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📽️ Where to catch an outdoor movie

Where to watch outdoor movies in Raleigh
The outdoor amphitheater at Raleigh Little Theatre.
Watch a movie under the stars at Raleigh Little Theatre. | Photo by RALtoday
Grab your picnic blankets, because we’re going to the outdoor movies. Save this list for the next time you’re in the mood to watch a film under the stars. Pro tip: Don’t forget bug spray.

Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Next up: “Shang-Chi: The Legend of the Ten Rings” on Friday, May 5 | Free | Pop-Up Carolinas hosts a free movie screening the first Friday of every month in conjunction with its local vendor market. Bonus: Keep an eye on the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s calendar for Cinema in the Square screenings.

Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh| Next up: “Inside Out” on Saturday, May 6 | Free | Head to Flowers Field for Movies on the Lawn and a view of downtown’s skyline. Arrive early, because there are often family-focused events and a wide selection of local food trucks.

Longleaf Film Festival, NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | Next up: Multiple films on Friday, May 12 | Free | Movies-N-Moonlight is an outdoor screening featuring local independent films ranging from three to 18 minutes.

Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh| Next up: “Transformers” on Thursday, May 25 | Pay what you can | Movies are screened outside in the Stephenson Amphitheatre. Come hungry, because Movies in the Garden has a great lineup of food trucks this year.

North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Next up: “Do the Right Thing” on Saturday, June 17 | Free for members, $7 for nonmembers | This outdoor film series, featuring popular and Oscar-nominated movies, is hosted at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. Theater in the Museum Park. Bonus: You can preorder picnic boxes filled with sandwiches, salads, sides, and bottled water (with additional beverages available).
Air Experts
 
Events
Tuesday, May 2
  • Lawn Art With Neighbors | Tuesday, May 2-Sunday, May 7 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Raleigh | Free | Create any type of visual or performing art that can be displayed on your front lawn, balcony, or any patch of grass; register to be included on the L.A.W.N. Raleigh viewing map.
  • Bands at Brookside Bodega | Tuesday, May 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Raleigh | Free | Bring the family, enjoy some tasty bites and cold drafts, and see Oren Bailey Music perform on the patio.
Wednesday, May 3
  • Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand | Wednesday, May 3 | 4-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Purchase produce like basil, cabbage, collards, okra, peppers, and tomatoes from this neighborhood farm.
  • Raleigh Night Market | Wednesday, May. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | City Market, 306 Parham St., Raleigh | Free | Shop locally-made goods and enjoy live music and bites from food trucks.
Thursday, May 4
Friday, May 5
  • Mommy + Me First Friday | Friday, May. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Curate Downtown, 15 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Katie of Creating Sparkles Fairy Hair will be around to tie strands of tinsel to sections of your hair.
  • Bike Bonanza | Friday, May. 5 | 4-7 p.m. | Raleigh Union Station Plaza, 510 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Kick off National Bike Month with a bike-filled celebration featuring giveaways, music, local bike vendors, free bike servicing + more.*
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Giveaway

Good news for locals
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Did you know you have until next Monday to share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 in cold hard cash?

The road to possibly winning the cash is simple:
  1. At the top of all of our articles, there are buttons to easily share stories, and we’ve recently added a button to share on Nextdoor.
  2. After clicking the icon, you’ll either log in or create a new Nextdoor account.
  3. Create a post using your favorite RALtoday article with a caption for your community.
  4. Once you are happy with your post, click “POST” and you will be entered to win $500 automatically.
  5. Respond with likes + comments
  6. You can share as many articles as you’d like, just as long as you believe they will benefit your neighborhood!
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 10 in our newsletter and social channels. There’s no limit on the number of entries for the contest. The selected winner will be someone who shares a story that receives a lot of engagement (likes, comments, and shares) on Nextdoor.

Read full eligibility and giveaway terms here.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • This week, Boulted Bread is moving from its original South Street location (now closed) to Dupont Circle. The new, larger bakery is located just three blocks North from the original. Keep up with the transition on Instagram.
Concert
  • Rock on. Aerosmith is bringing The Farewell Tour with The Black Crowes to PNC Arena on Sunday, September 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
Community
  • There’s a new civil rights marker in Oberlin Village. The sign honors 41 Black college students from Shaw University and St. Augustine’s University who were arrested for trespassing during a protest in 1960. Inspired by the Woolworth’s department store sit-in in Greensboro, the group protested segregated lunch counters near a Woolworth’s in the Village District. (The News & Observer)
Learn
  • The City of Raleigh Museum is unveiling a new exhibit, “Pour Me Another: The Story of North Carolina Told Through Drinks,” on Friday, May 5. During the opening from 6-9 p.m., museum director Ernest Dollar will share stories about the state’s unique beverage history. Bonus: Visitors can enjoy NC craft beer and spirits during the event. (Visit Raleigh)
Jobs
  • Attention photographers. Help document Raleigh’s parks, programs, and special events by applying to be a Raleigh Parks Photographer. The schedule is self-paced and flexible, and the pay rate is $30 an hour for shooting and editing. Email your portfolio and resume to be considered.
  • The Durham Bulls are looking for a new Mascot Program Coordinator. The person in the full-time role will be the face of the Durham Bulls brand and perform at all home games and scheduled appearances. Apply to be the next Wool E. Bull.
Try This
  • Daily sunset toast? Say no more. We recently celebrated the beginning of rooftop season here in Raleigh by trying the sun-soaked AVA Rooftop Bar at Fenton in Cary. See the newly-opened space and explore the menu of curated craft cocktails, light Mediterranean bites + bubbly.*
Holiday
  • How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.
TREK Vitality
 
Answered
 

We recently asked “Do you think Raleigh needs another official flag?” Here’s what you said:
The new Raleigh flag in front of North Street Beer Station.

The new Raleigh flag in front of North Street Beer Station.

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Courtesy of Brian Rineer

  • 29% said yes, they love the new design.
  • 15% said yes, but not this one.
  • 38% said no, they like the historic one.
  • 18% didn’t know Raleigh had a flag.
 
The Wrap
 
Anne Tate in a white sweater

Today’s edition by:
Anne
From the editor
Jump around. This was me last night at Mega. I tried this local fitness studio’s cardio trampoline class for the first time and it was so fun. I think I’ve found my new favorite way to workout.
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