05.18.2023

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Events

Friday, May 19

Got to Be NC Festival | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy this agricultural-related fair with animals, educational booths, food, games, and rides.
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.
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.
Bike To Work Day | Friday, May 19 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh | Free | Bike to work and get bike swag, snacks, and more, set up at various pit stops by the City of Raleigh Transportation and Commute Smart; registration required.*

Saturday, May 20

Pop-Up Raleigh | Saturday, May 20, Saturday, Jun. 17 | 12 p.m. | Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Shop a rotating selection of art & vintage from dozens of vendors while enjoying some of Trophy’s delicious brews and dining from one of the Triangle’s many delicious food trucks.
Woofstock | Saturday, May 20 | 2-9 p.m. | West St. Dog, 400 W. North St., Raleigh | Free | Dance to live music, indulge in Midwood Smokehouse Smoky Hollow barbecue, and enjoy free dog caricatures, prizes, and giveaways from local breweries.
Start Making Sense | Saturday, May 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $17 | Enjoy this tribute to the Talking Heads.
Skywatching - Venus and Mars | Saturday, May 20 | 9 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh | Free | Look through telescopes with Morehead Planetarium & Science Center staff and Raleigh Astronomy Club volunteers to spot Venus and Mars.

Sunday, May 21

Gettin’ Piggy with It | Sunday, May 21 | 12-6 p.m. | Trophy Brewing’s Maywood Hall & Garden, 622 Maywood Ave., Raleigh | $0-$250 | Nosh on Lawrence Barbecue and all-star pitmasters’ barbecue benefiting nonprofit Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center.
12th Anniversary Sale & Celebration | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | The Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S. Bloodworth St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the wine shop’s anniversary with sales, an oyster shuck with Locals Seafood, and dessert from Geluna Gelato.

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From the editor

RAL-Artsplosure-2022 — Don’t miss the live music at Artsplosure.
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Festival

Know before you go: Use our guide to Artsplosure to plan ahead for the downtown artist celebration on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.

Real Estate

Do you find yourself passing time by watching “House Hunters” or browsing for local properties online? We’re guilty of this too. We’re admiring 10 Raleigh dream homes for sale.

Coming Soon

In case you missed it, the Rialto Theatre is reopening this summer under new ownership. Learn about the theater’s future plans (spoiler alert: it involves live music).

Great Escapes

Our Guide to Monterey, CA

Great escapes: Our Guide to Monterey, CA

Multi-City Editor Emily Shea at Pfeiffer Beach. | Photo by 6AM City

Multi-City Editor Emily, here. Monterey, CA is easily one of the most memorable places I have ever visited. The area is bursting with lush coastal greenery, walking trails that bring you up close and personal with Big Sur wildlife (think: elephant seals, brown pelicans, and sea otters), and cliff laden seasides.

Why go? Explore the dramatic Big Sur coastline by car or on foot, spotting otters, seals, and pelicans along the way. Plus, visit the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and stroll down the historic Cannery Row.
Act like a local: Enjoy fresh seafood and Italian cuisine at Paluca Trattoria. The popular restaurant at Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf was featured in the award-winning HBO series “Big Little Lies.”
Where to stay: Vrbo — Oceanfront condo with breathtaking views (~$229/night)*

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