01.11.2024

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An array of colorful bowls and smoothies from Playa Bowls.

Playa Bowls is new to Hillsborough Street and serves colorful superfood bowls and smoothies. | Photo by Noah Fecks/Playa Bowls

We’re sad to see RALweekend go for now, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had every weekend in Raleigh.

If you’re taking the long weekend to catch up on new Raleigh restaurants, we got you. Try Flavor Hills on Fayetteville Street for a Southern-inspired brunch with a twist, or Playa Bowls which opens on Hillsborough Street this Saturday, Jan. 13.

We won’t see you at noon next Thursday, but you can still learn about all the weekend happenings in our daily newsletter and on our events page.

Events

Friday, Jan. 12

Acrylic Paint Pouring 101 | Friday, Jan. 12 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $65 | Learn how to paint pour in this workshop led by a pro and take home your creations.
North Carolina Symphony — Debussy “La Mer” | Friday, Jan. 12-Saturday, Jan. 13 | 8 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $25-$90 | Explore one of this classical musician’s most celebrated works, among other pieces.
A Night of Comedy with Azeem: The Holistic Healer Through Humor | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $15 | Laugh along with this comedian as part of Cary’s Dreamfest.

Saturday, Jan. 13

Crochet and Yarn Swap | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Share skeins from your yarn stash with others and get a refresh on crocheting.
TAYTAY Party | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | This two-hour nonstop dance party features some of Taylor Swift’s greatest hits.
NCMA Cinema: “MLK/FBI” | Saturday, Jan. 13 | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | This documentary focuses on the FBI’s surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunday, Jan. 14

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.
Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Walk | Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Williams Courtyard, 2600 Yarbrough Dr., Raleigh | $10 | This spooky tour shares some of Raleigh’s scariest true crime and ghost stories.

More to do this weekend

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ICYMI

Pets

Now through Friday, Jan. 12, Wake County Animal Center is dropping its adoption fees to house pets in the new year. Dogs are $25 and adopters can name their price for a cat. We wanted to share some of the center’s nearly 100 dogs and approximately 30 cats; read along to meet them.

Try This

Activate Good’s Dignity Week starts tomorrow, which commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. with a week dedicated to addressing community needs supporting human dignity. Give your time with these volunteer opportunities.

Drink

Sip sans spirits at these local bars + restaurants. We recommend the Orange Dreamsicle at Killjoy, the Off the Wagon at The Merchant, and Lebanese sweet tea at Sitti, among others.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Albuquerque, NM

Great Escapes: Our guide to Albuquerque, NM

The Sandia Mountains with a cloud resting on top.

There’s a reason they call it the “Land of Enchantment.” | Photo by Raychel Sanner

New Mexico is often overlooked when it comes to tourism, so let us show you why it’s worth a visit. Besides “Breaking Bad” and “High School Musical.”

Here’s what The Duke City has in store for you.

Why go? Find some quick touristy tips with the help of The New York Times’ ”36 Hours in Albuquerque” guide, Marie Claire’s “Instagrammable guide to ABQ”, this list of bars you’ll only find in ABQ, and Eater’s 21 Essential Restaurants list.
Act like a local: Take a trip to the ABQ BioPark — a triad consisting of the city zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden — which simply has too much to see and do in one day.
Where to stay: Vrbo: This Spanish Casita with a rooftop deck is just minutes from downtown and old town. (~$90/night)*

More to do in The Duke City

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