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9am-5pm

PMP Certification Bootcamp – Weekend Classroom Training in Raleigh, NC

Pass your PMP exam on the first try! Join our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp with 35 contact hours and expert in-person training.

6:30-8:30am

Saturdays at Morning Times

Start off your weekend right with a long run through and around downtown Raleigh. Distances range from 6 to 10+ miles, and maybe even 15+...

7-9am

Early Bird Bike Tribe

Join the Early Bird Tribe for an epic evening of play and fun while we ride the stress away under the stars!

7-9am

Bike Tribe Community - Ride the Stress Away

If you are tired of riding alone, join our community for an epic evening of play and fun while we ride the stress away under nature's sky!

8-9am

Community Saturday Workout

Join us this Saturday at 8AM for an energizing community workout designed for all fitness levels. We meet at Bond Park Kiwanis shelter area...

8-10am

Saturday Doubles Event 8:00 am 3.0 & 3.5 Lion’s Park 🎾

This event is for 3.0 and 3.5 male and female players. PLEASE SHOW UP IF YOU SIGN UP!!!..

8am-12pm

ACTION ACTING WORKSHOP FOR CREATIVES

Dive into hands-on action acting and boost your creative skills with fun, in-person training!

8:30-10:30am

🚯 Plenty of Phish Cleanup

Plenty of Phish... and plenty of trash too...

9-10am

Pop-Up Pilates!

Join us for Pop-Up Pilates! A fun, energized workout held in Seaboard Station!

9-10:30am

FREE Fit Camp

We’re going to move, sweat, laugh, and build confidence together

9am-12pm

Agroecology Farm Volunteer Workday

Come volunteer at the Agroecology Education Farm. This is a great opportunity to work on the farm, learn about sustainable farming, spend time...

9am-5pm

PMI-CPMAI® Weekend Training–Project in AI Certification in Fayetteville,NC

Join our PMI-CPMAI® weekend training and master Project in AI. Learn AI project lifecycle, data strategy, and real-world implementation.

9am-5pm

4 Days PMP Certification Bootcamp (35 Contact Hours) in Cary, NC

Pass PMP exam on your first attempt! Enroll in our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp, featuring 35 contact hours and expert-led in-person

9am-5pm

In-Person PMP Exam Prep Course - PMI Boot Camp in Cary, NC

Pass PMP exam on your first attempt! Enroll in our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp, featuring 35 contact hours and expert-led in-person

9am-5pm

PMP Training Course | 4-Day PMP Certification Bootcamp in Cary, NC

Pass PMP exam on your first attempt! Enroll in our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp, featuring 35 contact hours and expert-led in-person

9am-5pm

PMP® Certification Training - Pass PMP® Exam in 1st Attempt | Cary, NC

Pass PMP exam on your first attempt! Enroll in our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp, featuring 35 contact hours and expert-led in-person

9am-5pm

PMP Certification Training in Cary, NC | Intensive 4-Day PMP Bootcamp

Pass PMP exam on your first attempt! Enroll in our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp, featuring 35 contact hours and expert-led in-person

9am-5pm

Make & Take: Epoxy River Coffee Table (2 day class)

Make & Take: Epoxy River Coffee Table (2 Day class)

9am-6:30pm

Reiki III (Master) Certification

Pre-requisites: Completion of First and Second Degree USUI Reiki. And a minimum of 6 months since Reiki 2...

10-11am

Beginner Tennis Lessons - Juniors Ages 5-7 @ Southall

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10-11am

Beginner Tennis Lessons - Juniors Ages 8-17 @ Southall

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10am-12pm

COFFEE TALK- SCI-FI, FANTASY, & COMIC CONS

This month's Coffee Talk will be at the Panera Bread on Walnut Street in Cary. We can discuss anything of interest from sci-to comics, as well...

10am-12pm

Members Only: Secret Spot Coffee Club

This is our most unique and epic club yet! We host this once a month...

10am-12pm

Guest Star (Fitness): Practice your hockey skills and check out hockey gear in Curiosity Square with the Canes’ community relations team.

Practice your hockey skills and check out hockey gear in Curiosity Square with the Canes’ community relations team.

10am-12pm

Stress Free FUNsession

Play the stress away with us to feel happier, make more money, obtain work-life balance, improve health, and have more time without worry!

10am-1pm

Mini-Retreat for Caregivers & Healthcare Professionals: Pause, Play, Reset

Join us for a restorative 3-hour mini-retreat for caregivers and healthcare professionals in need of renewal, reflection, and support.

10:30am-12pm

Free Event: Together on a Spiritual Path

**Is it possible to grow spiritually in isolation? It’s quite natural to think about our personal spiritual growth and development in terms of...

10:30am-12pm

"Foam Free" Flower Arranging Workshop in Raleigh

Learn the basics to create lovely cut, enviornmentally friendly "foam free" flower floral arrangements!

10:30am-12:30pm

Farm Club: Jul-Sep 2026

Club for kids to experience farm life while making friends who love animals, farms, nature, kindness, and being outdoors.

