Happy Thursday, Raleigh. City Editor Cat here. I’m so excited because Anne and I are going to our first opera tomorrow at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts; North Carolina Opera presents Don Giovanni. We plan on getting dressed to the nines to enjoy Mozart’s masterpiece. 🎶
Need plans this weekend? Keep reading for our curated list ofnine fun events happening in Raleigh Friday, Jan. 27-Sunday, Jan. 29.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, Jan. 27
San Jose Sharks vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $52-$334 | Cheer on the Canes at home on Pride Night.
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. | NC 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+.
Sunday, Jan. 29
GLOW Fitness Open House | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | GLOW Fitness, 1924 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | Free | Check out the studio and one free class during this open house — Mad Pita will be in the parking lot for post class snacks.
Sunday Flow at Gizmo | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr., Raleigh | $16 | This 60-minute yoga class is for all experience levels; relax after with a free brew.
Flights & Bites at The Wine Feed | Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | The Wine Feed, 602 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $30 | Enjoy food from Plates Kitchen paired with wine flights.
State of Beer Anniversary Party | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 12-5 p.m. | State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the bottle shop’s 8th anniversary with Oak City Soul and sip on an exclusive new brew; Bananas Foster Pastry Stout.
Whether you’re looking for winter activities in the great outdoors or want to stay cozy inside restaurants, museums, and more, fun awaits in Fayetteville. | Photo provided by Fayetteville Area Conventon & Visitors Bureau
Looking to cure the Winter Blues? Enter: A weekend getaway just ~1 hour away in Fayetteville:
Have a need for adventure?Hike through year-round trails or zoom through Sweet Valley Ranch on a Utility Terrain Vehicle.
Calling all history buffs: Fayetteville is home to many museums, like the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex.
Preeti Waas of Cheeni Indian Food Emporium is a 2023 James Beard Awardssemifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. Finalists for the awards known as the “Oscars of food” will be announced on Wednesday, March 29 followed by an awards ceremony on Monday, June 5 in Chicago. 👏
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GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to St. Louis, MO
Great Escapes: Our guide to St. Louis, MO
The gateway to the West. | Photo by 6AM City
From spending summer nights at Busch Stadium to eating plenty of toasted ravioli and gooey butter cake — we’ve got you covered on all things St. Louis, MO. Spring getaway, anyone?
Festival: The Soulard neighborhood’s annual Mardi Gras celebration is hard to beat — which includes the Purina Pet Parade, the largest pet parade in the world.
Sports:Calling all soccer fanatics — St. Louis is now home to the newest MLS team, St. Louis CITY SC. The brand new open-air stadium is centrally located in downtown with the closest seat views just 15 ft from the touchline. While the MLS team is new, STL is a historic sports town home to Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey. Can’t find tickets to a game? No worries — hit up Ballpark Village for a high energy watch party for every single game.
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