What's on Tap

Vote for your favorite artists in the Carolina Music Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:00 -0400

The Carolina Music Awards honor rock, hip hop, country and R&B artists in North and South Carolinas. And you get to vote for the winners!

MusicSPARK seeks local musicians for annual Raleigh festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400

MusicSPARK, part of the annual SPARKcon event held in downtown Raleigh this September, is seeking musicians.

Bike, swim, run and eat: Doughman is back

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:32:00 -0400

Doughman, the intense competition that combines biking, swimming, running, and, of course, eating, is returning to Durham for its sixth year. While registration for the race is closed, you can still volunteer or come watch the race.

The week ahead: Kenny Chesney, beer and burgers

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:00 -0400

Kenny Chesney at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh leads our picks this week.

Artsplosure tops downtown Raleigh 'bucket list'

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:16:33 -0400

The Downtown Raleigh Bucket List features 16 suggested experiences, starting with this weekend's Artsplosure, to cross off the social calendar.

Make some music at Artsplosure

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:40:20 -0400

Six pianos have been rolled into place for Artsplosure, Raleigh's premier arts festival taking place this weekend, so festival-goers can tickle the ivories just for fun.

Triangle restaurant openings and closings (May 17, 2013)

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:37:15 -0400

We say goodbye to one of our Five Faves and hello to a new sports bar in Wake Forest.

Fashion and food for a great cause

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:02:00 -0400

Sunrise Untied Methodist Church is hosting their first fashion show and luncheon, "Fashion For Food," to benefit The Holly Springs Food Cupboard on Saturday.

NC Symphony, Gross Ghost, Los Lobos: Best live music this week

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:40:25 -0400

We're coming up on the weekend and there are plenty of shows around the Triangle featuring great live music.

Zoppe Italian family circus to hold shows in downtown Raleigh this weekend

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:39:49 -0400

While you are downtown for Artsplosure this weekend, you might want to take a trip under the big top.

Got to Be NC, Artsplosure, Naughty by Nature lead our weekend best bets

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:01:57 -0400

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have the lowdown on free festivals and a special performance by hip hop legends Naughty by Nature.

Free outdoor music in the Triangle

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:56:32 -0400

Check out a roundup of places to hear local, live music outdoors this spring and summer in the Triangle.

Food, rides and fun: It's Got to Be NC

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:23:08 -0400

The annual Got to Be NC festival, which celebrates North Carolina agriculture, kicks off Friday at noon. Rides, food, exhibits will fill the state fairgrounds through Sunday.

Shag with us at North Hills on Thursday

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:52:39 -0400

Loafers will be teaching a free shag lesson at the Midtown Beach Music Series at North Hills on Thursday night.

Oak City 7 announces schedule for free concert series

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:21 -0400

The Oak City 7 will run on alternating Thursdays in City Plaza starting May 30.

BBQ pit master Mitchell to open new restaurant in Durham

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:46:14 -0400

'Que will be at American Tobacco Campus. The menu will feature Mitchell's whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue.

Full Frame Festival makes bank for local economy

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:07:00 -0400

The annual documentary film festival saw record attendance this year and yielded $2.3 million for the local economy, organizers said Monday.

See how the chickens live on Tour D'Coop

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:01:00 -0400

The Tour D'Coop is a one-day tour of 21 chicken coops in Raleigh. Proceeds benefit the Urban Ministries of Raleigh.

Lewis Black returns to DPAC this fall

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:35:00 -0400

Comedian and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate Lewis Black will hit the Durham Performing Arts Center on Oct. 17.

Free concerts, 'Sister Act' highlight the week ahead

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:45:28 -0400

It is all about free outdoor concerts this week.

Triangle restaurant openings and closings (May 10, 2013)

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:12 -0400

A new bar moves into Glenwood South and Morrisville just got a little sweeter.

Annual arts festival returns to downtown

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:59:04 -0400

Artsposure, downtown Raleigh's summer arts festival, will be held in Moore Square and City Plaza May 17-19.

Food truck rodeos, Great Glow 5K and Star Wars night lead our weekend best bets

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:56:01 -0400

We have something for everyone on this Mother's Day weekend.

Our latest obsessions: BBQ and Biscuits

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:05:00 -0400

Out and About is highlighting local products we can't get enough of.

Imagine Dragons, Band of Horses: live music this week

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:46:43 -0400

Here are this week's picks for live music in the Triangle.

Day trip: Saxapahaw

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:52:00 -0400

Spare a summer Saturday for a trip to Saxapahaw, an Alamance County community where a rural renaissance is blooming. Within a half-mile radius along a bend in the Haw River, Saxapahaw offers all you need to get in touch with your version of nature.

Amazing Race Contest: Mobile bonus question #11

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:34:00 -0400

Here is your eleventh bonus question in the Out and About Amazing Race contest.

WRAL's Morgan, Fishel among celeb bartenders Wednesday

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:02:00 -0400

WRAL's Debra Morgan, Gerald Owens, Greg Fishel and Jeff Gravley will be at Zinda to raise money for the Caring Community Foundation.

Imagine Dragons, comedy highlight the week ahead

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:02:00 -0400

Take a look at the hot events coming to the Triangle this week.

Justin Timberlake to play Raleigh

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:56:18 -0400

Justin Timberlake will bring his 20/20 Experience World Tour to the PNC Arena on Nov. 13.

Former Carolina Hurricane wins 'Amazing Race,' $1M prize

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:19:01 -0400

After more than 30,000 miles and 10 countries, former Carolina Hurricane Bates Battaglia and his brother Anthony were crowned winners of "The Amazing Race" on Sunday night, taking the $1 million prize.

'Amazing Race' finale watch party at Lucky B's

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:11:00 -0400

In just a couple days, we will know if former Carolina Hurricane Bates Battaglia and his brother won the CBS reality show "The Amazing Race" and its $1 million prize.

Three NC towns in running for All-America City Award

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:19:14 -0400

Three North Carolina towns - Garner, Dunn and Thomasville - are finalists for the All-America City Award.

Triangle restaurant openings and closings (May 3, 2013)

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:48:40 -0400

Another north Raleigh restaurant closes, but don't worry we have a few sweet spots opening up to cheer you up!