Believe it or not, spring is quickly approaching, and even though it brings seasonal chores + scores of pollen (remember pollenpocalypse?), we can also look forward to the return of many classic Raleigh events.
Mark your calendars — there’s a lot to look forward to. (Note: dates and details are subject to change at any time.) |
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Gov. Roy Cooper samples local beer at the 2019 Brewgaloo festival | Photo via BrewgalooRaleigh
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• Raleigh Veg Fest | Sun., April 4 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Moore Square | Free | This 100% vegan event is hosted by the Triangle Vegan group + is currently accepting applications for vendors, speakers + exhibitors. 🥬
• Hops & Blues Festival | Sat., May 15 | 4–8 p.m. | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, 5410 NC55, Durham | $15+ | Rescheduled from August 2020, this event features live music from local Blues artists, local beer, and food from Cockadoodlemoo. Limited to 300 attendees. 🎺
• NC Wine Festival | Sat., May 22 | 12–6 p.m. | The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd., Durham | $35+ | Featuring beverages and products from 50+ makers across the state. Tickets include wine samples, a commemorative glass + live entertainment. 🍷
• Carolina Fear Fest | May 28–30 | NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd. | Tickets not yet available | This annual horror convention will feature conversations with celebrity guests, art, a film festival, panel discussions + other entertainment. Vendor applications are now open. 👻
• Art in Bloom | June 3–6 and June 10–13 | NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd.| Tickets available beginning April 7 | This annual festival of flowers, workshops, and interactive art supports museum programming and events throughout the year. 🌺
• Out! Raleigh Pride | Sun., June 6 | Downtown Raleigh, 400 Fayetteville St. | Free | This 10th annual Raleigh parade and festival raises funds to support the LGBT Center of Raleigh and all of its 20+ community programs. Vendor applications are currently open. 🌈
• Brewgaloo | June 11 + 12 | Downtown Raleigh, 400 Fayetteville St. | $24+ | Did you know the second-biggest beer festival in the country happens every year, right here in our city? This two-day festival features local food, vendors, and music + brews from 110 NC brewing companies. 🍺 |
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Weather
○ 69º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain ☀️
Developer
○ A Virginia-based firm has plans to build 521 apartments near RTP, featuring one, two, and three-bedroom units. The $83 million project — which will offer amenities including two pools + a theatre — is slated to break ground next year and be completed by 2023. 🏘️ (Triangle Business Journal)
Edu
○ Intel has committed $5 million — distributed over five years — to support the creation of a tech law program and policy center at NCCU’s law school. In addition, the company will provide internship opportunities, mentorship, networking events + faculty training. Learn more here. ⚖️(TechWire)
Tech
○ Now through Mon., March 1, NC IDEA is accepting applications for NC Idea Micro (up to $10,000) + NC Idea Seed (up to $50,000). Grants are available for eligible small businesses to scale more quickly or fund a new project. 📲(via GrepBeat)
Theatre
○ DPAC has announced the new lineup for shows beginning next fall, including Tootsie, Pretty Woman, To Kill A Mockingbird, Hamilton + other productions rescheduled from 2020. ProTip: Season passes are on sale now. 🎭
Community
○ Sign up now if you want a free tree — to commemorate its sesquicentennial year, the Town of Cary is offering interested residents a free, three-gallon, native tree. Due to the overwhelming response of the spring program, there is now a waiting list for fall. 🌱
Dish
○ Heirloom Brewshop will reopen its dining room beginning Sat., Feb. 27. To celebrate, the cafe is also hosting a special fish fry event Sun., Feb. 28 — seating is limited + you can pre-order your meal here. 🍽️
○ Daily Harvest helps busy folks stock the fridge with clean, delicious food built on real fruits and vegetables. Choose from more than 80 chef-crafted recipes delivered to your door and ready to enjoy in minutes. Get $25 off your first box with code 6AM. Ⓟ
Apply
○ This summer, Carolina Public Press will offer two paid internship programs — resulting from individual partnerships with the Emma Bowen Foundation + the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Application criteria varies by organization, and interested applicants should use the links above to learn more. ✍️
ICYMI
○ Construction has begun on the first phase of Raleigh Iron Works — a $150 million, 150,000-square-foot mixed-use development near Five Points. The project is located at 2200 Atlantic Ave. + is expected to open in late summer 2022. 🏗️ (Triangle Business Journal)
Click the button below for local resources regarding the coronavirus. ⬇️ |
Not sure about you, but we’re curled up like cats and soaking up this gorgeous sunshine. 😻
Did you know the Cree Shimmer wall — installed by local artist Thomas Sayre in 2009 — is made from 80,000 aluminum panels + backlit by programmable LED bulbs that change with the seasons and time of day. Last year, our readers voted this public art as Raleigh’s equivalent to the Hollywood sign. |
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Learn
○ The Art of Storytelling | Wed., Feb. 24 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Writer Willa Brigham will teach participants about how to be skillful storytellers and inspire those around them. 📖
○ Mandolin Tips Workshop | Wed., Feb. 24 | 7–8 p.m. | Virtual | $10 suggested donation | Bluegrass icon Lorraine Jordan will share her trade secrets on how to become a powerhouse mandolin player.
Biz
○ Eye Opener Breakfast | Wed., Feb. 24 | 8–9 a.m. | Virtual | Free | The NCDHHS Deputy Secretary Kody Kinsley will give updates on the state of COVID-19 in NC + vaccine distribution.
PlanAhead
○ Creative Mornings | Fri., Feb. 26 | 8:45 a.m. | Virtual | Free | This month’s event features the NCMA Teens Council, who will be speaking about the theme “Divergent.” 🗣️
○ First Time Homebuyers Webinar | Sat., Mar. 6 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Now that Spring is coming, are you thinking about buying for the first time in the Wake County Area? Join Veronica Saccoh as she shares her guide to buying your first home including negotiation tactics and housing assistance programs. Ⓟ
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Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in any mentioned events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
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