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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
 
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A Negroni sits on a rooftop
A childhood take on a classic cocktail? Yes please. The Lunchbox Negroni at The Willard is a take on the classic. | Photo by The Willard Rooftop Lounge
Hey folks, City Editor Allie here. This weekend might be a bit rainy, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it. Stay inside on Friday with Hannah Einbinder from HBO’s “Hacks” at Raleigh Improv, and brave the weather at three different festivals on Saturday. Enjoy locally crafted bevs to top off Negroni Week and rock the night away with Aerosmith at PNC Arena.

Keep reading for more things to do this weekend and future events to plan for in your down time.
Events
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Green Chair Project Hosts Annual Chairity Event | Friday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Sept. 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Green Chair Project, 1853 Capital Blvd., Raleigh | $35 | Attend this charity event uplifting those experiencing homelessness and view upcycled furnishings from local designers.
  • Hannah Einbinder | Friday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Sept. 23 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $25-$85 | You might know her from HBO’s “Hacks,” now see her perform live.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • B-Autumn’s Up! Beer Festival | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 12-4 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $40 | Enjoy 75 craft beers + ciders from 36 breweries with live music to kick off the fall season.
  • Festa Italiana | Saturday, Sept. 23 | Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy everything Italian from music and dancing to food and bevs.
  • Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 1-8 p.m. | Rosecomb Beer Garden, 1143 Parkside Main St., Cary | Free | Celebrate Oktoberfest with a stein holding competition, artisan vendors, and live music.
Sunday, Sept. 24
  • Rooftop Jazz Brunch with Tepuy Donuts | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $55 | Munch on Belgian waffles, shrimp + grits, and eggs Benedict and enjoy sourdough donuts from Tepuy on the rooftop.
  • Negroni Week Cocktail Competition | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 3-5 p.m. | Dram and Draught Raleigh, 1 Glenwood Ave, Ste. 101, Raleigh | Free | Watch local bartenders shake up Negronis and enjoy one for yourself in celebration of Negroni Week.
  • Aerosmith | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 4:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $50-$400 | Rock out at the final tour of this iconic rock band.
Plan Ahead
  • World of Bluegrass | Tuesday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Sept. 30 | Times vary | Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh Convention Center + downtown Raleigh | $100-$140 | Join the largest urban bluegrass festival in the world filled with music, conferences, showcases, awards, and street vendors.
  • Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week | Monday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Downtown Raleigh | Free | Experience dozens of downtown Raleigh restaurants with exclusive specials.
  • NC State Fair | Thursday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Admissions vary | Get ready to eat fried foods, ride ferris wheel rides, and see oversized pumpkins.
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What brand of hot dog was advertised to Raleigh students?
The Hot Weiners sign at The Roast Grill.
According to a newspaper from 1957, Shaw students were fans of hot dogs, but the ad wasn’t for the iconic Roast Grill. | Photo by RALtoday
Last week we asked you the location of the Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, which can be found in the Anna and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. 60% of our readers guessed this park. Nice job.

Let’s mix things up this week. Today is the 21st of September, and we featured some Raleigh history from Sept. 21 in our newsletter this morning. Let’s see what you remember.

Shaw’s students were apparently fans of hot dogs. What brand advertised to them in a 1957 newspaper? Hint: There’s a road named after this company in Raleigh.

Cast your answer by clicking the corresponding text below, and see how you stack up against other readers.

1. Roast Grill
2. Jones Sausage Company
3. Neese Sausage
4. Smithfield Inc.
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Great Escapes

Our guide to Chincoteague, VA

Great Escapes: Our guide to Chincoteague, VA
waves crashing on a beach
Dip your toes into the Atlantic Ocean. | Photo by Rachel Taylor-Northam
Whether you’re taking a stroll on the beach, catching the Chincoteague ponies grazing, or grabbing a scoop of ice cream from Island Creamery, the oceanside town is always a great time.

Use this quick guide for the perfect day in Chincoteague.
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