11am-12pm

Armizare Advanced Close Quarter Combat

This class teaches material from Fiore dei Liberi regarding close fighting with grappling, dagger, and sword. Currently, this class is for...

11am-12pm

Softball

All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome! Pitching speed will be less when needed. Flexible on time and location unless someone...

11am-1pm

Black Hands; Golden Honey: an interactive beekeeping workshop

See what the buzz is at this interactive workshop; onsite with live bees and taught by a Black beekeeper! Hosted by...

11am-1pm

Creative Voices, Collective Power

Join The People's Table for an intimate conversation with Keith Knight exploring creativity, activism, and collective power.

11am-2:30pm

Art on the Dot

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s bite-size tour experience. Beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a docent invites visitors to engage with...

11am-3pm

The Align & Thrive Summit

Join us at The Align & Thrive Summit for a fun, in-person day of growth, connection, and good vibes!

11am-4pm

Elevated Aura & Mystic Fair - Midsummer Magic Edition

Join us for our Midsummer Magic Edition!...

11am-5pm

Music in the Market - July 18

An afternoon of tunes...

11:30am-1pm

Men Need Love Too

Join us for bingo and a real discussion on men deserving love & support. Admission includes a raffle for wellness and self-care prizes !

11:30am-1pm

Sound Bath Deep Relaxation Response

Join me, Jana Campbell from Sound Sanctuary, for a blissful 90-minute sound bath session - the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate!

12-1pm

Armizare Trainee Level Course

**Presently this class is full and will not be taking more students for the year 2026. The 2027 Trainee Level will be open for registration...

12-4pm

Hack The Box Meetup: Raleigh, NC, USA # 8

Welcome back, everyone! This is will be our 8th Hack The Box Raleigh Meetup,...

12-5pm

Woven Sculptures with Angela Eastman

In this workshop with artist Angela Eastman, participants engage in a practical exploration of natural plant fibers. After a tour of the Museum...

12:30-6pm

Kayaking 4 Crohn's

July 18th is our 12th annual kayaking 4 Crohn's gathering . Join us for a fun friends and family day for a great cause ! #Bpartofthesolution

1-2pm

Public Tour

Join us on a 50-minute tour of the People’s Collection. These tours are great during a first-time visit, after lunch at NCMA Café, or if you’re...

1-3pm

Sun Prints as Personal Archiving with Shiloh Jines

In this workshop participants learn how to make a cyanotype photogram (sun print) stylistically inspired by the illustrated botanical...

1-3pm

Southern Summer Candles With Instructor Caroline - Candle Making Class in Raleigh | Classpop!™

1-4pm

The Flourish Experience

Get ready to glow up and vibe at The Flourish Experience—where growth meets good times in person!

10am-7pm

Crafts For Kids

Exotic Snacks

1:30-3pm

Illusions The Drag Brunch Raleigh - Drag Queen Brunch Show - Raleigh, NC

'PLEASE NOTE: WHEN SELECTING YOUR TICKET TYPE THAT BRUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PURCHASED AS AN ADD-ON TICKET PER PERSON.

2-3:30pm

Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui

Let's read and discuss Bonnie Tsui's Why We Swim - a perfect poolside read for these sweltering summer months!...

2-4pm

Speed Dating Raleigh Singles 24-39

Get ready to join a fun and interactive speed dating experience in Raleigh! We want you to find your match!

2-4pm

Paint & Sip

Unwind with paint and tea at Gather Goods Co! Join Taylor Varron Art & Partea Place for a lovely afternoon of creativity!

2-5pm

Floor is Lava!

The floor in the kids section has turned to lava! Drop in any time from 2-5 pm to see if you can hop and balance your way around the room -...

2-5pm

Raleigh Summer Soccer Watch Party

Come on down to Raleigh, North Carolina to watch the big Soccer games! Enjoy Drinks and food and reserve your spot watching the best games!

2pm

Johnny Guitar - Cinematic Summer School

Not Rated | 110 minutes | 1954 | Drama, WesternOn the outskirts of town, the hard-nosed Vienna (Joan Crawford) owns a saloon frequented by the...

3-4:30pm

Designing Dix Hospital: The Past, Present & Future

Past, present, and future...

3-5pm

Raleigh Singles Event: Speed Dating (Ages 40-55) at Coffee Shop

Single in Raleigh? Join us for an intimate, Coffee Shop Speed Dating ages 40-55 designed to spark real connections. Hosted by Jigsaw Dating®

3-5pm

Free-Style Japanese 日本語じゆうじざい @CARIBOU COFFEE

☆ 日本人メンバーを絶賛大募集中です ☆...

4-7pm

Play Games at Gamers Geekery!

Official event times are 4pm until 7pm, but you are welcome to stay as long as you want...

4-7pm

MoonChild: Yusuf Salim Documentary Screening

Experience the untold story of a Raleigh Durham jazz legend.

