April

May

• Back Porch Yoga | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Durant Trails Clubhouse, 3010 Hiking Trail, Raleigh | $18 | No experience or equipment is needed for this healing vinyasa flow.
• Mindful Museum: Spring Slow Art Appreciation | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-7 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | Slow down and appreciate the art communally in this chill tour.

• Panoramic Dance Project Concert | Thursday, March 21-Friday, March 22 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh | $10-$15 | This showcase will present dance styles from the African diaspora.
• Theatre Raleigh In Concert: The Music of Sam Cooke | Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $45 | Celebrate the legacy of Sam Cooke, King of Soul.
• Single Mingle at Umbrella Dry Bar | Thursday, March 21 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Umbrella Dry Bar, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Use the Shipp app to meet and mingle with other singles.

• Food for The Spirit: Whats on the menu... ? CREATIVITY | Friday, March 22 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Rolley, 206 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | $65 | While dining on steak or salmon, engage with a creative project to connect with your artistic side.

• Okey Dokey X By George with Wild Love | Saturday, March 23 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S Blount St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Join local bands at one of Raleigh’s coolest venues.
• Raleigh Roast with COR Museum | Saturday, March 23 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $15 | Explore all-you-can-drink samples from Raleigh’s best coffee roasters at the City of Raleigh Museum’s annual fundraising event.
• North Carolina FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies | Saturday, March 23 | 7-9 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $18-$68 | North Carolina FC looks to bounce back against the Tampa Bay Rowdies this Saturday — the first of the team’s two-game home stand.*

• Following a possible loss of accreditation and financial troubles, St. Augustine’s is moving to fully remote learning starting April 1 with students requested to be off campus by April 3. A movement of university groups is additionally calling for the resignation of the university’s board of trustees with a resolution called SAVESAU. (WRAL)

• Sky’s the limit at the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s Big Dream Forum on April 10 at Marbles Kids Museum. This drop-in event will facilitate a community conversation about the future of downtown, open to all Raleigh residents, business owners, and more. Register for this event.

• Beatles tribute band Rain is headed to Red Hat Amphitheater on July 10. This show will heavily feature “Sgt. Pepper” hits among other Beatles classics. Tickets are on sale this Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m.

• Lace up for the Runologie Block Party with various events happening April 4-7. In conjunction with The Dreamville Foundation and Nike Running, don’t miss a variety of themed runs, Pine State Coffee, and more during Dreamville weekend.

• Do you speak for the trees? Nominate your favorite in Raleigh’s 2024 Tree of the Year program in celebration of Arbor Day starting April 11. Previous winners include a Japanese maple at JC Raulston Arboretum and a stunning ginkgo tree at NC State.

• Don’t forget to fill out this survey to determine how City Editor Cat will spend a day out + about in Raleigh, and leave a suggestion for another activity, too.

• Whether you’re a sucker for sours or go insane for IPAs, the Cumberland County Beer Trail has all the ingredients for a hoppy weekend. See Distinctly Fayetteville’s top picks for the best brews on the beer trail and beyond.*

• Pro tip: Consolidate debt to lower your payments. Pay off credit cards, medical debt, and more. Calculate your monthly payments.*

• It’s the first day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Shop deals like 30% off a Bose bluetooth speaker and 30% off women’s high-waist workout leggings.*

• Jubala Coffee | City Editor Allie here. Jubala is a personal favorite in Raleigh and is a real place for connection. Everything from a plain latte to seasonal espresso tonics — my usual order — are made well, and the service is always top notch. Don’t forget a sweet biscuit with country ham, egg, and cheese for breakfast.
• Sola Coffee Cafe | City Editor Cat here. Sola was the very first coffee shop I frequented in Raleigh. My favorite thing, other than the shop’s killer cappuccinos + Sola BLT sandwich, is the community this cafe boasts. Plus, its outdoor space is the perfect spot to catch up with new and old friends.