• A Charity Show at a Punk Venue | Wed., Sept. 14 | 8-10 p.m. | The Night Rider, 416 W. South St. | Any donation | Newt Work Comedy + Oak City Cares are raising money during this improv comedy show to support those facing homelessness in the Triangle.
• NC Courage vs. Angel City FC | Wed, Sept. 14 | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | 7 p.m. | $20+ | The Courage will host Angel City, one of the league’s newest teams, for the first time. ⚽ *

• North Hills Nights | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 5-9 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, North Hills | $5 | See Mix Tape Grab Bag perform during this new fall music series.
• Beyond: The Cary Film Festival | Thurs., Sept. 15-Sun., Sept. 18 | Times vary | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $12+ | Discover short films and screenplays by new and established filmmakers. 🎞️

• Educator Celebration | Fri., Sept. 16 | 3-8 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd. | Free | The bookstore is celebrating local educators during this seventh annual event.

• Oakwood Ghost Walk | Sat., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Oakwood Commons Park, 533 N. East St. | $20 | Listen to tales of Raleigh’s haunted history. 👻
• Pop-Up Market | Sat., Sept. 17 | 1-5 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St. | Free | Enjoy local food, music, and shopping.

• Macrame Plant Hangers | Sun., Sept. 18 | 4-6 p.m. | Copperline Plant Co., 300 Blake St. | $65 | Kat McDaniel, macrame-maker extraordinaire, will teach you how to make your very own macrame plant hanger. 🌱
• Rooftop Jazz Brunch | Sun., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Willard, 9 Glenwood Ave. | $50+ | The menu will feature brunch favorites like eggs Benedict and stuffed French toast with brie + cinnamon.

• Zach Bryan | Wed., Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | Prices vary*

• 82º | Sunny | 3% chance of rain ☀️

• QueenBurger is opening its first brick and mortar location in Durham’s American Tobacco Campus (359 Blackwell St.) on Thurs., Sept. 15. The smash burger bar will host a ribbon cutting ceremony with Wool E. Bull at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate.

• These local chefs are bringing the heat. Representatives from 41Hundred, Coquette Brasserie, Cucciolo Terrazza + Vivace will compete during the Iron Chef Challenge on Sat., Sept. 17 at the Midtown Farmers’ Market. Cooking begins at 9:30 a.m. and a winner will be announced just before 12 p.m. 🔪
• Raleigh Parks, the NC Courage, the Bucy Foundation, and Merz Aesthetics are collaborating to offer three free soccer clinics this September for girls ages 7-10 at Peach Road Park. The goal of the program is to teach skills that will serve both on and off the field. Spots are limited, so register soon. ⚽ (ABC 11)

• After two pandemic-related cancellations, “Pride and Prejudice” will open this weekend at Raleigh Little Theatre. Catch the adaptation of the classic story between Fri., Sept. 16-Sun., Oct. 2. Purchase tickets ($23+). 👒

• On Sat., Oct. 1, the City of Raleigh will host the Raleigh Youth Summit at John Chavis Memorial Park to encourage, educate, and empower kids ages 13-18 through community engagement. The free event features locally and nationally recognized speakers and presenters. Registration is required.

• The Parlor at Heights House is no longer requiring reservations for parties of up to four people (however, they are still recommended). Pro tip: When you visit this Italianate-style mansion for a drink, be sure to try the bourbon “Macaluso” cocktail.
• Buzz without the crash? Yes, please. This healthy coffee drink tastes like your fave latte, but contains zero grams of sugar and no artificial sweetener. Bonus: 10 grams of protein get you through the day without crashing. ☕ *

• Lunch Mini Markets are back in City Plaza starting today from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Local vendors like Zephyr Farms + OMG! Banana Pudding will be selling fresh produce and light bites, Aarik Duncan will be performing live music, and Oak City Cares is hosting a supply drive.

• Looking for a way to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II? A book of condolences will be available for mourners to sign at the NC State Capitol from Mon., Sept. 12-Sat., Sept. 17. The book will be mailed with a memorial wreath to the royal family on behalf of the people of NC. 👑 (The News & Observer)

• Raleigh received the 2022 Home Ownership Development Award in recognition for its East College Park Neighborhood, which expanded the city’s affordable housing. Currently, the neighborhood consists of 90 single-family homes, 60% of which are reserved for low + moderate income families. 🏠

• Duke surgeons performed the world’s first partial heart transplant on a NC newborn with an extremely rare heart condition during an eight-hour surgery in April. Now, five-month-old Owen Monroe is home and appears to be thriving, according to his parents. (The News & Observer)

• Nothing says fall like a slow cooker recipe. Celebrate the first official day of fall (Thurs., Sept. 22) by trying this Chicken Crock Pot Taco recipe. Read: a warm + cozy (and easy) dinner.*

How to participate

• Register as an individual, join a team, or create a team.
• Raise at least $1,000 (per person) by Sat., Oct. 1.
• Schedule your rappel once you’ve reached the fundraising minimum.
• Hold on tight + take in the Raleigh views from 400 feet up.
• Bonus: Participants will earn a commemorative T-shirt.

Need-to-knows

• No prior experience is needed — professionals will lead the rappelling.
• Participants must be at least 14 years old.
• Perhaps you’re afraid of heights or unable to make it this year — you can still contribute by donating to the cause.