11.30.2023

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Explore the Boylan Heights 31st annual Artwalk this weekend. | Photo by RALtoday

Hey Raleigh, City Editor Allie here: happy early weekend. Head to stores, cafes, and more tomorrow for First Friday — and get some shopping done for your loved ones, too.

If you’ve finished your holiday shopping list and checked it twice, try a show at Raleigh Improv with Jon Lovitz or browse the art in the already adorable Boylan Heights neighborhood. For a bit more entertainment, watch the NC State men’s a cappella group Grains of Time perform, or go to Reynolds Coliseum and watch the No. 5 ranked Wolfpack women’s basketball team ball against Illinois State.

If you’re headed downtown this weekend, maybe take one last dip at Poole’side Pies. This restaurant by Chef Ashley Christansen is closing at the end of December. If you visit, our readers recommend the pickle Caesar salad + the sausage alla vodka pizza.

Events

Friday, Dec. 1

Holiday Sip & Shop | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Rocky Mountain Chocolate, 8521 Brier Creek Pkwy., Ste. 103, Raleigh | Free | Before the festive tree lighting at Brier Creek, pop in for some complimentary hot cocoa + seasonal treat discounts.
First Friday Raleigh at Curate Downtown | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Curate Downtown, 15 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Shop Curate after hours as part of First Friday with a DIY martini succulent event from The Houseplant Hippie.
Moonlight by Harold Pinter | Friday, Dec. 1 | 7 p.m. | Burning Coal Theatre Company, 224 Polk St., Raleigh | $30 | This play, by Nobel Prize Laureate Harold Pinter, follows a man reflecting on his life.
Jon Lovitz | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $35-$85 | Laugh along with this comedian known for his stint on “Saturday Night Live.”

Saturday, Dec. 2

MAKRS Holiday Fest | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free | This downtown holiday festival features 100+ vendors, live music, a wrestling ring, inflatables, festive photo backdrops, and more.*
Merry Marvin | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 510 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $40 | Create a merry holiday painting and BYO food + bev for a festive evening of fun.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $30-$285 | Cheer on the “bunch of jerks” at home against the Sabres.

Sunday, Dec. 3

31st Annual Boylan Heights Artwalk | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Boylan Heights Neighborhood, Raleigh | Free | Stroll glasswork, fiber art, ceramics, multimedia creations, and more through this historic Raleigh neighborhood.
Sound Bath Meditation | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Relax at the Dix Park Chapel with ethereal tones and harmonious vibrations.
Grains of Time Concert | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh | $5-$12 | Listen to this male a cappella group perform a medley of songs — all without instruments.
NC State Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois State | Sunday, Dec. 3 | Reynolds Coliseum, 2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh | $8-$15 | Cheer on the No. 5 ranked Wolfpack as it squares up against the Illinois State Redbirds.
Fall/Winter Project Circle | Sunday, Dec. 3 + Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Cary Regional Library, 315 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary | Free | Join your fellow crafters and share your progress on winter crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and more projects.

Plenty more this weekend

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🚲 Bike Thursday: Score $1,200 off an e-bike for the cyclist on your list

Every Upway e-bike is eligible for a 14-day return and backed by a one-year warranty. | Photos by Upway

Have an active loved one on your shopping list? We’ve got you.

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Great Escapes

Our guide to Leavenworth, WA

Great Escapes: Our guide to Leavenworth, WA

PDX Leavenworth Washington Great Escapes

Front Street offers stunning views of frosted mountains all winter long. | Photo by @cambrieee_

Yo-deh-lay-hee-hoo. Do you hear that? The mountains are calling you to the sweetest little alpine village that’s like something from a fairy tale: Leavenworth, Washington.

Why go? Leavenworth shines bright every holiday season, turning into the Village of Lights: Christmastown and showing off with hundreds of thousands of festive lights, meandering carolers, live entertainment, and more. In January, the town kicks off the new year with a month of Winter Karneval events (think: fire dancers, ice carving, and fireworks).
Act like a local: If you like beer, you’ve come to the right town. Warm up at Bushel & Bee Taproom, where you can choose from two dozen beers and ciders on tap. Dogs are welcome, too.
Where to stay: Vrbo: Alpine View Haus on Main, a Bavarian-themed condo for up to four people (~$240/night)*

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