http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm
Never done this before; didn't really know much about it until recently. On the first Friday of each month (meaning tomorrow), all of the galleries and museums downtown stay open late (from 6-9 PM), and many of the restaurants and bars have specials. There's music some places, too, I think.
All the info is on that website.
First Friday
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