# Event Details - **Event Name**: NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The hottest summer block party with live music, shopping, food, mental health professionals, free resources, a DJ, and more!About this EventSAVE THE DATE: May 23rd in Moore Square!Join us for Darkness RISING: LIVE 9, Raleigh’s high-energy block party celebrating wellness, the arts, and community!Each year, thousands gather for this unforgettable outdoor celebration filled with powerful performances, free resources, and JOY. The 2026 event is made possible by HealthLit4Wake. Hosted by Darkness RISING, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct mental health resources and arts programming for justice-involved individuals and marginalized communities of color, Darkness RISING: Live is more than an event, it’s a movement rooted in collective care and celebration.Come experience:☀️ Live performances☀️ DJ + music all day☀️ Vendors☀️ Food trucks☀️ Community Health Fair☀️ Wellness workshops☀️ Line dancing / yoga / movement ☀️ Interactive art☀️ Kid's activities ☀️ GiveawaysAttendees: Expect big crowds, connection, community, and a good time! Vendors: Engage with a large, community-centered audience and grow your visibility while supporting a powerful cause.⭐️DONATE: bit.ly/DRPGivesABOUT: Darkness RISING is an arts and mental health 501(c)3 nonprofit. We provide free community wellness workshops, REBUILD, Find Me a Therapist, a Black Mental Health Resource Packet, a Black Mental Health Provider Database, inspirational cover songs, visual albums, and live concerts created by Black Broadway and theatre professionals, many who have experienced a mental health condition. Darkness RISING reimagines and provides safe and equitable mental health resources, addresses issues which directly affect the Black community and other marginalized communities, connect community members to resources, and erase the stigma. Our resources, events and services empower the Black community, communities of color, the formerly incarcerated community, LGBTQIA individuals, those with lived mental health challenges, and those at the intersection of these communities.Disclaimer: Please be advised that photography and videography will be conducted at the event for promotional and documentation purposes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmcQrPgqo4g&t=1s https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4c0b63b0-0ecf-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w740-h740-dc8f4417-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/nc-darkness-rising-live-9-arts-and-mental-health-block-party/100001983647084829 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Art, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Workshops, Concerts, Theatre, food-drinks, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Moore Square - **lat**: 35.7774829 - **long**: -78.63578989999999 - **full address**: Moore Square, 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c5d05ceb6c202b0a5bfa927d99af7f5074daac2b1928078be795a7c85c8a3be4-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc8e4514-gmir.jpg?v=1771665120 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party! being held? - **A:** NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party! takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Moore Square, 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party!? - **A:** NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party! is organized by Darkness RISING Project / LaLuz. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party! is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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