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🎨 Artsplosure is back with colorful displays

Artsplosure is bringing colorful displays to downtown
An arts festival with tents lining Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
Explore ~175 visual artists’ work. | Photo by RALtoday
Raleigh’s longest running arts festival will return to Fayetteville Street Saturday, May 20-Sunday, May 21. Artsplosure: The Raleigh Arts Festival, is an annual free artist celebration that fills downtown with a diverse selection of original works of art, live music, and fun-filled activities for the whole fam to enjoy.

Here’s the draw:

Art Market

Bring a shopping bag, you might need it. Get ready to browse and appreciate works from 175+ hand-picked fine artists and craftspeople. The Art Market will be open Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. + Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The market will be open solely for guests with accessibility needs on Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. Get a sneak peak.

Live Music

Fourteen talented performers will take the Artsplosure stage this weekend. The lineup includes performers like headliner Rayland Baxter, a folk singer known for songs like “Yellow Eyes.” View the full lineup.

Bonus: There will be a semi-secret silent disco Saturday, May 20 from 12 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 12 to 6 p.m. The location will be kept on the down low until the day of the event.

Two snowcones.

Cool off with a sweet treat from a food truck.

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Photo by RALtoday

Kidsplosure

This year’s theme? Rainbows. Get your little ones excited for colorful crafts and activities like DIY button bracelets, painted rocks, and hand tattoos. There will also be musical performances, a magic show, and dance parties. View the schedule.

Installations + bites

The main attraction at this year’s festival are four art-covered pickleball courts in City Plaza. Pickleballers can rent paddles and balls or bring their own gear to play. Each court will be decorated with custom artwork and open to the public both days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More attractions this way.

Don’t worry, you won’t go hungry. There will be 20+ food trucks available to pick from on Martin Street.
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Events
Tuesday, May 16
  • The Loading Dock After Work | Tuesday, May 16 | 7-9 p.m. | The Loading Dock, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 115, Raleigh | Free | Check out this creative space after hours and enjoy open mic performances, food, and drinks.
Wednesday, May 17
  • Raleigh Fashion Fest | Wednesday, May 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Smoky Hollow, 421 N. Harrington St., Raleigh | $0-$75 | Enjoy this show featuring local brands, food, shopping, and a pet fashion show presented by Raleigh is Growing.
Thursday, May 18
  • Third Thursday Community Chess | Thursday, May 18 | 12-2 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | All ages and skill levels are welcome at this monthly chess tournament and recreational play.
Friday, May 19
  • SuperHero Blast | Friday, May 19 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $50-$150 | Help raise funds to provide the special needs community with custom-made furniture and enjoy music, raffles, a silent auction, a costume contest, light appetizers, and drinks.
  • Hippie Sabotage - The Trailblazer Tour | Friday, May 19 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $23-$50 | Groove to this electronic duo live.
  • Mostley Crue | Friday, May 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $10-$14 | Rock on to Motley Crue, Ozzy Osborne, and Black Sabbath tribute performances.
Saturday, May 20
  • Hands on History: May Day | Saturday, May 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh | Free | Learn about May Day, a European festival marking the beginning of summer, with floral crafts and traditions.
  • Pop-Up Raleigh | Saturday, May 20 | 12 p.m. | Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Shop a rotating selection of art and vintage finds from dozens of vendors while enjoying some of Trophy’s delicious brews and dining options from delicious food trucks.
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Giveaway

🎭 Enter to win North Carolina Theatre ‘23/’24 season tickets
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North Carolina Theatre 2023-2024 Ruby Celebration Season Subscriptions are available for purchase now. | Image by 6AM City
In case you missed it on our Instagram, we’re teaming up with the North Carolina Theatre to give Raleighites the chance to win two premium seats for the entire ‘23/’24 season, plus a family four-pack of tickets to Mary Poppins on July 25.

This season subscription is valued at over $1,000, begins in December, and includes showings of:

🎟️ “Elf - the Musical”
🎟️ “Rent”
🎟️ “Once on this Island”
🎟️ “Camelot”

Head over to our Instagram (@RALtoday) to enter now through Thursday, May 25 at midnight. We’ll announce the winner here in our newsletter on Monday, May 29.

Break a leg, Raleigh.*
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Incendiary Brewing Company, a craft brewery out of Winston-Salem, is opening a taproom at the Bloc83 development near Dram & Draught. The space will feature an outdoor patio with seating and 24 rotating taps. The taproom plans to open in September. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
  • Last Sunday, May 14, the NC Courage secured its third-straight victory with a 1-0 win over OL Reign. The Courage will complete its four-match home streak on Saturday, May 20 against Angel City FC. This will be the last game at WakeMed Soccer Park for nearly a month. Score tickets.
Pets
  • Get groovy with your pooch at West Street Dog’s first Woofstock this Saturday, May 20 from 2 to 9 p.m. Dance to live music, indulge in Midwood Smokehouse barbecue, and enjoy free dog caricatures, prizes, and giveaways from local breweries.
Plan Ahead
  • Crank Arm Brewing is turning 10. Celebrate the downtown brewery with an anniversary block party on Sunday, July 23. Listen to live music from groups like Empire Strikes Back, and enjoy food trucks + rare Crank Arm brews.
Watch
  • The Carolina Theatre of Durham is hosting a monthly Sensory Friendly Film Series beginning in July. The free series will feature family-friendly films like “Inside Out” in a safe environment for people who are sensory sensitive. Reserve tickets.
Featured Deal
  • Attention all outdoorsy Raleighites: Great Outdoor Provision Co. is hosting a massive sidewalk sale this Friday + Saturday (May 19 and 20) in the Village District. This sale will feature up to 65% off past season clothing, footwear, and more. All sales are final, while supplies last.*
The Buy
  • Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*
Edu
  • Summer is just around the corner — so is William Peace University’s Summer Camps, happening July 10-13 and giving high schoolers the chance to explore fun topics like Writing Music for Screen, Sports and Fitness Testing, Stream Ecology, and more. Bonus: Students earn college credit, too. See details + register (before classes fill up).*
 
Real Estate

🏡 That’s one hot market

Raleigh ranks No. 1 among hottest housing markets
A map of the US featuring some of the hottest housing markets in the US.
North Carolina, Colorado, and Texas are currently home to some of the hottest markets. | Graphic by 6AM City
The City of Oaks is on fire. No need to dial 9-1-1 — we mean the housing market. Raleigh recently ranked No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of hottest housing markets in the US. Also on the list were Denver (No. 2), Phoenix (No. 4), Charlotte (No. 6), and Las Vegas (No. 12).

“What defines hot,” you ask? U.S. News & World Report describes a hot market as one “returning to the basics of healthy demand, supply and financing options.”

To determine which cities are hot (and which are not), U.S. News based its rankings on a scoring scale of 1-100 that examined metrics of housing supply, demand, and finance indicators.
Answered

Yesterday we asked “How long have you been a Caniac?” and here’s what you said:
The Canes' mascot, Stormy, waving a flag on the ice.

Raleighites (and Stormy) are ready to cheer on the Canes in the next round.

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Photo by RALtoday

More than 45% of our readers have been a fan since the Canes relocated to Raleigh in 1997. And 25% of you have become a Caniac more recently, over the last few years.
Next up: Eastern Conference Finals
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Cat
From the editor
I had so much fun at Artsplosure last year. My favorite part was chatting with the artists and hearing them gush about their craft. I can’t wait to meet more talented artists at this year’s festival and watch one of my favorite performers, Rayland Baxter, captivate the audience.
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