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• Arcadia by Tom Stoppard | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Burning Coal Theatre Company, 224 Polk St., Raleigh | $30 | This play explores certainty and uncertainty by one of the most significant contemporary playwrights.
• Pine Cone Bluegrass Jam | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Riparian Provision Company, 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh | Head to this circle jam and bring your best bluegrass beats.

• By George - Single Release Show w/ Deaf Andrews and The Layaways | Friday, Oct. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $15-$145 | Celebrate the release of this Raleigh band’s new single “Love in a Machine” while enjoying pizza + brews.
• Gabi’s Ghostly Gala | Friday, Oct. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | The Royal Banquet, 3801 Hillsborough St., Ste. 109, Raleigh | $25-$150 | Participate in an auction with Canes tickets, enjoy bites, and explore NC State’s campus with a spooky tour while supporting a good cause.
• Special Event: Michael Blackson | Friday, Oct. 13 | 7 and 10 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $51-$91| Laugh along with this Ghanaian-Liberian-American comedian.

• Fall for Five Points | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Five Points, 2000 Fairview Rd., Raleigh | Free | Embrace the fall vibes with a fun-filled neighborhood street party filled with good music, yummy food, and activities for the whole family.
• Coffee + Cake Decor Class | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Azia B’s Beauty Studio, 7400 Six Forks Rd., Ste. 23, Raleigh | $50 | Learn how to decorate a beautiful cake while sipping on joe from Black-ology Coffee Company.
• Home-Made Cranberry & Apple Hand Pies | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 1-3 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, 119 W. Park St., Cary | $100 | Craft delicious autumnal desserts and enjoy a complimentary bev while baking.

• Fiber Folks | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Gather your fellow fiber-lovers to knit, crochet, or needlework.
• Indoor Yoga at the Chapel | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 3:30 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Stretch and breathe deeply in this open-level and vinyasa-based class.
• Creating With Cocktails Class | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 4-7 p.m. | Killjoy, 116 N. West St., Raleigh | $45 | Create a colorful figurative design using layers and contrast with cocktails included.
• Band of Horses | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $33 | Listen to this Charleston-based band play jams from its nearly 20 year discography.

• Adult Nights: Nocturnal by Nature | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Dance among dinosaurs, meet creepy-crawlies up close, face your fears with a ride on our mechanical shark, and more at downtown’s hottest Halloween party, exclusively for Raleighites 21+.*

• In addition to core interdisciplinary arts courses, students customize their degree with electives matching their individual artistic interests.
• Courses include art, dance, film, game design, media, music, and theatre
• As always, learning is immersive.

• Yesterday was the groundbreaking for two most important miles of pavement in the Triangle — and this isn’t for driving. RDU’s new runway has begun construction and is anticipated to be completed in 2028.

• Do the time warp again at “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at The Rialto. The movie + show returns to the iconic theater tomorrow, Oct. 13 at nearly midnight. Tickets are $10.

• Sip on a complimentary drink from Black & White Coffee on a behind-the-scenes-tour of Raleigh Union Station. Be one of 50 tour-goers to explore this modern industrial train station on Oct. 28.

• You probably already knew this, but Raleigh is ranked as one of the top Southern tech hubs. Commercial Cafe ranked Raleigh No. 4 in the South due to its research universities and RTP, as well as the high quality of living.

• Raleigh ranked as the No. 2 best city to drive in, according to WalletHub. Raleigh additionally ranked as No. 5 for lowest in cost of ownership and maintenance and No. 14 in safety.

• Upcoming neighborhood spot Gussie’s is hiring for all positions. Send in your resume for consideration. This restaurant will occupy the space of Soul Taco on West Morgan Street.

• Dispose of unused + expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, no questions asked, on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wegmans and Falls River Pharmacy in north Raleigh as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

• Grab your ghouls and guys for AVA Rooftop Bar’s Vampire’s Ball on Friday, Oct. 27. All blood types are welcomed to enjoy live music, entertainment, drink specials, a costume contest + more. RSVP + get tickets.*

• Considering building a home or just love breathtaking abodes? Get inspired at the Triangle Parade of Homes Saturday + Sunday, Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15 from 12-5 p.m. The Jim Allen Group is showcasing 40 homes crafted by trusted builder clients. Get details and preview our favorite Jim Allen Group features.*

• Only two days left to enter Synergy Face + Body’s Fab Week Facial Giveaway. Five lucky winners will enjoy a FAB Week Facial that includes a deep double cleanse, a clarifying mask, facial massage, extractions with high frequency, enzymatic treatment + more. Here’s how to enter.*

• Retirement planning can feel daunting, but taking steps to prepare now can help ensure that your post-work life is more relaxing than taxing. Here are key milestones to be aware of if you’re 10+ years out or 5 years out.*