Weekend best bets: Pimento Cheese Festival, food truck rodeo
Lots of fun coming up this weekend, including the Pimento Cheese Festival!
Festivals, food and fun
April 12-21: Little River Community Fair - Fair rides, food vendors and games all at Durham County Stadium through April 21.
April 12-14: Southern Ideal Home Show - Head to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds for this event featuring everything you need to redesign your home!
April 13: Pimento Cheese Festival - Enjoy live music and other activities at Downtown Cary Park, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste some of the best pimento cheese samples from local restaurants.
April 13: PrideLife Expo - The expo at the Raleigh Convention Center features additional ways for the LGBT+ and allied community to meaningfully connect with one another.
April 13: Flying Saucer's 24th Anniversary - Fly in to celebrate 24 years of being open in downtown Raleigh with drinks specials and custom shirts available!
April 13: Away With The Fairies - Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families at Mordecai Historic Park.
April 13: Women's Empowerment 2024 - This women's conference at PNC Arena features workshops, shopping, inspiring speakers, entertainment and more.
April 13: Glenwood South St. Baldrick's - Raleigh Beer Garden will be hosting this event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community members from all around Raleigh will gather to raise money by shaving their head, with all the proceeds going to childhood cancer research.
April 13: Earth to Raleigh - Join Climate Action NC and RUMAH (Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub) for an Earth Day festival featuring live music, local artists, community organizations, fun activities for kids, Mia’s Kitchen food truck and more at Clouds Brewing in Raleigh.
April 13: Little Doodles Play Cafe, Wendell Grand Re-Opening - Bluey, Spiderman and Elmo are visiting for this celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
April 14: Spring Food Truck Rodeo - Head to Durham Central Park for this food truck rodeo from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
April 14: Family Day: This is Our Earth - Celebrate Earth Day by making your very own art using recycled materials with the Scrap Exchange! Interact with live animals as the Piedmont Wildlife Center teaches us about native wildlife. Get inspired by artists who tell their stories using unconventional materials. It is all happening at Nasher Museum of Art from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
On Stage
April 12: Adam Ant - Adam Ant is bringing his classic, chart-topping hits and personal favorites to DPAC.
April 12: NC Symphony: Ravel & Rodrigo - Experience guitar alongside the symphony.
April 12: Tell Me Lies: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Tell Me Lies meticulously recreates the beloved sounds and visuals of one of the world's most adored best-selling bands. This show is at The Pour House.
April 13: Dale Elliott Jr. - The Jamaican-born comedian comes to Raleigh for his 2024 "No Hard Feelings" Tour!
April 13: Gilberto Santa Rosa - The Puerto Rican bandleader and singer comes to DPAC.
April 13: Jason Adamo Presents: North Carolina Songwriters in the Round - Featuring two sets of songwriters sharing the stories behind the songs they’ve written, performing in the round. The show is at The Cary Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday.
April 14: Disney Princess: The Concert - A magical night of music of Disney's princesses performed by Broadway stars.
April 14: Tom Segura - The comedian brings his Come Together tour to PNC Arena.
Pets and parties
April 13: Murder Mystery Party - An exciting evening of mystery and intrigue in the Voodoo Room at The Big Easy! Get ready to put on your detective hat and solve a thrilling murder case.
April 13: Wags & Whiskers Gala - Gather your pet-loving pals for a dinner and trivia night to benefit animals in need! The gala will feature dinner and dessert catered by The Root Cellar, drinks, pet-themed trivia, a silent auction and puppies at Ardenwood Farm in Chapel Hill.
April 14: Puppies in the Plaza - Learn about the work of Chapel Hill-area animal shelters while playing with puppies searching for their forever homes. Plus, grab some light refreshments and get homemade dog treats for your own furry friend.
