• Korngold Violin Concerto | Friday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 East South St., Raleigh | $22-$68 | Experience cinematic themes and soaring emotions as the North Carolina Symphony and guest violinist Blake Pouliot transport you to the golden age of Hollywood.
• 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.
• Fall Oyster Roast | Friday, Nov. 18 | 5-8 p.m. | Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S. Bloodworth St., Raleigh | Free | Shuck roasted and raw oysters on the patio and sip on global wines from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Christmas Parade Party | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 7 a.m. | State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, coffee, mulled wine, pastries, and breakfast burritos before the Raleigh Christmas Parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m.
• Raleigh Christmas Parade | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 9:30 a.m. | Downtown Raleigh | Free | Enjoy the mile-long parade featuring 130 participants including bands, themed floats, super-sized balloons, marchers, and twirlers.
• Roshambo Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 12-4 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Grab lunch and a festive cocktail before perusing 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.

• Omar Apollo - The Prototype Tour | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 6:45 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $53 | Watch this American singer-songwriter perform songs like “Evergreen.”
• The Rink | Sunday, Nov. 20-Monday, Jan. 16 | 12-7 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South Salisbury St., Raleigh | $6-$11 | In addition to a large outdoor ice skating rink, this winter wonderland will have fire pits, a 20-ft decorated tree, games, and a snack bar.

• Boasts 2,670 sqft
• Sits on 1+ acres
• Features a vaulted ceilings, a screened-in back porch + a two-car garage

Photo by RALtoday

• The men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, Nov. 20 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 18. We’ve curated a list of six local spots offering watch parties, specials, and more during the big tourney. See the list. ⚽

• Raleighites approved the $275 million Parks Bond. So, what does this mean for Raleigh parks? Click here to find out.

• City Editor Cat recently made pozole with ingredients from El Mandado Supermarket. Are you looking to try new recipes or dishes? Check out our international food tour around the Triangle. 🗺️

Why go?

• Choo, choo — the sound of the Tweetsie Railroad echoes through the hills as it takes you around the Wild West Theme Park.
• Get your Southern food fix at Dan’l Boone Inn, which has been serving homecooked meals for over 50 years. The Boone staple regularly makes Southern Living’s lists of “best country cooking restaurants.”
• Bright Boone Home, stay just a short walk to downtown and the Daniel Boone Native Gardens. ($363/night)*

• Psst — Thanksgiving is next Thursday, Nov. 24. If you’re planning to serve turkey, don’t forget that a meat thermometer is essential to avoiding a potential case of food poisoning. Try this waterproof digital meat thermometer with 53,000+ five star reviews or splurge on this smart meat thermometer that connects to your phone via Bluetooth.*

• Here’s the best suitcase money can buy, in our opinion — Away’s The Bigger Carry On has a durable hard shell exterior, a combination lock, and an internal compression system so you can pack more outfits. Our favorite part: The lifetime warranty against suitcase damage. Choose your color.*

• As temperatures drop, so does the moisture in the air. To help combat dry air in your home (that can cause inflamed sinuses and thirsty skin), a humidifier is a must. Our pick? This Anthropologie exclusive Canopy humidifier that has mold inhibiting technology and can run for up to 36 hours.*