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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
 
Events
Friday, Oct. 6
Saturday, Oct. 7
  • Pedal In Pink | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Anderson Point Park, 20 Anderson Point Dr., Raleigh | $45-$55 | Hosted by Black Girls Do Bike, wear your pink gear for this ride to spread awareness + attention to breast cancer benefiting Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Support, Inc.
  • Falling for Local | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Big Field at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Commemorate the start of autumn with hay rides, craft beer, inflatables, local vendors, live music, and free pumpkins.
  • NC State Football vs. Marshall | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 2 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium, 4600 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | $31-$139 | Watch the Wolfpack take on the the Thundering Herd at home.
  • Shade Gardening | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 3-4 p.m. | Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Ln., Raleigh | Free | Learn how to garden interesting plants in all light conditions.
  • “Flavors of Fall” Wine Dinner | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $99 | Indulge in a five-course meal celebrating autumn with wine pairings and a surprise interactive dessert course.
  • Mix&Sip: Tequila VS Mezcal Mixology Class | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Raleigh Union Station, 510 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $65 | Learn to create spicy cocktails at home from a certified mixologist.
  • The Taylor Party | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8:30 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $15-$30 | Polish up real nice for this Swiftie party.
Sunday, Oct. 8
  • Moore Square Market - Downtown Vendor + Farmers Market | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Pick up local produce + treats, meet up with friends, and take an outdoor fitness class all in one place.
  • Oktoberfest at Rosecomb Beer Garden | 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.
Plan Ahead
  • Raleigh Fashion Fest Fall ’23 at Raleigh Iron Works | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5-9 p.m. | Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | $0-$75 | Shop local boutiques at this show which benefits local nonprofit The Women’s Center.
  • Centro’s Annual Day of the Dead 5K | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Centro, 106 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $35-$40 | In addition to the run, bring offerings for the altars, and dress your best for the costume contest.
  • Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 1 p.m. | Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh | $12 | This play, inspired by Mo Willems’ books about courage and friendship, uses hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, furry monster puppets, an interactive video, and songs to bring the children’s story to life.*
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Seasonal
  • The 2023 NC State Fair starts a week from today — can you believe it? New foods, attractions, and more are coming to this fall Raleigh staple, so don’t wait to plan your visit.
Real Estate
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Asked

How would you decorate Raleigh’s water towers?
A plain white water tank.
Imagine all the possibilities for a Raleigh water tower. | Photo via Canva
Voting is open for Tank of the Year, a celebration of national water tanks and their creative coatings, at least for some cities. All of Raleigh’s entries, however, are completely blank, which got us wondering: how should Raleigh decorate them?

Maybe they could use some classic oak imagery, an NC flag, or something more along the lines of Shannon Fisher’s imaginative early voting sticker. Whatever you’re thinking, let us know.
Be the artist
Great Escapes

Our guide to New Orleans, LA

Great Escapes: Our guide to New Orleans, LA
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New Orleans is a visual delight. | Photo by Chloe Rodgers
Attention, travelers: New Orleans is so much more than Mardi Gras. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind destination for a fall, winter, or spring getaway, we can’t recommend NOLA enough.
  • Why go? Gastro travel. On top of the city’s world-renowned Creole and Cajun food scene, two New Orleans restaurants were just named on the third annual New York Times Restaurant List of 2023’s 50 best restaurants in the country.
  • Act like a local: A few of our favorite live music venues (where you can see live jazz and other acts all year round) include Maple Leaf, Preservation Hall, The Spotted Cat, Tipitina’s, and d.b.a. — but that’s just the start of the list. (Make sure to stop by the open-air market Frenchmen Art Bazaar to browse local art, clothing + more before or after Spotted Cat.)
  • Where to stay: Try this beautifully updated second-floor unit in a historic home with a large balcony overlooking St. Charles Avenue, located in a super convenient spot between the Garden District and Uptown (~$248/night).
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