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• “The Nature of Oaks": An Author’s Talk with Douglas W. Tallamy | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | $20 | Listen to this author share his work, research, and advocacy for the trees that line our city.
• Jazz in the Square | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Listen to smooth sounds from Também and enjoy on-site food, beer, and wine vendors.

• Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show | Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | $10-$12 | Meet Chef Vivian Howard and “Southern Charm” star Craig Conniver and tour a design studio, participate in a plant workshop from Urban Pothos, and watch home presentations.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour | Friday, Sept. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $35-$355 | Rock out to “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” and “Free Bird.”
• Haunted History Tour | Friday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Learn about the history of some of Raleigh’s most important landmarks accompanied by a ghost story at each stop.
• Craig Robinson | Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $35-$95 | You know this seasoned comic from “The Office” and “Brooklyn 99" — now watch him perform live.

• 8th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 10:30 a.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | Free | Watch the signature dragon boat race and explore nearly 100 exhibits and activities, including performances and cultural displays.

• Canes 5K | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 7-8:30 a.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $20-$70 | All proceeds benefit the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation and registration includes a T-shirt, breakfast, a ticket to a future Canes game, and post-race beer.
• Open Mic Sunday at Gizmo | Sunday, Sept. 17-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr,. Raleigh | Free | Local musicians will show off their chops on the outdoor stage.

• A downtown ABC store has been approved, the first liquor store in the area in nearly 40 years. The store will be located at 212 S. Salisbury St., near Death and Taxes and Deco Raleigh. The proposal for this store included 5,000 sqft of retail space. (CBS 17)

• Two Raleigh area restaurants made Eater’s top 10 upcoming restaurants in the Carolinas. Scott Crawford’s Brodeto will serve Croation and Italian flavors in Raleigh Iron Works, and Laotian cuisine will come to downtown Cary at Saap, headed by Chef Lon Bounsanga, formerly of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana.

• Bad great idea, right? Pop rocker Olivia Rodrigo is headed to Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on March 8 as part of the Guts World Tour. Register now to be selected for tickets.

• Wake County Animal Center is nearing its capacity. Adoption fees have been waived for dogs that have been at the center for more than 15 days. View the gallery for the 182 adoptable pets.

• Local developer Raleigh Raised Development has filed plans for eight townhomes and one house on Oberlin Road, just beyond Harris Teeter. These luxury homes will range from 1,600 to 3,700 sqft, and the estimated project cost is $10 million. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Raleigh Wine Shop ranked in Wine Enthusiast’s best shops of 2023. The Glenwood South store has been open since 2011 and offers personal services, fun wines, and classes + events, like yoga and pop-ups.

• Next Wednesday, Sept. 20, is Pizza in the Park. Chat with park planners about future plans for greenways, centers, and more, and discuss your ideas for the City of Raleigh parks over some ‘za at John Chavis Memorial Park.

• Did you know? NC State’s football series against VMI started 128 years ago, before the Wright Brothers’ first flight. The Wolfpack and Keydets are meeting for the first time since 1946 this Saturday, Sept. 16 at Carter-Finley Stadium. (The News & Observer)

• The Women’s Center’s third annual Break the Cycle bike ride event is happening this Sunday, Sept. 17. Sign up for the five- or 30-mile ride or learn how you can participate as a sponsor (starting at $25) or volunteer to help women experiencing homelessness in our community.*

• ICYMI, we recently visited The NOW Massage for a 50-minute Swedish-inspired massage + scalp renewal enhancement. See the studio space and treat yourself to a complimentary enhancement with the code ENCHANCENOW.*

• Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering a buy one entree, get one free with code BOGOFREE2023 when you order through the Moe’s app now through Sunday, Dec. 31. Snag the deal.*