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Arts in the Museum Park
Live music, outdoor cinema, and music/movie combos throughout the month. For more information, call (919) 839-6262. To purchase tickets, call the museum box office at (919) 715-5923.
Ticket prices vary.
In 2008: Various
Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art
Bud Light Downtown Raleigh Live Concert Series
This years series will feature The Wailers, Cravin Melon, Carbon Leaf, Alter Bridge, Old 97s, Brian Howe, Puddle of Mud and others. Concerts start at 2:00pm and run until 11:00pm.
This event is free.
In 2008: May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23
Venue: Moore Square
Carolina Championship Barbecue Cook-off from the N.C. Pork Council
In 2008: June 6-7
Venue: NC Fairgrounds
Carolina Mudcats
This AA minor-league baseball team is an affiliate of the Florida Marlins.
In 2008: Various Dates
Venue: Five County Stadium
Durham Bulls
This AAA minor-league baseball team is an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
In 2008: Various Dates
Venue: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
First Friday Downtown Raleigh
First Friday Scavenger Hunt on Friday, June 6
Local art galleries, art studios, museums, and other venues open their door for a self-guided tour the first Friday of every month. Most venues open from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
This event is free.
In 2008: June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Got to be NC Festival
Learn about North Carolina's farming past and present at this event. Features the NC Barbecue Cooking Championship and the Got to be NC Agriculture Food Expo.
In 2008: June 5 and June 6 from 3pm until midnight; June 7 and June 8 from 10am until midnight
Venue: North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Guided Tours of the North Carolina Museum of Art
This event is free
In 2008: Every Tuesday - Sunday. Tours start at 1:30 pm
Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art
Guided tours of the Hobbit Garden
This two-hour tour features rare, unusual and dwarf plants. For information call (919) 772-6761.
In 2008: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tours start at 10:00 am. Reservations are required.
Venue: The Hobbit Garden, 9400 Sauls Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
In 2008: Friday June 20 6pm - 9pm; Saturday June 21 9am - 6pm
Venue: Downtown Hillsborough, North Carolina
Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Raleigh
These 1 hour tours are $25 for groups of up to four and begin at the NC State Capitol. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. (919) 829-4988
In 2008: Sundays from March - November. June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
