Featuring the ever-popular Café Insecta, where the brave can sample buggy dishes prepared by local chefs. N.C. Raleigh, N.C., hosts thousands of events each year, from concerts to culinary arts, to holiday celebrations and college and professional sports. The Justice Theater Project presents Langston Hughes' Black Nativity, mid-Dec. 2020 Apex Music Festival, mid-Sept. 2020 Casks on Fools, March 30, 2020 A festival to promote diversity, equality and create a deeper appreciation for Afro-Caribbean culture in the Raleigh area, CaribMask returns for its ninth annual event in downtown Raleigh in 2020. Share Christmas Ornament Paint Party with your friends. The best part? Town of Cary July 4th Celebration, July 4, 2020 with your friends. In 2019, the festival screened 59 films with a Tar Heel State connection, drawing more than 1,000 attendees for the films, panels and popcorn. Casktoberfest, early Oct. 2020 Day of the Dead 5k, late Oct. 2020 Downtown Raleigh Events. Share Holiday Paint Party! A three-day festival for fans of pop culture, superheroes, science fiction, anime and more, GalaxyCon Raleigh will be back and bigger than ever at the Raleigh Convention Center in July. Eleven days of high-flying rides, deep-fried foods, live music, stunt shows and other entertainment (including nightly fireworks) has been a can't-miss event for generations of families—the 2020 version of the N.C. State Fair marks the 153rd year of the event! Share 2020 High Performance Swim Camp Series - Raleigh, NC with your friends. Family tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. Organized each year by the LGBT Center of Raleigh, the festival's speakers, performers and vendors (and a Kids Zone) bring eight hours of fun and family to downtown Raleigh's Fayetteville Street district. Jazz music, artists in action, kids activities and tasty seafood—craw-fish and shrimp and other delicacies to go along with beer—make for a fun-filled afternoon at Raleigh's French Quarter-inspired Lafayette Village. Back for a 27th year, La Fiesta del Pueblo, a Hispanic cultural event held in the Fayetteville Street district in downtown Raleigh, draws nearly 20,000 attendees each year and showcases music, art, dance performances, educational booths, children's activities and food from different regions of Latin America, all in celebration of the diversity of Latin-American culture. Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, Aug. 22-23, 2020 #DowntownRaleigh. You can't miss Raleigh's Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza! Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip n' Paint Greensboro, NC- Exotic Male Model... Booze N’ Brush Sip N’ Paint Greensboro • Greensboro, NC. Cosplay is a huge draw: guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters simply for fun, or to participate in contests showcasing their talents! Save NC SYSTEMA: Martial Arts Classes in Raleigh to your collection. North Hills Tree Lighting Celebration, mid-to-late Nov. 2020 DECOR. 10th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County, late Aug. 2020 The Holiday Open House is one of the only times each year for visitors to enter the house without a prior reservation or group tour scheduled. The annual music and arts festival shines the spotlight on some incredible local talent. Save 2 Day Kickball Tournament to your collection. Here you will find our 2020 events calendar for virtual, small, and outdoor DTR events, all following state guidelines. Tatse of China Food and Cultural Festival, tentatively Oct. 3, 2020 A week-long celebration of culinary excellence, Triangle Restaurant Week sees some of the area's best restaurants offer up special, three-course menu options at fixed pricing ($15 for lunch, and $20, $25 or $30 for dinner), a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to return to an old favorite dining spot or discover a new one. Through love and faith, the story finds strength and triumphs over adversity to offer powerful messages of joy and hope, all brought to life by more than 70 show-stopping singers, dancers and musicians. Held annually at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, the event is widely recognized as one of the most important events of the year. The beloved musical comedy, in which Wood himself puts on an incredible performance as Scrooge, has been a longstanding tradition for families in the area-tickets tend to go quickly so plan ahead! UFC Fight Night, Jan. 25, 2020 Raleigh Pride, May 30, 2020 The event is totally free for the expected 35,000 attendees. Carolina Ballet's holiday classic is a can't-miss tradition for locals, visitors, families and friends. Raleigh, N.C., Concerts. Share Compass Rose Yoga with your friends. Save Adinkra Symbol – Paint and Sip Workshop / Party (Saturday) to your collection. His mother instead uses part of the money as a down payment on a house in an all-white neighborhood. Located in Wendell's historic downtown district, this open-air arts competition features a classic car show, chalk art demonstrations, live music, a silent auction, tons of activities for kids and more. Share Pop In & Paint - Starry Lake with your friends. For all ages, the celebration is a firsthand opportunity to learn about the state’s American Indian culture, past and present. A tradition in Raleigh since 1982, the Raleigh Greek Festival—held at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds—features live music and traditional folk dancing plus all the authentic food options you could ask for (gyros, souvlaki, baklava, cookies, pizza, stuffed grape leaves, wine and more). Celebrating fine visual art and live music since 1980, the festival puts more than 180 artists' work, using countless mediums, on display for all to see and enjoy during the free festival.