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Come Hungry to Raleigh Tamale Festival

Sep 20, 2026

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Come Hungry to Raleigh Tamale Festival

Tamales are the main event, but live music, dancing, and plenty more to eat round out the afternoon.

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Take a Saturday Trip Through Latin America at Apex Town Campus

Sep 18, 2026

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5 min read

Take a Saturday Trip Through Latin America at Apex Town Campus

A salsa lesson, country booths, a flag parade, and live performances make this much more than a browse-and-go festival.

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The Triangle’s Biggest Latin American Festival Returns

Sep 15, 2026

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6 min read

The Triangle’s Biggest Latin American Festival Returns

Banda Maguey headlines a day of music, dancing, food, art, and culture in downtown Raleigh.

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Festa Italiana Brings Italian Food & Festivities to Apex

Sep 13, 2026

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Festa Italiana Brings Italian Food & Festivities to Apex

Come hungry for an afternoon filled with Italian flavors, entertainment, and a little friendly cannoli competition.

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Dragon Boats & Asian Flavors Take Over Asia Fest

Sep 12, 2026

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6 min read

Dragon Boats & Asian Flavors Take Over Asia Fest

A full day of racing, food, performances, and culture comes to Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

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The International Festival Brings the World to Raleigh

Aug 23, 2026

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6 min read

The International Festival Brings the World to Raleigh

Global performances, international flavors, and a bazaar—all under one roof.

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Triangle Native American Film Festival on August 8: Stories Worth the Big Screen

Aug 2, 2026

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6 min read

Triangle Native American Film Festival on August 8: Stories Worth the Big Screen

Spend the day discovering powerful films, animated shorts, documentaries, and feature stories told by Native creators.

Shannon
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Art Heist Dinner at NCMA Blends Mystery, Food, and Fun

Jul 18, 2026

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6 min read

Art Heist Dinner at NCMA Blends Mystery, Food, and Fun

Follow the clues, enjoy dinner, and uncover the hidden stories behind the art.

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NCMA After Hours: Art, Music, and a Sparkling Summer Evening

Jul 7, 2026

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6 min read

NCMA After Hours: Art, Music, and a Sparkling Summer Evening

Browse galleries after dark, enjoy live music, and snack your way through a bubbly tasting.

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Mindful Museum: Summer Meditative Moments With Art Offers a Peaceful Evening

Jul 5, 2026

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6 min read

Mindful Museum: Summer Meditative Moments With Art Offers a Peaceful Evening

Spend an hour looking at art in a whole new way—with a guided meditation to match.

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Shannon
Bastille Day Celebration at Lafayette Village Brings a Taste of France

Jul 3, 2026

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6 min read

Bastille Day Celebration at Lafayette Village Brings a Taste of France

Wine, live music, local vendors, and Parisian charm—all in one summer evening.

Shannon
Shannon
Raleigh’s 11th Annual International Food Festival: A Passport for Your Taste Buds 🌍

May 30, 2026

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6 min read

Raleigh’s 11th Annual International Food Festival: A Passport for Your Taste Buds 🌍

50+ countries, global flavors, live performances, and one delicious day downtown.

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Around the World at Moore Square Is Basically a One-Day Passport

May 20, 2026

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6 min read

Around the World at Moore Square Is Basically a One-Day Passport

Global food, music, and culture take over downtown for a full day of exploring.

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Shannon
The Art of Aperitivo in Raleigh: An Italian-Inspired Evening at Merrimon-Wynne House

Apr 20, 2026

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The Art of Aperitivo in Raleigh: An Italian-Inspired Evening at Merrimon-Wynne House

Sip, snack, and slow down—just like they do in Italy.

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Shannon
KoreaFest 2026 Returns to Raleigh With K-Pop, Food & Dance Battles

Mar 18, 2026

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14 min read

KoreaFest 2026 Returns to Raleigh With K-Pop, Food & Dance Battles

High-energy performances, fan moments, and culture-packed fun all in one day.

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Shannon
Holi 2026 at Cedar Fork Community Center: A Joyful Festival of Colors and Community

Feb 28, 2026

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15 min read

Holi 2026 at Cedar Fork Community Center: A Joyful Festival of Colors and Community

An inclusive spring celebration filled with music, movement, and vibrant traditions.

Shannon
Shannon
CAFA Chinese New Year Gala at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 🧧

Feb 3, 2026

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14 min read

CAFA Chinese New Year Gala at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 🧧

Music, dance, opera—and a whole lot of Lunar New Year magic.

Shannon
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Lunar New Year Market at Raleigh Iron Works (Food Trucks + Lion Dance!)

Feb 1, 2026

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15 min read

Lunar New Year Market at Raleigh Iron Works (Food Trucks + Lion Dance!)

Dumplings, lion dances, and a little “new year, new luck” shopping spree.

Shannon
Shannon
A Portrait of Wine: Ancient Vessels, Modern Glasses, and a Very Good Night at NCMA

Jan 23, 2026

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15 min read

A Portrait of Wine: Ancient Vessels, Modern Glasses, and a Very Good Night at NCMA

Mythology, masterpieces, and five pours that deserve your full attention.

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Vidrio’s Chef’s Table Dinner & Wine Series: A Southern France Feast in Raleigh

Jan 22, 2026

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15 min read

Vidrio’s Chef’s Table Dinner & Wine Series: A Southern France Feast in Raleigh

Five courses, wine pairings, and one very good Wednesday night.

Shannon
Shannon
Sundance Indigenous Shorts Tour at Raleigh’s Art House

Nov 22, 2025

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15 min read

Sundance Indigenous Shorts Tour at Raleigh’s Art House

Seven films, ninety-eight minutes, and a whole lot of cinematic magic.

Shannon
Shannon
A Decade of Glow: NC Chinese Lantern Festival Lights Up the Night

Nov 13, 2025

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15 min read

A Decade of Glow: NC Chinese Lantern Festival Lights Up the Night

Thousands of handcrafted lanterns, cultural performances, and pure magic return for the holidays.

Shannon
Shannon
K-Food Festival Raleigh: Two Days of Bibimbap, Beats & Bingsu

Oct 30, 2025

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15 min read

K-Food Festival Raleigh: Two Days of Bibimbap, Beats & Bingsu

A weekend of Korean flavors, live performances, and festival energy.

Shannon
Shannon
Taste of China Festival at Downtown Cary Park

Oct 28, 2025

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15 min read

Taste of China Festival at Downtown Cary Park

Street food favorites, heritage performances, and one very happy appetite.

Shannon
Shannon
Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival — A Run With Heart (and Cookies)

Oct 19, 2025

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15 min read

Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival — A Run With Heart (and Cookies)

Honor loved ones, earn a cookie, then fiesta ’til lunchtime.

Shannon
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