Great smooth entrance and exit for a soccer match Love the…read morepregame experience Finding our seats was a breeze and workers were helpful at all times with guests

I always like coming to this place for all the events that they have soccer games and even TST! The…read morestaff is a little inconsistent, but I like what the socket Park represents in the opportunity that's there!

Update: As someone who values local businesses, I am saddened that my relationship with this venue…read morehas ended this way. I did everything 'right' by buying my season tickets the first day of subscriber pre-sales (September 9th) and selecting a specific seat for my needs. Only to show up for my performance to learn that my seat had been changed. Instead of enjoying a performance of my favorite show, I was forced into a position that shouldn't have happened. There has been a complete lack of transparency or any communication from the venue, from my seat being changed in January 2026 without my knowledge, to another refund I received 'out of the blue' that I had already attended. Was this unexpected refund for a past show an attempt to cover the taxes and fees they withheld from the first refund? Or was it an attempt to avoid apologizing for the original error? Over the years, I shared 157 photos and many reviews to support this venue's growth. I have removed most of these photos. I will leave the documentation of my seating error. I also organized group outings to the venue, which led others to purchase tickets. One person's voice matters. I hope my experience ensures that future subscribers are treated with the respect that their loyalty deserves, rather than being treated as a single seat that can be moved to accommodate a more lucrative sale. Update: Management stepped up and provided me with a full refund for the season, including the performances I've seen, excluding taxes and fees. This was after the box office called me a liar and unkind, not in the spirit of the show. Kindness starts with respecting your customers and believing them when they have the evidence in hand, with the paper-timed-stamp ticket. I have uploaded photos showing my original September 9, 2025, purchase date and the handwritten seat change forced upon me at check-in as proof." Then, with the Ludus system, they likely know who moved my season seat to sell two seats together. "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Theatre Raleigh does not seem to respect its season ticket holders or donors. When I select a seat with my season ticket package, that is the seat I expect to sit in for the show. I specifically chose aisle seats as my preference, and the extra room helps with my knee injury. So I was upset when I arrived at a performance and was told my seat had been moved. Usually, it has been from a changed seating chart, but in my last performance, the actual seat number was changed. The aisle seat I had purchased on the first day of season-ticket sales was occupied by another patron. It appears that someone at the box office chose to relocate my seat so that two seats were available for sale together when individual tickets went on sale in January. So this tells me that they do not value season ticket holders and are more concerned about another sale. This was the final straw for me, and I cannot recommend this theatre to others. It feels like a slap in the face as a donor to be treated with such disdain. Granted, I am a low-level donor. When I complained at the show that my seat, purchased in September 2025, had been moved from the aisle, I was told the show was sold out. No, that is not acceptable. I will support and donate to other performing arts organizations that better value and recognize their patrons, and walk away from those that treat me like a transaction. I can no longer donate to an organization that prioritizes last-minute sales over the explicit seat selections of its long-term supporters.

Theater and music lovers, this is the place for you! Performances of the highest caliber, whether…read moreit's cabaret type shows or full blown productions, this is where you can see them in an intimate environment. Think Below 54 in NYC, only better. We have seen amazing performers like Stephanie J Block and Norm Lewis and amazing shows like Once, Bridges of Madison County and most recently Waitress. Absolutely everything we have seen here is outstanding. To say that Lauren Kennedy knows how to run a Theater and bring theater lovers what they want is an understatement. Highly recommend keeping an eye on their website for what's coming up next.

We just went to the last FNOW and it was a beautiful night and a fun upbeat band called Liquid…read morePleasure! We brought our portable chairs which was ideal. I enjoyed all the vendors that offer all kinds of street food and drinks from donuts, adult beverages, pulled pork, ice cream, popcorn, pizza, nachos etc. The weather was absolutely perfect too. People of all ages enjoyed the event.

Friday Night On White really highlights the historic downtown Wake Forest area, inviting the whole…read moreneighborhood to come hang out. This is a small town event with a big turn out! I appreciate that music, some great food, beverages and friends are all this night out needs. Not a ton of vendors, that's not what this is. You will however have a good selection of food trucks to choose from. I opted for crispy pork sticky buns from Baozi, which is served up with a side of rice and garnished pretty to complete the "I'm eating something special" feel. Absolutely bring fold up chairs! My group now knows every brick planter and back staircase in the area to sit down on. Chalked it up to a memorable evening in a lovely town.

Good event space I really enjoyed coming here for all the different events I have. I wish the…read moreparking experience was better as it can get busy depending on the time of day as there's usually multiple events

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well... here is mines:…read more Parking: 4 Location: 5 Customer Service: 3 Facility décor/cleanliness: 3 The Dorton Arena is a multipurpose complex used for various concerts, sporting events, fairs, trade shows, etc. I've been to it multiple times and the experience is different every time. I recently went to a semipro boxing match there and the experience was ok. The arena wasn't to crowded so the temperature was just fine. The seating was ok (not the most comfortable) but bearable. The grand foyer is kinda small so its tough getting in and out of the arena. Its kinda old and outdated compared to other arenas in the area.

