Raleigh Things to Do

Fine custom furniture and contemporary lighting make up the basic offerings here, but there is so much more to see. An exciting visual arts gallery, Accipiter shows and sells the work of more than 500 national artists. Looking... more

This outdoor arena seats up to 20,000 in both covered reserved seats and on the festival lawn. Sold out concerts here are not unusual because big names and hot artists make Raleigh a stop on their national tours. While being up... more

For almost 30 years, Artsplosure's production of this annual performance and visual art festival has brought excitement and fun to downtown Raleigh. For two days, hand-made jewerly, arts and crafts from local artisans are featu... more

This magnificent performing arts facility offers entertainment in five specialized venues. The Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, built in 1932, holds about 2277 and is the grand dame of Carolina theaters. The huge chandeliers, float... more

Spanning across 80,000 acres (32,375 hectares), the Memorial Auditorium located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is an excellent facility with the interior providing as much beauty as the performances that... more

The Brewery was established in 1983 and has rocked Raleigh since then. Bringing the best of local, regional and national acts, you will find it all from reggae, rock, blues to metal and everything in between. Some great gigs ar... more

Skate on in to the state-of-the-art Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena and watch the 'Canes rule the ice. When this NHL Hockey club, originally the Hartford Whalers, first hit North Carolina in 1997, it was not well receive... more

This place is filled with people looking for an alternative to that old dating standby, dinner and a movie. Showcasing all types of comedians, from newcomers to famous celebrities, the club itself is well kept and smoke-free. S... more

Celebrate New Year festivities with your family and friends at First Night Raleigh. The Children's Celebration is a day-long event that culminates in a midnight countdown at 7p. Performances are ongoing at city museums and stre... more

Years ago, it would have been difficult here to find a hip, urban hot spot where one can enjoy a nice meal and then dance until the wee hours. Five Star proves that Raleigh can party with the best of them. Fashioned from an old... more