Have a great weekend!
Friday, May 17th
- Got to Be NC Festival – Get a sneak peek of what’s coming to the State Fair at NC State Fairgrounds. Free admission!
- Carol Burnett: “An Evening Of Laughter and Reflection” – Carol Burnett, award-winning actress and best-selling author is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show. Friday night at DPAC.
Saturday, May 18th
- Artsplosure – Artists and crafters exhibit and sell their original works of art in the following categories: ceramics, fiber art, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, wood, other 2D and 3D works. Celebrating 40 years along Fayetteville Street this weekend.
- Spring Fling at Dix Park – Take 2! Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon that celebrates the kid in all of us: The (kid-free) Spring Fling at Dorothea Dix Park – a field day for adults!
- Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival – The national award winning Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019! This family oriented event is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts, and traditions. Saturday at Rock Quarry Park.
- 4th Annual Glenwood South Wing Fling 2019 – Saturday at Raleigh Beer Garden featuring wings from local restaurants and live music.
- Summer Fest – Music, Fun, and Games at Glass Jug Saturday.
- Durham Blues and Brews Festival – 3 fantastic Blues performers and over 20 North Carolina breweries (including wine and ciders as well) on hand to offer samples and unlimited 12-oz. pours. Saturday at Durham Central Park. .
- Chelsea Handler’s Sit-Down Comedy Tour – Saturday at DPAC
- Special Event: Jon Lovitz – Jon Lovitz is one of the best-known comedians of the last 20 years. Saturday at Goodnight’s Comedy Club.
- Biz Markie – 80’s vs. 90’s – at The Ritz Saturday night.
- Carolina Ballet Presents Swan Lake – Saturday and Sunday at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
Sunday, May 19th
- Dunkin’ for Durham – Head to Transfer Co. Food Hall on Sunday for this fundraiser to raise money for restaurant workers impacted by the gas explosion in Durham last month.
- Bloom Fest – Celebrate all things spring in downtown Chapel Hill on Sunday.