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Add these Juneteenth events to your calendar

Ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Raleigh
The "Past to Present" outdoor exhibit.
While you’re at John Chavis Memorial Park, read the “Past to Present” outdoor exhibit. | Photo by RALtoday
Monday, June 19 is Juneteenth, which marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. Keep reading for seven ways to commemorate the holiday around Raleigh this weekend.
  • Honoring Juneteenth | Friday, June 16 | 12-4 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | Free | Meet members of the Battery B Second Regiment and US Colored Troops (USCT) Light Artillery reenactors.
  • Liberation Station Bookstore Grand Opening | Saturday, June 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Liberation Station Bookstore, 208 Fayetteville St., Ste. 201, Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the opening of NC’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., book signings, and a Black ASL storytime.
  • Capital City Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 17 | 1-6 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy an afternoon of powerful performances, family activities like inflatables and yard games, and shop from vendors and food trucks.
  • Raleigh Juneteenth Festival | Saturday, June 17 | 1-6 p.m. | 2235 Garner Rd., Raleigh | $0-$25 | Experience this celebration of freedom, culture, and empowerment with 100+ Black business owners, food trucks, a health and wellness fair, fashion show, and more.
  • For the Culture Crawl | Saturday, June 17 | 5-8 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | View, shop, and support Black art organizations, businesses, and public artwork downtown.
  • Juneteenth Joy: Hip-Hop, Resistance, and Sneaker Culture in Film | Saturday, June 17 | 6 p.m. | NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $10-$12 | From 6-8 p.m., listen and dance to a set by DJ Brian Dawson and stay for the screening of “Do the Right Thing” at 8:30 p.m.
  • Neo-Soul Juneteenth-themed Cookout | Sunday, June 18 | 3-7 p.m. | House of Art, 306 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $10 | Cadillac Smoke & Grill will be whipping up good eats while Darren & Friends play live neo soul music.
Reminder: Wake County Government offices will be closed on Juneteenth in recognition of the holiday.
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Events
Friday, June 16
  • Houseplants 101 | Friday, June 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Edit Beer Co., 1911 Sego Ct., Ste. 101, Raleigh | $35 | Let experts from Urban Pothos walk you through the basics of caring for houseplants.
  • PIXIES: North America 23 | Friday, June 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $38-$68 | Watch this alternative rock band perform top hits like “Where Is My Mind?” with special guests Franz Ferdinand and Bully.
Saturday, June 17
  • Father’s Day Bourbon and Whiskey Mixology Class | Saturday, June 17 | 4-6 p.m. | On My Way Bartending, 510 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $65 | A certified mixologist will guide you in making Bourbon and whiskey cocktails.
  • Modern Apotheca Makers Market | Saturday, June 17 | 4-8 p.m. | The Burnt Pot Hemp Cafe, 8604 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh | Free | Shop from 30+ artists, makers, and practitioners that are passionate about hemp and holistic health.
Sunday, June 18
  • Open Mic Sunday at Gizmo | Sunday, June 18-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr., Raleigh | Free | Local musicians will show off their chops on the outdoor stage.
  • Father’s Day Film Screening: “Field of Dreams” | Sunday, June 18 | 5-6 p.m. | Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway St. Ste. 104, Durham | Free | Grab a beer and watch this classic flick with your father figure.
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Active

Inside SKILL: Raleigh’s new upbeat fitness studio
Inside of the cycling room at Skill Fitness Studio in Raleigh.
Find your fun fitness community at SKILL. | Photo by by SKILL Fitness Studios
Step (or dance) into the state-of-the-art SKILL Fitness Studio. From indoor cycling and strength training to dance cardio and Pilates, this boutique fitness studio’s energetic and rhythmic vibe (think: neon lights) drives their six class offerings:
  • R1DE: A music + choreography-driven cycling class
  • SK1LLATES: A total-body, cardio Pilates workout
  • High Fitness: A “new old-school” dance cardio class
  • SK1LL Strength: High-intensity dance aerobics
  • TR1PLE Threat: An upbeat fitness sampling of every class offering
  • SK1LL Stretch: Low-impact, motion-improving class to reset and release tension
Instructors will guide you through a fun and challenging session — just listen to their cues and the beat of the music.

Don’t miss upcoming events like Pride-themed rides and SK1LL + BILLZ, a cycling and HIIT class with local fitness influencer Billie Walls on Saturday, June 24.

Ready to join the community? Email the studio to book your first class for free.
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News Notes
Open
  • One Medical Raleigh, a membership-based primary care office in partnership with Duke Health, is open in the Village District. Membership fees are $199 a year.
Community
  • Here’s the buzz. Next week, Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25, Raleigh Parks will be celebrating National Pollinator Week. Visit one of the city’s pollinator gardens and join Wilkerson Nature Preserve on Tuesday, June 20 to help plant milkweed.
Watch
  • Join Carolina Sandlot Collective at Trophy Brewing on Maywood for a family movie night tomorrow, June 17. This Father’s Day event will feature room to play catch (bring a glove), food trucks, and a showing of “Field of Dreams” on the lawn at 8:30 p.m.
Concert
  • The Summer Concert Series is back in action at Pullen Park and Fred Fletcher Park. The next free concert is on Sunday, June 25 featuring a performance by Triangle Taiko at Pullen Park from 6 to 8 p.m.
Eat
  • Local Chef Sunny Gerhart is hosting one more menu tasting at St. Roch on Monday, June 26 to celebrate his new venture in downtown Wilmington called Olivero. Sample menu items from the soon-to-open restaurant at this preview event. Book a reservation ($75 per guest).
Arts
  • New mural(s) alert. Artist Max Dowdle created two murals at the City of Raleigh’s Vehicle Fleet. Located off Westinghouse Boulevard, the bright new murals spotlight green energy like renewable propane, a plant-based fuel from vegetable oils and other fats. Renewable propane is essential to the city’s Community Climate Action Plan.
Seasonal
  • It’s copperhead season and The News & Observer wants to keep Raleighites safe. The local news source highlighted tips on what to do if you’ve been bitten by a venomous snake and how to avoid the slithery reptiles.
Finance
  • It’s common for financial topics to trend on social media — but trends and smart investing don’t always mix. On Wednesday, July 26, learn about four “hot” investment topics at a webinar that explains what they mean for you and your portfolio (think: cryptocurrency, real estate + more). Reserve a spot.*
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Watch live performances on Make Music Raleigh day
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Riparian Provision Co. will host its next PineCone Bluegrass Jam on Thursday, July 13. | Photo by Riparian Provision Co. + PineCone
Get ready to jam out. Make Music Day is a global celebration of music, open to anyone who wants to perform. On Wednesday, June 21, Make Music Raleigh will feature live music playing at venues across the City of Oaks.

Notable events include a free group guitar lesson at Guitar Center on Capital Boulevard, a “instrument zoo” performance with the NC Symphony at City of Raleigh Museum, and a Raleigh Uke Jam at Riparian Provision Co.

Are you interested in showing off your local talent? Take your shot and sign up. Plus, check out the lineup so far.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
I’ve got a packed weekend planned. Tonight, I get to help judge the Fairytale Costume Showdown in Moore Square. I can’t wait to see Raleighites dressed in their favorite fairy tale and fantasy character costumes to compete for prizes.

Tomorrow, June 17, I’m attending the hometown premier of Andrea Lytle Peet’s documentary “Go On, Be Brave” at The Carolina Theatre of Durham. Join me + grab tickets.

I hope everyone has a fairy good weekend.
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