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23 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · July 9–12, 2026

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★ Raleigh's All American Summer Festival

A free, high-energy summer celebration at Raleigh City Plaza featuring live bands, food, desserts, beers, games, and carnival-style fun to mark America's 250th anniversary.

Music & Nightlife
Midtown Beach Music – The Pink Slips
The 16th-season Midtown Beach Music series brings live outdoor music, cold beverages, and food trucks to North Hills' Midtown Park every Thursday.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM · Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh
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Bobby Jaycox at Goodnights Comedy Club
Nationally touring comedian Bobby Jaycox, as seen on The Nikki Glaser Podcast and Nate Bargatze Presents, brings his stand-up to Goodnights for a Thursday-night set.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh
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SLAYCATION – Queer Drag Show at Monstercade
Underground Presents dives into a spooky summer spectacle with a wild cast of eerie creatures for a wet-and-wild Freaky Friday performance night, with a mutual aid raffle for an LGBTQ+ household in need.
Friday, July 10, 2026 · Monstercade, Raleigh
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The Harry Show at ComedyWorx
Late-night adult-oriented improv fun — think 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' reimagined as a party right here in Raleigh.
Friday, July 10, 2026 10:00 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh
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Free Events
Open Mic Night at ComedyWorx
There is a mic, it's open, and the laughs are free at Raleigh's premiere improv comedy club.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:00 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh
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Bands, Bites, & Boats – July 2026
One Friday a month, Bond Park Boathouse hosts live music from Garland Mason, food trucks from Ty's All Natural and Safari Eatz, Bond Brothers Beer, and after-hours boat rentals on Bond Lake.
Friday, July 10, 2026 6:00 PM · Bond Park Boathouse, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC
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Summer Concert Series at Pullen Park
The City of Raleigh's free Summer Concert Series returns to Pullen Park for a Sunday evening of live outdoor music.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Pullen Park, Raleigh
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Live After 5 at Moore Square – Rivers Hook
DRA's free outdoor concert series returns to Moore Square featuring indie-meets-country artist Rivers Hook for a golden-hour Thursday evening with local drinks and food trucks.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh
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Date Night
Friday Reset for the Weekend
A mid-afternoon wellness reset at Current Wellness to ease into the weekend with movement and relaxation.
Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 PM · Current Wellness, 219 S East St, Raleigh
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Jingle in July: A Coastal Christmas Soirée
Capital City Clauses hosts a midsummer Christmas-themed soirée at The Portal HQ featuring bites from local chefs and handcrafted cocktails.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 · The Portal HQ, Raleigh
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Arts & Culture
Tommy Davidson at Goodnights Comedy Club
Comedy legend Tommy Davidson takes the Goodnights stage for a packed Friday night of stand-up.
Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM · Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh
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JLF North Carolina 2026 at Meredith College & NC State
The spirit of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival — called 'the world's greatest literary festival' — comes to Raleigh this September with conversations on poetry, fiction, diaspora, and memory.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Meredith College and NC State Centennial Campus, Raleigh
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The Marvelous Miss Gender Starring Bosco
Drag superstar Bosco brings her show to the Fletcher Opera Theater at the Martin Marietta Center for an unforgettable theatrical evening.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:00 PM · Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh
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Open Mic Night Returns at The Portal HQ
The Portal HQ's game-show-style open mic night returns, giving artists a chance to perform in front of a live audience — tickets are $10.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · The Portal HQ, Raleigh
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Festivals & Special Events
Raleigh's All American Summer Festival
A free, high-energy summer celebration at Raleigh City Plaza featuring live bands, food, desserts, beers, games, and carnival-style fun to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 11:00 AM · Raleigh City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
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Family-Friendly
Movie Night: Finding Nemo Under the Stars at Downtown Cary Park
Bring a blanket, grab dinner from a food truck, and enjoy Finding Nemo on the Great Lawn at Downtown Cary Park.
Friday, July 10, 2026 · Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
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Midtown Farmers' Market
Now in its 16th season, this beloved Saturday market at North Hills Commons features 35+ local vendors with fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, kids' crafts, live music, and cooking demos.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 8:00 AM · The Commons, North Hills, Raleigh
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Outdoors & Active
Dix Park Sunflower Bloom
Dix Park's sunflowers are blooming — a stunning, time-sensitive seasonal sight to catch before they fade this summer.
Friday, July 10, 2026 · Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Dr., Raleigh
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We're Not Really Runners – Sunday Run with Zappos Shoe Demos
Join the WNRR run club on Sunday mornings at the Optimist for a free community walk/run plus Zappos shoe demos, prizes, and discounts.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 9:00 AM · The Optimist, Raleigh
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Run + Hot Yoga Reset with Morning Miles Run Club
Morning Miles Run Club teams up with 110 Yoga for a 50-minute hot yoga class led by Brittani Procknow, complete with giveaways — the perfect Sunday afternoon reset.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 3:00 PM · 110 Yoga, 444 S. Blount St., Raleigh
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We Run Raleigh Glow Run (Night Run with Neon Lights)
We Run Raleigh's themed Tuesday community run goes neon for a free glow-in-the-dark night run through downtown.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Downtown Raleigh
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Fat Positive Flow at Current Wellness
An inclusive, body-positive yoga flow class at Current Wellness welcoming all bodies and experience levels.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:30 AM · Current Wellness, 219 S East St, Raleigh
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Food & Drink
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Now in its 18th year, Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns with exclusive deals, prix fixe menus, and chef-driven specials at unique locally-owned restaurants and bars.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Downtown Raleigh
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