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 21
Raleigh Earth Day | Friday, Apr. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Explore Earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.
Lil Wayne | Friday, Apr. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $120 | Listen to this rapper perform on the Welcome To Tha Carter Tour.
Saturday, April 22
Record Store Day | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S Blount St., Raleigh | Free | The record shop will open early for RSD and will be hosting live music from 1:30 to 5:30.
12th Annual Bearthday Celebration | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Join this city farm to celebrate its founding and take a tour the recent site improvements.
Brewgaloo 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 12-8 p.m. | Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free | Craft beer from 100+ breweries will be flowing downtown; drink tickets can be purchased online or at the event.
Goth Night: Halfway to Halloween | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 9 p.m. | The Wicked Witch, 416 W. South St., Raleigh | $15-$150 | Join this night packed with DJ performances.
Sunday, April 23
Special Event: Drag Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 12 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 400 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $50 | Spend an afternoon with Raleigh drag queens as you enjoy cocktails and an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
Poses & Popsicles | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 2-3 p.m. | Raleigh Popsicle Co., 119 E. Hargett St., Ste. 110, Raleigh | $10 | Join this kids yoga class and stick around for a popsicle.
Open Mic | Sunday, April 23 | 3-6 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr., Raleigh | Free | Local musicians will perform on the outdoor stage.
Psst... will you be checking Brewgaloo off our Raleigh Spring 2023 bucket list this weekend? If not, there is still plenty of time to make the most of the season with our curated list of fun festivals, foodie forays, outdoor adventures, and more.
ICYMI
Garland Chef Cheetie Kumar and partner Paul Siler plan to open a new restaurant in Raleigh’s Five Points very soon. Along with its stylish indoor space, the eatery will include an outdoor bar, extensive dining area under a covered patio, and a large fire pit with views of Raleigh’s skyline. Keep reading.
Great Escapes
☀️ Our guide to Long Beach, California
Great Escapes: Our guide to Long Beach, California
Get the California experience, without the pesky crowds. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Not shore where to set sail on your next big summer vacay? Check out Long Beach, California, for the SoCal experience — minus the busy crowds and traffic.
Why go? This beachfront retreat offers a wonderful change of pace from the hustle and bustle of its metro giant of a neighbor.
Act like a local: Start your day off with something off The Breakfast Bar — perhaps eggs benny and a mimosa? Your trip is not complete without a nice, cold paleta under the hot California sun at La Michoacana Plus Long Beach.
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