Friday, Jan. 5 | 47º | Mostly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
Saturday, Jan. 6 | 50º | Rain, snow at night | 65% chance of rain
Sunday, Jan. 7 | 55º | Clear with periodic clouds | 3% chance of rain
Events
Friday, April 14
21Marbles: PARTYology | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett St., Raleigh | $12-$18 | Sip, create, and play during this party for adults 21 or older.
Jersey Boys | Friday, April 14-Sunday, April 16 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $32-$45 | This show follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history.
Mt. Joy | Friday, Apr. 14 | 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South Salisbury St., Raleigh | $48-$58 | See this five-piece indie rock band perform downtown.
Saturday, April 15
The Greater Good Bloc Party | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 321 Coffee - Bloc[83], 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the launch of Greater Good, 321 Coffee’s official coffee collaboration with NC State University.
Geek and Grub Market (90s Edition) | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mordecai Historical Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh | Free | Shop from 50+ geeky vendors, eat tasty food, play giant games, and participate in fun competitions.
Sunday, April 16
Tepuy Donuts Pop Up | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Price of purchase | Score some donuts with flavors like banana pudding and hibiscus glazed from chef Alejandro Contreras.
Open Mic Sunday at Gizmo | Sunday, April 9-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr., Raleigh | Free | Local musicians will perform on the outdoor stage.
Harlem Globetrotters | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 3 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $23-$140 | Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals.
Make the most of the season by checking off items on our Spring 2023 bucket list. Highlights include exploring JC Raulston Arboretum after-hours and grabbing a beer at The Green Monkey’s soon-to-open downtown bar.
Coming Soon
In case you missed it, we rounded up more than 40 of the most highly-anticipated business openings in the City of Oaks. Check out what’s new and coming soon.
Try This
Think you could turn one of our newsletters into a poem? Spread your creative wings with our poetry contest. The rules: Craft a 75-word or less poem using the words that appeared in our Wednesday, April 5 newsletter. Submit before Sunday, April 16 for a chance to be featured in RALtoday.
Great Escapes
Our guide to Savannah, GA
Great Escapes: Our guide to Savannah, GA
See Forsyth Park in person — it’s worth it. | Photo by RICtoday
Planning a getaway? Check out Savannah, Georgia — a staple of Southern hospitality with live oak trees and Spanish moss, diverse cuisine, and art around every corner.
If you follow foodie news, you may know that contemporary farm-to-table restaurant Common Thread made it on Bon Appétit’s list of the 50 Best New Restaurants in 2022.
Where to stay: Historic row home steps from Forsyth Park (~$270/night)
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Outdoors
Tomorrow is National Gardening Day. Treat yourself to a new gardening set — complete with five essential tools, gloves, a mister, and a durable tote bag. Don’t forget the seeds. This kit comes with vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. If space is tight, grab this vertical planter + some highly-rated potting mix.
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