Celebrate the cultures of the globe at the 26th International Festival of Raleigh, and enjoy 3 days of international food, dance, music, culture and fun. Fri. 4:30-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. $7 adults; $6 ages 7 to 12 and seniors; free age 6 & under. Raleigh Convention Center.

The 7th Annual Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest presented by Nationwide insurance is a major downtown festival centered
on the motorcycle rider life style. The event provides a unique experience in the downtown business district for citizens to view a variety of motorcycles up close and become part of "Biker" popular culture.

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La Fiesta www.elpueblo.org celebrates and showcases not only popular music and artists, but also cultural art exhibits, traditional dance performances; folk musicians; children's area activities, including crafts, balloons, face-painting, inflatable rides, clowns and puppets. It offers cuisines as diverse as pupusas, paletas, churros, tortillas, tacos al carbón, empanadas and much more. 12-8 p.m. Moore Square. Raleigh.

BugFest at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences attracted nearly 25,000 people last year. The event includes displays, exhibits and activities -- both inside and outside the Museum.  Learn about arthropods, which make up three-quarters of all animals on Earth, taste delectable dishes featuring creepy crawlers as a major ingredient at Café Insecta, and join the moths, fireflies and katydids for an exhilarating evening of nocturnal activities at the Evening Insectival.  Or try to Stump the Experts by bringing in an unusual bug of your own.  Free. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Raleigh.