Don’t miss the “When We Are Still Together” exhibition by artist Jan-Ru Wan. | Photo provided by Artspace

Did you know that 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac? Each year the lunar calendar is represented by one of 12 animals — this year, we can expect plenty of peaceful and patient energy.

Though its official dates vary across different Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration of the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar. There are plenty of ways to celebrate around the City of Oaks, so let’s hop to it.

Artspace Winter Family Day | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the “When We Are Still Together” exhibition by Taiwanese-American artist Jan-Ru Wan. There will be demos by Artspace studio artists, plus cultural activities and performances in collaboration with the Raleigh Chinese Language School.

Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Fruit, 305 S. Dillard St., Durham | Free | Triangle Pop-Up is hosting this celebration in honor of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year — AKA the Year of the Cat — and the Year of the Rabbit with Asian American- and Pacific Islander-owned businesses, food trucks such as Southern Fried Lumpia Co., and performances like an Empire Lion Dance.

Lumpia and sauce. — Try scratch-made lumpia with a sweet chili dipping sauce at The Fruit.

Lunar New Year Celebration | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 2-4 p.m. | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Rd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy crafts, games, a lion dance, demonstrations by Wah Lum Kung Fu, and authentic Korean barbecue from the Bulkogi food truck.

2023 Chinese New Year Festival | Saturday, Jan. 28 | Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $7-$10 | Join the Triangle Area Chinese American Society for this festival featuring authentic international food and drink options, family-friendly activities, and performances.

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Thursday, Jan. 19

Free Wine Tasting | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Riparian Provision Co., 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy wine tastings with Kellogg Selections and 20% off featured bottles — charcuterie boxes will be available for $20.
Artspace Unplugged | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 7-9:15 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Art and music collide with a live performance by Diego Avilez.

Friday, Jan. 20

An Evening with NiiTO | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7-11 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall Ballroom, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $10-$12 | Get groovy with this band that blends a variety of genres including R&B, soul, pop, funk, and jazz.

Saturday, Jan. 21

CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $35-$55 | Experience a family-fun night with some of the best cowboy athletes as they compete to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo.
Southern Songbirds: An Evening with Rissi Palmer | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 7 p.m. | NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | $19-$27 | Listen to this musician perform songs that feature a dynamic blend of country, R&B, and soul.
Winter Farmers’ Market | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 10 a.m. | The Commons at North Hills, 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Ave., Raleigh | Free | Shop produce, seafood, meats, and baked goods at this mini market.

Sunday, Jan 22

Jazz Brunch with Peter Lamb & The Wolves | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall Ballroom, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | This jazz quintet blends jazz, pop, folk and more.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

73º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain ☁️

Biz

Yesterday, the Downtown Raleigh Alliance released its Q4 Market Report for 2022. Projects that broke ground in 2022 will add 1,020 residential units, 149 hotel rooms, and 32,000 sqft of retail to downtown. Read the full report. 🏗️

Eat

The Triangle Food & Wine Experience, curated by chef Ashley Christensen, is Feb. 2-4. The three-day foodie-foray will feature lavish dinners and tastings and a grand auction. Each experience will spotlight local and visiting chefs like Cheetie Kumar and Ricky Moore. Proceeds benefit the Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center. Get tickets ($250+).

Cause

Make a fresh dinner with chef Saif Rahman of Vidrio on Tuesday, Feb. 7 during the Reviving the Supper Club Chef Series virtual event. Benefiting Ripe For Revival — a pay-what-you-can mobile grocery store fleet — this dinner includes a meal kit with NC-sourced ingredients, recipes, and instructions, plus a link to the live stream. Purchase tickets ($99).

Try This

Edit Beer Co. is hosting a Shoebox Float Contest. Bring your themed, decorated shoebox (think: a float in a parade) to the brewery on Saturday, Feb. 18 by 3 p.m. Floats will be displayed at the brewery for in-person voting. Voting ends on Monday, Feb. 20 and the winners will be announced on Mardi Gras (Tuesday, Feb. 21).

Drink

Next week, Trophy Brewing is releasing its first non-alcoholic seltzer. The Trophy Sparkler is a blend of tangerine and lime zest. Over the last few days, the team has zested over 600 lbs of citrus by hand. See for yourself.

Plan Ahead

We can already hear the banjos and taste the barbecue. The 13th annual Cuegrass Festival is returning to Fayetteville Street on April 15. This year, there will be a large covered area with draft beer options and plenty of seating. Bonus: Extra beer stations will be setup throughout the event. Stayed tuned for the line up. 🪕

Beauty

Let’s glow, Raleigh. Curious what wellness trends will take off in 2023? Here’s a look at three beauty + esthetic services that are gaining popularity.*

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EAT

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Viv’s Fridge is now open at 211 E. Franklin St. outside of Wine Authorities. | Photo by Baxter Miller

This weekend, PBS Star and chef Vivian Howard is dropping off two more smart refrigerators in the City of Oaks. Viv’s Fridge is stocked with appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts, and gifts. Look for dishes like tomato pie in a pocket, cheeseburger hand pie, chicken & rosemary root pot pie, and more.

These restaurant-quality items are ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat. The first one — which opened in December — is located at 211 E. Franklin St., Raleigh outside of Wine Authorities.

Two more fridges are being installed this weekend at:

Taylor’s Wine Shop, 10005 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh
North Hills, at Park Central in the breezeway near Vita Vite (200 Park at North Hills, Ste. #130)

Meet the chef: To celebrate these new installations, Chef Vivian is hosting a tasting event today, Jan. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wine Authorities in Durham at 2501 University Dr.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: I was born in the Year of the Dog, which is very fitting for me. Have I introduced you to my pup Tucker? The next Year of the Dog will begin on February 3, 2030 and end on January 22, 2031. Find out your Chinese zodiac, or shengxiao, here. 🐕

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