The Triangle Weekender

09/29/2026

Consider this your invitation to join the Triangle’s culture club. 🎨🦕 From rotating arts exhibits to contemporary crafts and carefully restored artifacts, these museums are serving up plenty of ways to get artsy, curious and inspired.

Discover a wide variety of art, science and cultural museums to explore in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC

09/28/2026

American To***co Campus is the ultimate downtown Durham destination, offering a snapshot of the Bull City's most iconic flavors, sounds and signts. 🐂

Indulge in an award-winning dinner at NanaSteak or Seraphine Durham before catching live music on the Lawn from Duke Arts or a touring Broadway performance at DPAC. 🥩🎭 Looking to unwind? Sign up for a class at yoga off east, followed by a latte and a cinnamon sweet bun from Lutra Cafe and Bakery. Don't forget to snap a selfie with the Lucky Strike tower! 🧘☕

Spend the weekend discovering restored factory spaces turned restaurants, bars, shops, entertainment venues and more in downtown Durham.

09/24/2026

🎨 Meet some of the Triangle's magic makers ✨

🟢 Mixed-media artist explores societal themes through unexpected pairings and visual puzzles, creating work that invites viewers to look – and think – twice.

🫟 Muralist has traveled the world, yet always finds himself drawn back to his hometown of Durham. “Despite jumping around different materials, locations and messages, the commonality in my murals has always been community,” he says.

🖌️ Raleigh painter has been putting brush to canvas for 40 years – and she’s nowhere near finished. Layer by layer, her work captures more than a sense of place; it captures how it feels to be there.

Meet three local Triangle artists whose works bring color, creativity and connection to the community.

09/16/2026

Fall into the Triangle this season! 🎃 Join the family-friendly fun with everything from fairs and festivals to parades and live performances throughout Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and beyond. 🍂

Experience the vibrant spirit of the NC Triangle with a diverse lineup of fall festivities and community celebrations that everyone can enjoy.

09/10/2026

Not sure where to grab dinner before the show? 🍷🎭

Check out our guide to Triangle restaurants that are walking distance to local entertainment venues.

Revel in romance or share a few laughs with friends before the night's main event! 🍿🍷

Suggestions for spending an evening out on the town with a meal and nearby entertainment. Options for drinks, dinner and dessert.

09/08/2026

🎭 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿. 🎟️

Experience a truly phenomenal night out – on us. ✨

We’ve teamed up with to give away a 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿-𝗢𝘄𝗻-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 for 𝟯-𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 – so you and your favorite show buddy can pick the events you’re most excited to see. Plus, you’ll both score an 𝗡𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧-𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁. 👕🎉 That’s $𝟯𝟱𝟬 worth of live entertainment!

So, what's this season got in store? Grammy-winning jazz, gravity-defying acrobatics, genre-bending dance and so much more. 💃🎷🤸 In fact, it’s NC State Live’s biggest global showcase since 2020. 🌍🎶

Visit the 🔗 below to enter, then tag who you're bringing along in the comments!👇
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟯𝟬. 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆.

09/03/2026

A giant papier-mâché cat head. Maximalist decor. Korean fried eggplant. 👀

They’re all right at home at Big Cat, Raleigh's East Mordecai neighborhood spot where the menu is just as playful as the space. 🐱

Pull up a seat and dig into a rotating lineup of creative, globally inspired dishes, like duck fat chicken wings, personal cornbread skillets with curry leaf butter and Korean fried eggplant you’ll dream about for days afterward.

📍 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 119, Raleigh

Explore some of the Triangle's hottest new restaurants, serving everything from chicken wings and cornbread to kabobs and kimchi dumplings.

09/03/2026

Get ready to 🍂 fall 🍂 for the arts this season! Get festive with movie series, art markets, live performances, vibrant festivals and more across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond!

Looking for fall arts events in the Triangle? Check out our guide to artsy fun across Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties this season.

09/02/2026

North Hills is one of the most dynamic destinations in midtown Raleigh – a walkable district brimming with exciting dining and entertainment options. 🌆

Plan a cozy date at Jubala Coffee, treat yourself to a soothing spa experience at FACE FOUNDRIÉ, or support small businesses at Monkee's of Raleigh, Quail Ridge Books or Paper Source. 👕📚✂️

Planning your next home redesign? Shop modern furniture, decor and lighting at RH Raleigh or the new Design Within Reach store! 🛋️

Spend a day discovering Raleigh's North Hills entertainment district, from book stores and coffee shops to renowned restaurants and family-friendly activities

08/20/2026

Need a restaurant that will make the whole family happy?📍🍽

We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best kid-friendly eateries in the Triangle for a day out that's sure to please even the pickiest palates. With pancakes, ice cream, pasta and even mini-burgers, there's something for every type of eater to love. 🍔🥳

Bring the whole family to these restaurants with kid-friendly menus in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties in the Triangle region of NC