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6 lovely events for Valentine’s Day in Raleigh
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Gather your gals + pals for a pajama brunch at Joy Worthy Co. | Photo provided by The Crowded Table Club
Valentine’s Day is almost here — celebrate by treating your loved ones to nights on the town, tea times, and chef table experiences. Here are just six out-of-the-box ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Raleigh for every type of love in your life, beaus and besties alike.

House of Art | Various dates through February | House of Art, 306 E. Hargett St. | Free entry with reservations until 10 p.m. | This already decked out non-traditional bar is done up for V-Day. Attend Galentine’s Day, romance nights, and general mixers throughout the month in this one-of-a-kind space.

The Love Party | Friday, Feb. 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St. | Free admission | This vibey party will feature vendors like Hellbent, Amelia’s Flowers, and Heir Permanent Jewelry. The perfect sip for this event? A foamy espresso martini.

Galentine’s Tea | Saturday, Feb. 10, Sunday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. 13 | Il Falò, 3931 Macaw St. | $19 | Put your pinkies up for this tea time featuring tiny sandwiches, shareable desserts, and Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails.

Crowded Table Club’s Galentine’s Day Brunch | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 12-2 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St. | $60 | Throw on your cutest PJs for bottomless mimosas + coffee, sweet crafts, and to meet new women in the community.

Raleigh Girls Club’s Galentine’s Party | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Devolve, 304 Glenwood Ave. | $10 | Shop local vendors, dance to girl power anthems, and support charity Mobilizing African American Mothers through Empowerment at this lively + loving party.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Dinner | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Cafe Root Cellar, 35 Suttles Rd., Pittsboro | $125 | For a break from the commercial holiday, this exclusive prix fixe meal will have diners sit with Chef Sera Cuni and enjoy bites like gochujang oysters and anti-Valentine’s fortune cookies.
 
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Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Harrison & Wentz | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Long Leaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Vibe with these lounge-y tunes in one of Raleigh’s coolest spots.
  • Backlash Blues II: Nina Simone and Langston Hughes | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $10 | NC State professor Dr. W. Jason Miller will share his research linking two soulful icons.
Friday, Feb. 2
  • Friday Night at Hartwell | Friday, Feb. 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh | Free | Try bites from The Wandering Wolf and enjoy the fire with live local tunes.
  • Live Music | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Sir Walter Coffee, 145 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Band Whatever the Heck will perform covers + original songs while you sip expertly crafted cocktails or coffee.
Saturday, Feb. 3
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 2-4 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $32 | This workshop can help you connect to your body and relieve stress, anxiety, and trauma.
  • Raleigh African-American Heritage Walking Tour | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 4-5 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $10 | Experience the history of Raleigh’s African American community, including educators, engineers, political leaders, and many more.
  • Mini Succulent Terrarium Workshop | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 5-6 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh | $40 | You’ll learn to create your own mini succulent terrariums, perfect for adding desert vibes to your space.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Missing Hurricanes hockey during the off week? Canes Corner, a live hockey radio show hosted at Backyard Bistro, will feature head coach Rod Brind’Amour tonight. Head to the restaurant to hear Brind’Amour and host Adam Gold talk about the first half of the season + what’s to come for the team in 2024.
Learn
  • Today marks the start of Black History Month. Learn more about racial equity in our communities with the 2024 Racial Equity Challenge by United Way. This self-guided, fully online 21 day challenge starts Feb. 12 — participants will read, listen, and watch resources each day to learn more about systemic racism + inequality.
Pets
  • Starting today, Wake County Animal Center will resume pet surrenders with new applications + processes for owners. Owners will have to make an appointment to help avoid overcrowding of animals.
Shop
  • Nordstrom’s discount outlet, Nordstrom Rack, is coming to Triangle Town Center in the place of the now-shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond. This will be the first Nordstrom Rack in Raleigh and third in the Triangle. (Triangle Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • The 2024 Super Bowl is next Sunday, Feb. 11 with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. Tackle the day with our list of local Super Bowl snacks + spreads for less stress while watching the fierce game (and commercials).
Traffic
  • British tech + GPS company TomTom ranked Raleigh’s traffic as No. 69 among other US cities, the lowest ranking among NC cities listed. It takes Raleighites less than 10 minutes to travel 10 km (just over six miles), and rush hour speeds average 34 mph.
Home
  • This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*
 
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💌 For that special someone

The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
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Six & Main’s snacks, cards, and home goods might just be our love language. | Graphic by 6AM City
Consider this your official reminder that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We’re making it easy for you to find the sweetest, most unique gifts for friends, family, and significant others. Bonus: These gifts ship right to your door. Scroll and shop your favorites.
  • Express your appreciation for digital love with an online dating Valentine’s card.
  • Get a scratch-off date box with 35 date night ideas to check off together.
  • City Editor Allie’s pick: “For those a bit more outdoorsy, this kit is a great bonding activity for cozy nights by the fire. Plus, that artisan s’mores kit looks delicious.”
  • City Editor Cat’s pick: “My fiance and I love to hike and explore — this Carolina Trails print makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift and is a reminder of how beautiful our state is.”
Want more options? Swoon over Six & Main’s Valentine’s Day collection.
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A gift from Six & Main’s Valentine’s Day collection for someone you love. There’s colorful chocolates, funny cards, games for couples, and lots and lots of pink.
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Tonight is the No. 5 NC State vs. No. 24 UNC women’s basketball matchup at Reynolds Coliseum, one of my favorite games of the year. You already know who I root for, go Pack!

When you head through NC State’s campus tonight, pick up a copy of The Daily Tar Hell, rather than the Daily Tar Heel, the NC State student newspaper’s parody edition before the big Tobacco Road matchup. As a NC State and Technician alum, I can’t wait.
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