On Monday, December 23rd, there are several events happening around Raleigh. At Slim’s Dive Bar, you can enjoy Rock n Music Trivia with Thor from 8-9:30 pm in their Downtown location. The 5th Annual Illuminate Art Walk will take place from 5 pm to 11 pm, best viewed starting at sunset, along Fayetteville Street. Board Game Night is a recurring weekly event on Mondays, held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Hippo Wine Bar in Downtown Raleigh. The Carolina Ballet is presenting “The Nutcracker” from December 12, 2024, to December 24, 2024, with various times available on their website, at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Raleigh. City Barbeque is hosting a Canned Food Drive titled “Give Back, Get BBQ!” from December 13, 2024, to December 23, 2024, at their Raleigh location in North Raleigh. Corliss R. Owen’s “Roots & Rhythms” exhibition is open from 9 am to 5 pm at the Southeast Regional Library in Garner. The Downtown Cary Gifting Tree Project is available from December 7, 2024, to December 26, 2024, from 9 am to 5 pm at Downtown Cary Park in Cary. Lastly, the Emancipation Day Breakfast will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) in Downtown Raleigh.