Don’t miss Hamilton at DPAC, Pitbull, Artsplosure, Got to Be NC, lots of BBQ and other major festivals in the Triangle this month.
May 1-7
May 1: Holly Springs International Food Festival – Savory, sweet, spicy, frozen, classic, or exotic, the International Food Festival has something for everyone!
May 1: Woody Platt and The Bluegrass Gentlemen – The show is presented by PineCone.
May 1: Ali Siddiq – The comedian brings two shows to DPAC.
May 1: Everclear at Bowstring Raleigh – The 90s rock band plays the Raleigh venue with Stealing Tonight.
May 1: Movie in the Park: The Spongebob Movie – Bring a chair or blanket, grab your favorite treats from local food trucks and relax at the amphitheater at Knightdale Station Park.
May 1-3: Jurassic Park In Concert – The North Carolina Symphony brings the movie to life.
May 2: Apex PeakFest – The 45th annual PeakFest fills downtown Apex with music, food, shopping, dancing and more.
May 2: Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival – Featuring over 200 vendor booths, food, games and more.
May 2: Marbles Family Field Day – This free outdoor play festival for families runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marbles Kids Museum.
May 2: Meet in the Street Festival – The Wake Forest festival will include more than 100 artisan booths featuring handmade items for sale, dozens of food trucks, live music throughout the day on two different stages, a children’s village filled with activities for kids, and more. Admission is free.
May 2: Raleigh Greek and Grub Market – This charming event features 40+ delightfully geektastic vendors, cozy food trucks, whimsical special guests, and hands-on activities that feel straight out of a countryside daydream.
May 2: Wendell’s Public Safety Day – There will be face painting, educational booths, bounce houses, balloon artist, public safety demonstrations, raffles and more.
May 2: Free Comic Book Day – Yellow Bird Comics in Fuquay-Varina, New World Toys in Garner and Ultimate Comics in Durham are some comic book stores participating.
May 2: Durham Craft Market – Shop this free festival at Durham Central Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
May 2: Cary Dog Daze – A pet vendor village, food trucks, agility courses, animal rescues and more.
May 2: Pickletown Palooza – An all-day celebration of Pickletown beer, pickle-themed eats, shopping, live music and good vibes at Deep River Brewing.
May 2: The Station Clayton grand opening – Wander all three floors. Meet the makers, the chefs, the artists, and the small businesses that bring this historic building to life.
May 2: Kathy Griffin – The comedian and actress brings her New Face, New Tour to Raleigh.
May 2: Chelsea Handler – The comedian and actress brings her High and Mighty tour to DPAC.
May 2: Moms and Motorcycles – Enjoy a sip and paint, live music, a free sandwich lunch and more at this fun-filled day celebrating moms and women riders.
May 2: Person Street Plaza Block Party – Music, flash tattoos, an art + kids market and nearly 30 local vendors.
May 2-10: The Hobbit – Raleigh Little Theatre presents this show through May 10.
May 3: Durham Craft Market Spring Fling – Find the perfect gift for Mom and others.
May 3: Mother’s Day Market – The Mayton Inn in Cary hosts this vendor market from 3 to 6 p.m.
May 3: Six Sundays in Spring – A free outdoor concert series in Wake Forest at E. Carroll Joyner Park.
May 5-10: Durham Bulls vs. Round Rock – This homestand at the DBAP features Bark in the Park, AAPI Heritage Night, Peanuts Night, a special Mother’s Day game and more.
May 5-10: The Great Gatsby – This Broadway at DPAC show runs several nights.
May 7: Crafting at the Cinema – The theater lights at the Garner Performing Arts Center will stay slightly up during the movie, allowing you to color, crochet, or work on any other lap-friendly craft.
May 8-14
May 8: Kid Rock – The band’s Freedom 250 tour stops in Raleigh.
May 8: Bilmuri – See the Kinda Hard tour with special guests The Home Team and GANG at Red Hat.
May 8-9: NC Symphony’s Appalachian Spring – See the show at Meymandi Concert Hall.
May 8-10: Vintage Market Days presents Lovely Day – A one-of-a-kind shopping experience filled with amazing vendors and unique finds at the NC State Fairgrounds.
May 9: Ritmo Latino Festival – This music, food, and arts festival is in downtown Cary.
May 9: Ma & Pa Festival – 140+ vendors, food trucks, alcohol and beverages, live music, fun activities for families and more on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
May 9: Mother’s Day Market – Hand Picked Nursery in Durham will have pick-your-own flowers, food and local artisans and more.
May 9: Raleigh’s Spring Festival – Food trucks, music, shopping, games and more in Moore Square. Admission is free.
May 9: The Market at Raleigh Iron Works – This monthly event features all local artisans.
May 9: Mental Health Matters Fair – Expect fun vendor games and local artisans and businesses that help add to positive mental health and wellness at Midtown Park in Raleigh.
May 9-10: Raleigh World Oddities Expo – A traveling celebration of all things weird, intriguing, and magically macabre at the NC State Fairgrounds.
May 9-10: Kids Food Fest – This food festival for kids is at the Downtown Cary Park with a weekend of hands-on activities that teach families how to make balanced food choices.
May 9: Cary Ballet presents Peter Pan – See the recital at the Fletcher Opera Theater.
May 10: Mother’s Day at Fenton – Celebrate Mom with a fresh flower pop-up, permanent jewelry, sweet treats, live music, and personalized poetry.
May 10: Raleigh Underground Market – This monthly market and concert series at Midtown Park in North Hills features 50+ local vendors, diverse musicians/bands, workshops, food trucks and more.
