Your go-to list for everything happening downtown this Friday

Whether you’re looking for live comedy, vibrant celebrations, or a relaxing day with the family, Downtown Raleigh has you covered this Friday, June 20. From morning brunches to nighttime performances, the city is buzzing with events for all ages and interests. Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening:

🎤 Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows Tour

📍 Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Laugh the night away with Houston-based comedian Ali Siddiq, known for his razor-sharp storytelling and unique perspective. Doors open early, so grab your tickets while you can!

🎭 Burning Coal Theatre Presents: “WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS: Forgive Us, Gustavito”

🕢 7:30pm – 9:30pm | 📍 Burning Coal Theatre Company

Experience experimental, thought-provoking theatre with this compelling performance. Perfect for lovers of indie plays and immersive storytelling.

🍳 Feel Good Fridays at The Mecca!

🕢 7:30am – 2pm | 📍 The Mecca Restaurant

Start your Friday off right with good food and good vibes at one of Raleigh’s most iconic downtown diners. Breakfast, brunch, and lunch are served with a smile.

🏳️‍🌈 Out! Raleigh Pride

📍 Fayetteville Street

Celebrate love, equality, and community at Out! Raleigh Pride, one of the Triangle’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations. Expect live music, street vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly fun all day long.

💗 Pink Friday – Presented by OLO Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.

🕡 6:30pm – 8:30pm | 📍 The Self Care Marketplace

An empowering evening of self-care, sisterhood, and shopping. Celebrate the power of pink with Alpha Kappa Alpha and support local women-owned businesses.

📚 Redbud Writing Project: Coppice Prize Launch Party

🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm | 📍 Redbud Writing Project

Calling all writers and readers! Celebrate the launch of the Coppice Prize, meet local authors, and discover emerging voices in North Carolina’s literary scene.

🧸 schleich® Bag Tag Make & Take

🕙 10am – 3pm | 📍 Marbles Kids Museum

Bring the kids to Marbles Museum for a hands-on crafting session where they can create their own personalized schleich® bag tags. Perfect for a summer keepsake!

🎸 The Driver Era: Obsession Tour

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater

Rock out with The Driver Era, the alt-pop duo that’s taking stages across the country. Expect high-energy performances and a crowd full of superfans.

🎬 NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Piece by Piece

🕕 6pm – 9pm | 📍 Moore Square

Unwind with an outdoor screening under the stars. Tonight’s feature: Piece by Piece, a captivating blend of art, story, and social commentary. Bring your own blanket or chairs!

💡 Pro Tip: Parking downtown can get tight on busy event nights. Consider using a rideshare or the R-Line bus to move easily through the city.

📲 Stay Connected

For more local events, downtown guides, and last-minute updates, follow DoRaleigh.com – your source for everything happening in downtown Raleigh!

🎈 See you downtown this Friday!