• Sip n’ Stroll Raleigh Public Art Tour | Friday, June 30, Sunday, July 2 | Times vary | Sidewalk Outside of Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Pay what you want | See some of Raleigh’s incredible public art while enjoying an adult beverage on this 60 minute tour.
• Largest Terrarium Workshop | Friday, June 30 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh | $75 | Create a large terrarium and learn plant facts along the way.
• North Carolina FC vs. Charlotte Independence | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $10-$65 | Watch as our home professional soccer team takes on the Charlotte Independence.
• GODSPELL! | Friday, June 30-Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | CLF Auditorium, 3209 Gresham Lake Rd. Ste. 136, Raleigh | $15-$20 | PoiemArtistry Theatre Company of Raleigh presents “Godspell,” a unique and memorable retelling of Biblical stories.
• Nickelpoint Brewing Comedy Night 6/30 Presented by Tyler Wood | Friday, June 30 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Nickelpoint Brewing Co., 506 Pershing Rd, Raleigh | $10-$15 | Join Nickelpoint Brewing Co. for a night of comedy featuring comedians Drew Harrison, Spencer Bland, Jordan Centry, and Victoria Quiett.

• Tap Yard’s Island Escape | Saturday, July 1 | 12-6 p.m. | Tap Yard, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh | Free | Dress in your best luau attire to enjoy bites from Wild Mojo food truck, tropical drinks, shaved ice, and the chance to win prizes.
• Live Music at The Night Rider with Brian Kirk and Savage | Saturday, July 1 | The Night Rider, The Night Rider 416 West South St., Raleigh | Rock out with a free concert with Brian Kirk and Savage hosted by The Night Rider.

• Open Mic Sunday at Gizmo | Sunday, July 2 | 3-6 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works - Raleigh, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh | Free | Local musicians will show off their chops on the outdoor stage.
• Beer, Bacon and Bluegrass | Sunday, July 2 | 3-6 p.m. | Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina | Free | The Cackalacky Hackers are back for Beer, Bacon and Bluegrass at Oaklyn Springs Brewery in Fuquay-Varina.
• Cloudy Comedy with Harrison Tweed and Trish Smart | Sunday, July 2 | Clouds Brewing, 1233 Front St., Raleigh | $10-$20 | Enjoy a hilarious night with these two comedians.

• Tuesday is Fourth of July, and we’ve got all the best events for you, whether you’re looking for fireworks, food trucks, or live music.

• Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood has changed a lot in the last year, so we rounded up some of the biggest news from the area.

• Learn all you need to know about parking downtown. Parking is free all day on the weekends and holidays like Fourth of July.

Why Go?

• The town offers free family-friendly programming in peak summer months and has great shopping, restaurants + beach activities — think paddle boarding and jet skiing.

Act like a local:

• Drinks: Start your day with a walk to get a latte from Treehouse Coffee and end it with a refreshing Crafty G+T from The Roadside Bar Grille.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Oceanfront Condo, a boardwalk’s distance from the beach (~$280/night)

• The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.*

• A crushable summer beverage that won’t leave you with a hangover the next day? Try Ritual Zero Proof’s All Day Margarita made with alcohol-free tequila.*

• How to make skincare more fun: the Marshmallow Whip Maker, which turns any cleanser into a fluffy, marshmallow-like foam that’s rich and creamy on the skin.