What’s Up This Weekend?
Here’s the rundown for all of the festivities happening in, and around Raleigh, this weekend!
Raleigh
Thursday November 19, 2009
- Cameron Village Open House from 5-9 pm.
- Visit from Santa, clowns, music, entertainment, window display contest, and more
- First 800 people get $25 off when they spend $100.
- http://www.shopsofcameronvillage.com/go/mallEvents.cfm
- North Hills Holiday Open House from 6-8 pm.
- Free hot chocolate and hot cider while shopping during extended hours.
- http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/news/events/?p=688
- 34th Annual A Carolina Christmas Show
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Shopping, entertainment, give-aways, and Christmas decorations.
- Runs Thursday through Sunday
- 10 – 7 on Thursday and Friday
- 10 – 6 on Saturday
- 10 – 5 on Sunday
- http://www.downtownraleigh.com/event/?id=8631
- Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- RBC Center
- 7:00 pm
- It’s A Wonderful Life a live radio play
- Classic holiday story with a twist.
- Playing Thursday through Saturday at 8 pm. Also playing on Sunday at 3 pm.
- $17 for Adults.
- $5 for NCSU students.
- Titmus Theatre (North Carolina State University)
- http://www.visitraleigh.com/visitors/event.details.php?id=14994
Friday November 20, 2009
- “Abba Mania”
- Broadway Series South
- Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
- One show at 8 pm
- http://www.downtownraleigh.com/event/?id=7710
- Snoopy!!! The Musical
- Adapted from the classic strip, “Peanuts”.
- Playing at 7:30 pm on Friday Night and playing at 1 pm and 5pm on Saturday on Sunday
- Raleigh Little Theatre
- http://www.raleighlittletheatre.org/performances/09-10/snoopy.html
- Authentic Lebanese Wine Diner
- Siti by Neomonde located in downtown Raleigh
- Taste range of Ksara’s wines.
- Each wine paired up with one of five dinner courses.
- $45 per person plus tax and gratuity.
- Call for reservation
- http://www.visitraleigh.com/visitors/event.details.php?id=15573
- Banana Republic Crabtree and Toys for Tots Charity Fashion Show
- Crabtree Valley Mall
- 7-9 pm
- Bring in an unwrapped new gift for Toys for Tots and save 25% off purchase (fully priced merchandise).
- http://www.toysfortotsraleigh.org/index.php?id=7&event_id=58
Saturday November 21, 2009
- North Hills Tree Lighting
- Train rides, Santa and the elves, “snow”, the lighting of the tree and more. Event runs from 3-7 pm.
- Ice skating at The North Hills Commons starts today! Benefits the Raleigh Rescue Mission. $5 for kids and $7 for adults.
- Raleigh Christmas Parade
- Parade goes through downtown Raleigh
- Starts at 9:30 am
- http://www.grma.org/christmas-parade
- A City Market Christmas!
- Raleigh City Market
- After the parade
- Horse drawn wagon rides, Santa, and special local performances.
- http://www.citymarketraleigh.com/
- Guy Fieri Roadshow
- Broadway Series South
- Food Network Star
- Tour from his latest books, plus cooking performances from Guy Fieri.
- http://www.guyfieri.com/tourdates.html
- http://broadwayseriessouth.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Calendar&file=listevent-bss2008&eid=9639
- Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- RBC Center
- 7:00 pm
- Taste Carolina Gourmet Walking Food Tours
- Food tours for all ages, likes and interests. Meet the chefs and more!
- Various tours every Saturday
- Capitol to Glenwood Walking Tour
- Raleigh Chocolate Tour
- Raleigh Brews Cruise
- http://www.tastecarolina.net/files/tours.php
Durham
Thursday November 19, 2009
- Meet the Keeper
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
- Meet the animal keepers at the new Explore the Wild animal exhibits to learn more about certain animals
- Every day for the rest of 2009 at 2:00 pm.
- Team Edward and Team Jacob: Twilight at the Melting Pot
- Three courses for $19 or four courses for $29 per person.
- Enter raffle for premiere New Moon tickets through the costume contest (Team Edward vs. Team Jacob)
- New Moon trivia contest with prizes.
- Reservations suggest. Mention “New Moon” special.
- Also occurring next Thursday, December 3.
- http://www.meltingpot.com/location.aspx?q=98
Friday November 20, 2009
- Third Friday
- Art galleries crawl through downtown Durham.
- Live music and performances.
- 6-11 pm
- http://www.thirdfridaydurham.com/fridays/view
Saturday November 21, 2009
- Durham Craft Market
- Last day of the 2009 season is this Saturday.
- Foster Street in Durham Central Park
- http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/
- Durham Junior League Holiday Market
- Marriott Convention Center
- 9 – 3
- $5 entry ticket also enters you into the raffles.
- Gifts, jewelry, food and more!
- http://www.jldoc.org/jldoc/index.jsp
- Taste Carolina Gourmet Walking Food Tours
- Food tours for all ages, likes and interests. Meet the chefs and learn more about the city.
- Various tours every Saturday
- American Tobacco to Downtown to Brightleaf Walking Tour
- Durham Taqueria Caravan
- http://www.tastecarolina.net/files/tours.php
Chapel Hill
Saturday November 21, 2009
- Taste Carolina Gourmet Walking Food Tours
- Food tours for all ages, likes and interests. Meet the chefs and learn more about the city.
- Various tours every Saturday
- Chapel Hill/Carrboro Walking Tour
- Chapel Hill/Carrboro Dessert Tour
- http://www.tastecarolina.net/files/tours.ph
Surrounding Areas
Saturday November 21, 2009
- Peak City Film Festival: Apex, NC
- Film event in downtown Raleigh, running through the weekend.
- http://www.visitraleigh.com/visitors/event.details.php?id=14794
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