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• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 8-10 p.m. | Video Vortex at Alamo Drafthouse, 2116-D New Bern Ave., Raleigh | Free | Test your knowledge with seven rounds of trivia and compete for bar cash and other prizes.

• Learn Latte Art | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6:30 p.m. | The Optimist, 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 109, Raleigh | $50-$59 | Learn the basics of latte art with resident latte artists.
• Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits | Thursday, Feb. 23-Saturday, Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Theatre in the Park, 107 Pullen Rd., Raleigh | $25-$31 | Enjoy this musical parody and tribute to some of theater’s greatest stars.

• Russell Dickerson: She Likes It Tour | Friday, Feb. 24 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $25-$40 | See this country star perform songs like “Yours” and “Blue Tacoma.”

• Lobster Boil | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 12-4 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $60-$110 | Nosh on a seafood boil with lobster tails, scallops, mussels, shrimp, corn, sausage, and red potatoes and enjoy beer and live music.
• NC Vintage Bazaar | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 12-6 p.m. | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $10-$15 | Shop thrifted treasures from 100+ vintage clothing vendors.

• Marbles Future Me Fair | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 1-4 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett St., Raleigh | $9 | Round up the family for this playful, child-sized showcase of various trades and professions to spark career dreams for kids (advance tickets required).*

• 76º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain ⛅

• Folk-trio Caamp will perform at Red Hat Amphitheater on Wednesday, September 6. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 24. And in case you missed it, Red Hat is relocating. 🎤

• Get ready to blast off. Join the Merrimon-Wynne House and Band Together on Friday, March 3 for an annual fundraising event benefiting No Woman, No Girl. Dress in your best galactic glam for An Evening to Ignite, featuring casino games, an open bar, dancing, and more. Purchase tickets ($150+). 👽

• The deadline to share your thoughts on GoTriangle’s bus and transit system improvements planned through 2030 is Wednesday, March 22. Two plans are open for public comment, both of which aim to improve transit connections. Learn more about the project and leave a comment here.

• Cheer on NC Courage players Emily Fox, Casey Murphy, and Kerolin Nicoli in the SheBelieves Cup finals today, Feb. 22. Sports & Social in Fenton is hosting a watch party starting at 7 p.m. to project the game against the US and Brazil on the 42-ft big screen. ⚽

• The Maxwell is hosting the Raleigh Boutique Warehouse Sale, a collaborative one-day mark-down event, on Sunday, March 5. The sale will feature merchandise from boutiques like Gatorbug and Enchanted on Main for 20-80% off.

• Grep-a-palooza is back for its second year on Thursday, June 1 at the Durham Convention Center. This full-day conference focuses on early-stage technology startups in the Triangle. Become a sponsor and stay tuned for when registration opens.

• After serving for five years, Wake County Superintendent Cathy Moore will retire July 1. The Wake County Board of Education will soon begin its search to fill the role — the process could take several months. (WRAL)

• What we’re eyeing: Zulily’s sneaker shop and some fresh kicks for spring. Shop street styles from Nike, versatile New Balance picks, or fashionable Tory Burch sneakers all on sale now. 👟*

• ICYMI: The REAL ID deadline was pushed back to May 7, 2025. In 2025, flyers will need the REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
• Pro tip: Some destinations still have COVID-19 related travel restrictions such as testing and quarantine requirements. Make sure to check directly with your airline and destination before traveling.
• Bonus: Use our RDU airport guide to navigate gates, food, and more.