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• Slimey Madness: A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Madness | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $12-$15 | Listen to live music, participate in a villain costume contest and trap bingo + enjoy food, drinks, and special guest performances.
• A Comedy Experiment: All Jokes, NO Chaser! Showcase | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Watts & Ward, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Laugh along with six comedians with a craft cocktail in hand at this underground show.

• Stargazing at The Willard: Super Blue Moon Edition | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 8-10 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Join Raleigh Astronomy Club to view a super blue moon and starry skies.

• First Friday Market & Movie Night | Friday, Sept. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Spend First Friday at Moore Square with food trucks, live entertainment, a local market, free games, and a showing of “Back to the Future” on the lawn at 7:30 p.m.
• Rhythm and Flow: Yoga with Live Drumming | Friday, Sept. 1 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $22 | Dreya Blume will play live drums during Kelsey McKaplan’s class to help you connect more deeply with your breath and movement.
• Gladys Knight with special guest Eric Benét | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $80-$200 | Presented in association with the African American Cultural Festival, join this the seven-time Grammy-winning artist for a special evening of pop, R&B, gospel, and adult contemporary music.

• The MAKRS Society - North Hills Pop-Up Market | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 11 a.m. | The MAKRS Society, Midtown Park, Raleigh | Free | Shop from 45+ local artists and makers while listening to live music; there will also be food trucks on site.

• Amelia’s Flowers, a vintage flower shop and mobile truck service, announced that it is expanding to Raleigh. Though the location has not yet been announced, the shop, which will carry arrangements, greeting cards and gifts, is hiring shop associates and flower truck drivers.

• Due to heavy rain coming from Hurricane Idalia, the Jazz in the Square event, which was scheduled for tomorrow, Aug. 31, is postponed to Thursday, Sept. 21. DreamRoot will perform on the new date at Moore Square while guests enjoy food trucks and beer and wine options.

• Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon), it’s also the last blue supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. (NPR)

• The City of Raleigh is rolling out a new pilot program called Ral-E-Bike to encourage Raleighites to purchase electric bicycles. Beginning Spring 2024, Raleigh residents will be eligible to apply for a $500 voucher toward the purchase of an e-bike at participating local bike shops.

• Calling all buskers. The NCMA is looking for talented street performers to celebrate its second annual Buskers Day on Saturday, Sept. 23 in the Museum Park. Space is available on a first come, first served basis from 1 to 4 p.m., and no registration or permit fee is required.

• Devil-Dogs Dungarees, a Wake County blue jean manufacturing facility, put its Zebulon facility up for sale at $11.1 million. The 148,004 sqft space dates back to 1952 and consists of four brick buildings and seven dock-high doors. The brand plans to move to a smaller space in the Triangle. (The News & Observer)

• PNC Arena announced that comedian Dave Chappelle is bringing his stand-up tour, “It’s A Celebration, B!%?#&$!,” to Raleigh on Oct. 25. General admission tickets go on sale this Thursday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m.

• Discover a world of tempting tastes, tunes, and taps with a visit to Greenville, SC for this year’s Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi, happening Oct. 13-15. This free festival features 50+ restaurants, 80+ bands, and more. Learn more + plan your visit.*

• 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.*

• Visit ReadyNC.gov for tips on building an emergency kit and additional weather preparation.
• Stay informed and set emergency alerts on your mobile device.
• Never drive through flooded areas and stay away from common flooding areas.

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co. biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.

• 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.

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