19 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · June 4–7, 2026

Sports

Official Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party – Game 2

The City of Raleigh and Downtown Raleigh Alliance host an official Stanley Cup Final watch party at Moore Square with a pre-game show starting at 7:30pm.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 7:00 PM · Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh

Music & Nightlife

Dan & Shay Free Concert at Lenovo Center

Grammy Award-winning country duo Dan & Shay headline a free outdoor concert outside Lenovo Center before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 5:30 PM · Lenovo Center, Raleigh

Longform House Teams at ComedyWorx

Teams of improvisers create extended comedy performances based on a single audience suggestion at Raleigh's premier improv comedy club.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 7:00 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

R&B On The Patio: The Summer Series

A weekly Friday night R&B outdoor patio series launching June 5th at Element Gastropub.

Friday, June 5, 2026 9:00 PM · Element Gastropub, Raleigh

Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert

The Raleigh Ringers handbell ensemble performs their spring concert at Meymandi Concert Hall.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 3:00 PM · Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh

Free Events

Midtown Beach Music – Band of Oz

The 16th season of the beloved outdoor Beach Music Series continues at Midtown Park with live music, cold beverages, and food trucks.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh

Pride Ride: LGBTQ+ Trolley Tour

Celebrate Pride Month on a special LGBTQ+ trolley tour through downtown Raleigh hosted by the City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 1:00 PM · Downtown Raleigh

Arts & Culture

Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure World Tour

Stand-up comedian Felipe Esparza brings his At My Leisure World Tour to the Raleigh Improv for a weekend of shows.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Raleigh Improv, Raleigh

Please Be Seated – NC Interactive Exhibit Opening

NCMA unveils 'Please Be Seated – North Carolina,' a new interactive exhibit by internationally renowned London-based artist Paul Cocksedge, in the Museum Park.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Ari Matti at Goodnights Comedy Club

Comedian Ari Matti performs multiple shows across the weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 9:30 PM · Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh

Ballet for Beginners: Part II

A beginner ballet workshop continuing the series at Current Wellness in Downtown Raleigh.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 1:00 PM · Current Wellness, 219 S East St, Raleigh

Family-Friendly

School of Rock at Raleigh Little Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock – The Musical runs at Raleigh Little Theatre, following a failed rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious school.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

Festivals & Special Events

Raleigh's 11th Annual International Food Festival

North Carolina's largest international food festival returns to Fayetteville Street with 120+ global food and dessert vendors, two stages of live performances, and free admission.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 11:00 AM · Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh

Food & Drink

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, live music, and kids' activities.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:00 AM · The Commons, North Hills, Raleigh

Outdoors & Active

Fat Positive Flow

A body-positive yoga flow class at Current Wellness in Downtown Raleigh.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Current Wellness, 219 S East St, Raleigh

YogaSix Cary Grand Opening Event

YogaSix Cary celebrates its grand opening with a free flow class, live DJ, photo booth, fresh juice, and massages at the Fenton Backyard.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:00 AM · Fenton Square, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary

Wellness Wednesdays – Plena Vita Pilates at North Hills

Free outdoor fitness class by Plena Vita Pilates on the grass lawn at Midtown Park, part of the 12-week Spring Wellness Wednesday series.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 6:00 PM · Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh

Date Night

Sip & Sync at The Portal HQ

A creative community evening at The Portal HQ partnering with HubZone Tech, featuring drinks and a computer donation drive for digital literacy nonprofits.

Friday, June 12, 2026 6:00 PM · The Portal HQ, Raleigh

Pride Drag Brunch starring Jimbo (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Winner)

A Pride Drag Brunch headlined by Jimbo, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, at the Raleigh Improv.

Sunday, June 14, 2026 1:00 PM · Raleigh Improv, Raleigh