Two Free Festivals & Husband Hollerin' (September 29th–October 5th)

The calendar has had an issue the past week or two — but its back working again.

Raleigh Brewing's monthly Speed Puzzle Night returns! Grab a team of up to four and race to finish a 500 piece puzzle — winners get prizes + you keep the puzzle.

Curtain Call From Beyond is a 50-minute guided tour through the backstage of the Memorial Auditorium with ghost lore, history, and a signature drink — get your tickets.

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

Glass Jug RTP ⏺ Vinyl Night [varies] 5:30PM - FREE

Fred Fletcher Park hosts an evening of outdoor yoga, journaling, tea, and conversation as the season shifts — all levels, from 6PM.

Oak City Salsa at Gipson Play Plaza returns for their 2nd of 3 events, with a FREE beginner outdoor salsa lesson followed by a live salsa orchestra — all ages, 6-9PM.

Chapel of Bones 🤘 Red October, Mary Anna [heavy rock] 8PM - $17

Boatman Spirits has a weekly Thursday night with rotating DJs and $10 classic cocktails — hop aboard here.

Plum is hosting their first annual Husband Hollerin’ Competition at 7PM! Not sure what that means? — find out here.

Jazz in the Square is back at Moore Square! This week features the NCCU Jazz Collective with the regular food and drink onsite — bring a blanket, starts at 6PM.

Raleigh Wide Open runs live folk and roots music ALL weekend but the kickoff event is Thursday at The Corner on NC State Centennial — see the full schedule here.

Cannonball 🤘 Facilitators x The Sweet Potatoes [rock] 7:30PM - $14

Pour House 🎸 Five Door Sedan w/ The Wallabies, Pilot Light [indie] 8PM - $19

Bowstring 🎸 Redferrin, Baylee Lynn [country] 7PM - $25

Shinmai Moku, a new japanese spot on E. Millbrook Rd just opened up — check it out.

The former Holiday Inn is reopening this week under its new name: Hotel Indigo! — learn more via TBJ here.

NC State football is at home this week at Carter-Finley against Louisville at 7PM — grab tickets here.

Opening night is tonight for the Carolina Hurricanes! — see the schedule here.

The NC Courage fell out of a playoff spot into 9th as the last few games come into view — see the schedule here and cheer em on.

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.

First Friday takes over downtown Raleigh! As with every month, galleries are open late, there’s live music, markets, and specials throughout downtown — check it out.

Craig Conant brings his loosey goosey act to Goodnights this weekend — check times.

Chamber Music Raleigh celebrates its 85th anniversary with a gala at the Governor's Mansion, wine tastings, and a live strings performance — runs 5-7:15PM.

The Raleigh Film & Art Festival takes over at William Peace for 3 days of indie film screenings, artist showcases, panels, and more — runs Oct 2-4.

Pour House 🎸 Hook of Moon, Lilac Drive [experimental/pop] 9PM - $14

Bitter Social 🪩 DJ Jermainia [house/funk] 9PM - $5

The NCMA + NC State screens “Little Amélie” or “the Character of Rain”, an animated film about a Belgian child in Japan from GKIDS — 7PM, runs from $7.

The Bike Library hosts a fall clothing swap out in the Platform courtyard! Drop off bags of clothing, accessories, and shoes — swap runs 10AM-1PM.

Triangle PopUp is back at NCMA this weekend as well, check them out from 11AM-4PM and be sure to stop by the museum as well — details shared here.

The Exchange Raleigh hosts a FREE stargazing night with Raleigh Astronomy Club in the field across from Peregrine — starts at 8PM.

Fall Back Vintage is back at Raleigh Iron Works with 40+ vendors selling vintage furniture, records, books, and tons more — runs through Sunday.

Slim's 🪗 Wolfpack Sound Polka Band [polka] 7PM - FREE

Moon Room 🌕 Dorien Dotson Quartet [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Copperline Plant Co.'s bi-monthly book club meets to discuss “They Bloom at Night” and “The Forest Brims Over” — RSVP if you want refreshments.

Chapel of Bones returns with their monthly ARTernative market, this time focused on Halloween as we enter October — details here.

East Bower Cider 🪕 Bluegrass Sundays [folk] 2PM - FREE

Pullen Park hosts a FREE self-defense class with Krav Maga Raleigh covering basic defenses and common attacks — all levels welcome from 5:30-6:30PM.

Chapel of Bones 🤘 Pathogenic w/ Aversed, Krosis [death metal] 6PM - $20

Slim's 🪕 Red Tailed Rounders [bluegrass/country] 7PM - FREE