The rules + details:

• NC State Women’s Basketball vs. Florida State | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Reynolds Coliseum, 2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh | $15-$16 | Cheer on the Pack at home against the Seminoles.
• Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $30-$60 | Laugh along with these comedians from “Whose Line is it Anyway?” in this unscripted improv show.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• On Tuesday, Raleigh City Council voted to raise noise ordinance violation fines by more than double. Initial penalties will be $250 — up from $100 — starting Feb. 3. The updated ordinance asks police to determine whether noise is disruptive based on the time of day and type of noise, rather than by decibel measurement. (WRAL)

• Jacksonville, NC-based restaurant Flavor Hills is opening its doors on Fayetteville Street today. The Raleigh menu features variations on Southern foods, like flash-fried pimento cheese balls, catfish and grits, and inventive cocktails.

• Linda’s Bar & Grill in Chapel Hill will close after over 50 years on Franklin Street. The restaurant was unable to crowdfund enough to cover its debts and will shut its doors after this Friday, Jan. 5. Get one last taste of this Tar Heel classic with karaoke all week. (The News & Observer)

• The Wake County Animal Center will no longer operate as an open admission shelter. Strays will still be accepted by appointment, but due to space issues, drop-offs cannot be accommodated. The center has resources for pet rehoming, including behavior helplines and pet food pantries.

• The State Board of Elections has approved additional photo IDs for 2024 elections, including various student and employee IDs. This year is an election year with primaries on Tuesday, March 5 — North Carolinians are required to have a photo ID to vote.

• WalletHub ranked Raleigh as the No. 26 best city for keeping New Year’s resolutions, ranking particularly well for bad habit resolutions like drinking — check out local mocktails for help with Dry January resolutions.

• Did you know 52,000 of you welcome us into your inbox every morning? We’re asking you to take two minutes to tell us more about yourself so we can continue to write about things you find interesting. One lucky RAL survey participant will win $500. Take the survey.

• Resolved to eat a little healthier this year? Us, too. We’re cooking up this farro salad with artichokes to give us a kick start.*