City Editor Anne here. 👋 It’s going to be a rainy weekend, which means that many of Raleigh’s outdoor events could be canceled. If you’re itching to make plans with less commitment, check out these 20 indoor activitiesto ride out the storm. ☂️
Here are nine indoor events happening in Raleigh this weekend (Friday, Sept. 30-Sun., Oct.2).
Note: Raleigh could experience heavy rainfall this weekend due to Hurricane Ian, so double check event pages for weather updates.
Fri., Sept. 30
IBMA Bluegrass Live! | Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1 | Times vary | Raleigh Convention Center + Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $25+ | This bluegrass music festival features award-winning musicians, emerging acts, and collaborations. 🪕
COIN | Fri., Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr. | $45 | See this pop-rock band perform on the Uncanny Valley Tour.
Clue: On Stage | Fri., Sept. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary | $18+ | Enjoy this hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery based on the 1985 Paramount movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. 🎲
Sat., Oct. 1
Hurricanes vs. Panthers | Sat., Oct. 1 | 1 p.m. | PNC Arena | Free | Cheer on the Canes as they face the Florida Panthers during this preseason game. Pro tip: Parking is free. 🏒
Album Release Show | Sat., Oct. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St. | Celebrate the release of Joel Candeed’s latest album with a live performance + Resident Oven pizza truck.
Carolina Ballet Benefit Piano Sale | Sat., Oct. 1 | 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Ruggero Piano, 4720 Hargrove Rd. | All piano purchases include up to four complimentary Ballet tickets + a portion of each selection will be donated to Carolina Ballet. 🎹
Sun., Oct. 2
Indoor Yoga | Sun., Oct. 2 | 3:30 p.m. |The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr. | Free | Connect to your authentic self and others in the community with movement, breath, and stillness. 🧘
Bangladeshi Pop-Up Dinner | Sun., Oct. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, 1141 Falls River Ave. | $100 | Vidrio’s chef Saif Rahman will cook a family-style meal. 🍴
Panic! At The Disco | Sun., Oct. 2 | 5 p.m. | PNC Arena | $26+ | See this pop-rock band perform live on the Viva Las Vengeance Tour.
Ranked among the top 5% of clubs worldwide, The Governor’s Club is the Triangle’s only gated golf community + private club. | Photo by Jan Hulin @jghulin
The Governor’s Club in Chapel Hill — sitting in the Chatham County school zone — is a mountain-like resort neighborhood built around an award-winning 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
With prices running from the mid-400′s to the millions, homes sit in a number of subdivisions and are complemented by stunning views of the golf course, tranquil streams, old-growth woods + lakes.
You’ll need a car to get around the neighborhood, but there are a number of fun restaurants within walking distance. Looking to bookmark the must-dos? We recommend stops at:
Tarantini’s — for dinner
Southern Village — for fun outdoor activities on the green
Calling all brunch buddies. Check out our list of 45 great brunch spots in Raleigh to plan for the most importantmeal of the day with your favorite people. 🍳
Try This
To ring in the season of pumpkin spice, comfy sweaters, and hayrides, we’ve found six apple orchards + cideries around the Triangle that we think are bushels of fun. 🍎
Development
In case you missed it, a new concert venue with the potential to draw huge acts is coming to Raleigh. Kane Realty Corporation + AEG Presents plan to open this Downtown South music destination in fall 2024. 🎶
The mountains in Berea overlook the stunning Bluegrass landscape of Kentucky. | Photo by 6AM City
Planning a getaway? Check out Berea, Kentucky, a hidden gem mountain town nestled between the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Why go?
Outdoors: The Berea Pinnacles are a series of small mountains with hiking trails that lead to sweeping vistas. More of a waterfall person? Check out Anglin Falls.
Drinks: If you’re looking to sip on some of Kentucky’s best craft beer, Apollo Pizza and Beer Emporium is the spot. Its huge, classic wooden bar is cozy and inviting.
Listen: Every October, Berea College hosts the Celebration of Traditional Music — an event that showcases homemade music of the Appalachian region.
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Just one of these local, specialty foods on your table will impress your dinner guests. | Graphic by RALtoday
We polled City Editors across our parent company, 6AM City, about foodie brands they love. The result? A list of mouthwatering food products ranging from SC Lowcountry’s favorite biscuits to a line of vegan dipping sauces that hail from San Diego.
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit(Charleston, SC) | Serve southern-style, pre-made biscuits at home with this nationally recognized brand (plus get jams, jellies, and biscuit mixes). | We love: Hot Little Combo Pack
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