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Events

Friday, July 14

Weekend Kick Off Party | Friday, July 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Umbrella in the Garden, 12825 Norwood Rd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy non-alcoholic concoctions at Umbrella Dry Bar’s Norwood Gardens location to start your weekend off right.
Go Fish Scavenger Hunt | Friday, July 14 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Nash Square, 200 S. McDowell St., Raleigh | $0-$32 | Compete to win prizes from local businesses during this nautical-themed hunt through the city.
Patrick Murphy: Nashville Hits the Roof | Friday, July 14 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Rising country music singer Patrick Murphy comes to Tin Roof.
Small Treasures Event | Friday, July 14 | 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy St., Ste. 120, Cary | Free | Take a look at these small-format artworks by NC artists.

Saturday, July 15

The ComedyWorx Show Matinee | Saturday, July 15, Saturday, July 22, Saturday, July 29 | 4-5:15 p.m. | ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | $9 | Cheer for the Hillsborough Street Malamutes as they square off against the Benson Burners in this family-friendly improv show.
LGBTQ+ Jazz Orchestra: Jazz on Film | Saturday, July 15 | 7 p.m. | Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh | $15 | Watch the Triangle Pride Band play TV and music tunes alongside the scenes they belong to.

Sunday, July 16

Rooftop Jazz Brunch with Andia’s | Sunday, July 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $55 | Head to this prix fixe brunch with a hot honey chicken and waffle sandwich, shrimp and grits, and stuffed french toast, plus an ice cream sundae from Andia’s for dessert.
Umbrella Dry Bar Brunch | Sunday, July 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Umbrella in the Garden, 12825 Norwood Rd., Raleigh | $20-$150 | Join Umbrella for a dry brunch with vegan and non-vegan charcuterie boards, and brunch-only drinks like a sangria, strawberry french 75s, and mimosas.
Crape Myrtle Festival Drag Brunch Fundraiser | Sunday, July 16 | 12 p.m. | Clouds Brewing, 126 North West St., Raleigh | $35 | Head to Clouds Brewing for a drag brunch featuring local performers.
Young The Giant With Milky Chance | Sunday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South Salisbury St., Raleigh | $35-$85 | Rock out with these indie bands to hits like “Mind over Matter” and “Cough Syrup.”

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From the editor

Try This

Join us at The Willard and Il Falò for two special events celebrating local drink makers for Drink Up. We can’t wait to see you there.

Arts

Muralist Morgan Cook put the final coat of paint on his Raleigh Iron Works mural this week. Learn more about his style and other work around the Triangle.

Pets

The dog park at Dix Park reopened this weekend. Parts of the field have been regraded to combat wet ground conditions and reseeded with tougher turf.

Edu

Visit the mountains and UNC Asheville this summer

UNC Asheville’s unique location fosters endless possibilities for learning. | Photo by @unc_asheville

An excuse to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains? Yes please. This summer, soak in the fresh mountain air and explore UNC Asheville, where classrooms extend beyond four walls. In a picture-perfect setting, students:

Experience a transformative liberal arts and sciences education
Conduct hands-on research guided by faculty mentors
Benefit from a vibrant city nestled in 500,000 acres of scenic mountainous terrain
And much more

Bonus: UNC Asheville’s expansive campus is just one mile from downtown Asheville.

Visit Asheville + see 'Where It All Starts'

Great Escapes

Our guide to Sarasota, FL

Great Escapes: Our guide to Sarasota, Florida

Explore 37 miles of open shoreline across Sarasota. | Photo by City Editor Rebecca

Come along with us and discover some of Sarasota’s best offerings for your next weekend getaway.

Why go? This town, located about an hour south of Tampa, is known for its white-sand beaches including the popular Siesta Key, Lido Key, and my personal favorite, Brohard Paw Park, where dogs can run free and swim in the ocean.
Act like a local: With 37 miles of open shoreline, there’s a plethora of fresh seafood restaurants. Get dressed up and try Indigenous, a sustainable seafood restaurant, run by James Beard semifinalist Steve Phelps.
Where to stay: Lido Beach Walk, just one block from the Gulf of Mexico on Lido Key. (~$125/night)

More in Sarasota

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Sous vide, air fry, and steam your way to dinner with the Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker + Air Fryer. Psst — it can even be used as a food dehydrator.*

Wellness

Maintain your pearly whites with the Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser for Teeth. The portable water flosser that has four different tips and three pressure settings.*

Seasonal

Your new favorite summer essential? The Hero Cooling Towel — an ultra-soft microfiber towel that offers 30 to 60 minutes of instant cooling relief.*

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