Raleigh Convention Center + Red Hat Amphitheater

PNC Arena

Cary indoor sports facility

• Goodnights Presents: Shaun Jones | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $22-$30 | Laugh with this comic who has been in the game for 28 years.

• Italian Wine Tasting with Paolo Pellizzari | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Westgate Wine Bar, 6405 Westgate Rd., Ste. 111, Raleigh | $20-$30 | Try a variety of Italian wines and take some home at a discounted rate.
• Playfully Ever After: Rediscovering Your Inner Child Through Joyful Play | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, Magnolia Room Shelter, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Reconnect with younger you in this playful and therapeutic event.

• Free Friday | Friday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh | Free | This is one of the two times per year you can tour the park for free; don’t miss the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson’s birthplace, St. Mark’s Chapel, and more.
• Peter Lamb & the Wolves Jazz Night | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Young Hearts Distilling, 225 South Wilmington St., Raleigh | Free | Make a reservation to eat + drink while listening to smooth jazz.

• Inter-Tribal Pow Wow | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 10:30 a.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the legacy and culture of NC Indigenous communities at this day of dancing, music, and vendors.
• Packapalooza | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 2-10 p.m. | Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Gather your pack and head to Packapalooza for a day of music, food, special events, and NC State pride.

• Downtown Raleigh’s NC Freedom Park, a space to honor the history of Black North Carolinians, is now open. Located at the corner of Wilmington and Lane streets, this park is home to the Beacon of Freedom, a 50-foot-tall steel monument. (The News & Observer)

• True Food Kitchen is coming to North Hills. The health food eatery has roots in 17 other states, and this location will be its first in NC. This new spot will open in spring 2024 and will serve chef-driven dishes and from-scratch cocktails.

• Serving soon. Jaguar Bolera, an “eatertainment” concept opening in Raleigh Iron Works early 2024, is expanding into its neighbor Salvage Yard with 30,000 more sqft of space and five pickleball courts. These courts are joining duckpin bowling and “naughty needlepoint” as activities in this anticipated spot.

• Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in Cary’s Fenton has been named one of America’s coolest jewelry stores. Bailey’s took home third in the “Big Cool Division” by jewelry magazine INSTORE. The magazine’s editor-in-chief highlighted the store’s residential-inspired interior and the iconic Bailey’s Box branding.

• Wake County Schools gathered yesterday to discuss student mental health and strategies to continue supporting students’ social and emotional learning. These efforts are following last year’s development of in-school support services at 40 Wake County schools. Learn more about supporting student mental health with these resources from Wake County Schools. (WRAL)

• Make drinks the Old Fashioned way. Downtown Raleigh’s Whiskey Kitchen announced a series of cocktail making classes centered around the Old Fashioned. The first event was yesterday, but you can still join on Sept. 19 and Oct. 24 at 6 p.m — September’s event is free.

• Raleigh was named 2023’s No. 4 best large real estate market by WalletHub. The City of Oaks has the No. 42 best growing job rate and came in at No. 14 overall as the best place to buy a home, just behind our mid-sized cities Cary and Durham at No. 5 and No. 7, respectively.

• Through the Feel The Love program, Air Experts + Lennox have teamed up to donate and install a new HVAC system for a deserving family in need. If you know someone who you feel needs and/or deserves it, share their story. Learn more program details or nominate someone you know.*

• Ready to relax while you save? Book and enjoy a HydraFacial Classic or Deluxe during the month of August and receive 50% off your choice of a Booster. To redeem, just mention this offer upon check-in at the spa. Snag the deal or call (919) 755-8111 to book.*

• Did you know the Midtown Farmers’ Market sources from a 100-mile radius? If you’re making an effort to eat local + support small farms, stop by any (or every) Saturday through Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at North Hills Commons. See this week’s vendor spotlight: Fatboy Farms.*

• Did you know when you subscribe to our new sister market, WStoday, you’ll be entered into our contest to win $250 cash? Subscribe today for a chance to win.

• Ready to tailgate? Our online shop, Six & Main, has you covered. Spice up your game-day burgers with Spicewalla’s 3-Pack Grill Lovers Collection.

• Find your new favorite scents this fall from our candle brands such as Wixology and Corridor Candle Co. Shop now at Six & Main.

• Socks mysteriously eaten by your washing machine again? Yeah, us too. Try these women’s no-show socks — a bestselling sock with 50,000+ five-star reviews.

• These pop-up soccer goals make the most of time outdoors with the kids or grandkids. Easily set them up, then just as easily put away and store.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.