DUE TO THE SOGGY FORECAST AND THREAT OF RAIN, THE MAY 18 AND MAY 19 SESSIONS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 31 AND JUNE 1.

Come to Dix Park for a first-of-its-kind sound and light show in the beautiful oak trees of Flowers FIeld! Watch as musicians produce beautiful music and neon lights dance in the trees.

Local visual and neon artist Nate Scheafer created 384 neon light tubes which will hang in the trees of Dix Park. Connected to a theremin, an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact, artists will perform songs and musical interpretations that will Light The Woods with Sound.

Join us at the park to experience this amazing art installation. Each night will feature different performers, different musical themes and different experiences - no two nights will be the same!

This event is FREE, but please register if you plan to attend. Registering helps us know how many people to plan for, and we can alert you if we have to cancel due to weather.

Bring your family and friends, a blanket or chairs, a picnic basket, BYOB (beer/wine only), or purchase from the food trucks and beer vendors on site. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

OPENING WEEKEND

Friday, May 11th Jam Session

Catch the first night of this amazing art installation! Tonight’s theme is “Science Fiction” & “All the Beats”. American Meltdown, Thai Box Zing, and Chez Moi will be at the park from 7-10 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 12th Opening Night Concert

The opening night features “Cinematic Symphonies” and “Dance, Dance Dance” as the musical themes. BBQ Proper, Lumpy's Ice Cream and Lynnwood Brewing Concern will be at the park from 7-10 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 13th Playshop

Friday, May 25th Jam Session

The best "Science Fiction" beats will be playing tonight. The Cow and The Oak and Cocoa Forte will be onsite to deal with your hunger from 7-10 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 26th Concert

The theme for tonight is "Science Fiction" and "Cosplay". How will you dress up? In town for Animazement? Come on down to the park and join in the fun! Are you interested in biking to Dix Park? Join Oaks and Spokes for their final Bike Month activity, decorate your bike with neon and glow sticks and bike from downtown Raleigh to Dix Park to see the show. Cockadoodlemoo, Locopops and Trophy Brewing will all be at the park from 7-10 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 27th Playshop

“Playshops” are a chance to meet the artist, ask behind-the-scene questions, and experiment with the cutting edge technology that makes this installation so unique. Playshop starts at 8 p.m.

Hoopla Weekend Rain Dates:

Thursday, May 31st Jam Session

"Mystery Mashup" and "All the Beats" are the musical themes for this evening. Bring your hula hoop and come out and join the fun. Music starts at 8 p.m. Rare Earth Farms, Thai Box Zing, Queso Monster, Chez Moi and Jordan Lake Brewing Company will be joining us at the park.

Friday, June 1st Concert

"Pyschadelic" music is what you can expect tonight. Come out and join the hula hoopers twirling around the field. Taco Grande, Daddy Bob's Barbeque, Brusters Ice Cream and Gizmo Brew Works will be at the park. Music starts at 8 p.m.

Liability Waiver

City of Raleigh - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department

Release, Covenant Not To Sue, and Indemnity Agreement

I understand that participating in Discover Dorothea Dix Park – Program (hereinafter “Program”) involves risk of injury. These risks include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, accidents while traveling, equipment problems or failures, contacts with and actions of other participants, spectators, or volunteers, slips/trips/falls, and musculoskeletal injuries, among others. I choose for myself, for my child, or for another participant who I am enrolling, to participate in the Program despite these and other risks. Pictures or video may be taken of participant for use in program publicity. My email will also be used to keep me informed of Dorothea Dix Park communications.

By signing this form, I acknowledge all risks of injury, illness, and death, and property damage, and affirm that I have assumed all responsibility of injury, illness, death, and property damage relating in any way to the Program. I also agree for myself and for any child or other participant who I am registering herein to follow all rules and procedures that may apply to the Program and to follow the reasonable instructions of City employees and other supervisors of the Program. In return for the opportunity to participate in this Program, I agree for myself and for the child or other participant I am registering, and for our heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to release, waive, and discharge any legal rights that any one of us may have to seek payment or relief of any kind from the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the State of North Carolina, their employees or their agents for injury, illness, or death relating in any way to this Program.

If I am registering a minor for the Program, I agree that I am a parent, legal guardian, or am otherwise responsible for the minor whose application I am submitting and that I release, waive, and discharge any legal rights on behalf of that minor. If I am registering an adult, I agree that I am authorized to do so and do hereby release, waive, and discharge any legal rights on behalf of that adult participant. I, along with any participant I register herein, also agree not to sue the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, or the State of North Carolina, their employees, or their agents and agree to indemnify the same for any and all claims, damages, losses or expenses, including but not limited to medical expenses and attorney’s fees, if a suit is filed concerning an injury (to person or property), illness, or death to me or to any participant I am enrolling that relates to, or results from, participation in the Program.

I have read this document thoroughly and understand that by registering for this program I am waiving legal rights.