Festivals & Special Events

Grab a blanket or a chair and meet your friends at Moore Square each First Friday for a fun & free feature film! Attendees will enjoy pre-show entertainment on theme with each movie before a full-length screening outside under the stars. The series is free & open to the public and food will be available for purchase on-site.

The Friends of the City of Raleigh (COR) Museum presents a series of special events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop Music on August 12, 2023. Presented in cooperation with the City of Raleigh, the celebration features both day and night activities that explore Raleigh’s connection to the genre that has made a global cultural impact since 1973. Event Schedule 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - The City of Raleigh Museum will showcase local scholars and industry experts in a public lecture and roundtable discussion on Hip Hop and how it shaped culture in Raleigh. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street will host a free, family-friendly event with performers, artists, vendors, and dancers. The City of Raleigh Museum will feature a roundtable discussion with early Hip Hop pioneers who brought the music to the Triangle. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Raleigh’s Union Station, the Friends of the COR Museum will sponsor a Hip Hop Sneaker Ball with legendary DJs and performers, a photo booth, a VIP area, a Hip Hop archive display, and more! Tickets for the Sneaker Ball are on sale now for special pricing until June 30.

Grab a blanket or a chair and meet your friends at Moore Square each First Friday for a fun & free feature film! Attendees will enjoy pre-show entertainment on theme with each movie before a full-length screening outside under the stars. The series is free & open to the public and food will be available for purchase on-site.