May 10: Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro – Shop handmade items, enjoy food and music, henna, fairy hair, face painting and more.
May 11-12: An Evening with David Byrne – The musician, singer and songwriter comes to DPAC.
May 12: Kid Cudi presents: The Rebel Ragers tour – See the show at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park.
May 13: The Psychology of Serial Killers – The live true crime event dives deep into one of the most disturbing and fascinating subjects of our time.
May 14: Live After Five Kickoff in Moore Square – Downtown Raleigh’s favorite family-friendly summer concert series features live music and local food trucks. The event kicks off with Fireside Collective
May 14-17: Carolina Ballet presents Beauty and the Beast – See the recital at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
May 15-21
May 15-17: Got to be NC Festival – This is a miniature version of the N.C. State Fair with rides, games, fair food, entertainment and more.
May 16: Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham – Southern and Caribbean food vendors, a vendor market, bounce houses, face painting and more.
May 16: Wheels on Academy – See the cars of yesteryear come alive — plus, a touch-a-truck event for kids. This free event is full of entertainment, food and fun for the entire family!
May 16: John Crist Live – See the comedian at DPAC.
May 16: NC Symphony: Motown – Don’t miss the symphony’s ICON: Motown & Beyond experience.
May 16: Raleigh Twilight Market – Featuring local vendors, a live DJ, food and drinks from Smoky Hollow between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
May 16: Godsmack – The rock group brings the Rise of Rock world tour to Raleigh.
May 16: Ole 60 – The Smokestack Town tour features special guest Rob Langdon & The Bends.
May 16: Pickin’ in the Park – This BBQ and bluegrass fest is at Knightdale Station Park.
May 16: Carolina Pig Jig – All-you-can-eat BBQ, hush puppies, slaw, and more at the NC State Fairgrounds. This annual BBQ competition features 28 teams from across NC, all vying for your vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award.
May 16: Thowdown Food Truck Rodeo – 20+ food trucks, vendors, games, music, and straight good vibes all day long at Triangle Town Center.
May 16: Music at the Market at Dix Park –
Enjoy jams provided by the talented DJs of Oak City Soul Vinyl Collective.
May 16-17: Artsplosure – The Raleigh arts festival returns to downtown Raleigh for two full days.
May 16-17: Durham Greek Festival – Enjoy delicious Greek food and pastries, a Greek Taverna, traditional music, folk dance performances, shopping and church tours at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
May 17: Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival – Live music, cold beer, food trucks, a bounce house and other games for kids.
May 17: Gettin’ Piggy With It – This event features pitmasters, chefs, local breweries, sweet treat makers and more! All proceeds from Gettin’ Piggy With It support Frankie Lemmon School.
May 19: Midtown Makers Market – The market in North Hills showcases local makers, artisans and small businesses.
May 19: Sting 3.0 – See the show at Red Hat.
May 19: Pitbull – The “I’m Back” tour in Raleigh features special guest Lil Jon.
May 19-24: Durham Bulls – This homestand features Wool E. Bull’s birthday, Military Appreciation Day, Bark in the Park and more.
May 20-June 14: Hamilton – The show at DPAC is presented by WRAL’s Greatest Hits of Broadway.
May 22-28
May 22: Iration – The “Where It All Began” summer tour comes to Red Hat.
May 22: Movie Night: Wicked (For Good) – See the movie at the Downtown Cary Park.
May 22: The Secret Sisters – The Americana singing and songwriting duo is in Raleigh.
May 22: Marisela – Marisela, often referred to as the “Mexican Madonna,” is renowned for her expressive and emotive vocal style.
May 22: ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam – The Dos Amigos tour comes to Koka Booth in Cary.
May 22-24: Animazement – Animazement is Raleigh’s premier Japanese animation and culture convention! Enjoy concerts, educational panels, limited merchandise, unique artwork and more at the Raleigh Convention Center.
May 23: Taste of Soul Durham – Savor delicious offerings from some of the best food trucks in the area, Shop local merchants, enjoy fun kid games, live entertainment and groove along with our DJ.
May 23: Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 – It’s the North Carolina Symphony’s opening night at Koka Booth.
May 23-24: Repticon – This two-day event is at the N.C. State Fairgrounds.
May 23-24: Raleigh Spring Train Show – This model railroad event for train lovers is at the Graham Building at the fairgrounds. $10 covers both days.
May 24: NC Sugar Rush – This dessert festival takes place in Raleigh City Plaza from noon to 6 p.m.
May 24: Dreamflash Kids Festival – A joyful 5-hour bubble festival for families with kids ages 3–15, with giant stations, creative play, photo moments and a finale worth planning your day around.
May 24: The Music of John Williams – See the Triangle Wind Ensemble play music from film scores at Koka Booth.
May 27-June 1: The Soccer Tournament – The festival experience and 7-on-7 soccer tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park features food and drink and music and shopping, but the event’s highlight is that three players will walk away with $1 million prizes — each.
May 28: Old Crow Medicine Show – The band comes to Koka Booth Amphitheatre.
May 28-31: UNC Health Championship – The golf tournament is held at the Raleigh Country Club.
May 29-31
May 30: Ben Folds – The Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer comes to Raleigh.
May 30: Young the Giant – The Victory Garden tour at Red Hat features special guests Cold War Kids and Almost Monday.
May 30: Around the World Raleigh – This festival in Moore Square celebrates food and cultures from across the globe.
May 30: Annual International Children’s Day – City of Raleigh Museum hosts this day of books, crafts and performances.
May 30: Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow – Experience a day of competition dancing and drumming, vendors and music showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina.
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