Looking for something fun to do in Raleigh this week? We’ve got you covered! From a meaningful tribute at the 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March on Monday, January 20, to a jam-packed schedule of live music, sports, and special events, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re marching for justice, catching a concert, or enjoying a family outing, make sure to check out all the exciting happenings around town. Here’s a quick rundown of the top events to look out for over the next week.
45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March
Fayetteville Street District & Capital District
Monday, January 20
Event Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Associated Road Closures: Edenton Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street will be closed from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The following roads will be closed from 10:50am until 12:00pm for the march; note that all cross-streets one block in each direction will be detoured during the event and see below for turn-by-turn details:
- Start at Edenton Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street
- Left onto Salisbury Street
- Left onto Morgan Street
- Right onto Fayetteville Street
- Cross Lenoir Street
- Cross through Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts parking lots
- Cross South Street for disassembly in front of performing arts center
Other Upcoming Events
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Friday, January 17
Lenovo Center
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys – PineCone
Friday, January 17
Fletcher Opera Theater
The Music of Paul Simon, James Taylor, & Neil Diamond – NC Symphony
Friday, January 17 & Saturday, January 18
Meymandi Concert Hall
Artist Reception: January/February Gallery Exhibitions
Saturday, January 18
Sertoma Arts Center
California vs. NC State
Saturday, January 18
Lenovo Center
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Saturday, January 18 & Sunday, January 19
Memorial Auditorium
City of Oaks Challenge
Saturday, January 18 – Monday, January 20
Raleigh Convention Center
King Day
Monday, January 20
John Chavis Memorial Park
The Rink
Through Monday, January 20
Red Hat Amphitheater
New Year, New Career Job Fair
Tuesday, January 21
NCWorks
Part-Time Job Fair
Tuesday, January 21
The Chapel at Dix Park
National Day of Racial Healing Event
Tuesday, January 21
John Chavis Memorial Park
River Cane Wetland Park Invasive Plant Removal
Thursday, January 23
River Cane Wetland Park
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Thursday, January 23
Lenovo Center
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