Downtown Raleigh Events Guide – Thursday Edition (July 24, 2025)

Discover what’s happening in Downtown Raleigh this Thursday, July 24, 2025 – from “Weird Al” Yankovic live at Red Hat Amphitheater to GalaxyCon Raleigh, Restaurant Week deals, live music, and late‑night karaoke.

“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder Tour

Location: Red Hat Amphitheater

Get ready to laugh and sing along as parody music legend “Weird Al” Yankovic brings his Bigger & Weirder Tour to Raleigh. A must‑see for comedy and music lovers!

Foodie Heaven: Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Kicks Off

Raleigh’s best dining spots are serving special menus and deals:

Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen (11 AM – 10 PM) Gravy (11 AM – 10 PM) Sitti Authentic Lebanese (11 AM – 10 PM) Taverna Agora (11 AM – 10 PM) The Pit (11 AM – 10 PM) The Raleigh Times Bar (11 AM – 11 PM) Vidrio (All Day)

Pro Tip: Plan a mini food tour and sample something new at each stop!

Pop Culture Power: GalaxyCon Raleigh 2025

Location: Raleigh Convention Center

Kicking off today, GalaxyCon Raleigh brings cosplayers, celebrity guests, comics, and anime fans together.

Show Your Badge Perks & Raffle at Bricks & Minifigs Downtown Raleigh (All Day) GalaxyCon Mingle at Boxcar Bar & Arcade (8 PM)

Afternoon & Evening Socials

SUNSET SOCIAL at THE BEND (4 PM – 8 PM) – Enjoy scenic views, drinks, and summer vibes. Burger Night Thursdays at Le Dive – The perfect mid‑week treat. Tarot & Toast at Unlikely Professionals (6 PM – 8 PM) – A unique evening of tarot readings paired with brunch‑style bites.

Live Music & Nightlife

Gennie Faye – Live at Raleigh Times (Downtown Music Series) (7 PM – 10 PM) Slim’s Nightcap with Frank Longino (9 PM – 11 PM) Zenith Raleigh Karaoke (9 PM) – Show off your vocal skills and sing the night away.

Your Thursday in Downtown Raleigh at a Glance

Concert: “Weird Al” Yankovic – Red Hat Amphitheater Food: Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week (7 restaurants, one price) Pop Culture: GalaxyCon Raleigh kicks off! Socials: Sunset Social, Tarot & Toast, Boxcar mingle Music & Karaoke: Gennie Faye, Slim’s Nightcap, Zenith Karaoke

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I'll be speaking at GalaxyCon Raleigh this Friday night! I'll be speaking at 8:45 about how Hollywood shaped our views of the paranormal in room 301B. If you are attending GalaxyCon, come see me!

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Anyone know of any Paranormal events, talks, booths, or guests who are going to be at GalaxyCon Raleigh?

I'll be presenting on Friday, July 25th at 8:45-9:45 PM at Panel room 2 on how Hollywood influenced the Paranormal, I look forward to seeing everyone there!

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GalaxyCon Raleigh Day 2! My first presentation is Founding Mothers of the Paranormal in 301B (PANEL ROOM 2). I am excited to introduce some spooky women to the attendees of GalaxyCon!

I'll be in the same room later today at 5:45pm for Empathetic Ghost Hunting!

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