Your go-to weekend cheat sheet for Raleigh. Think of it like having a well-informed friend pointing out the coolest shows, food popups, and reason-to-get-out-of-bed plans — all tailored to what’s happening locally this weekend.
Peaches are all the rage these days (especially for my “The Summer I Turned Pretty” fans 😉), so come celebrate with Trophy Brewing for their first Annual Peach Day on Sunday, Aug. 17! Chef Jordan is cooking up special dishes featuring the juiciest, sun-soaked peaches, while Thick as Thieves brings the tunes, local artists from Pop Up Raleigh showcase their work, and kids can enjoy face painting.
📍827 W Morgan St, Raleigh
🎉 12 p.m.
Katy Perry is in town for her Lifetimes Tour and ready to “Roar” on the Lenovo Center stage! Expect all the hits, stunning visuals, and nonstop energy this Sunday, Aug. 17. Grab your tickets and get ready for a night of pure “Firework” magic! ✨
📍Lenovo Center, Raleigh
🎟 Tickets available via Ticketmaster | 7 p.m.
Opa! Step into a true Greek celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Taverna Agora. Enjoy a four-course, chef-curated dinner featuring Greek classics like shrimp spring salad, keftedes, grilled whole fish, roasted leg of lamb, and ekmek dessert, all served family-style. Soak up the atmosphere with live bouzouki music and belly dancing, dining communally under the oaks. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot for an unforgettable night of Greek culture, cuisine, and celebration!
📍32g Hillsborough St., Raleigh
🎟 $75 per person | 6:30–9 p.m.
Summer will be over before you know it (there’s ~45 days left to be exact), and while you may want to spend it curled up in the AC watching your favorite shows, I can almost guarantee you’ll regret not getting out of the house and soaking up the sunshine around Raleigh. So if you need that extra push to get out and about this weekend, here are five reasons to go outside (promise the TV will be there when you get back). Happy weekending!
The best thing about patio season in Raleigh? It’s perfect now through fall! In honor of summer winding down and patio season about to be at its peak—plus the start of football!—we’re giving away a $50 gift to one of out favorite patio/game-day bars, Players Retreat! Enter our giveaway at the button below for sunny vibes, good eats, and cold drinks all season long.
Triangle Pop-Up is returning to Raleigh Iron Works this Saturday, Aug. 9, with an incredible lineup of over 40 artists and makers, plus live music. Shop unique handmade finds, then stop in for a bite at RIW businesses like Little Rey, Eastcut Sandwich Bar, and Andia’s Ice Cream.
📍 Peden Way | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
🎟️ Free to attend
Lawrence Barbecue is hosting a farewell party on Saturday, Aug. 9, before it closes up shop to move to a new location in downtown Cary. Swing by for fine meats and side fixins’, a DJ, permanent jewelry, and leisure bevs from Lagoon Bar upstairs. Talk about a delicious sendoff!
📍900 Park Offices Drive, Ste. 120 | Starting at 11 a.m.
🎟️ Free to attend, food and bevs available for purchase
Head out to Durham Bulls Athletic Park Saturday, Aug. 9, for the MLB Home Run Derby X, a 3-on-3 baseball format built around power hitting and catching returns. Featured players include MLB legends like Manny Ramirez and Andruw Jones, plus locals from NC State, UNC, Duke, and ECU. Let’s play ball!
📍 409 Blackwell St.
🎟️ Tickets starting at $18
