AFC East

• Buffalo Bills fans charge over to Buffalo Brothers Raleigh for game day tailgates, raffles, and cold beer.
• Head to RallyPoint Sport Grill for New York Jets fandom, and join the local fan club too.

AFC North

• Fly over to Lynnwood Grill and Brewing Concern to catch the game with fellow Baltimore Ravens fans, and join the local fan club to attend more meetups across the area.
• Pittsburgh Steelers fans unanimously shared with us that Sammy’s Tap and Grill is their go-to watering hole. Steelers fans can also mix things up and head to Hibernian in north Raleigh to meet with other fans.

AFC West

• Broncos Country, let’s ride to Leesville Tap Room on game day and stay in the loop with the local Meetup group.
• Kansas City Chiefs fans can meet at Buffalo Brothers in Cary for a taste of Arrowhead Stadium at home.

NFC East

• New York Giants fans can stomp over to Backyard Bistro for game day meetups and join the local fan club.

NFC North

• Catch other Chicago Bears fans at Nancy’s Pizzeria.
• Pourworks, The Big Easy, and Crosstown Pub are meetup spots for the cheeseheads. Check the local fan group to see where they are meeting up.

NFC South

• The Oak City Riot, a local Panthers club affiliated with the international Roaring Riot, meets at Neuse River Brewing and Brasserie — where everyone is welcome to cheer on NC’s only NFL team.
• New Orleans Saints fans can geaux to Sharky’s Place for game day meetups.

• Wine Down Mondays | Monday, Sept. 18 | Times vary | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Relax with 50% off wine on the roof paired with small plates.
• Trippie Redd — Take Me Away Tour | Monday, Sept. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $28-$109 | Rock out with this rapper + singer to songs like “I Miss the Rage” and “Hurts Me.”

• Whiskey Kitchen Cocktail Class | Tuesday, Sept. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Learn how to whip up a classic old fashioned.
• Lebanese Wine Dinner with Massaya Wines | Tuesday, Sept. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Sitti Authentic Lebanese, 137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $144 | Enjoy Lebanese culinary artistry and wine pairings at this exclusive dinner.

• Beginner Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing, 201 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh | $65 | Learn to letter beautifully on faux pumpkins in this downtown location.
• Gravel Ride | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | Times vary | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr., Raleigh | Free | Join team members from the Bicycle Chain Raleigh for a ride through Raleigh’s Umstead State Park; expect a seven to nine mph pace for about 13 miles.
• Swift Night Out | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy the chimney-roosting birds from this downtown rooftop and learn more about swifts before their migration.
• The Martini Lounge | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | 10th & Terrace, 616 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | Free | This bar with downtown views will transform into “The Martini Lounge” where there will be live jazz with Gravity Trio and cocktail specials.

• Two new steak restaurants are coming to Brier Creek. Brazilian steakhouse Estampa Gaucha will open in the Westin Hotel in the next few months, and Carolinas-based Epic Chophouse will open in 2024 in the former location of Brasa. (Triangle Food Blog)

• North Raleigh French restaurant Saint Jacques has closed after nearly 20 years. The restaurant served fine French cuisine in North Ridge Shopping Center since 2004. (The News & Observer)

• The 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade is back on after a compromise was settled with the City of Raleigh. The parade will be on Nov. 18 and will feature no vehicles. The parade was previously canceled due to the presence of vehicles after the death of 11-year-old dancer Hailey Brooks during the 2022 parade. (The News & Observer)

• The NCMA Cafe is now offering tea services every third Thursday this fall. Book your spot to enjoy savory canapes, tea sandwiches, and autumnal pastries alongside tea or coffee. After your table is cleared, explore the new “Dutch Art in a Global Age” collection, on display until January 2024.

• A new streetscape design is coming to a stretch of Oberlin Road near the Village District. Expect more space for pedestrians, a bike lane protected by two dozen parking spaces, and a reduction to three lanes for cars. Construction will begin early October and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. (The News & Observer)

• Party at Neptune’s Parlour with the women’s event series The Crowded Table Club while raising money + toiletry essentials for The No Woman, No Girl Initiative on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Meet new friends, get grooving, and sing some karaoke while supporting a good cause. Tickets are $45 and include two drink vouchers.

• This gets our wheels turning. Bike advocacy group Oaks and Spokes announced their Fall Bike Fest, including fundraisering events like Crank for a Cause on Sunday, Oct. 8 and Cranksgiving, both at Crank Arm Brewing, on Nov. 19. Read up on the whole lineup.

• Speaking of cycling, this Friday, Sept. 22 is World Car-Free Day. Try biking, busing, walking, or rollerblading to wherever you need to go. Catch your city editors scooting around on Friday.

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