Right Now in Raleigh
Things to Do
Major events, festivals and celebrations serve an important purpose—they mark history and build a sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). The spring calendar of festivals in the...
Live Music
Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts. The ongoing COVID-19 virus shutdown has temporarily brought Raleigh’s nightlife and live-music...
Dining & Drinks
Raleigh, N.C., is a place where entrepreneurial spirit and creative grit thrives, a place where the community collaborates for the greater good and where a people-first mindset has created such a high...
Arts
Learn. Discover. Distract. It's no secret that times are tough right now, especially in the hospitality industry. Much of the Raleigh area's tourism infrastructure—museums, historic...
Things to Do
The hospitality industry needs your help. In Raleigh and Wake County, the hospitality industry employs more than 67,000 people—chefs, hotel workers, retailers, tour operators, event planners,...
Things to Do
We are closely monitoring event cancellations and postponements and updating visitRaleigh.com info accordingly. However, we strongly recommend double-checking event organizers’ websites/feeds to confirm details before traveling. All of your fan favorites are back! Just take a look at the Raleigh
Cheetie Kumar
Garland, KINGS and Neptunes Parlour
For Garland restaurant owner Cheetie Kumar, music, food and creating a good time go hand in hand. The rocker-turned-restaurateur has her hands full as head chef at Garland while still taking center stage as guitarist in her band, Birds of Avalon.
“You can hang out in Raleigh and walk around and hit a bunch of different spots that are very well-thought-out and beautifully executed.”
Meet More of Raleigh's Passionate Minds
Pam Blondin
Pam's shop, DECO Raleigh, boasts a sharply curated collection of gifts and items from more than 80...
Ashley Christensen
Rockstar Chef. James Beard Award-winner. Empire Builder. Chef of the Year. Chef and proprietor of AC...
Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford's talent and vision have helped to shape and further Raleigh, N.C.'s growing,...
Linda Dallas
Raleigh, N.C., artist and illustrator Linda Dallas draws inspiration from the kitchen, using color,...
Daniel Dhers
As a five-time X Games gold medalist, Daniel knows a thing or two about designing a world-class...
Sally Edwards
“Play with purpose” is one of the smart ideas fueling Raleigh’s innovation pipeline, with community...
Joel Graybeal
Joel Graybeal knows a thing or two about heights, starting his career as a rocket scientist working...
Niall Hanley
Growing up in Ireland, Niall pulled his first draft at age 10, laying the groundwork for his...
Cheetie Kumar
For Garland restaurant owner Cheetie Kumar, music, food and creating a good time go hand in hand....
Vansana
and
Vanvisa Nolintha
Born in Laos, siblings Van and Vanvisa Nolintha founded two thriving businesses next door to one...
Paul Seiler
As the executive director and CEO of USA Baseball, Paul Seiler lives and breathes the game. His team...
Kelly Shatat
Kelly Shatat's hobby-turned-booming-business has helped put Raleigh, N.C., on the map among...
Gab Smith
For four years, Gab Smith has been at the helm of this contemporary art museum that’s at the...
Lionel Vatinet
Lionel Vatinet has traveled the world learning to bake fantastic breads. When he decided to plant...
Sumit Vohra
Ten years ago, Sumit Vohra quit his day job and started doing what he was passionate about: crafting...
Ira David Wood III
Ira David Wood III founded Raleigh's Theatre In The Park. Believing theater should not only...
Sarah Yarborough
andVictor Lytvinenko
What began as a personal quest to create the perfect pair of jeans has turned into the bustling...