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• PineCone People’s Square Dance | Friday, June 23 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $10 | Swing your partner round and round at this fun open dance in collaboration with the group NC Squares.
• Theatre Raleigh in Concert: Norbert Leo Butz | Friday, June 23 | 8 p.m. | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $35-$100 | Watch this Tony Award winner and Broadway star perform live.
• Outdoor film: “Turning Red” | Friday, June 23 | 8:30-11 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $0-$7 | Watch this Disney Pixar film on the lawn and grab a snack from the on-site full concession stand.

• BrickUniverse Raleigh LEGO® Fan Expo | Saturday, June 24-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $15-$25 | Immerse yourself in the world of LEGO with creations built by professional artists.
• Step Into The Story - Tangled | Saturday, June 24 | 10-11 a.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh | $25 | Enjoy an interactive storytime with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, plus themed-snacks and crafts.
• NC Hops Fest | Saturday, June 24 | 12-6 p.m. | NC State Fair Grounds Expo Building, 4825 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | $10-$75 | Sample NC craft beverages and enjoy live music, shopping from local makers, and snacks from food trucks.
• Summerfest: Harry Potter vs. Star Wars | Saturday, June 24 | 8 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | $42-$51 | Listen to musicians battle it out with works from two of the biggest film franchises.

• Rooftop Yoga | Sunday, June 25 | 10-11 a.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $17 | Join Oak City Yoga for rooftop yoga with stellar views of downtown.
• Black Farmers’ Market | Sunday, June 25-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | Free | Support local Black farmers and entrepreneurs at this fresh foods market.

• Last night was a big night for the 2023 NBA Draft. Duke center Dereck Lively II was drafted by the Mavericks as the No. 12 overall pick via a trade from Oklahoma. Find out how NC State guard Terquavion Smith and Duke guard Dariq Whitehead did in the late night draft. (The Athletic)

• A 8.24-acre site has been cleared to make room for Raleigh developer Atlas Stark’s commercial mixed-use development near the Downtown South project. The plans allow for up to 20 stories, up to 1,000 residential units, and requires affordable housing support. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Zoning changes for The Streets at Southpoint, the Triangle’s largest mall, were approved by the Durham City Council. Real estate firm Brookfield Properties plans to redevelop underutilized parking lots by adding more than 1,300 apartments, 100,000 sqft of additional retail and restaurant space, up to 200 hotel rooms, and 300,000 sqft of offices. (Axios Raleigh)

• The BBQ Lab at North Hills expanded its hours and will now be open Tuesday through Sunday. Even better news... the award-winning barbecue spot now serves burnt ends Tuesday to Friday.

• Triangle Barkitecture, a one-of-a-kind pet architecture competition that raises money for local animal rescues, is seeking vendors. The competition on September 30 at Cary’s Fenton, wants to feature unique local vendors with a focus on pets. Send an email for details and options.

• It happened. The Corpse Flower, named Wolfgang, at JC Raulston Arboretum began blooming on Wednesday, June 21. Now fully bloomed, the flower has collapsed — blooms typically last two to three days. It may take up to seven years before Wolfgang blooms again. Did you get to see — and smell — the flower? Let’s see your photos.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• “How many cups of coffee do you have daily?” If your answer is, “The limit does not exist” — and you need a little boost to keep you going through the workday — take this three-minute quiz to see which natural adaptogen supplement you should try (for 15% off with code 6amcity).*

• We’re excited to introduce, Trailblazing Love, the newest brand added to our online store (Six & Main). From camping to coastal adventures, this local business inspires couples to explore the world and nurture their relationships through outdoor-based activity boxes. Shop the perfect activity box now.

For the competitors

• Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St. | Grab a drink + play classic and modern games like pinball and air hockey.
• ParTee Shack, 5300 Fayetteville Rd. | Choose from three mini-golf courses or take a swing at virtual golf and multi-sport simulators.

For the animal lovers

• Purr Cup Cafe, 210 Prospect Ave. | Drink coffee + cuddle with adoptable cats.
• West Street Dog, 400 W. North St. | Hang out with pups at this indoor, off-leash dog park + bar.

For the plant parents

• Copperline Plant Co., 300 Blake St. | Get creative with plant-related crafts like a DIY desert garden class.
• Urban Pothos, 714 W. Peace St. | Green your thumb during a plant care workshop.