Featured Events

🍹 SUNSET SOCIAL at The Bend

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Bend Bar

Unwind after work at The Bend with drinks, social vibes, and sunset views in Downtown Raleigh.

🍸 $10 Classic Cocktails

All Day | Boatman Spirits Co.

Sip on hand-crafted cocktails at a special Thursday price — perfect for a casual night out.

🍝 Enjoy Figulina’s Aperitivo Menu

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Figulina Pasta + Provisions

A taste of Italian tradition in downtown Raleigh with a limited-time aperitivo menu.

🌿 Your Inner Garden

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Copperline Plant Co.

A plant-inspired workshop designed to help you connect with your creativity and inner calm.

📚 Freelancing: A Deep Dive

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Redbud Writing Project

Writers and creatives gather to explore the ins and outs of freelancing in today’s world.

Film Screenings

🎬 Jaws: 50th Anniversary in IMAX

All Day | Marbles Kids Museum

Experience Spielberg’s classic thriller like never before on the giant IMAX screen.

🎤 Prince – Sign O’ The Times at Marbles IMAX

All Day | Marbles IMAX Theater

Celebrate Prince’s iconic concert film with a special IMAX showing in downtown Raleigh.

Live Music & Nightlife

🎶 Ridgewood Trio – LIVE at Raleigh Times (Downtown Music Series)

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The Raleigh Times Bar

An evening of jazz and classics with the Ridgewood Trio at one of Raleigh’s favorite local bars.

🎤 Thursday Night Music Karaoke

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Wolfe & Porter

Sing your heart out with friends at Wolfe & Porter’s weekly karaoke night.

🎵 The Trousers with Sugar And The Bumps

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Slim’s Downtown

Catch this high-energy rock show at Slim’s for a late-night downtown music fix.

🎤 Zenith Raleigh Downtown Karaoke

9:00 PM | Zenith Raleigh

Another round of karaoke fun — belt out your favorite hits in the heart of downtown.

Community & Culture

🏙️ State of Downtown Raleigh

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Pre-Session: 1:30 PM Main Show: 3:30 PM A key event highlighting the growth, development, and future of downtown Raleigh.

Wrap-Up

From community events and networking opportunities to karaoke, live music, and classic films on IMAX, Downtown Raleigh has something for everyone this Thursday, August 28, 2025. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed cocktail evening, a cultural event, or a night of entertainment, downtown is the place to be.