Thursday, Oct. 3

• Silent Book Club | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Oberlin Regional Library | Free | Shhh… Bring your to-be-read pile and sit among others at this communal but quiet event.
  
• Conan Gray: Found Heaven On Tour | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $90+ | Up-and-comer Gray and special guest Maisie Peters will rock Raleigh.
  
• Jazz at the NCMA presents El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | $44+ | One of the most influential salsa groups of all time will join NCMA for a night of dancing
  

Friday, Oct. 4

• First Friday: Market & Movie Night | Friday, Oct. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square | Free | Shop local vendors, watch “Twilight” under the stars, and explore downtown Raleigh to ring in October.
  
• Raleigh Film and Art Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | NC State University Centennial Campus — Engineering Building III | Free admission | Connect with local filmmakers, watch 200+ independent films, and more at NC’s largest film and art festival.
  
• Special Event: Zarna Garg | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club | $29+ | Laugh along with this nationally recognized comic.
  
• Triangle Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | $25 | Raise a stein at NC’s largest Oktoberfest with traditional Bavarian food, stein hoisting, wiener dog racing + more
  
• Breath, Blankets, and Books | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Current Wellness | Free, RSVP required | This is one cozy flow, complete with blankets, candles, and tea — plus, bring books to exchange with