Entertainment Coverage

80s workout party, LEGOs and retro market: 8 ways to nerd out in June

From a Pride Month pop-up, to a rad workout party, to a LEGO convention, here are all the nerdy things to do in and around the Triangle in June..

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

Get ready to golf: UNC Health Championship kicks off

Golf tournament director Brian Krusoe talks about the UNC Health Championship, running June 1-4 at Raleigh Country Club.

Summer version of Triangle Restaurant Week is here

Triangle Restaurant Week is June 5-11, 2023, and will include more than 40 restaurants.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

NC singer Brooke Simpson honors her heritage on Broadway, at DPAC in touring production of '1776'

A North Carolina singer is honoring her Native American history every night on stage.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Jeni's ice cream opening Raleigh location in Village District with free scoops

Jeni's ice cream announced it will open its new Village District location Monday with free ice cream scoops of any flavor.

Fayetteville Broadway star remembers Tina Turner

Deon Releford-Lee, a graduate from Fayetteville State and a Broadway actor, has had a rare look into the life of legendary singer Tina Turner.

Brain tumor survivor brings joy to the community with 100 flavors of ice cream

Elisa McLean, owner of Flavors Ice cream opened her shop to put a smile on people faces and bring people in the community together. A survivor a brain tumor, her shop is known for its creative monster shakes and a 100 flavors of icecream.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Small Business Spotlight: Veteran and mom opens paint studio in Raleigh with party vibes

UB Paint'n & Sip'n owner Juanita Cotton, a veteran and single mom, spent the last 18 years working full time and caring for her son. Now it's her turn to shine.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Explore Winston-Salem: Favorite picks

Amazing views and amazing food: Here are some of our favorite places to visit in Winston-Salem.

11 things to do in Winston-Salem

You don't have to drive to the beach or mountains for an incredible weekend trip in North Carolina.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Air hockey players glide to Durham for state championship tournament

The Air Hockey State Championship is attracting the sport's best to Durham from all over North Carolina this weekend.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Virginia casino looks to attract visitors from North Carolina

A Vegas-style casino will soon open just across the North Carolina state line in Danville, Virginia.

Vegas-style casino opening near Virginia-North Carolina state line

A Vegas-style casino will soon open just across the North Carolina state line in Danville, Virginia.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Elvis is in Lexington, lookalikes pay tribute to the King

Tar Heel Traveler can be found in Lexington, where lookalikes honor the King of rock and roll through entertainment. Elvis Presley tribute artists who sang their hearts out recently in Lexington.

Raleigh City Council to get update on $275 million in park projects

Hundreds of millions of dollars are set aside to improve roads, sidewalks and more in the city of Raleigh.

Rialto, Raleigh's oldest movie theater, reopening this summer with new owners

The Rialto, known as Raleigh's oldest movie theater before it shut its doors last year, will reopen under ownership.

Dan Haggerty, WRAL anchor/reporter

With rainbow colors, Raleigh Little Theatre play explores friendship and diversity

Raleigh Little Theatre's "My Wonderful Birthday Suit" uses color, imagination, playfulness and an adorable bird named Bobo to introduce young children to topics that can be tricky to talk about.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Prince Harry's ghostwriter reveals what he really thought about the royal

In a new essay for The New Yorker, J. R. Moehringer, the ghostwriter on Harry's memoir, "Spare," recalls raising his voice at the royal.

Today.com

Raleigh Little Theatre children's play explores racism, friendship

Raleigh Little Theatre's "My Wonderful Birthday Suit" uses color, imagination, playfulness and an adorable bird named Bobo to introduce young children to topics that can be tricky to talk about.

Two must-see shows are coming to DPAC

These two upcoming shows are like going to a pop concert. The soundtracks will stay stuck in your head!

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Bert Kreischer coming to Raleigh for Tops Off World Tour

Renowned comedian, actor, host, and author Bert Kreischer is coming to Raleigh on Sept. 14.

An Avett Brother meets a founding son: John Quincy Adams

Some professional musicians spend their days on the tour bus staring out the window, sleeping or pursuing various routes to oblivion. For Bob Crawford, the bassist for the folk-rock band the Avett Brothers, history has been his distraction of choice.

Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times

Pimiento Tea Room: Meet the owners behind this eclectic Holly Springs tea house

For owners Matt and Christy Griffith, years of dreams and planning went into Pimiento Tea Room, an eclectic tea house and restaurant that is anything but ordinary.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Fayetteville actor Sheldon Bailey makes his mark in Hollywood with the biggest stars

From Nickelodeon to Showtime, model, actor, producer, and entertainer Sheldon Bailey is an exceptional example that with hard work, passion and dedication, dreams do come true.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Fayetteville Dogwood Festival to feature live music, carnival rides

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival will take place at Festival Park on Ray Avenue from Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30.