest is also back at the NCMNS with 100+ exhibits, crafts, and activities! This year's theme is “hoppers”, plus eat over at Cafe Insecta if you're brave enough to try some bugs — FREE, 10AM-7PM.

Hobbit Fest takes over Moore Square with a full Lord of the Rings trilogy marathon starting at 10AM, plus local vendors, artists, and food trucks from 11 to 6 — FREE, one fest to rule them all.

Hops for Hope at Midtown Park pairs corporate teams with local breweries to create unique beers, all benefiting Children's Flight of Hope — family-friendly, 2-6PM.

Raleigh Wine Shop hosts an Intro to Wine class with an hour long interactive session about reading labels, languages, and feel free to ask any questions — runs from 2-3PM.

Crude Bitters & The Bittery hosts a Mocktail Lab with a guided tour of NC's first bitters production facility, then hands-on experimenting — 45 minute class at 2PM.

Pop-Up Raleigh is back with their monthly market at Trophy on Maywood with local art, vintage, and handmade goods — noon to 5PM.

Lynnwood Brewing Concern hosts their 2nd annual Rogtoberfest with a German Marzen, brat & pretzels, and live polka from 1-4PM — FREE + polka music.

KINGS 🤘 919 Day Hardcore Showcase [hardcore] 2PM - $35

Chapel of Bones 🤘 Volumes, Until I Wake, Catsclaw [metalcore] 6PM - $29

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Ripe [indie pop/funk] 8:30PM - $32

La Fiesta del Pueblo returns to City Plaza for its 30+ year tradition celebrating Latin-American culture with music, dance, art, food, and more — FREE, event downtown.

The NCMA has a drop-in session where you can sculpt your own pendant inspired by their ancient American collection — all ages, noon-3PM.

The Raleigh Twilight Market returns to Smoky Hollow via the MAKRS crew — check it out here and below:

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Band Capricio [varies] 8PM - $54

Slim's runs Industry Night every Monday with drink deals, pool, and the back patio — open late.

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