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There’s a lot going on this week. Here’s your cheat sheet of can’t-miss events around town.
Durham Bulls Opening Night
Rejoice! Baseball is back. The “famous for fun” back-to-back league champion Bulls put batter up for the first of some 138-ish games. They’ll face the Columbus Clippers. Play ball! (And stay for postgame fireworks!) Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St., Durham. April 11, 6:35 p.m. Tickets from $9. milb.com/durham
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Four days, morning to midnight, nearly 100 films (plus discussions, panels, food trucks, music) — the world-famous annual documentary film fest is back, and the Bull City rolls out the red carpet as big-screen buffs from around the world descend upon the city. Don’t miss the free screenings. “RBG” will screen Friday, April 5, at 8:30 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall. On Saturday, April 6, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (on Mr. Rogers, the man who transformed children’s television) will screen at 8:30 p.m. Check the fest site for a full listing of the 99-ish other fab film opps. Venues vary, Durham. April 4-7, times vary. Ticket prices vary. fullframefest.org/
The Price Is Right! Live
“It’s a new car!” Come on down to the Durham Performing Arts Center when America’s fave game show takes the stage live. If selected, try your hand at fan faves like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel, Showcase and more to win cash, appliances, vacations and maybe even a new car! 123 Vivian St., Durham. March 29-31, 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $31. dpacnc.com/events/detail/the-price-is-right
Nashville Songwriters
Nashville comes to you in this special benefit show when eight of country music’s best songwriters take the stage at DPAC to perform live and share the inspiration behind the songs you have set on repeat. The lineup features Jessie Alexander, who has written four No. 1 hits, including Blake Shelton’s “Mine Would Be You” and “Drink on It.” 123 Vivian St., Durham. April 5, 8 p.m. From $23.50. dpacnc.com/events/detail/nashville-songwriters-at-dpac
Joe Machi
If you’re a fan of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” then you may recall Season 8 finalist: quirky funnyman Joe Machi, who unsuspectingly drops hilarious dark comedy on you despite his big smile and innocent boy-next-door stage presence. Translation: lots of lols. See ya at Charlie Goodnights. 861 W. Morgan St., Raleigh. April 4-6, times vary. From $17. goodnightscomedy.com/events/28785
April Foods Day
There’s nothing foolish about April “Foods” Day… 15 food trucks, 3 craft breweries, countless local artisan vendors, plus kid-friendly activities to boot! Clearly food + fam + spirits spells fun! 120 E. Main St., Garner. April 7, noon-5 p.m. Free admission and parking. facebook.com/events/753694411679637/
Cary Road Race
Nothing screams family fun like fitness. Lace up and hit the road for the 41st Cary Road Race in downtown Cary. One of the city’s hallmark events, the races (5K, 5-miler, fun run) will be supplemented by live music, food trucks, fam-friendly events, local beer and more. South Academy Street, Cary. April 6, 7 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration $25; race-day registration $35; fun run free, but registration required. townofcary.org
Boozin’ Through the ’90s
If ’90s nostalgia has you sporting baggy flannels and binge-watching “Friends” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” then this is a story all about how you can fill the void by rollin’ with your homies at a bar crawl in downtown Raleigh, boozin’ through the decade that gave us “Baby Got Back,” “Clueless,” fanny-pack fads, Birkenstock sandals, grunge, Nintendo 64 and so much more. Downtown Raleigh. April 6, 3-10 p.m. Week-of tickets $39.00. eventbrite.com/e/boozin-through-the-90s-bar-crawl-raleigh-nc-tickets-49822231636
Southern Ideal Home Show
The quintessential perennial Raleigh spring show is back and chock-full of Southern staples in home decor, design, landscaping and more — plus a chance to see “Trading Spaces” designer John Gidding. N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. April 5-7, times vary. Tickets $5. raleighfairgroundshomeandgardenshow.com
This story was originally published April 2, 2019 at 12:55 PM.