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• Bill Evans & Alan Munde: Concert and Banjo Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $20-$50 | Two bluegrass banjo legends will lead this workshop and concert.
• Goodnights Presents: Leah and Andrew Rudick | Thursday, Feb. 8-Saturday, Feb. 10 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $24-$36 | Laugh along with these comedic siblings.
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons | Thursday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | Wakefield Barn, 12617 Old Falls of Neuse Rd., Wake Forest | $26-$73 | Enjoy this multi-sensory musical experience surrounded by the glow of candlelight.

• Girls’ Galentine Painting Class | Friday, Feb. 9 | 6-8:30 p.m. | John P “Top” Greene Community Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh | $10 | Teens and tweens are invited to participate in this fun night filled with painting, girl talk, snacks + drinks, and activities.
• ONEderland Birthday Bash | Friday, Feb. 9 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | $10-$20 | Celebrate one year of Sports & Social + enjoy party favors, cake, and photo ops while celebrating the sports bar’s first down.

• Carrying Grief: Visual and Somatic Practices to Support Living w/ Loss | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $35 | Process experiences of grief through breathwork, grounding, and movement.
• Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $80-$350 | Get loud for our home team as the Canes compete against the Devils.
• Create Your Own Living Lamp Terrarium | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 4-6 p.m. | Full Bloom Coffee, 141 W. Main St., Garner | $135 | Learn how to make your own lamp terrarium with Izzy of Garden & Gather.

• Winter Concert Weekend | Friday, Feb. 23-Saturday, Feb. 24 | 8-10 p.m. | The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville | $85 | Chase the winter blues away with a memorable weekend of comedy and yacht rock tunes at the historic Omni Grove Park Inn.*

• Sea & Sand Festival | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Folly Beach, Center Street, Folly Beach, South Carolina | $10-$15 | Enjoy a weekend full of family-friendly events including live music, a surfboard painting contest, sand sculpting competition, and more.*

• Grubb Ventures announced yesterday that Napa, an upscale Charlotte-based wine bar and restaurant, will open in Glenwood Place late this year. The wine-centric menu will feature Napa Valley-inspired cuisine and an extensive wine list — this will be the restaurant group’s fourth location + first in the Triangle.

• Secondhand retailer Pallbearer will be back with vintage digs at its Hargett Street storefront on March 1. Join some of the Triangle’s coolest vintage vendors on First Friday to welcome them back to the space with refreshments and a giveaway. Stay tuned for more information.

• Local yoga teacher Emily Winters shared that she will be opening a studio called Homebody Yoga and Wellness in Boylan Heights this fall. The cozy new spot will be located near Boulted Bread in Kane Realty Corps’ new apartment complex called Platform. Help Homebody open its doors by checking out its crowdfunding page.

• Savannah Miller, the chef de cuisine of M Tempura in Durham, will compete on Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 21. Manuel Barella, culinary director for the soon-to-open Jaguar Bolera, will also be a competitor on the show. The season premiere is on March 20. (The News & Observer)

• The Carolina Hurricanes and NC Courage teamed up to create a co-branded scarf. The limited edition merch will be included with the purchase of a ticket package for the March 14 game against the Florida Panthers. Go Canes, go Courage.

• Coffee enthusiasts are invited to join Iris Coffee for its first public cupping. What is a cupping? It’s the practice of observing different aspects, tastes, and aromas of brewed coffee. Bring your notepad to take notes at the coffee shop on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Are you more interested in the Puppy Bowl than the Super Bowl? Bring your pooch to West Street Dog this Sunday, Feb. 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a Puppy Bowl watch party, bar specials, pup predictions, and prizes.

• The big game is a mere three days away. If you’re hosting or bringing a dish (like the good friend you are), these recipes for buffalo chicken dip, pimento beer cheese dip, and cheesy spinach poppers are total touchdowns.*

• Super Bowl Party & Chili Cook-off | 3-11 p.m. | Pourworks, 900 E. Six Forks Rd., Raleigh | Free entry | Bring your prized chili to compete for prizes or be a judge and enjoy drink specials + free food with your drink purchase.
• Big Game Bash | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 5-10 p.m. | Sports & Social, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary| $75 | Reserve your spot to watch the game on a 42-foot media wall, participate in photo ops, and enjoy live entertainment.
• Super Bowl Party | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 5-10 p.m. | Clouds Brewing Tap Room, 1233 Front St., Raleigh | Free entry | Watch the game with a chilled beer in your hand and bites from the free taco bar prepared by Chef Mario, sponsored by the Raleigh Rugby Club.