Y’all come laugh now! The first-annual Raleigh Comedy Festival is taking place now through Saturday, March 22, at various venues around town. Get ready to LOL through 19 shows starring 50 comics at spots like Goodnights Comedy Club, The Hippo, Neptunes, and more—with headliners like Chris Higgins, Amy Miller, and Luke Null.
The NCMA Is in Full Bloom 🌷
Art in Bloom has returned to the North Carolina Museum of Art! This annual exhibition showcases floral designs interpreted by works of art in the People’s Collection by floral designers from across the state. There are also six installations inspired by works in the museum’s 164-acre park! View them now through Sunday, March 23.
Break the Silence and Run Like the Wind 🏃🏃♀️
These shoes were made for running for a good cause! Sigma Pi Rho Chapter’s Break the Silence 5K: Rally for Suicide Awareness and Prevention is hitting the ground running Saturday, March 22, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Register to participate—or, if cardio isn’t really your thing, sign up to be a sponsor!
Spring It On at Boxyard RTP
Celebrate spring at Boxyard RTP with a full day of fun, food, and festivities during its Spring Fling event on Saturday, March 22! Enjoy yard games like cornhole, Connect 4, and Jenga; make some crafts, build a fairy garden; and grab some grub + drinks from various vendors.
Sip, Sip, Hooray for The Bend’s Grand Opening 🍻
The Bend Bar and State of Beer at The Bend on West Morgan Street are celebrating their grand opening this Sunday, March 23, from noon to 4 p.m. Come out for live music from Kai Wilson, barbecue from Lawrence Barbecue, and oyster shucking by Locals Seafood—plus lots of great bevs, naturally!
Friday Five: Feelin’ Lucky? 🍀🍻
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, friends! Today, I’m serving up all the St. Paddy’s Day chaos—parades, parties, and plenty of opportunities to wear and drink ridiculous amounts of green. And because balance is key, we’re wrapping it up with some good causes so you can redeem yourself after all those questionable choices. (Wink wink.)
No long intro this week—grab your green beer, your lucky charms, and let’s dive into this festive, feel-good Friday Five!
But First… Let Me Take You for a Ride on My Big Green Tractor 🚜
The Junior League of Raleigh’s beloved Touch-A-Truck event is rolling into town on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—and here’s your chance to go for FREE!
We’re giving away an Advance Family Package (a $40 value) to one lucky winner—including five event tickets—so you and your crew can experience this unforgettable day of hands-on fun! (Kids two and under get in free.)
This family-friendly favorite lets kids (and kids at heart) get up close and personal with all kinds of cool vehicles—think construction equipment, emergency response vehicles, buses, and more! Plus, there’s food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, music, and live entertainment to keep the fun going all day long.
Don’t miss your chance to win—enter before Friday, March 28, for your shot at FREE tickets!
Shamrocks and Shenanigans: Raleigh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marches In On Saturday
The end of the rainbow? You can find it at the end of the annual Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Taking place Saturday, March 15, the traditional Irish procession kicks off at the State Capitol Building, continues down Fayetteville Street, and ends at Lenoir Street. Embrace the lucky spirit with dancers, marching bands, dogs, and more—and stick around for the official after-party at Hibernian Pub!