Out of this world 💫

The 2023 celestial calendar for Raleigh, NC

Watch out for a comet on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 1. | Photo by @antionneking

Calling all stargazers. We’ve put together a handy guide of this year’s celestial events so you won’t miss a thing. Grab your calendar, mark down these dates, and start planning your 2023 night sky viewing adventures.

💫 Meteor showers

If you missed the Quadrantid meteor shower on January 3 and 4, fear not — there will be plenty more showers to catch this year. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:

Lyrids: April 22-23
Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
Perseids: Aug. 12-13
Draconids: Oct. 7
Orionids: Oct. 21-22
Southern Taurids: Nov. 4-5
Northern Taurids: Nov. 11-12
Leonids: Nov. 17-18
Geminids: Dec. 13- 14
Ursids: Dec. 21-22

Psst — watch out for a comet on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 1. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will approach Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 will host a livestream beginning on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 11 p.m.

🌑 Lunar and solar eclipses

There will be two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses, two of which will be visible in North America. On Monday, Oct. 23, an annular solar eclipse will be visible in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas (and maybe even some parts of California, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona). On Saturday, Oct. 28, a partial lunar eclipse will take place, but will only be visible to the northeasternmost parts of the US.

📍 Where to go

When choosing a spot to view celestial events, aim for a location that is away from man-made light. Here are some spots that we suggest:

Dorothea Dix Park | 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh
Fred Fletcher Park | 820 Clay St., Raleigh
Falls Lake State Recreation Area | 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest
The Willard | 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | This rooftop bar is a hosting its next stargazing event with the Raleigh Astronomy Club on March 1.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25

Top Secret Stand Up Confidential | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $20-$28 | See which top-secret stand-up comedians perform.

Thursday, Jan. 26

$5 Pints + Trivia | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Compass Rose Brewery Taproom, 3201 Northside Dr., Raleigh | Free | Test your knowledge and sip on $5 brews.

Friday, Jan. 27

Nourishing Meal Prep for Busy Times | Friday, Jan. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $45 | Explore meal preparation strategies and make a food plan that will last the week with Elizabeth Davenport from Sunny Side Up Nutrition.
Creative Mornings RDU | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8:30-10 a.m. | 21c Museum Hotel, 111 Corcoran St., Durham | Free | This month’s lecture theme is Sanctuary with Erin Ehmke, the Director of Research at the Duke Lemur Center.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Astronomy Days | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh | Free | The Raleigh Astronomy Club will be there to talk through all things space; this year’s theme is Humans in Space: Past, Present, and Future.
22nd Annual African American Cultural Celebration | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | Free | Learn about the past and present contributions of African Americans to NC’s history and culture through presentations, demonstrations, and music.
Be Our Guest: A Disney DJ Night | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 9 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $20-$70 | Dance and sing along to Disney throwbacks from the ‘90s and ‘00s; this event is for ages 18+.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

64º | Showers | 100% chance of rain ☔

Development

Saint Augustine’s University plans to lease part of its downtown campus to Atlanta-based real estate firm Carter. The firm will develop a $75 million project including 320 housing units, which will provide another form of revenue to the university. Saint Augustine’s is hosting public meetings over the next few weeks to discuss the plan. (Triangle Business Journal)

Network

Are you in the environmental and public safety industry? The BEST Conference on Thursday, Feb. 16 at the McKimmon Center will provide the opportunity for professionals to share new ideas and browse goods and service vendors. This networking event also features a keynote speaker, training, and climate discussions. The $30 tickets include lunch.

Drink

Get a sneak peak of Umbrella Dry Bar’s menu at Killjoy on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The theme of this zero-proof menu is self love and making clearer connections. Early bird tickets ($15) include two mocktails — one from Killjoy and one from Umbrella Dry Bar. 🥂

Shop

Boxyard RTP will welcome vintage clothing vendor Secondhand Concession Stand as its newest PopBox tenant this Saturday, Jan. 28. Join the grand opening event at 12 p.m. for doorbuster deals, refreshments, and giveaways.
Our online store Six & Main is now featuring Gold Leaf Apparel, a clothing company based in Raleigh. Explore items such as shirts, mugs, hats, and stickers, all inspired by the city we call home. Start shopping now. 👕

Watch

Theatre Raleigh is dedicating a night to Raleighite and Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel on Friday, Feb. 10. An Evening with Beth Leavel will highlight the star’s Broadway career and honor De Ann Jones, the founder of NC Theatre (where Leavel’s theater journey began).

Try This

Get ready to bundle up. Flannels & Frost, a cold-weather sports celebration, is back in Moore Square on Saturday, Feb. 25. From 12 to 4 p.m., sip on hot beverages, play games, enjoy sweet treats and vendors, and see a chainsaw carving demo. ❄️

Plan Ahead

Raleigh Popsicle Co. is hosting a grand opening for its downtown location at 119 E. Hargett St. on Saturday, March 11. Celebrate this new pop shop with activities, raffles, and giveaways. The ribbon cutting starts at 3 p.m.

Wellness

Want to reduce stress in 2023? There’s no better way to relax and recharge than by getting a massage. The NOW Massage’s full-range of services include three Swedish-inspired massages with additional enhancements to help you feel fully refreshed. We’re already feeling more relaxed. 💆*
If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*

Eat

Looking to add some new dinner recipes to your 2023 rotation? We’re bookmarking this sesame chicken stir fry, this citrus salmon, and this slow-cooked pork roast. 🍳*

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Saving the environment one jar at a time ♻️

Bring your jars back to Weaver Street Market

Jars with "Bring it Back Jar" logos with dried fruit inside.

Bring back the jar for a $1.50 refund. | Photo by RALtoday

Downtown’s Weaver Street Market recently introduced a fun, eco-friendly initiative to reduce its carbon footprint.

Bring It Back Jars are as simple as they sound — choose groceries in labeled glass jars and bring the containers back to the store for a $1.50 refund (similar to a milk bottle deposit). Pro tip: Return your jars with their lids to the cashier.

Phase one offers dried fruits in 12- and 24-oz jars. The next phase will include nuts and a selection of other bulk items.

Not crazy about dried fruit? Try this: Weaver Street allows shoppers to bring in their own containers to fill up with goodies like organic pistachios and chocolate almonds at its bulk station — just bring the jar to a cashier to be weighed beforehand.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: Yesterday, Anne and I coworked at Idle Hour Coffee Roasters under a spinning disco ball. We sipped on in-house roasted coffee and lattes with maple-ginger syrup. ☕

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