For this week:
Movie Night in the Garden: Roger Corman’s Sharktopus
Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Thursday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.
Free
NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design will be showing Sharktopus, featuring a half-shark, half-octopus military creation. The showing is free, but Gonza Tacos and cotton candy will be available to be purchased. The showing is dependent on the weather.
Talley Student Union, Women’s Center
Friday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m.
Free
The NC State Women’s Center will be hosting a Lizzo Listening Party to not only celebrate her music, but to discuss body politics and how they intersect with race, gender and class. The event is free and open to all.
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m.
$28.15
A magic show unlike any other. The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a magic show with tricks, pranks and dirty jokes. Tickets must be purchased through Ticketmaster.
NC State LIVE @ The Pour House Music Hall: Les Tireux d’Roches
The Pour House Music Hall
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.
$8-$20
NC State LIVE is collaborating with The Pour House Music Hall for a concert featuring Les Tireux d’Roches. With jazz and rock influences, the Quebec-born band brings a unique sound to Raleigh. Tickets are $8 for students, $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
For this month:
Kacey Musgraves: Oh, What a World: Tour II
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m.
$205-$470
Grammy Award-winner Kacey Musgraves returns will come to Cary for her Oh, What a World: Tour II. Get your tickets before they sell out!
African American Cultural Festival
City Plaza
Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1
Free
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with a celebration of African-American culture. The festival will feature live performances, art and food.