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Friday, Jan. 5 | 47º | Mostly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
Saturday, Jan. 6 | 50º | Rain, snow at night | 65% chance of rain
Sunday, Jan. 7 | 55º | Clear with periodic clouds | 3% chance of rain
 
Events
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Newcomers Club of Raleigh - First Friday Coffee | Friday, Sept. 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sertoma Art Center at Shelley Lake Park, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh | Free | Meet other new Raleighites and learn a bit more about the Old North State over some joe.
  • 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.
Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Balloon Bash Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $0-$32 | Collect balloons through challenges in downtown Raleigh during this family-oriented scavenger hunt.
Sunday, Sept. 3
  • 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.
  • Open Mic Sunday | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 3-6 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr., Raleigh | Free | Local musicians will show off their chops on the outdoor stage.
  • Drifting Roots w/ Sound System Seven, Beany V | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S Blount St., Raleigh | $12-$15 | Vibe out with this reggae band based out of Central Florida.
  • The 5 Seconds of Summer Show | Sunday, Sept. 3 | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South Salisbury St., Raleigh | $180-$350 | Jam with this Australian pop punk group with special guest Meet Me @ The Altar.
Happy weekending
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From the editor
Freedom Park and it's beacon.
The Beacon of Freedom is visible at night, too. | Photo by RALtoday
Outdoors
  • ICYMI: NC Freedom Park, which honors Black North Carolinian heritage, is open to the public. Park bystanders can enjoy shaded sitting areas, landscaped beds surrounded by quotes of trailblazers and visionaries, and the Beacon of Freedom lit up at dusk each evening.
Open
  • The Green Monkey’s new downtown location is open at 215 S. Wilmington St. While people browse the shop and sip on cold drinks upstairs, folks can now enjoy events like Wednesday night trivia and Thursday night music bingo in its new downstairs production space.
Eat
  • Saltie Pepper Hospitality’s Eggcellent pop-up brunchery is hosting an event at Pine State Coffee this Friday, Sept. 1. Guests can expect inventive takes on breakfast and brunch staples like Japanese-inspired bacon, french toast BLTs, pistachio parfaits, and steak + eggs with shishito chimichurri.
Great Escapes

Our guide to the Hudson Valley

Great Escapes: Our guide to the Hudson Valley
Storm King Art Center - Hudson Valley
One of the many epic sculptures at Storm King Art Center. | Photo by @i_am_snowangel
The picturesque, riverside communities that comprise the 150-mile stretch of the Hudson Valley are the perfect place for travelers to experience some of New York’s finest history, natural beauty, culture, and food — without ever stepping foot in the big city. From apple orchards and great hiking trails to historic mansions, there’s a little something for everyone.
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