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Your guide to Hopscotch Music Festival 2023
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Rock out in September at Hopscotch Music Festival. | Photo by Garrett Poulos
Downtown Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival is returning Thursday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 9 with stages in the heart of Raleigh and day parties throughout the city. Let’s break down the highlights of this eclectic music festival’s lineup.

Thursday, Sept. 7

See acts like indie bands Pavement and Alvvays on the City Plaza stage and English singer-songwriter King Krule at Moore Square. Pavement recently reunited in 2022, making this a must-see performance for the influential group. Canadian act Alvvays is always ready to pump out the jams, so don’t miss the band in the early evening.

Friday, Sept. 8

In addition to rapper Denzel Curry at City Plaza and country singer-songwriter Margo Price at Moore Square, check out a whole day of comedy at the Lincoln Theatre, including SNL’s Sarah Sherman. If you just can’t get enough live music, head to Schoolkids Records, Boxcar Bar + Arcade, and plenty of other venues for performances throughout the day.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Close out the festival with a jam-packed day of music from indie pop band Japanese Breakfast, singer-songwriter Soccer Mommy, and rock bands Dinosaur Jr. and American Football at the main stages downtown. Japanese Breakfast is a Hopscotch alum, and American Football will play in NC for the very first time.

Don’t miss even more music

In addition to main stage musical guests, don’t forget to check out day parties happening at multiple Raleigh venues. From NC State’s D.H. Hill Jr. Library to hot new restaurant Ajja and Transfer Co. Food Hall to Ruby Deluxe, local spots will be popping off every day of the festival. Stick around on Sunday, Sept. 10 for even more tunes at Slims, Night Rider, and The Pour House Music Hall.

Also, Skate Raleigh will have a pop-up booth located near Kings and Neptunes Parlour with rollerblade and skateboard competitions + bites from Wandering Wolf food truck.

Passes are available starting at $149.
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Theatre Raleigh presents “The Prom” | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $37-$50 | Watch this joyous musical production that follows four eccentric Broadway stars looking for a new stage.
  • Free Acro Yoga | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh | Free | Try acro yoga, a practice that combines yoga and acrobatics, fit for even beginners — don’t forget a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Painted Canvas Bags | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 2-3 p.m. | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Make a unique and personalized tote bag — all materials will be provided.
Friday, Aug. 11
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • YogaSix x 321 Coffee - Yoga on the Bloc | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10-11 a.m. | YogaSix, 621 Hillsborough St., Ste. 103, Raleigh | $15 | Get energized and empowered at this yoga class, followed by a drink from a local coffee house.
  • NC State University Women’s Soccer vs. VCU (Exhibition.) | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 1 p.m. | Dail Soccer Field/Track Complex, 2495 Cates Ave., Raleigh | Free | Watch the Wolfpack women’s soccer team in their first exhibition game of the new season.
  • Outdoor film: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” | Saturday, Aug. 12 | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $10 | Watch this Best Picture-winning film under the stars.
  • Fenton Makers Market | Saturday, Aug. 12 | Times vary | Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | Free | Head to Fenton for a market of 35 local artist booths and live music.
  • Houseplants Expo & Sale | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Homewood Nursery & Garden Center, 10809 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh | Free | Take advantage of 25% off houseplants and 20% off pottery, plus free repotting and a huge + fresh selection of beautiful plants.*
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News Notes
Sports
  • The Hurricanes’ preseason schedule has been released. The Canes will play against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, and the Nashville Predators at PNC Arena on Sept. 26, Sept. 27, and Oct. 6. The Panthers knocked our home team out of the 2023 Stanley Cup in a five game series.
Announced
  • Rapper Toosii will perform at the City of Raleigh Museum’s 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Sneaker Ball celebration. You may know Toosii from his TikTok hit “Favorite Song” — tickets for the legendary event start at $50.
Eat
  • Head to Sassool’s Raleigh location on Saturday, Aug. 19 for the fifth annual Hummus Mix Off featuring 10 Raleighites’ hummus creations. The winner of the competition will have their hummus featured in Sassool’s case for the whole month of September. May the best hummus win.
Try This
  • The Parlor at Heights House is hosting a sip and shop pop up event on Sunday, Aug. 20 featuring Beatniks, Escazu Chocolates, HEIR permanent jewelry, and more. While you’re there, sip on one of mixologist Will Bryant’s Italian-inspired creations.
Plan Ahead
  • Grab your swim trunks and surfboard for Trophy Brewing’s Surfer Day on Saturday, Aug. 26. Celebrate the Cloud Surfer IPA and its refreshing new variant, the Summer Surfer Peach IPA, at Trophy on Maywood.
Arts
  • Mixed-use innovation hub Raleigh Iron Works will be joining the Collision Project, a public arts initiative that connects creatives to art opportunities in developer Jamestown’s portfolio. Gabriel Eng-Goetz created a huge mural for the space, and Morgan Cook created a colorful graffiti style mural, too. Expect a mural from Raleigh artist Taylor White in the space soon.
Cause
  • SAFE Haven for Cats is reducing its adoption fees to $5 this Friday, Aug. 11. The feline-focused nonprofit adopted 13 cats during Wake County Animal Center’s time of need. Check out all the furry friends on SAFE Haven’s website.
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Finance
  • 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.*
 
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Bandwidth opens its global HQ in Raleigh
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Learn all about Bandwidth’s new campus. | Photo by Bandwidth
Communications platform Bandwidth cut the ribbon on its 40-acre Raleigh global headquarters last week. The Raleigh-founded company was previously stationed on NC State’s Centennial Campus and now sits near PNC Arena and UNC REX Hospital at 2230 Bandmate Way.

The new HQ includes a Montessori-inspired child development center, an extensive fitness center with basketball + tennis courts and a soccer field, and an outdoor amphitheater.

The campus also boasts the company’s NC roots with over 4,000 native trees and plants, connections to greenways, a pond habitat, and a widened, paved road neighboring Schenck Forest.

Bandwidth is excited to serve both its employees (called Bandmates) and its customers in this new space.

“The most priceless gift we can give our employees is the joy and relationships that come from lifting each other up, as we work together to achieve our mission of serving our customers,” said CEO of Bandwidth David Morken in a press release.
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  • The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.
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  • The buzziest deodorant in the beauty scene: Lume whole body deodorant. Free of aluminum or baking soda, it offers odor protection anywhere and everywhere.
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  • The 2023 Etsy Design Award Winners are here. Check out extraordinary, imaginative items including cactus leather bags, whimsical dandelion lamps, and donut mugs.
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  • Want to give your pup a paw-sitive surprise? Spoil them with treats from Botanical Bones — guaranteed to fit any pup’s personality.
 
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