New international flights at RDU in 2024

• Frankfurt | Wave auf wiedersehen to NC on your flight to Germany via Lufthansa.
• Panama City, Panama | Copa Airlines is RDU’s 18th airline and connects NC to Central + South America. Panama City marks RDU’s 10th international destination.
• If you’re craving an escape from the NC heat, Icelandair has expanded its schedule to offer four-day-a-week seasonal service May through October.

New nonstop flights available at RDU

• Frontier | Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dallas-Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Portland, ME; Syracuse, NY; and Westchester County, NY
• Southwest | Houston and Las Vegas
• JetBlue | Cancun, Mexico
• Delta | Cancun, Mexico
• Breeze | Akron, OH; Columbus, OH; Jacksonville, FL; Islip, NY; Los Angeles; Pittsburgh; and San Diego
• American | Louisville, KY
• Sun Country | Minneapolis
• Avelo | Albany, NY; Manchester, NH; and Rochester, NY

• Behind the Screens: Screenprinting Workshop | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Loading Dock, 3915 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $75 | Learn the art of screen printing from instructor + House of Swank founder John Pugh.
• Thursday Evenings at ComedyWorx | Thursday, Jan. 11 | Times vary | ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | $7-$8 | Laugh along with some of the most hilarious comedians in the Triangle.
• Cutting Board Make + Take | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 3-7 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 314 Crossroads Blvd., Cary | $125 | Learn basic fundamentals like how to safely use the planer, table saw, and router while making a classic woodworking gift.

• PineCone presents: Dan Tyminski Band | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $45 | Listen to this bluegrass band rock the stage.

• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $97-$350 | Watch this exciting matchup against the Canes and Penguins on home ice.
• Dreamfest Celebration: It Takes A Village To Realize A Dream | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary | Free | Enjoy a community resource fair, art zone, a cultural arts show, and food options like Jerkman Island + Jolly’s Food Trucks.

• Fade To Black: Tribute to Metallica + Piece of Time: Tribute to Iron Maiden | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $10-$20 | Enjoy iconic songs performed by these talented tribute bands.

• There will soon be even more ways to enjoy 321 Coffee — the inclusive coffee brand is launching a fully equipped coffee cart. Thinking about having a caffeinated station at your next event? Learn more about booking the cart for your next gathering starting this spring.

• Happy and Hale + James Beard-nominated Chef Preeti Waas collaborated to create a hearty Cheeni Bowl. The dish, which features items like kebab chicken, curry veggies, and crispy chickpeas, is available at all Happy and Hale locations (except City Plaza) starting today.

• Business site Quartz recently ranked Raleigh No. 3 on its list of US cities where jobs are growing fastest. As of November, leisure + hospitality in the City of Oaks grew the fastest year-over-year, and our city has recently ranked high on lists like WalletHub’s best cities for jobs.

• Did you know that both dogs and cats are required to be leashed within city limits? A feline owner in Cary — where the law also stands — brought the ordinance back to light this week. Use this as a reminder to familiarize yourself with Raleigh’s tethering ordinance and the leash law. (The News & Observer)

• Calling all Caniacs — our local NHL team recently launched Caniac Connect, a program that invites select fans to provide feedback to help the organization better the fan experience. Sign up to become a member and make your voice heard.

• Join the NC Museum of History in commemorating African American history during the 23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 27. There will be multiple demonstrations, presentations, and performances to engage with, plus a virtual Education Day on Friday, Jan. 26.

• 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.

• Hey there environmental superstars: The Environmental Awards Program is open for applications. With a slew of awards and contents, RAL residents are invited to nominate a person or organization going environmentally above and beyond, or to show their creativity in art and design contests. Learn more + apply (or nominate).*

• These trees are giving. Trinity Partners helped donate + plant five new trees over the weekend at Frankie Lemmon School, a Raleigh-based child development center.*