• Foodie Friday | Friday, Oct. 13 | 5-8 p.m. | Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Dr., Raleigh | Free | Bring your appetite and grab bites from Crave Food Truck + Jacked Penguin Ice Cream while listening to Joe’s Cousin One Man Band.
• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” | Friday, Oct. 13 | 10:55 p.m. | The Rialto, 1620 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $10 | Low Down Cheap Little Punks will put on a live show that will have you shivering with anticipation for the first time since the theater has reopened.

• Second Annual Barktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 2-7 p.m. | West Street Dog, 400 W. North St., Raleigh | Free | Bring your pup to this fall event featuring live music, complimentary mini massages, beer specials, and more — and don’t forget to donate to Wake County Animal Center.
• True Crime & Curious Tales Walking Tour | Saturday, Oct. 14 | Times vary | Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh | Free | Go on a journey back in time to Raleigh’s most interesting true crime stories and other quirky tales.
• Fenton Makers Market | Saturday, Oct. 14 | Times vary | Fenton , 201 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | Free | Head to Fenton for a market featuring 35 local artist booths and live music.

• Halloween Upcycled Painting Class | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $59 | Inspired by the spooky TikTok trend, add ghastly flair to thrifted art while sipping a complimentary drink.

• Wine Down Mondays | Monday, Oct. 16 | Times vary | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Relax with 50% off wine on the roof paired with small plates.

What we tried:

• The results of the Town of Cary and City of Durham elections are in. In Cary, newcomer Michelle Craig won District B and Lori Bush held onto her seat, while Sarika Bansal in District D triggered a runoff election with less than 50% of the vote. (INDY Week)

• Cary-based bakery La Farm will open a fifth permanent location in Fuquay-Varina on Oct. 26. The 1900 Broad St. location, which used to be a holiday pop-up for the bakery, will serve artisan breads and pastries.
  

• The Carolina Hurricanes are the betting favorites to win the next Stanley Cup. Currently, the Canes’ odds are 15-2 at Caesars Sportsbook. We like those odds. (ESPN)

• The City of Raleigh Museum is looking for artists for its exhibit called “Raleigh’s Living Room.” Every three months, an artist will draw their design live on a dry-erase board during First Friday.

• This is the last call for submissions in our RALtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Decorate your pumpkin, take a picture, and submit it by this Sunday, Oct. 15 for a chance to win the RALtoday best jack-o’-lantern award. Make a submission.

• And the best neighbor award goes to… you, for directly supporting RALtoday with the gift of your membership. Not only will you join our super cool membership club (and get perks including birthday shoutouts), but you’ll keep this newsletter free for the entire neighborhood. Way to go, neighbor.

• Lace up your tennis shoes, RAL. The Annual Cupcake Run at Brier Creek happens tomorrow. The sweetest run in Raleigh is a party for the whole family (read: it’s stroller-friendly + pet-friendly). Enjoy that fresh fall air when you register for the 5k run/walk.*

• The sun may be fading but your tan doesn’t have to. Enjoy $40 spray tans, deals from Carolina Roots Boutique, and $11/unit injections to keep you fresh through the holiday season on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. Direct message Oak City Sunless or text 844-SPRAYTN to book.*

• Noticing hair changes? Root causes of hair thinning can change over time making it difficult to know where to begin. Learn more about how Nutrafol can help.*

• We wanted to take a moment to correct information from our PNC updates article we shared yesterday. Gonza Tacos Y Tequila is a Colombian-Mexican restaurant and will serve nachos, tacos, and quesadillas in sections 112 and 130 of PNC Arena.