Catch A Christmas Carol at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
A cherished Raleigh holiday tradition with a legendary cast.
Shannon
November 28, 2025
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Theatre In the Park’s iconic A Christmas Carol is back December 5–7, bringing big laughs, bigger heart, and a father-son Scrooge legacy to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. This year, Ira David Wood III steps out of the top hat and into the whimsical role of the Lamplighter, while his son continues the storied tradition as Scrooge. Want seats before they disappear faster than holiday cookies? You can grab them right here.
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Stretch and Refresh @ Downtown Cary Park | December 8 | 10AM
This hour-long Stretch and Refresh Class for Seniors offers chair-based exercises to improve mobility and flexibility in a fun, safe group setting at Downtown Cary Park. Get details here →
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: SafeWord | Alt Rock
SafeWord, Top Cutters Union, and Bat Astericks bring a full night of high-energy local music to Slim’s.* | Slim’s Dive Bar | November 29, 8PM | More info here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: KC & the Sunshine Band | Rock
KC & the Sunshine Band is an American funk and disco group known for their infectious grooves, upbeat party anthems, and classics like “Get Down Tonight” and “That’s the Way (I Like It).” | DPAC | March 14, 8PM | Get tickets here →
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🤝 Permission to Be Ridiculous, High-Energy Adult Games @ East Cloud Kungfu, LLC | December 5 | 7PM
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