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The Downtown Raleigh Event Guide – Weekend Edition December 20–21st

Planning your weekend in Downtown Raleigh? The DoRaleigh Downtown Raleigh Event Guide – Weekend Edition highlights the best food tours, arts events, nightlife, wellness classes, live music, and cultural experiences happening Saturday and Sunday, December 20–21, 2025. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, date-night ideas, or late-night entertainment, Downtown Raleigh has you covered.

📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025

Morning & Afternoon

Pilates Mat Class 9:30–10:15 a.m. | Heights Pilates

Holidays at the Pope House 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Pope House Museum

Fall African American Walking Tours 10–11 a.m., 1–2 p.m., 3–4 p.m. | Pope House Museum

Raleigh Kids Holiday Bricks & Minifigs Treasure Hunt 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Bricks & Minifigs

A Taste of Downtown Raleigh Food Tour 2:30–5:30 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum

Wrap It Up – Pop-Up Gift Wrapping 2:00–6:00 p.m. | Person Street Bar

Evening & Night

HoliGAY Drag Show & Dinner Seating 5:30 p.m. | Showtime 6:30 p.m. | Libations 317 & Su-Z’s Asian Kitchen

Illuminate Art Walk Sip n’ Stroll Tour 5:45–6:45 p.m. | Raleigh

Walking Tours Crofton’s Pretzels 6:00 p.m. until sold out | Wolfe & Porter

Machine Gun Earl 60th Birthday Bash 8:00–11:00 p.m. | Slim’s Downtown

Saturday Night DJ Showcase 8:00 p.m.–Midnight | Boatman Spirits Co.

📅 Sunday, December 21, 2025

Morning & Midday

Sunday Run Club 9:00–10:30 a.m. | The Bike Library

Winter Solstice – Rest, Recover, Renew Soundbath 10:00–11:00 a.m. | The Self Care Marketplace

Sunday Tradition: Half-Priced Spaghetti & Meatballs 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Gravy

Artspace Open Studio 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Artspace

Afternoon & Evening

Raleigh African American History Tour 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar

FLOW YOGA + Sound Bath 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Wolfe & Porter

Gingerbread House Party 6:00–8:00 p.m. | Wolfe & Porter

Closing Performances: Here in America 2:00 p.m. Sunday | Burning Coal Theatre Company

Thick Modine with Scared of Robots 7:30–10:00 p.m. | Slim’s Downtown

Saturday Night Spins (Sunday Edition) 8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Boatman Spirits Co.

Worthdale Pajama Party Raleigh Municipal Building

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Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide Thursday August 28th Edition

Featured Events

🍹 SUNSET SOCIAL at The Bend

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Bend Bar

Unwind after work at The Bend with drinks, social vibes, and sunset views in Downtown Raleigh.

🍸 $10 Classic Cocktails

All Day | Boatman Spirits Co.

Sip on hand-crafted cocktails at a special Thursday price — perfect for a casual night out.

🍝 Enjoy Figulina’s Aperitivo Menu

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Figulina Pasta + Provisions

A taste of Italian tradition in downtown Raleigh with a limited-time aperitivo menu.

🌿 Your Inner Garden

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Copperline Plant Co.

A plant-inspired workshop designed to help you connect with your creativity and inner calm.

📚 Freelancing: A Deep Dive

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Redbud Writing Project

Writers and creatives gather to explore the ins and outs of freelancing in today’s world.

Film Screenings

🎬 Jaws: 50th Anniversary in IMAX

All Day | Marbles Kids Museum

Experience Spielberg’s classic thriller like never before on the giant IMAX screen.

🎤 Prince – Sign O’ The Times at Marbles IMAX

All Day | Marbles IMAX Theater

Celebrate Prince’s iconic concert film with a special IMAX showing in downtown Raleigh.

Live Music & Nightlife

🎶 Ridgewood Trio – LIVE at Raleigh Times (Downtown Music Series)

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The Raleigh Times Bar

An evening of jazz and classics with the Ridgewood Trio at one of Raleigh’s favorite local bars.

🎤 Thursday Night Music Karaoke

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Wolfe & Porter

Sing your heart out with friends at Wolfe & Porter’s weekly karaoke night.

🎵 The Trousers with Sugar And The Bumps

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Slim’s Downtown

Catch this high-energy rock show at Slim’s for a late-night downtown music fix.

