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23 New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2023

Fireworks and the acorn drop at First Night Raleigh 2022.

We’re counting down to 2024. | Photo by Sandra Davidson

Hold on to your party hats — Raleigh knows how to throw down. Ring in 2023 at one of these 23 New Year’s Eve events in the City of Oaks. Pro tip: Don’t wait to buy tickets or make a reservation — events could sell out.

First Night Raleigh | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 2 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fayetteville Street | $12+ | Celebrate the new year with live performances, a skate park, a ferris wheel, and two acorn drops (one at 6 p.m. and one at 12 a.m.) — plus, there will be fireworks.

Dine above downtown | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. | City Club Raleigh, 150 Fayetteville St. | $125+ | Enjoy a four-course meal, free flowing champagne, and live music by Bull City Syndicate, all while taking in one of the best views in Raleigh.

Girls night at First Night | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5-7 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St. | $35 | Join The Crowded Table Club to make new friends at a party before First Night Raleigh; tickets include entry to First Night, NYE goodies, wine, and beer.

Moonlit mansion | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5-8:30 p.m. | The Parlor at Heights House, 308 S. Boylan Ave. | $75 | Sip bubbles, taste caviar, and listen to live jazz by Candice Fatima.

NYE with Eddie 9V | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St. | $45-$55 | Kick off the new year with a live show featuring this award-winning soul artist. Tickets include food and a champagne toast.

Murder mystery party | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St. | $100-$175 | As the giant acorn drops, so will a body. Can you help figure out whodunnit?

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Wednesday, Dec. 21

The Rink Presented By UNC Health | Wednesday, Dec. 21-Monday, Jan. 16 | Times vary | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $6-$11 | In addition to a large outdoor ice skating rink, this winter wonderland has fire pits, a 20-ft decorated tree, games, and a snack bar.
Carolina Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Wednesday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $27-$90 | Enjoy Zalman Raffael’s Robert Weiss-inspired interpretation of “The Nutcracker,” with a live score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Thursday, Dec. 22

Louisville vs. NC State | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $10-$45 | Cheer on the Wolfpack’s men’s basketball team in your ugliest sweater.
Goodnights Presents: Rodney Perry | Thursday, Dec. 22-Friday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Goodnights Pop-Up Club, 511 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $5-$32 | See this actor, host, and comedian perform live.

Friday, Dec. 23

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $33-$350 | Cheer on the Canes at home.

Saturday, Dec. 24

Winter Farmers Market | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Commons at North Hills, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh | Free | Shop produce, seafood, meats, and baked goods at this mini market.
WRAL Nights of Lights | Saturday, Dec. 24 |Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | $30-$60 | Enjoy the final night of this drive-through light show complete with local art installations, illuminated trees, and holiday light displays.

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Weather

50º | Partly cloudy | 3% chance of rain ⛅

Open

Edit Beer Co. is opening today at 4 p.m. at 1911 Sego Ct. The new craft beer hub features 20 taps with rotating beers, ciders, and seltzers with a limited food menu. Check out the taproom’s Instagram for its full list of hours. 🍻

Community

CreativeMornings RDU — a creative networking group that just celebrated its 10-year anniversary — is looking for volunteers, including a social lead, photographer, and hype person. These roles consist of a few hours of volunteer work a month. Email CreativeMornings to learn more and apply.

DYK

Did you know that there’s a gratitude tree at Durant Nature Preserve? Head to 8305 Camp Durant Rd. and stop by the park office or visit the table near the tree (in the middle of the preserve) to pick up a wisteria icicle. Then, write down one thing you are grateful for and hang it on the tree by Saturday, Dec. 31.

Number

589,435. That’s how many passengers RDU expects to travel through the airport this holiday season (Saturday, Dec.17-Tuesday, Jan 3). The airport projects that this Friday, Dec. 23 will be the busiest travel day and Sunday, Dec. 25 to be the slowest. Pro tip: Bookmark our RDU airport guide.

Today Is

National Crossword Puzzle Day — and Raleigh Parks made a crossword puzzle to celebrate. Enter your completed puzzle by 11:59 p.m. for a chance to win Raleighopoly, AKA the coolest Monopoly edition ever created. ✏️

Shop

Don’t stress over finding last-minute gifts. Make gifting easy by selecting a gift card to our RALtoday shop, Six & Main. From candles to clothes, there’s something for everyone. Purchase a gift card today. 🎁

Development

Trinity Partners recently announced its new role as the leasing team for Bridge Investment Group’s Triangle office portfolio that includes Capital Center (a 162,738-sqft, seven-story office building) and Somerset North + South (168,028 total sqft of office space close to Midtown).*

Wellness

Escape from the stress of the holiday season with a massage from The NOW. Its massage menu includes three Swedish-inspired services with additional enhancements available to help you fully relax + recharge. Pro tip: Now through Saturday, Dec. 31, get $20 added to every $100 gift card purchased. Christmas gift, anyone?*

Real Estate

Looking for a new home in the new year? Bedford at Flowers Plantation has several move-in ready homes available with improved pricing. Bonus: Energy-efficient and eco-friendly designs with Smart Home features. 🏠*

Sports

Need to know just enough of what happened during the World Cup for your next holiday party? Get The GIST.*

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Food

Raleigh restaurants and bars opening in January

Get ready to dine on tapas at Las Ramblas. | Photo by Forrest Mason

We hope you’re hungry. The following restaurants are opening in Raleigh in January 2023:

Giorgio Pizza Bar (Tuesday, Jan. 10)| North Hills, 141 Park at North Hills St., Raleigh | Italian pizzeria and bar | Menu highlights: Tuscan kale and cacio e pepe pizzas | Now hiring

NCMA Café (Saturday, Jan. 14) | NCMA, West Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Small bites and Southern-inspired entrees | The reimagined museum eatery will feature a sit-down restaurant with food by Catering Works and a coffee lounge featuring Raleigh Coffee Company. The cafe’s menu will rotate seasonally to showcase flavor profiles of NC and other cultures highlighted in the museum.

Las Ramblas (Tuesday, Jan. 17)| North Hills, 141 Park at North Hills St., Raleigh | Spanish tapas bar | Menu highlights: Octopus, burrata, patatas bravas | Now hiring

The Mill (Monday, Jan. 23) | 3201 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | Modern tavern | Menu highlights: Wood-fired steaks, crab ravioli, burgers

Midwood Smokehouse | Smoky Hollow, 524 N. West St., Raleigh | Barbecue | Menu highlights: Brisket, mac and cheese, Eastern NC-style chopped pork. | Now hiring

RBF | 210 E. Chatham St., Cary | Champagne bar | Menu highlights: “The Hot Executive Coach” charcuterie board | This downtown Cary bubbles and wine bar highly encourages authenticity.

Grand opening dates will be added as they are announced.

Have you heard of any other restaurants opening in January 2023? Send us the scoop.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anne.

Editor’s pick: Looking for a last-minute and personal gift? The Poetry Fox can help. This local poet is offering a poem-a-day subscription from Christmas to New Year’s for $25. Every morning, he’ll send a freshly-written poem to the email inbox of your choice by 8 a.m. To place an order, message @thepoetryfox on Instagram. 🦊

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