5-6:30pm

Adult Beginner Tennis Lessons @ Southall

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5-7:15pm

CosPaws for a Cause: Pet Parade & Fundraiser

A pet costume parade, raffle, and community fundraiser supporting a local individual facing serious medical challenges.

5-8pm

Maker's of the Next Generation

An Evening with Bradley & Brandon Chubb Join the Chubb Brothers for an intimate evening celebrating the release of “Home Game”.

5-9pm

The 80s/90s Old School Day Party

Get your 2 for 1 Advance Tickets, Tables and VIP Booths NOW!! https://80s90sdayparty718.eventbrite.com

5-10pm

R&B Only Day Party Freaknik Edition

Mel Ent presents R&B Only Day Party in Raleigh Secure your spot + sections at 919.879.6931.

5pm

Tekkonkinkreet (remastered 4K)

R | 111 minutes | 2006 | Animation, Action, AdventureBlack, a boy who seeks to bend the city to his will through strength, and White, his...

6-8pm

Dinner at Bella Monica

Since 2000, when chef/owner Corbett Monica and his wife Julie opened the doors to this neighborhood trattoria, Bella Monica has become an...

6:30-7:30pm

Outdoor 80s Throwback Dance Workout

Lace up your shoes and turn up the nostalgia for an 80s inspired cardio dance workout followed by complimentary freeze-pops and lemonade.

6:30-8:30pm

Heat Seekers: An Open Mic Poetry Show

Step up and speak out at Heat Seekers, as poetic duo The Den Meets The Throne enter summer with their flagship open mic poetry show.

7-8pm

Illusions The Drag Queen Show Raleigh - Drag Queen Show Raleigh, NC

DINNER IS NOT SOLD AT THIS PARTICULAR LOCATION AND WILL ONLY BE THE AMAZING DRAG QUEEN SHOW! DINNER IS ORDERED AND SOLD SEPARATELY WHEN...

7-8pm

Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Raleigh, NC - Weekly Drag Queen Shows Raleigh

Featuring The Finest In San Diego Drag Queen Dinner and Brunch Shows and Female Celebrity Impersonation. Get Up Close And Personal With Your...

7-8:30pm

Slasher Movie Trivia

Join us for Trivia at Pourworks!..

7-8:30pm

Drag Bingo Raleigh - Ultimate Drag Queen Bingo & Drag Show in Raleigh

Drag Bingo Raleigh - The Ultimate Drag Queen Bingo & Drag Queen Show in Raleigh

7-8:30pm

Somatic Release Workshop

A gently guided somatic release experience to relieve and release stress. Caring for and nurturing our feminine nervous system.

7-9pm

Raleigh Singles Event: Happy Hour (Ages 40-55)

Single in Raleigh? Join us for a fun, relaxed Singles Happy Hour designed to spark real connections. Hosted by Jigsaw Dating®

7-9pm

Night Ride Bicycle Tribe

Join the Night Ride Bicycle Tribe for an epic evening of play and fun while we ride the stress away under the stars!

7-10pm

CRANK Karaoke @ CRANK ARM - DURHAM

Hop on the mic every Saturday night at Crank Arm Brewing-DURHAM for Karaoke Night! Bring your crew, start with some "liquid courage",...

7-10pm

Stretch+Sip+Connect: Couples Yoga and Massage class

Guided couples experience designed to help you and your partner reconnect through intentional touch, movement, and presence.

7pm

Tangled Vows - Jul 18, 2026 07:00 PM

Tangled Vows follows the intertwined lives of three couples — Marcus and Jasmine Steel, Kevin and Brigitte Spencer, and Jeffrey and Tiffany...

7:30-10pm

Ice Cream 50 plus

# Cold Stone Creamery a 50 plus event ## Store #23528 258 Grande Heights...

7:30-10:30pm

Beyond C. GRACE Jazz Series with the Chris Boerner Trio

Chris Boerner, Matt McCaughan and Butler Knowles - a Triple Threat!

7:30-11:59pm

The Genius Party 47

The Genius Party is a music showcase for Beatmakers, Artists, and DJs from NC and beyond!!!

8-11pm

Petty Thieves, Imagine Red Hot Dragons, & Unchained NC Live @ Tap Yard

Petty Thieves, Imagine Red Hot Dragons, & Unchained NC are taking the Tap Yard stage for an extra special Tribute Night!

8pm

Power Ballad

R | 98 minutes | 2026 | Comedy, Drama, MusicWhen Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick...

9pm-2am

KillJoy 6 Year Anniversary This Saturday | No Cover w/RSVP! | Mature Crowd!

Celebrate 6 Years of KillJoy at SNL—where timeless music, elevated vibes, and unforgettable Saturday nights come together.

10pm-2am

RALEIGH VS EVERYBODY OFFICIAL SILENT PARTY

3 LIVE DJ’s PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE HIP HOP , R&B AND AFROBEATS CREATING 1 BIG PARTY YOU WILL NEVER FORGET.

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