Coming soon

• Drift, 3510 Wade Ave. | Opening 2024 | Hailing from the beaches of Wilmington, we can’t wait to feel the sea breeze while sipping high quality coffee.
• Flour and Barrel, 400 W. North St., Ste. 120 | Opening 2024 | Replacing Little City Brewing, expect barrel-aged spirits and fresh pastas.
• Jaguar Bolera, Raleigh Iron Works, 2221 Iron Works Dr. | Opening spring 2024 | This one-of-a-kind “eatertainment” concept will feature good food + drinks, plus duckpin bowling, crafts, and other activities for a fun night out.
• Melty, 124 E. Martin St., Ste. B | Opening June 2024 | Grilled cheeses, melts, and burgers are on the menu at this quick-service joint near Moore Square.
• Postino Wine Cafe, Village District, 401 Daniels St. | Coming spring 2024 | In the former Cafe Carolina space, guests can expect unique wines served up in a chic atmosphere.

• Dueling Dinosaurs, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St. | Opening April 2024 | This exhibit is 67 million years in the making — don’t miss this top-of-the-line dino research lab right in our backyard.
• Gipson Play Plaza, Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr. | Opening 2025 | When it opens, bring the kids to this one-of-a-kind play experience in one of Raleigh’s biggest greenspaces.
• Pin Point, 2201 S. Wilmington St. | Opening summer 2024 | This will be the largest indoor pickleball + golf facility in the US with 16 pickleball courts, eight golf simulators, and so much more.
• Triangle Rock Club, Salvage Yard, 2300 Atlantic Ave. | Opening 2024 | This indoor rock climbing gym is next up from this adventurous local club.

• Gentle Mat Yoga | Thursday, April 11 | 10-11 a.m. | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Learn the foundational elements of yoga, breathwork, and meditation in a class for adults + seniors.
• “A Little Night Music” by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler | Thursday, April 11-Sunday, April 21 | 7 p.m. | Burning Coal Theatre Company, 224 Polk St., Raleigh | $5-$20 | Watch this music about the comic misadventures of several couples who decide to spend a weekend together in the country.

• Busker Series | Friday, April 12 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy these weekly street performances in the downtown urban green space.
• Fooz Fighters | Friday, April 12 | 6-10 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $18-$185 | Don’t expect to see Dave Grohl, but listen to tunes of the Foo Fighters from this cover band.

• Herbarium Workshop | Saturday, April 13 | 10-11 a.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $15 | You’re invited into the artist’s process of creating an herbarium, an artful collection of flowers and plantings — all materials are supplied.
• NCMA Cinema: “Cinema Paradiso” (Director’s Cut) | Saturday, April 13 | 2-5 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $5-$7 | This movie about movies celebrates the artform — plus, enjoy the longer director’s cut.
• Pimento Cheese Festival | Saturday, April 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary | Free | Don’t call it cheesy — this is the nation’s only festival dedicated to pimento cheese.
• North Carolina Courage vs. Portland Thorns | Saturday, April 13 | 7-9 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $23-$128 | Cheer on the NC Courage while celebrating local artists this Saturday, April 13, at Art in the Park. Limited-edition Art in the Park stickers will be available at the match.*

• 75th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, April 20 | 3-8 p.m. | Village District Shopping Center, 2068 Clark Ave., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate Village District’s 75th anniversary with live music, a beer garden, bites, pop-ups, giveaways, a kid-friendly area, and more.*

• Back in the saddle. Aerosmith will come to PNC Arena on Feb. 20, 2025 after Steven Tyler’s larynx fracture caused the legendary band to cancel dates on the farewell tour. Tickets from the fall 2023 show will be honored. (WRAL)

• Open your ears this weekend at Harmony: A Day of Heritage Music at the NC Museum of History this Saturday, April 13. This event will feature American Indian music and a ballad swap — register in advance for free evening performances in the Daniels Auditorium.

• 104,000. That’s how many fans attended last weekend’s Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park over two days. Folks traveled from all 50 states and 20+ countries to see J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, SZA, and more rap, hip-hop, and R&B stars. We already can’t wait for 2025.

• Today is the first day of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. If you’re feeling inspired and want to improve your putting game, check out our guide to 18 golf courses + indoor facilities in and around the Triangle.

• The season is ripe with warm weather — and fresh strawberries. Visit a local Johnston County farm to pick strawberries straight out of the field — or traverse one of the many other farms for fresh produce and family-friendly events.*

• Psst — Taxes are almost due. Use E-file for quick, online filing. Plus, file your federal taxes for free with their basic software plan.*