🎤 Zenith Raleigh Downtown Karaoke

9:00 PM | Zenith Raleigh

Another round of karaoke fun — belt out your favorite hits in the heart of downtown.

Community & Culture

🏙️ State of Downtown Raleigh

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Pre-Session: 1:30 PM Main Show: 3:30 PM A key event highlighting the growth, development, and future of downtown Raleigh.

Wrap-Up

From community events and networking opportunities to karaoke, live music, and classic films on IMAX, Downtown Raleigh has something for everyone this Thursday, August 28, 2025. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed cocktail evening, a cultural event, or a night of entertainment, downtown is the place to be.

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Downtown Raleigh Events Guide June 19–20th Edition

Looking for excitement in the heart of Raleigh this week? Whether you’re celebrating Juneteenth, indulging in burger specials, or catching live performances, Downtown Raleigh is packed with events to elevate your Thursday and Friday. Here’s your curated roundup of what’s happening in the city center.

📅 Thursday, June 19 – Juneteenth & Creative Energy

🍔 Burger Night Thursdays at Le Dive

All Day | Le Dive

Sink your teeth into a burger night tradition at one of Raleigh’s trendiest eateries.

🎭 WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS: Forgive Us, Gustavito

7:30–9:30 p.m. | Burning Coal Theatre Company

A powerful performance from Burning Coal’s experimental theatre series, exploring forgiveness and justice.

✊🏾 Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square

10 a.m.–7 p.m. | FREE | Marbles Kids Museum

Celebrate freedom and family fun with Juneteenth programming for all ages.

🎶 LIVE at Raleigh Times: Story Charlemagne

7–10 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar

Enjoy a night of live indie-soul sounds on the rooftop at one of Raleigh’s most iconic bars.

🏛️ Lunchbox Lectures

12–1 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum

Take a midday history break with this educational and thought-provoking lecture series.

🔮 Tarot & Toast

6–8 p.m. | Unlikely Professionals

Sip, socialize, and explore the metaphysical with tarot card readings and community vibes.

✍️ The Art of Turning Your Experiences Into Articles

6–8 p.m. | Redbud Writing Project

Writers, take note: this workshop teaches how to craft compelling personal essays and get published.

🎉 Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration

5–9 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park

A major celebration of heritage, featuring live music, family fun, and community unity.

🎤 Karaoke at Zenith Raleigh

9 p.m. | Zenith Raleigh

Cap off the night by belting your heart out in downtown’s nightlife hotspot.

📅 Friday, June 20 – Music, Pride, and Feel-Good Vibes

☀️ Feel Good Fridays at The Mecca

7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | The Mecca Restaurant

Start your day with classic Southern breakfast and community conversation at Raleigh’s oldest restaurant.

🎤 Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows Tour

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Nationally acclaimed comedian Ali Siddiq brings his storytelling genius to the stage for one night only.

🧡 Out! Raleigh Pride on Fayetteville Street

Celebrate Pride Month downtown with performances, food, art vendors, and community groups.

💗 Pink Friday with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.

6:30–8:30 p.m. | The Self Care Marketplace

An evening of sisterhood and self-care, hosted by the OLO Chapter of AKA.

🖋️ Coppice Prize Launch Party – Redbud Writing Project

6:30–8 p.m. | Redbud Writing Project

Meet Triangle authors and celebrate new literary voices during this intimate reading and social.

🐴 schleich® Bag Tag Make & Take

10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum

Craft and play with this free kid-friendly activity—ideal for families spending the day downtown.

🎶 The Driver Era: Obsession Tour

Red Hat Amphitheater

Pop-rock duo The Driver Era hits the stage with their high-energy Obsession Tour—tickets going fast!

🎬 NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Piece by Piece

6–9 p.m. | Moore Square

Relax under the stars with this powerful film screening, part of the North Carolina Museum of Art’s outdoor cinema series.

💡 Pro Tip: Park Smart & Explore More

With so much happening downtown, consider parking at Moore Square Parking Deck or taking a quick Raleigh R-Line loop to bounce between venues.

🔗 Stay Connected

Stay updated on Raleigh’s best by visiting DoRaleigh.com for events, neighborhood guides, and new experiences every day of the week.

Whether you’re raising your voice in song, diving into history, or dancing in the streets for Pride, Downtown Raleigh welcomes you with something memorable this week. See you out there!

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