Good Morning!
Welcome to the April Monthly. There’s a lot of good stuff this month, so I will let the events speak for themselves.
Quick Info
We’re looking to expand our events offerings in the coming weeks, expect an email in the next week or so with a quick survey around types of events, free and ticketed options, and more on that topic.
April 1st → 5th
Raleigh Dinner Club - April 1st
6:30PM | Various Dining Downtown + ORO Lounge
At the time of writing, we’ve got about 8 seats left and we will be SOLD OUT. Ticket sales close the Monday before at 6:30PM — last call here.
If you’ve been to an event before, reply to this email and I may have a FREE ticket for you if you’d like to help guide a dinner! Limited spots.
Source: The Raleighwood Inbox
First Friday in DTR - April 3rd
5PM+ | Various Locations Downtown
A monthly staple here in Downtown, we’ve got Copperline celebrating 4 years, the underground Fish Market Gallery open for viewing, live music at The Raleigh Times — and so much more.
Pro tip: there are some other First Friday events that tend to happen as well, so keep an eye out. Usually, some sort of movie or pop-up towards Moore Square as well but people are out all over town.
Source: FFR Event Info
April 3rd: NASCAR Opening Night at Wake County Speedway — tickets.
April 3rd: The Great Cover Up @ KINGS — reschedule from 1/30.
Buskers Day at NCMA - April 4th
1PM | NC Museum of Art
There are 24 sites across the park that will serve as a first come, first serve music, movement, or creative exhibit starting at 1PM.
This event has no fee but performers are asked to be family friendly for Busk and Bloom — learn more about this unique experience.
Source: NCMA Event Page
April 4th: NC Courage vs. Portland Thorns here at home — info here.
April 4th: All Genders Clothing Swap at 2PM — over at RUMAH.
April 5th: Just a reminder that it is Easter Sunday — wiki page.
April 5th: Monthly Pop Shop ARTernative Market — Chapel of Bones.
April 6th → 12th
Plant Lover’s Tour - April 7th
1PM | J. C. Raulston Arboretum
"Outrageous Flowering Plants" is the theme for this tour, this $5 or less tour goes over the best flowering plants blooming in April — details.
Source: JCRA Event Page
Metal Rock Night Tournament - April 8th
7PM | The Portal HQ
Three metal bands go head to head for the final four contest event that has been mirroring March Madness all month — FREE with RSVP.
April 9th: Britain's Finest, a Beatles Tribute starts at 7PM — tickets.
April 10th: Duck “Funk Prayer” Album Release at Pour House — info.
April 10th: Giant Robot Fight Fest, need I say more? — event here.
April 10th: Wake Moody Band at Bowstring — don’t miss it.
Skate Moore Square - April 10 – 12th
1PM + All Weekend | Moore Square
DRA, Raleigh Parks, Friends of Moore Square combine with Skate Raleigh to host a family friendly, all ages Skate event at Moore Square.
The event runs from 1PM Friday – Sunday at 7PM — schedule here.
Source: Skate Event Page
April 13th → 19th
Bush - April 14th
7PM | Red Hat Amphitheater
The Land of Milk and Honey Tour brings Bush, Mammoth WVH and James and the Cold Gun to Red Hat — check out tickets here.
April 15th: Punk Rock Night Battle of the Bands @ Portal HQ — details.
April 16th: A positive take on AI + Science at the Science Café — info.
April 17th: Down Home Concert with Beatlegrass — tribute band.
April 17th: Watts & Ward 9 year anniversary celebration — details.
21Marbles: PARTYology - April 17th
6:30PM | Marbles Museum
21+ “play like a kid again” event takes place after dark at the Marbles Museum, right off of Moore Square — see the event here.
April 18th: DIY/Punk Rock Flea Market at Rebus Works — all weekend.
April 18th: 16th Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival, local bbq + bluegrass — info.
April 18th: Record Store Day across the country — learn more about it.
April 18th: Pop-Up Raleigh Market @ Trophy on Maywood — details.
April 20th → 26th
Celebration of America w/ Carolina Ballet - April 23rd
Times Vary | Martin Marietta Center
Celebrating 250 years of American arts this program aims to offer a reflection on the nations creative spirit through artistic legacy and complex identity — times and dates.
April 23rd: Sunset Social Market at The Bend Bar — starts at 5PM.
April 24th: Annual Heirloom Plant Sale over at Mordecai Park — details.
Raleigh Earth Day - April 24th
5PM | Harvey Hill at Dix Park
Join the City of Raleigh for live music, traditional earth day welcome and land acknowledgement, traditional dances, awards and a trash based fashion show, ending with a movie for the night — celebrate here.
April 25th: Adult Recess Festival with Let’s Get Social — at Buffaloe Rd.
April 25th: Opening Weekend at Bright Side Books & Wine — details.
April 25th: Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival @ Raleigh Brewing — event.
April 25th: Raulston Blooms + Plant Sale! Market, nature + fun — info.
April 27th → 30th
Closing Thoughts
That’s all folks! I know I am always teasing some big news but I’ve got some for you that I will share around the 15th, so keep tuning in and Happy April!
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