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Where to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the Triangle
The London Bridge facade with red brick.
Where are you watching the Cup? | Photo by RALtoday
Are you ready for some football? Ahem, not the American kind. The men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, Nov. 20 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 18.

Luckily, you won’t need to catch a flight to Qatar to get in on the action. These six local sports spots are gearing up (scarves and all) for the big tourney with watch parties, specials, and more.

The London Bridge Pub, 110 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Starting at 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, this downtown spot is showing every match, every day. Pro tip: Get the full English breakfast.

The Winchester Pub, 6164A Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh | This neighborhood bottleshop and pub knows soccer to its core and is featuring a stacked World Cup showing list.

Person Street Bar, 805 N. Person St., Raleigh | This neighborhood joint will be open early for all USA matches.

Soccer Fan Fest, Moore Square 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Watch USA take on England, play Knockerball and soccer darts, and enjoy arts, crafts, a DJ, food trucks, and a beer garden at this soccer celebration on Friday, Nov. 25.

Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub, 427 W. Main St., Durham | This sports pub has a large lineup of upcoming matches to get excited about — seating will be first come, first served. Try this: The beef and Guinness pie.

The Boot Room, 2501 University Dr., Durham | Starting on Monday, Nov. 21, this soccer pub will open its doors earlier than normal at 10:30 a.m. and will feature country-specific food, beer specials, and giveaways for the duration of the World Cup.

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Wednesday, Nov. 16
  • Vidrio’s Taste Tour of the Mediterranean: France | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Vidrio, 500 Glenwood Ave. #100, Raleigh | $200 | This is the grand finale of this monthly dinner series — enjoy an exclusive multi-course cultural dinner experience, filled with French-inspired cuisine.
  • Hairspray (Touring) | Wednesday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Nov. 20 | Times vary | DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham | $25-$175 | Laugh along during this award-winning comedic musical.
Thursday, Nov. 17
  • Gangstagrass | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $20-$40 | This band brings together different kinds of American music and creates a whole new category.
  • The Dolly Disco | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 9 p.m. | Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham | $15 | Giddy up to this Dolly Parton-inspired country western disco dance party.
Friday, Nov. 18
  • CreativeMornings RDU | Friday, Nov. 18 | 8:30-10 a.m. | NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | Listen to Raleigh-based award-winning journalist Leigh Tauss speak at the group’s last event of 2022.
  • Winter Wonderland | Friday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Nov. 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Pl., Morrisville | Free | Enjoy train rides, story time with Santa, food trucks, hot chocolate, carolers, the Snowzilla slide, face painting, holiday crafts + more at this family-friendly event.*
Saturday, Nov. 19
  • Roshambo Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 12-4 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Grab lunch from a food vendor and a festive cocktail to peruse local makers, artists, and vendors.
  • Night of Lights 5K | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | $15-$120 | Race through a holiday light show and don’t miss the after party at Trophy Brewing.
  • Raleigh Christmas Parade | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 9:30 p.m. | Downtown Raleigh | Free | Enjoy the mile-long parade featuring 130 participants including bands, themed floats, super-sized balloons, marchers, and twirlers.
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Welcome the holidays with Winter Wonderland ❄️

Winter Wonderland returns to The District at Park West Village
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Park West Village is located at 3400 Village Market Pl. in nearby Morrisville. | Photo provided by Park West Village
39 days until Christmas and 32 days until Hanukkah (not that we’re counting)… but only two days until Raleigh’s ninth annual Winter Wonderland.

The weekend-long event is returning to Park West Village this Fri., Nov. 18 and running through Sun., Nov. 20.

Expect all the family-friendly fun with activities like:
  • Storytime with Santa
  • Snowzilla toboggan slide
  • Train rides around The District
  • Face painting
  • Musical + dance performances
  • Craft station
  • Holiday stilt walkers
  • And more
Plus, Raleighites can feast on food truck treats and keep warm with a cup of hot cocoa. Stop by Fri. + Sat., 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Sun., 2-5:30 p.m. 🎄*
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

Weather
  • 58º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌥️
Environment
  • Yesterday was America Recycles Day. Celebrate all month with a game of bingo, now until Wednesday, Nov. 30. Complete and submit a Wake County bingo card to be entered to win the grand prize — an Earth Machine Compost Bin. All participants will receive a reusable straw kit. Download your card.
Traffic
  • To help disperse traffic coming on and off the highway, the NC Department of Transportation is working on two projects to add lanes to Old Stage Road. A public meeting to present plans will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Holland’s United Methodist Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn more. (The News & Observer)
Eat
  • Celebrate International Oyster Day this Friday, Nov. 18 with The Raleigh Wine Shop and Locals Seafood with a fall oyster roast. Shuck roasted and raw oysters on the patio and sip on global wines from 5 to 8 p.m. 🦪
Seasonal
  • Deck the halls with a fresh wreath from JC Raulston Arboretum. Each wreath is unique and will be available for pickup the morning of Friday, Dec. 2 or the morning of Saturday, Dec. 3. Order your wreath ($75).
Kids
  • Raleigh Parks is making Saint Nick’s job a little easier this year by hosting Letters to Santa. Drop off letters at designated North Pole mailboxes at select community centers between Monday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Dec. 14. Later, pick up your response from Santa on or after Friday, Dec. 16. 📮
Travel
  • RDU will offer nonstop flights to New Orleans and New England through the airline company Breeze Airways beginning in February 2023. The airline will fly passengers from RDU to New Orleans, Hartford, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island. ✈️ (WRAL)
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  • Did you know this is your last chance to share your Black Friday deals with our RALtoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Friday, Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by today, Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Shop
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North Hills

Lights Out, Raleigh 🐦

Lights Out for bird migration
A blue and red Painted Bunting in a tree at Dix Park.
A male Painted Bunting in Dix Park. | Photo by RALtoday
As billions of birds migrate south over cityscapes at night, they can become disoriented by artificial lights, causing them to collide with buildings or windows. Lights Out is a national initiative which helps provide a safe passage for nighttime migrants.

The City of Raleigh participates in the program twice a year in an effort to protect migrating birds. Now through Wednesday, May 31, all non-essential lighting in city facilities will be turned off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Bonus: This also reduces energy consumption.

Good news — you can help, too:
  • Turn off the lights outside of your home when not in use.
  • Close blinds and curtains at home and at your office.
  • Ask your employer to turn out exterior upward-facing lights, as well as interior office lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: My family is getting ready for our annual Thanksgiving potluck (I’m bringing my famous mac and cheese). On Monday, my aunt sent our groupchat a picture of the collards she picked up from The Collard Patch in Wake Forest. They were picked to order and loaded straight into her car. Talk about farm to table.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Trot your way to these six Thanksgiving runs around the Triangle.
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