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• Tarot Readings with Okaasan’s Tarot | Friday, Oct. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Hause of Dogs, 421 N. Harrington St., Raleigh | Free | Let the cards tell you about your life, relationships, and more as part of First Friday in Smoky Hollow.
• Raleigh Film and Art Festival | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | NC State Centennial Campus — Engineering Building III, 1840 Entrepreneur Dr., Raleigh | $0-$90 | Experience the largest film and art festival in the state with 200 independent films and Q+As.
• Special Event: Kevin Nealon | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $30-$40 | You know him from “Weeds” and “Saturday Night Live,” now see him live.
• First Friday Movie Series at Moore Square: “The Mummy” | Friday, Oct. 6 | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Watch this iconic spooky movie to ring in October.

• Honey & Art Fair | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 2-6 p.m. | Beeloved Community Garden, 2506 Vanderbilt Ave., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the hard work of pollinators and plants in the garden with games, face painting, chalk art, a bouncy slide, crafts, bubbles, honey tasting, arts sale, and music from bagpipes to bluegrass.

• Halloween Peg Doll Painting Workshop with Kimmy from Scrambled Pegs | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 12-2 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh | $27 | Bring your creative spirit to this artistic workshop.
• Fall Wreath Workshop | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 2-4 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $69 | Craft a unique Instagram-worthy wreath while sipping pumpkin-flavored bevs.
• Oktoberfest | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 3-6 p.m. | Rosecomb Beer Garden, 1143 Parkside Main St., Cary | Free | Celebrate Oktoberfest with a stein holding competition, artisan vendors, and live music.

• The JOHNNYSWIM Stories Tour | Monday, Oct. 9 | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $32-$283 | Groove with this folk, soul, blues, and pop duo from Nashville.

• Village District BOO-ze Halloween Wine Walk | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Village District, 2068 Clark Ave., Raleigh | $25 | Grab the fam or your ghoul-friends to shop, stroll, trick-or-treat + sip wine as you go (costumes and dogs welcomed).*

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• In addition to BRT, Raleigh City Council also approved a plan for a Moore Square revitalization, including a 135-room hotel and a downtown grocery store + food and bev options. Parts of City Market will also be redeveloped with a 160-room boutique hotel. (CBS 17)

• Asian product-focused grocery store Fresh International Market will open in Brier Creek tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 7 after the company moved its HQ to Raleigh. The store will feature breakfast + stir fry kitchens, a Halal butchery, a seafood department, and a Paris Baguette bakery. (Triangle Business Journal)

• NC State has received $39 million from the Department of Defense to act as a leader in the local semiconductor industry. The Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors program, or CLAWS, intends to teach technical expertise in semiconductors.

• Tez Walker is once again eligible to play football for UNC. The wide receiver was declared ineligible earlier this season, and the NCAA did not provide specifics on why the decision was reversed. Walker will have a great day as a Tar Heel in the game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. (The News & Observer)

• Due to an outbreak of canine influenza, Wake County Animal Center will close to the public for the next 35 days or more to ensure the health of its 449 furry friends. In addition, all events, surrenders, and adoptions of any animals — not just dogs — will be paused.

• Head to the Raleigh Fire Department’s fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 8 for a flaming hot chili competition. Alongside firefighter-made chili, enjoy free snacks like hot dogs and cotton candy while watching the Panthers, Saints, and Falcons brawl. There will also be kid-friendly activities including a bounce house.

• Tuesday, Oct. 10 is National Walk to a Park Day and World Mental Health Day. Participate in both by strolling to your nearest park for a mental boost — not sure where yours is? Check our Raleigh parks guide to discover your new favorite greenspace.

• Now Serving Food + Wine is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Smoky Hollow. Celebrate the Triangle’s culinary scene to benefit Now Serving’s community meal program. All-inclusive wristbands start at $75.

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