• New Moon — Intention Candle Making Workshop | Friday, Jan. 5 | 6:15-8 p.m. | The Self Care Marketplace, 12 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $60 | Join Botanicals & Crystals for this guided intention-setting candle making workshop.
• NC State Wrestling vs. Oklahoma State | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Reynolds Coliseum, 2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh | $12-$25 | Back the wrestling Pack at Reynolds Coliseum as No. 4 NC State takes on No. 9 Oklahoma State.
• Rumours Atl — A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $25 | Be amazed by this Fleetwood Mac cover band.
• Goodnights Presents: Spencer Bland and Jordan Huggins | Friday, Jan. 5-Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8-10 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $20-$30 | Enjoy a night of fun with these local comedians in this fast-paced show.

• Animate | Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $0-$275 | This celebration of all things animated will feature voice actors like Richard White — the voice of Disney’s Gaston — costume contests, panel discussions, and more.
• Glitter Hour: Amateur Drag and Queer Stage Show | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 9 p.m. | Ruby Deluxe, 415 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $0-$20 | Come support local up-and-coming queer performance artists of all skill and experience levels.

• Drag Brunch | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 12-4 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $20 | Enjoy a fabulous brunch featuring mimosas + dazzling performances.
• Crowded Table Club: Self Care Sunday & Manifest 2024 | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 3:30-6 p.m. | The Self Care Marketplace, 12 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $55 | Manifest a magical 2024 full of self care.

• In case you missed it, this weekend calls for winter precipitation due to a developing low-pressure system. Precipitation, most likely in the form of freezing rain, is expected to hit NC late Friday through Saturday night. Are you hoping for flurries this weekend? Let us snow.

• Head over to the Raleigh Convention Center this Friday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Jan. 7 for Animate! Raleigh. Meet voice actors + artists, shop the convention hall, and participate in live Q+A sessions at this new celebration of fandom at this new event presented by GalaxyCon. Tickets start at $45.

• While your City Editors were celebrating the New Year offline, we were excited to get back and report a few happenings in the City of Oaks. From dancing Pop-Tarts to development news, we compiled a few local highlights from winter break.

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