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• CBD Massage with Live Violin | Monday, Feb. 27 | 8:15-9:15 p.m. | Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar, 415 N. Harrington St., Raleigh | $30 | Melt away stress and reconnect with yourself during this relaxing class featuring a live violinist.
• Cooking for the Kids | Monday, Feb. 27 + Wednesday, Mar. 15 | Times vary | Rocky Top Catering, 1705 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh | $100 | Watch local chefs Preeti Waas of Cheeni and Josiah Halboh of Young Hearts Distilling compete in this philanthropic cooking competition.

• The How to Buy A House Class | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Killjoy Cocktail Bar, 116 N. West St., Raleigh | Free | Join local market expert and Raleigh representative, Charlotte Davenport, for an interactive and pressure-free class where she will break down the home-buying process.
• PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Harry’s Guitar Shop, 556 Pylon Dr., Raleigh | Free | Bring a bluegrass instrument to play in a “circle jam” with other musicians; open to all musicians.

• Stargazing | Wednesday, March 1 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Grab a cocktail from the bar and take in starry skies with the Raleigh Astronomy Club; Venus and Jupiter might be visible.

• A Night At Transfer Co. - Bourbon & Burial Beer Co. | Thursday, March 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $65 | Enjoy beer releases from Burial and select bourbons from the Transfer Co. Bar; tickets include a complimentary cocktail and bites from Mama Crows and Che Empanadas.

• Mozart Symphony No. 40 | Thursday, March 9-Sunday, March 26 | Times vary | Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $27-$100 | This ballet creates a society that parades and poses as elites.*

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• Site plans for a nine-story Moxy Hotel in Glenwood South were filed last week with the City of Raleigh. Planned for a lot near Smoky Hollow at 501 N. West St., this boutique-style hotel will be part of a larger development by Turnbridge Equities. The site will also include two mixed-use towers. 🏨 (Triangle Business Journal)

• Last week, the UNC System Board of Governors approved NC State to purchase and renovate the University Towers property on Friendly Drive. This ~$29.6 million acquisition, currently owned by a Memphis-based firm, will allow for additional student housing. (Triangle Business Journal)
• Interested in adding outdoor seating to your business? First, review the City of Raleigh’s Outdoor Seating Guide, then take the next steps to apply. 🌳

• Join Vidrio and Women of Impact on Friday, March 31 for a night of good eats and fundraising to benefit the American Heart Association. Enjoy a multi-course dinner, signature cocktails, and a silent auction. Snag tickets ($245).

• The other day we shared our list of six fried chicken superlative in Raleigh and asked our readers to share some of their own picks. Here are some reader recommendations outside of the City of Oaks: Hank’s Downtown Dive’s (Cary) gluten-free fried chicken and Mama Dip’s Kitchen in Chapel Hill. 🍗

• Say goodbye to wrinkled clothes. This sleek garment steamer is leakproof and lightweight, making it easy to steam your clothes from home or while on the go. Bonus: It heats up in just 30 seconds and is suitable for a wide range of fabrics. 👚 *

• If cash back is king, this card is royalty. With a big sign-up bonus, up to 5% cash back, no annual fee, 0% APR until 2024 + more, it’s basically a no-brainer. *

• We shared our ultimate road trip to Beaufort last week with a cute bungalow located in SC instead of NC. While we love a trip to both locations, the story has been updated with new, fun spots to stay. So start planning your coastal getaway.