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Friday, Aug. 11

Theatre Raleigh presents “The Prom” | Friday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 13 | 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.
Foodie Friday | Friday, Aug. 11 | 5 p.m. | Dorthea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy food + bev and wind down with local music in this serene park.
Sip n’ Stroll Raleigh Public Art Tour | Friday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | Sidewalk Outside of Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Explore Raleigh’s public art scene on this 60 minute evening tour.
The Barbie Sip & Clip Experience | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | City Market Artist Collective, 300 Blake St., Raleigh | $89 | Hand paint your own vase + wine glass, create a floral arrangement, and indulge in wine and small bites.
Special Event - Room 861 At Goodnights: Gianmarco Soresi | Friday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 12 | 8 and 10:30 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 511 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $25-$33 | Laugh with this TikTok famous comedian.

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 up by a drink from a local coffee house.
Pottery Workshop | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10-11 a.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $15 | Create a pinch pot by hand in this celebration of the earth.
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum | Saturday, Aug. 12 | Times vary | Raleigh Fire Museum, Raleigh | Free | This museum honoring the fire history of Raleigh is only open once per month — don’t miss it.

Sunday, Aug. 13

NC State University Men’s Soccer vs South Carolina | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Dail Soccer Field/Track Complex, Raleigh | Free | Watch the Wolfpack men’s soccer team in their first exhibition game of the new season.
Tongue & Groove Open Mic | Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | VAE Raleigh, 228 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Watch local talent from around the Triangle gather to co-create with poetry, music, storytelling, and the occasional interpretive dance.
Black Farmers’ Market | Sunday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | Free | Support local Black farmers and entrepreneurs at this fresh foods market.

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From the editor

Open

Bandwidth, a Raleigh-based communications platform, opened its new global HQ last week. Check out what this exciting campus has to offer.

Plan Ahead

Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival is just around the corner, rocking downtown from Sept. 7 through Sept. 9. Get excited about huge outdoor performances, laid back day parties, and so much more at this eclectic festival.

Try This

This week, we celebrated National Pickleball Day — tennis and racquetball’s little sibling. Check out all the current and upcoming spots for this hot sport, and take a look at one of the existing pickleball courts in Raleigh.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Franklin, IN

Great Escapes: Our guide to Franklin, IN

The Johnson County courthouse located at the heart of downtown Franklin was built between 1879 -1881. | Photo by @carleygirl123

Planning a getaway? Check out Franklin for a small-town feel that blends tradition with innovation (a ~40-min drive from downtown Indianapolis).

There’s also nothing like downtown Franklin + the Franklin College campus in the fall when the leaves have changed colors.

Why go? Franklin is a charming area not too far from downtown Indianapolis but just enough outside of the city for a nice little getaway to slow down and enjoy the small town life.
Act like a local: If you’re a movie buff, you have to see a movie at The Historic Artcraft Theatre, which is celebrating a century in Franklin this year.
Where to stay: Vrbo: Beautiful Franklin Home — This 3 BR, 2 BA home is just two miles from downtown Franklin, and features a spacious family room, covered porch, and beautiful gardens (complete with a Koi pond). (~$252/night)*

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Shop

Read

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.

The Buy

Our new must-have for concerts and baseball games this summer: this clear, stadium-approved backpack. Psst — it’s also great for football games in the fall.

Award

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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