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  • Live After 5

    Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

    We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh's summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup May 14: Fireside Collective June 4: River Shook July 30: Fancy Gap August 13: Harvey Street Learn more about Live After 5 Details Location: Moore Square Park Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ages: Family-friendly Cost: Free

  • Fair Housing Conference: Fair Housing is Still Law 2.0

    Join us for a dynamic day of learning, discussion, and collaboration at the FairHousing Advisory Board Fair Housing Conference: Fair Housing is Still Law 2.0 on Friday, May 15! Whether you're a housing provider, advocate, policymaker, or community member, this event offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of fairhousing laws and regulations—and how they continue to shape equitable communities. Seats are limited and registration is required for this free event.

  • Community Cares Collaborative Meeting

    White Memorial Presbyterian Church 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh

    The Community Cares Collaborative meets: Every other month on Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. White Memorial Presbyterian Church (lunch provided) Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, capacity-building activities Free to participate Members are encouraged to share updates, engage in group learning, and explore ways to collaborate. Regular communication helps keep all partners informed and connected. Register here 

  • NCMA Movie Night: Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020)

    Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

    Moore Square, in partnership with the North Carolina Museum of Art, brings free outdoor movies to downtown Raleigh this spring and summer. Join us monthly for themed activities and programming, including food trucks beginning at 6 p.m., followed by an evening film under the stars at 7:15 pm. Movie Lineup Friday, May 15 - Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020) Saturday, June 20 - Shrek (2001) Friday, July 10 - Wicked: For Good (2025) Details Location: Moore Square Food Trucks: 6 - 9 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Opening Reception: May-June Exhibition | Sertoma Arts Center

    Sertoma Arts Center 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join artists Adam Cooley, Natacha Sochat, Rachel Stewart, Beverly Lovelace, Heather Lee McLelland, and Linette Knight at the Opening Reception on May 16, 2026, from 2–4 PM. The exhibition brings together diverse media and perspectives, including textile-based work exploring sustainability and identity, multidisciplinary explorations of philosophy and social justice, abstract portraiture, ceramics reflecting memory and transformation, and fiber-based works rooted in community and healing. Meet the artists and learn more about their various creative processes! The exhibition runs from May 4 until June 21, 2026. It will be in all the gallery spaces – Raleigh Room, Hall Gallery, and Lobby.  Learn more about the May/June Exhibition. Location:  Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC Cost: Free and open to the public To purchase artwork, contact the Sertoma Arts Center for details.

  • Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It – Saturday

    Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

    Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh! All the world’s a stage! This fourth annual free-to-the-public event brings Shakespeare’s madcap story of love, mistaken identity, and finding oneself, As You Like It, to five locations around the Triangle. When the spirited Rosalind is exiled by her usurping uncle, she dons a male disguise and flees to the forest, only to find it crawling with fellow refugees—including her crush, the farmer-poet Orlando. What follows is a masterclass in romantic chaos as Rosalind, acting as "Ganymede," mentors a lovesick Orlando in the art of wooing while juggling mismatched shepherds and searching for her long-lost father. Through wit, bad poetry, and high-stakes matchmaking, the group of outcasts proves that reconciliation is possible, and that finding love is the greatest adventure of all. Set in a fictionalized North Carolina and infused with local music, this abridged version is the perfect way to experience the magic of Shakespeare under the open sky or on your busy schedule. Tickets are free but reservations are recommended. Location: Fred Fletcher Park Performance Time: 6 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Tickets are free, but reservations are recommended. Reserve Your Tickets

  • Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It – Sunday

    Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

    Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh! All the world’s a stage! This fourth annual free-to-the-public event brings Shakespeare’s madcap story of love, mistaken identity, and finding oneself, As You Like It, to five locations around the Triangle. When the spirited Rosalind is exiled by her usurping uncle, she dons a male disguise and flees to the forest, only to find it crawling with fellow refugees—including her crush, the farmer-poet Orlando. What follows is a masterclass in romantic chaos as Rosalind, acting as "Ganymede," mentors a lovesick Orlando in the art of wooing while juggling mismatched shepherds and searching for her long-lost father. Through wit, bad poetry, and high-stakes matchmaking, the group of outcasts proves that reconciliation is possible, and that finding love is the greatest adventure of all. Set in a fictionalized North Carolina and infused with local music, this abridged version is the perfect way to experience the magic of Shakespeare under the open sky or on your busy schedule. Tickets are free but reservations are recommended. Location: Fred Fletcher Park Performance Time: 2 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Tickets are free, but reservations are recommended. Reserve Your Tickets

  • Top Greene’s “Adornment of Grace” Hat Show Contest

    John P. (Top) Greene 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

    Come out and show off your best hat at Top Greene. This special Hat Show honors and celebrates Black culture and the rich tradition of hat-wearing through style, creativity, and self-expression. Please join us for The Hat Show Contest, a celebratory event honoring creativity, style, and cultural expression on Sunday, May 17, from 3 – 6 p.m. We will feature a special guest, Dr. Donna Corbett, and The Mary Corbett Hat Collection will showcase a timeless collection of her mother’s vintage hats, highlighting the enduring elegance and cultural influence of classic millinery. From refined silhouettes to bold statements, this presentation honors the legacy of style passed from one generation to the next, and Erica Kendrick, a ceramic artist, sculptor, and educator Best Hat Contest Everyone who attends will be entered into the contest and have the opportunity to showcase their hat for a chance to win a FREE 3-hour rental at Top Greene. Bring your confidence, your culture, and your crown — because the hat makes the statement. Come out, show love, and help us make this a night to remember! Details Location: John P. Top Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: $15 (All attendees are automatically entered […]

  • 2nd Annual Legal Lift

    McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Are you a small business owner navigating taxes, changing laws, or insurance? Are you looking to start a business in or move a business to Raleigh? Join the City for the 2nd Annual Legal Lift, a free, day-long event for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn about best practices for legal, accounting, banking, and insurance to run your small business in Raleigh. You'll connect with coaching services and experts from law firms, banks, insurance firms, and entrepreneurial support organizations, for free! When? Monday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where? McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh NC 27606   You'll meet representatives from Smith Anderson, EisnerAmper, Jones Advisors, Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF), Institute Capital (ICAP), North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC), and North State Bank. Registration opens in April—stay tuned for more info. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level!

  • Employment Access for All: An Interactive Dialogue on Disability and Employment

    McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Come take an afternoon break and enjoy some refreshments while talking about disability and employment. Date: Monday, May 18 Time: 2-4:30 p.m. Location: The McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St The event will feature keynote speaker Blaire Johnston, ADA Business Partner in the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department; a panel of individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed; and an interactive activity. Space is limited and registration is required. If you will require an accommodation, please register with request by May 8, 2026.

  • Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team – Housing and Neighborhoods

    One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

    Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan: Land Use Transportation Housing and Neighborhoods Natural Resources Infrastructure and Services Each Technical Team will include: City staff Representatives from City boards and commissions Technical experts from the Raleigh community

  • Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh. Meets The third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m. BPAC Agenda