Wake County

• Softball | Last day to register is Feb. 28, begins March 4
• Baseball | Last day to register is Feb. 28, begins April 1
• Kickball | Last day to register is Feb. 28, begins April 15
• Bonus: Galactic Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Tournament | May 4

Tri Sports

• Flag football | Late registration started on Feb. 20, begins Feb. 26
• Kickball | Late registration starts Feb. 23, begins late Feb.
• Coed softball | Last day to register is Feb. 25, begins in March

Goombay

• Coed flag football | Late registration open until March 3, starts March 4
• Coed softball | Late registration open until March 3, starts March 7
• Coed cornhole | Late registration open until March 24, starts March 26

More ways to play

• If you’re in it for the camaraderie, there are plenty of other ways to make friends.
• If you’re not interested in breaking a sweat but love sports, familiarize yourself + cheer on local teams with our ultimate guide to sports teams in Raleigh.
• Join Triangle Sports & Social on Meetup to stay in-the-know with upcoming events.

• QuiltCon | Thursday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m. | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $15-$330 | Attend special lectures, workshops, and visit with vendors during the largest modern quilting event in the world.
• Special Event: Tim Meadows | Thursday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 24 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $22-$34 | You know this comedy veteran from “Saturday Night Live” and movies like “Mean Girls” — see him take the stage in Raleigh.
• Laugh Out Loud: Black and Proud comedy show | Thursday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 24 | Times vary | TR Studio, 3027 Barrow Dr., Raleigh | $15 | Watch this comedy sketch show which is fully produced by and features rich voices of the African American community.

• Ombré Cake Decorating with Crumb & Cream | Friday, Feb. 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $65 | Sip on bubbly while creating an ombré cake with Crumb and Cream Bakery.

• Terrarium Garden Make + Take | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10-11 a.m. | Homewood Nursery & Garden Center, 10809 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh | $65 | Bring your own glass container + learn how to create a terrarium.

• Learn to Propagate Plants | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 5-6 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh | $35 | Discover secrets of plant propagation to be able to multiply your favorite plants on your own.

• Art in Bloom, Presented by PNC | Wednesday, March 13-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $40-$50 | Art in Bloom, presented by PNC, is a five-day floral fundraiser in support of the North Carolina Museum of Art. From March 13–17, explore stunning floral designs from across the state + nation.*

• $10 million. That’s how much Raleigh City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to invest into Swing Racquet + Paddle. Funds allocated from the excess capital reserve will focus on public access sections of the development. The groundbreaking of the Brier Creek facility, located on 45 acres of city-owned land, is set for this summer. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Figulina will welcome guests into the esteemed Harrington Street space tomorrow, Feb. 22. Headed by former Poole’s Diner Chef de Cuisine David Ellis, this new concept will highlight NC’s vibrant harvest and farming community through pasta + provisions.

• Cheer on the Canes at PNC Arena tonight, Feb. 22 to celebrate Pride Night and to watch them take on the Florida Panthers. Artist Chelsea Amato designed the specialty Canes Pride Jersey, and a portion of the proceeds will go to The LGBTQ Center of Durham.

• Head to CAM Raleigh this Friday, Feb. 23 for a CreativeMornings session with local entrepreneur Victoria Scott-Miller. The owner of Liberation Station will speak on her experiences and accomplishments while embracing this month’s theme, native. Register to attend.

• The Wake County Animal Center needs your help. Consider adopting or fostering one of the 144 dogs, three puppies, five cats, and one kitten available at the center + 39 dogs and four cats in foster care, like Jasper, a handsome Labrador who’s been at the shelter since 2022.

• Hoffman and Associates and GoTriangle are teaming up for a call for artists to design + execute public art for the future Raleigh Union Station Bus Facility, or RUS Bus. The deadline to apply is April 1.

• Got travel plans? We rounded up some of the best places to eat, drink + shop at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — and the restaurants to look forward to seeing soon.*

• Getting organized? This 24-piece glass storage container set is perfect for meal prep or storing leftovers and is on sale through the weekend.*

• Yesterday, we shared that Six Forks Road is upgrading to six lanes, but Raleigh City Council unanimously approved the two mile project for a budget of $56.1 million, not $100 million. (The News & Observer)

NC Courage

• Home Opener vs. Houston Dash | Saturday, March 16 | Celebrate former professional soccer player Sam Mewis’ inaugural induction into the “Ring of Honor.”
• Juneteenth vs. Orlando Pride | Saturday, June 15 | Recognize Juneteenth and celebrate African American heritage + culture with food trucks, special merch, and a live band.
• Play4Kay vs. Angel City FC | Saturday, Oct. 12 | Celebrate the Kay Yow Foundation and honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month — there will be free mammograms, a live band, and giveaways.

North Carolina FC

• Inked Night vs. New Mexico United | Saturday, April 20 | Show off your ink during this night featuring airbrush + temporary tattoo artists.
• Fireworks in the Park vs. Miami FC | Saturday, July 6 | After the game, watch the night sky light up with a display of fireworks
• Beer, BBQ, and Bourbon vs. Louisville City FC | Saturday, Aug. 31 | Snack on Southern barbecue dishes while cheering on our home team.