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• Artspace on the Go | Wednesday, March 27 | 4-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Meet Artspace at this urban farm to learn how to express yourself with a professional teaching artist.

• NC State Baseball vs. Notre Dame | Thursday, March 28-Saturday, March 30 | Times vary | Doak Field at Dail Park, 1081 Varsity Dr., Raleigh | $10-$20 | Cheer on the Wolfpack as they face off against the Fighting Irish.
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons | Thursday, March 28 | Times vary | Wakefield Barn, 12617 Old Falls of Neuse Rd., Wake Forest | $35-$79 | Enjoy this multi-sensory musical experience surrounded by the glow of candles.

• Avenged Sevenfold: Life Is But A Dream... North American Tour | Friday, March 29 | 6:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $60-$270 | Rock out to songs by this heavy metal band.
• Vespa Love Date Night | Friday, March 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Wine and Design, 510 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $80 | Tickets cover the cost of two painters for this romantic date night where you will complete your very own masterpiece.

• Easter Bunny Visits Videri | Saturday, March 30 | 3-4 p.m. | Videri Chocolate Factory, 327 W. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Hop on over to this chocolate factory to capture a moment with the Easter Bunny... and maybe buy some sweet treats, too.
• Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo | Saturday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $30-$75 | Enjoy watching bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and barrel racing during this buck wild event.

• Make it a split screen... the NC State men’s + women’s basketball teams will both play in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament this Friday, March 29 at nearly the same time. The men will play Marquette at 7:09 p.m. and the women will take on Stanford at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

• Smoky Hollow is preparing to add three new retailers — Kane Realty announced internationally known JETSET Pilates, Tucker Street Diner, and aforesaid neighborhood bar by the Madre team will join the district. The nostalgic diner is slated to open this fall and is led by the owners behind The Shiny Diner.

• Last Friday was Cheeni Raleigh’s last day operating as a cafe. But don’t worry... the community space and marketplace isn’t going anywhere. Owner and Chef Preeti Waas announced that the refreshed space will reopen today, offering a curated selection of grab-and-go goods and an increase in classes, pop-ups, and event space rentals.

• Did you know digital billboards are not allowed in Raleigh? City officials are debating whether to allow computer-controlled electronic displays and the addition of 2,000 parcels eligible for digital billboards. We want to know: Yes or no to more billboards? (The News & Observer)

• This Saturday, March 30, baseball advocacy group MLB Raleigh is throwing an Opening Day party at Trophy on Maywood. There will be merch available, food from Longleaf Swine, sweets by Two Roosters, and a specialty Play Ball Pilsner will be flowing. Plus, the NC Baseball Museum will have an exhibit on display.

• Make plans to celebrate, remember, and fight back during the Relay For Life of the Triangle walk on Saturday, April 6. This year, the event will feature its first Relay For Ribbons 5K around Fenton in Cary, a survivor’s brunch + bingo, and luminary dedications. Sign up and view the schedule.

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• Uncover the untold stories of the global African American journey at the International African American Museum in downtown Charleston. This month, you can snag 10% off memberships with code IAAM24, and join member-only giveaways every Friday. Explore membership perks.*

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