It’s almost the weekend, Raleigh. City Editor and Tar Heel Anne here. This Saturday, March 4, I’ll be glued to the TV watching the UNC vs. Duke men’s basketball game at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out, but you can still watch the game at Clouds Brewing’swatch party. 🏀
Here are nine more events happening this weekend, Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 5.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, March 3
First Friday Market & Movie Night | Friday, Mar. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Shop from local growers, makers, and food trucks and watch “The Princess Bride” at sundown.
First Friday at GLOW | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | GLOW Fitness, 1924 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | Free | Support local artists at this market-style event featuring vendors and open mic performances.
Evening to Ignite | Friday, Mar. 3 | 8-11 p.m. | The Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $150-$200 | Eat, drink, and dance to support the No Woman, No Girl Initiative in providing hope, everyday essentials, and education to women and girls in the Triangle area.
Saturday, March 4
Black History Day Trip to DC | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Pick up in Raleigh | $108-$136 | Join the RDU Chapter of the NBMBAA to Tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.
Raleigh Brewing’s Anniversary Party | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 1-9 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St., Raleigh | Raise a glass to celebrate Raleigh Brewing’s 10-year anniversary.
RaleighwoodFest | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 7-11:30 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | The lineup features local hip-hop and R&B talents like Ace Henderson, Trent The Hooligan, and Flower in Bloom.
Sunday, March 5
Raleigh Boutique Warehouse Sale | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way, Raleigh | This collaborative, one-day mark-down event will feature discounted items from boutiques like Gatorbug and Enchanted on Main.
Neptunes Comedy | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Neptunes Parlour, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $10-$15 | Local comedian Jordan Huggins and Spencer Bland host this stand-up show featuring local comics.
Parks, rivers, mountains — Boise’s got it all. | Photo by 6AM City
Planning a getaway? Check out Boise, ID, a lively town with spectacular scenery and lots of activities for adventuring types.
Why go? The Treefort Music Fest(Wednesday, March 22-Sunday, March 26) is one of the city’s biggest annual events — a five-day indie extravaganza featuring 185 artists, including Ani DiFranco, Lady Wray, Built to Spill, and more.
Drink: Don’t sleep on the wine scenein Boise known for excellent syrahs, rieslings, and chardonnays. The Sunnyslope Wine Trail is a must-visit — Indian Creek particularly — but don’t be afraid get spicy with the jalapeño wine lemonade at Potter Wines.
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