Based on from what i gathered, the museum will close in October 2024 for a renovation to be…read morecompleted in 2027? Considering the 2nd floor was closed the day I went plus admission was free, this was definitely worthwhile to check out. So much history going back to the Indian tribes and the Confederecy to the Wright Brothers, albeit some of it not so pretty, but it's the truth and it needs to be remembered and not hidden. Museum row here is on the smaller side. Metered parking on the street. Will definitely be back after the renovation!

Visited with elementary aged kids during a day trip to Raleigh. Everyone enjoyed the museum…read more(surprisingly with kids) and found something they were interested in. There are exhibits covering everything from NC sports heros to the Revolutionairy War. I would love to see some areas get a little more detail but the basics are all there and having room to grow isn't a bad thing. The location is in the same complex as the natural history museum - right across the road from the legislative building and nearby to the Governor's mansion, so if you're seeing the sights this is an easy stop to add. It isn't massive but there are many exhibits so you can spend as much (or as little) time as you want. Being free, it's hard to beat.

I like this venue. We didn't really have an issue with parking, but the normal parking area is…read moreunder renovation. Plan ahead. The venue was serving food and had several options of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. There isn't a bad view. We sat in section F and had a good view of the stage. The audio was good, but at times it was difficult to hear. Can't wait to go to another event.

Wonderful concert hall. Comfy seats. Great sight lines and views. The hall is not too big but not…read moretoo small either. Easy parking and smooth security and entry process. Clean and tidy inside. Very reasonable pricing for the symphony. A "must do" for any Raleigh visitor (and resident!)

I love DPAC! When we moved to NC from the DMV a few years ago, I was so worried I wouldn't get to…read moresee as many musicals as I was used to being so close to the Kennedy Center, the State Theater, the Lincoln Theater, and DAR, but DPAC is all of those, all wrapped into one. I get excited to see what the Broadway package is year over year. I've seen some classics and a few newer shows and they have all been exquisite. The stage products is great, the different price points of seating are great (although I'm terrified of the 3rd level, it is really high up there!), the staff are always so friendly and helpful, there are good concessions and the pretzels are always fresh! There is a photo booth that I frequent every show we go to, which I love. There are bars on every level,and although I wish there were more stalls in the bathrooms, as it gets hectic, but they bring out a person with a sign to show where the end of the line is, so that's cool. They get music, musicals, drag, and comedians, so there is something for everyone. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend scheduling a visit.

Wine was good $24 for a glass!!…read moreService was good Ambiance was good I don't recommend sitting in the nosebleed we had to leave early

An unexpected gem in the heart of Raleigh. I got told that the museum was planning to start…read morerenovations soon by the end of the month given that the house has seen some wear and tear and when the person running the museum turned on the sink, the water looked off like an orange color which most likely contains lead. Otherwise, the museum didn't take a lot of time to go through and admission was free and was somewhat interesting.

The Manassa T. Pope House Museum is located on what was once the Color Line in Raleigh (Wilmington…read moreStreet). Dr. Pope built his house in the Third Ward on that line to make a point and push boundaries. The house was built in 1901 and the inside has furnishings that were his family's and some additional artifacts of the time. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places. The land at the time cost $300. When you first enter the house, the first thing you see is the petal stained glass window. I loved all the attention to the details of the house from the moldings to the staircase. The piano in the living room bought from Sears also cost $300. The house is two-story gable brick house and both levels can be toured but you will need a climb a flight of stairs to get to the second floor. The house had the latest technology at the time with electricity and gas fixtures; a full bathroom; running water; telephone and a servant call bell as they had a maid. My group had the pleasure of taking a guided tour with Andy. He was full of energy in sharing the history of the house and had a sense of humor that brought the history of the house alive. Dr. Pope was born a free man attended Shaw University and was one of the first African Americans to be a licensed doctor in NC after attending a four year medical school (other medical schools were just two years at the time). After medical school, he worked as a postmaster in Henderson, NC. He was an officer in the Spanish-American War in 1911. He launched a drug company in Charlotte, NC. He also ran for the Raleigh Mayor in 1919, during the Jim Crow Era with a goal or getting voters registered. 1600 black males were eligible to vote but only 7 were allowed to vote with the Jim Crow restrictions. He provided healthcare to those without access to care in segregated Raleigh. The museum is free to visit but they do appreciate donations. The museum doesn't have a gift shop but there are items for sale at the at the City of Raleigh Museum, a few blocks away. The museum does not have its own parking lot but street parking is free on the weekends and there are paid lots on both side of the museum.