11 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Comedy Game Show at ComedyWorx

Top local comics do stand-up and compete in games in a unique game show format at ComedyWorx.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:30 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Hairspray at Raleigh Little Theatre

The Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray opens its run at Raleigh Little Theatre, following Tracy Turnblad's journey from social outcast to sudden star in 1962 Baltimore.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

Outdoors & Active

Fleet Feet x Hylo Prediction Mile

A unique race where you predict your one-mile finishing time and run without any timing device — the closest prediction wins, not the fastest runner.

Friday, August 28, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM · Fleet Feet Durham, 737 9th St, Durham

Wellness Wednesdays – Orangetheory Fitness

The fall season of Wellness Wednesdays kicks off at Midtown Park with an Orangetheory Fitness class on the grass lawn, welcoming all ages and fitness levels.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh

Music & Nightlife

Ibiza Nights with DJ Forte at The Portal HQ

DJ Forte, hailing from Naples, Italy, headlines an Ibiza Nights party at The Portal HQ on Hillsborough Street with authentic European house vibes.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · The Portal HQ, 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

Orchestra Noir: Culture 2000 Tour II

Orchestra Noir brings their Culture 2000 Tour II to the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for a celebrated evening of orchestral performance.

Friday, September 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh

Food & Drink

Mimosas and Menopause

A fun, educational, and empowering morning for women featuring honest conversations about menopause and wellness over mimosas and light refreshments.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Touch of Sam, 2231-121 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh

Festivals & Special Events

The International Festival

The 40th annual International Festival brings global performances, international flavors, and a bazaar to the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center for a day of immersive cultural celebration.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM · Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

Family-Friendly

Lights, Camera, Standup: Family-Friendly Funnies

A one-night-only curated standup showcase featuring family-friendly comedians filming in front of a live audience at ComedyWorx.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:00 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Free Events

Movie Series at Pullen Park

The City of Raleigh's outdoor movie series returns to Pullen Park for a free evening screening.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Pullen Park, Raleigh

The Market at NCMA

Triangle Pop-Up presents a local makers market at the North Carolina Museum of Art featuring local creators, artists, and vendors.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM · North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh