This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a day (or night!) out enjoying some of his favorite things. Whether he’s into sports, music, food or cars, consider one of these 17 extra-manly events happening on his special weekend.

 

DRIVE

• Man Expo at the N.C. State Fairgrounds from June 15-16

• Wake Forest Charity Car Show June 15

• Father’s Day Cars and Cue in Knightdale June 16

 

EAT & DRINK

• Bond Brothers Brewery Tour June 15

• The Great Raleigh Trolley Brunch and Bubbly Tour June 16

• Party on the Blacktop at Glenwood Avenue House of Hops June 16

 

GO OUTSIDE

• Nature Play Day at the Prarie Ridge Ecostation June 15

• Guided Farm Tour with goat cuddle time at Hux Family Farm in Durham June 16

 

LISTEN TO TUNES

• The Steep Canyon Rangers play at the Theater in the Museum Park June 14 at NCMA Nightrain, a Guns N’ Roses Tribute Band

•Thunderstruck, an AC/DC Tribute Band, perform at the Lincoln Theatre June 15

• The N.C. Symphony Classics Under the Stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre on June 15

 

CHEER ON A TEAM

• Carolina Mudcats play the Winston-Salem Dash June 15, and baseball Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers will make a special appearance

• The N.C. Courage take on the Portland Thorns June 15

• The Durham Bulls host the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders June 14-16

 

GET SOME CULTURE

• Comedian Jay Mohr performs at Raleigh Improv June 14-16

• Trading Places and The Blues Brothers screen at the Carolina Theatre in Durham June 14

• Pippin is at Raleigh Little Theatre June 14-16