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Events
Friday, Aug. 25
  • 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 at no cost.
  • Weekend Kickoff Party | Friday, Aug. 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Umbrella in the Garden, 12825 Norwood Rd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy non-alcoholic concoctions to start your weekend off right.
Saturday, Aug. 26
  • Dix Park 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.
  • NC Vintage Bazaar | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $5-$20 | Find new-to-you treasures at NC’s biggest vintage clothing and thrift convention featuring over 130 vintage clothing vendors.
  • Packapalooza | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 2-10 p.m. | Hillsborough Street and the NC State Belltower, 2011 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Gather your pack and head to Packapalooza for a day of music, food, special events, and NC State pride.
  • Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26-Sunday, Aug. 27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Cary, 319 S. Academy St., Cary | Free | This two-day event, which showcases nearly 300 artists, features a juried craft show, a beer garden, entertainment, a kid’s area, and food.
Sunday, Aug. 27
  • Rooftop Jazz Brunch with Sugar Euphoria | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $55 | Make a reservation for this three-course prix fixe brunch; pianist Jonathan Markow and his trio will provide the tunes.
  • Jazz Brunch at Bowstring Brewyard featuring Aaron McCoy | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | Enjoy a brunch made by Saltie Pepper and jam out to some jazz.
  • Sunday Market | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 12-5 p.m. | CAM Raleigh, 409 W Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Shop this gallery-turned market with diverse stalls and delightful discoveries.
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From the editor
ICYMI
  • 321 Coffee announced their fifth and largest location will open on NC State’s Centennial Campus. This store is coming home to where it all began, according to co-founder Lindsay Wrege.
Community
  • Packapalooza, NC State’s annual street festival, is this Saturday, Aug. 26 on Hillsborough Street. Bring your pack and read up on what to expect at this celebration of all things Wolfpack.
Seasonal
  • How’s your summer bucket list coming along? Check a few more boxes before the season is over and maybe add a few more.
Great Escapes

Our guide to Pawleys Island, SC

Great Escapes: Our guide to Pawleys Island, SC
The sun rising over the coastline in Pawleys Island, SC.
Find a prettier view for a beach sunset than Huntington Beach, we’ll wait. | Photo by GVLtoday
While summer may be winding down, the fall is the perfect time to head to the Carolina coast.
  • Why go? Pawleys Island is 40 minutes south of Myrtle Beach and 1.5 hours north of Charleston, just a day trip from your beach vacation to the bustling Broadway at the Beach or shopping on King Street.
  • Act like a local: From seafood spots to live music and beachy cocktails (Don’t Miss: The Mullet Hut’s Rum-a-rita), plan to spend an afternoon or evening exploring the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk. Pro Tip: Visit during Taste of the Marshwalk (winter 2024) for small plates and a Bloody Mary competition.
  • Where to stay: Pawleys Island House — This pet-friendly property boasts a rooftop deck and is steps away from the beach and the creek. ($234/night)
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  • Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.
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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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