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City Editor Anne here. You’ve probably heard by now that the Dreamville Festival, happening this weekend at Dix Park, is sold out. If you didn’t scoop tickets (I’m with you), check out these four ways to experience the festival without a ticket.

Here are nine more events going on this weekend, Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2.
Events
Friday, March 31
  • Hip Hop is Higher Ed Synposium | Friday, Mar. 31 | 4-9 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $18 | This conference-style event features academic sessions, art, performances, and dialogue to explore the connection hip hop shares with education and the community.
  • Sensory-Friendly Touch-A-Truck Event | Friday, Mar. 31 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | 15501 Weston Pkwy., Ste. 150, Cary | Free | Bierman Autism Centers is hosting this event featuring the Cary Fire Department’s truck, face painting, food, and games.
  • The Secret Garden | Friday, Mar. 31-Sunday, Apr. 2 | Times vary | CLF Auditorium, 3209 Gresham Lake Rd., Ste. 136, Raleigh | $20 | Watch this classic family-friendly musical by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon.
Saturday, April 1
  • Barks and Blooms Shopping Pawty | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Saving Grace Supply Co., 4016 Durham Rd., Raleigh | Free | Find great gifts for your favorite pooch and meet dogs looking for homes.
  • Paint Like Van Gogh Workshop: The Immersive Experience | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pleasant Valley Promenade, 6240 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $77-$92 | Relax and get creative with the help an experienced local instructor.
  • Tacos ‘N Taps Festival | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 12-5 p.m. | Koka Booth Ampitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | $39-$75 | Taste more than 60 craft beers, mezcals, margaritas, and tequilas + 30 different types of tacos.
  • First Anniversary Party at Vault Craft Beer | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 12-9 p.m. | Vault Craft Beer, 518 W. South St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the taproom with local market vendors, an Umbrella Dry Bar pop up, music, oysters, and more.
Sunday, April 2
  • Spring Wreath Making | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 1-3 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $75 | Customize your own indoor-outdoor spring wreath.
  • Neptunes Comedy | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Neptunes Parlour, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $10-$15 | See comedians Lauren Polli, Chris Rivoli, Aaron Ransom, and Helen Wildy perform live.

Plan ahead with our community events calendar below.
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Editor’s Pick
RALtoday brewery bracket.

Who will win?

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Award
  • Tomorrow, we’re crowning the winner of our Raleigh Brewery Bracket. Who will win? Funguys Brewing or Trophy Brewing? Find out in tomorrow’s newsletter.
Drink
  • Speaking of beer, Tap Yard celebrated its grand opening last weekend. The family- and dog-friendly bar has all the right vibes (and two full bars).
Try This
  • We’re teaming up with The Great Raleigh Cleanup to help beautify a local trail — and you’re invited. Join us on Sunday, April 16 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to pick up litter at a to-be-determined location in Raleigh. Sign up + nominate a trail to clean up here.
Travel and Outdoors

Our guide to Galveston, TX

Great Escapes: Our guide to Galveston, TX
Photo of a beach at sunrise
There’s always something happening on the barrier island. | Photo by @FTWtoday
Whether you’re strolling down the Strand, touring historic homes, or eating Shipley’s donuts on the sand, Galveston Island is always a great time. Use our quick guide to have the perfect spring day in this beach town.
More pro tips
Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Going offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*
 
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Drink
  • An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.
Travel
Wellness
  • What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart.
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