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2026 Wake Forest Film Festival: Two Days of Independent Film and Filmmakers

Stories worth the big screen.

NCMA Student Short-Film Festival at the NCMA East Building: Big Talent, Small Runtime

A full day of fresh films from North Carolina’s next generation of storytellers.

Bravo Broadway: Showstoppers Live with the North Carolina Symphony 🎭🎶

Big voices, big feelings, and even bigger applause at Meymandi.

CAFA Chinese New Year Gala at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 🧧

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

Carolina Ballet’s Carmen Suite at Martin Marietta Center (World Premiere)

Two bold new works—Carmen Suite and Book of Esther—in one unforgettable program.

Night of Fire at Flour & Barrel: A 4-Course Dinner + Drink Pairings

Four courses, four drinks, and one very fiery reason to cancel your other plans.

Tacos, Tequila & Tunes: Music Bingo at Tin Roof Raleigh

Taco Tuesday meets music bingo (and your new favorite Tuesday tradition).

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Takes Over The Rialto (Costumes Encouraged)

A late-night cult classic with live chaos, callbacks, and just enough glitter.

GrungeFest at The Ritz: Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Tool & Pearl Jam Tributes

Flannel optional. Headbanging encouraged.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Greek-Style at Taverna Agora

Belly dancing, Mediterranean bites, and a no-cover countdown to 2026.

Champagne & Spotlights: New Year’s Eve at The Willard Rooftop

An Old Hollywood–style countdown with cocktails, live jazz, and skyline views.

Motown & Soul Christmas at Cary Arts Center: Holiday Classics with Sparkle

Where timeless Motown hits meet year-end cheer.