Published: Monday, May 5, 2025

Hold onto your tickets, Raleigh—it’s going to be a massive week in the Triangle! Whether you’re craving heart-pounding rock, side-splitting stand-up, or a night of nostalgic vibes, this week’s calendar is bursting at the seams with entertainment that’ll take your week from “meh” to “LET’S GO!”

Here’s your rundown of the can’t-miss big ticket events hitting Raleigh (and a few worth the drive) this week:

TUESDAY, MAY 6

Linkin Park – 7:00 PM @ Lenovo Center Yes, that Linkin Park. Crank the volume, relive your teenage angst, and get ready for an unforgettable rock revival. Kam Patterson – 7:00 PM @ Goodnights Comedy Club From social media to the stage, Kam’s quick wit and energy light up the mic. Smallpools – 8:00 PM @ Motorco Music Hall (Durham) Indie-pop joy with infectious melodies? Worth the short trip to Durham.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Kam Patterson (Encore!) – 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM @ Goodnights Comedy Club If you missed him Tuesday, he’s giving you not one, but two more chances. Devin Townsend – 7:30 PM @ The Ritz Prog metal, passion, and pure genius. You’ve never seen guitar like this. Florist – 8:00 PM @ Kings Intimate, dreamy, and poetic—an indie folk evening for your soft side.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes – 7:00 PM @ Carolina Theatre (Durham) “Bon Qui Qui” fans, unite—she’s back with new material and even bigger laughs. Ellen Skrmetti – 7:00 PM @ Raleigh Improv (Cary) Rising star. Relatable and razor-sharp. Chad Prather – 7:30 PM @ Goodnights Comedy Club Comedy with a country twist. Pony Bradshaw – 8:00 PM @ The Lincoln Theatre Southern storytelling wrapped in Americana soul. Five Points Comedy Night – 8:00 PM @ The Rialto Theater A rotating cast of the Triangle’s funniest. Don’t sleep on this one.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Buckle up. Friday is stacked.

Rufus Du Sol – 7:30 PM @ Walnut Creek Massive sound. Euphoric visuals. This electronic trio puts on a show. Shane Gillis – 8:00 PM @ Lenovo Center He’s raw, real, and ridiculously funny. Kenny G – 7:30 PM @ DPAC (Durham) Saxophone seduction under the stage lights. Say less. Jay Pharoah, Donnell Rawlings, Matt Ross, Paul F. Tompkins, and more Multiple shows. Multiple venues. All comedy royalty. North Carolina Symphony: The Firebird – 8:00 PM @ Meymandi Concert Hall Stravinsky’s masterpiece live? Goosebumps guaranteed. Save Ferris – 8:00 PM @ Kings Ska punk flashback! Bust out your checkered Vans.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

B93.9’s B-Bash – 6:00 PM @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre Chris Janson & Parmalee bring the boot-stomping hits lakeside. Bingo Loco – 7:30 PM @ The Ritz It’s bingo, but make it wild—with dancing, glowsticks, and DJs. Jay Pharoah, Donnell Rawlings, and Matt Ross keep the laughs rolling all night Seriously, just move into Goodnights at this point. We Are Messengers – 7:00 PM @ The Acorn Center (Littleton) A faith-filled night of music and purpose.

SUNDAY?

Take a nap. You’ve earned it.

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