Looking for the best way to spend your Sunday in Downtown Raleigh? From brunch and history tours to art, theater, and festivals, there’s plenty to enjoy on September 28, 2025. Here’s your guide to today’s top events happening in the heart of the city.

🍝 Food & Drink

Start your Sunday tradition with half-priced spaghetti & meatballs at Gravy (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.) or enjoy Sunday Brunch at Good Day Good Night (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.). In the evening, sip something special at the Empress Gin Tasting at Red Bird (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.), or celebrate Negroni Week at Figulina Pasta + Provisions (5 p.m. – 10 p.m.).

🎨 Arts, Culture & Theatre

Discover local creativity at the Artspace Open Studio (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.), or explore plants and propagation tips at Propagation 101 with Copperline Plant Co. (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.). Don’t miss the Oakwood Series 2025: Un/NAMED at Burning Coal Theatre Company (2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.), bringing thoughtful storytelling to the stage.

🎶 Music & Nightlife

Cap off your weekend with Saturday Night Spins at Boatman Spirits Co. (8 p.m. – 12 a.m.) or relax with brunch tunes at Good Day Good Night earlier in the day.

🖤 History & Festivals

Step back in time with the Raleigh African American History Tour at Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar (4 p.m. – 5 p.m.), or dive into the creative energy of the Villain Arts’ 4th Annual Raleigh Tattoo Arts Festival at the Raleigh Convention Center (open today 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.).

Whether you’re after food, culture, art, or nightlife, Downtown Raleigh is the place to be this Sunday!

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