• Tarot & Toast | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Unlikely Professionals, 212 E. Franklin St., Raleigh | $30 | Have your tarot read and enjoy free wine samples at this monthly event.
• Harrison & Wentz at The Leaf | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Vibe with these lounge-y tunes in one of Raleigh’s coolest spots.
• Ask the Doc: A Wake County Town Hall | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St., Wake Forest | Free | This event will have a panel of medical professionals discuss COVID-19 updates as well as how to stop using tobacco products.

• Haha Happy Hour | Friday, Feb. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Pine State Public House, 410 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 300, Raleigh | $5-$10 | Comics from around the country will come to make you laugh.

• BBQ x Brews & Tunes w/ The Ridge Band | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 12-3 p.m. | Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue, 327 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy brews and tunes at this historic barbecue spot.
• Morning Bird Walk | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 9-10:30 a.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | Take a deep breath and explore the local bird scene.

• Heartbreak Hotel: A Post-Valentine’s Party | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 4-7 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Jam to break-up songs to bid adieu to V-Day.
• Superbloom Comedy Show | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $12-$15 | Laugh with national + local comedians at this show curated by Raleigh-based comedy record label Rhizome Comedy.

• Axis Theatre in “Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch” | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 3 p.m. | Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh | $0-$12 | This heartwarming puppet play examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence after protagonist Mr. Hatch unexpectedly receives a heart-shaped package.*

• Raleigh-based nonprofit Designed for Joy is joining the North Hills Innovation District along with other small businesses. Designed for Joy employs women in crisis — the boutique will sell handcrafted products, including handbags, charcuterie boards, necklaces, and other artisan goods. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Copperline Plant Co. will open in its new West Hargett Street location next Wednesday, Feb. 21. These new digs will double the store’s square footage and allow the biz to bloom even more. Celebrate the final days of the City Market location through this Sunday, Feb. 18.

• Early voting for the 2024 primaries starts today. Cast your ballot between now and Saturday, March 2 at 13 different early voting sites in Wake County ahead of the Tuesday, March 5 election. Plus, you will get to take home a special unicorn sticker designed by local 6th grader Shannon Fisher.

• Just can’t wait for Art in Bloom? Head to North Hills this Friday, Feb. 16 and Fenton in Cary on Saturday, Feb. 17 to visit a pop-up flower installation by the NC Museum of Art and receive free stems while supplies last.

• Caribbean carnival CaribMask will hit the streets of downtown Raleigh on Aug. 17, complete with a parade of bands, local food, and international + local vendors.

• Dix Park is more than just the place to be for sunflowers — spring daffodils are blooming in Flowers Field. You can visit these blooms seven days a week for Insta-worthy pics or a stroll in this springy weather.

• Here’s to another year of glow. Oak City Sunless was recently named Best Sunless Tan ‘24 at the Midtown Magazine 2024 Diamond Awards (and snagged silver in the 5 West Awards). See shots from the stylish ceremony, or book your next at-home session here.*

• Did you know solar panels won’t keep your home powered during an outage? To keep the lights on + the movie marathon going, you’ll need to pair them with a battery system like a Tesla Powerwall. Find out if your home is eligible to receive a $9,000 solar system rebate.*

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• Regain’s couples therapy is accessible via phone, text, and video call and is FSA/HSA-friendly. Get 25% off your first month for Valentine’s Day.*

Volunteer

• Whether you prefer to hit the trails to pick up trash, like folding + organizing, or prefer hanging back with the dogs, our guide to volunteering in Raleigh has over 35 opportunities to give back in whatever way fits you best.

Support local biz

• We always love an excuse to shop + eat local. Support local artists at Munjo Munjo, pick up pantry staples and records at Rebus Works, grab yourself (and a friend) a cup of joe, or shop do-good fashion store The Flourish Market.

• Purchase a PLACE card at any price from A Place at the Table to hand out in the community for anyone who could use a free meal. You can purchase these at the nonprofit restaurant or online to either take with you or leave at the eatery to pay it forward.