Let’s go to the mall

Back to the future

• Village District | Known as the oldest shopping center in the South, the district celebrated 75 years in 2024. Formerly known as Cameron Village, it was once home to an underground set of shops and a music venue.
• North Hills | Formerly North Hills Mall, Kane Realty Corporation purchased and redeveloped the strip mall to become the live, work, play community it is today.
• Crabtree Valley Mall | Home to luxury + specialty stores like Brahmin, Coach, Apple, and Michael Kors, this mall has been in biz since the ‘70s.

• Gary Clark Jr. | Thursday, June 13 | 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $40-$155 | This blues, rock, soul, and hip-hop musician will rock Raleigh.

• Poetry Night + Open Mic | Friday, June 14 | 6 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Local creatives will flock to this eatery for a night of poetry + open mics.
• Dave Matthews Band | Friday, June 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $65+ | Sing along to “Crash Into Me” and “Ants Marching.”
• Movie Night: “Strange World” | Friday, June 14 | 6-10 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary | Free | Join the Town of Cary for a family-friendly screening of “Strange World,” curated by The Cary Theater.

• Capital City Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 15 | 12 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free entry | Celebrate by gathering with the community and enjoy an array of entertainment for all ages.
• Juneteenth at Mordecai | Saturday, June 15 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh | Free entry, some paid experiences | Commemorate Juneteenth with Black history tours, workshops, crafts, and more.

• Prime location: Three blocks from Village District shops, restaurants + entertainment
• Luxurious amenities: Rooftop terrace with firepits + gas grills, fitness center, secured entry, and parking
• Upscale finishes (peek the interior renderings; they’re going to be stunning): Pella windows, eight-foot doors, hardwood floors, GE Cafe appliances, and washer + dryer included

• Longtime Triangle restaurant Beyu Caffe will close its original Durham location on Wednesday, June 19 after 14 years, citing ongoing downtown construction and increasing parking fees as contributing factors. The cafe’s additional locations in RDU International airport, Boxyard RTP, and on Duke’s campus will remain open. (The News & Observer)

• A new Starbucks + drive-thru is coming to 7447 Six Forks Rd. in north Raleigh. If local is your favorite blend, give Sola Coffee Cafe a try down the road. (The News & Observer)

• Raleigh-based interior designer Maggie Dillon has been featured in the prestigious design industry’s magazine, House Beautiful, for the annual Next Wave Class of 2024. Dillon was one of 13 designers across the US to be highlighted.

• We’ve got more deets on the Pope House renovations, NC’s only African American house museum. Two additional rooms of the home, a classroom, and a historical garden will be available for visitors with the museum planning to reopen in August. (INDY Week)

• Raleigh Little Theatre’s production of “Kinky Boots” has been extended four more days through Sunday, June 30. Check out our guide for five more local Pride events.

• Cue the lights. This Fourth of July, the fireworks will return to Dix Park in addition to a food truck court, live entertainment + a kids zone. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with the fireworks display at 9 p.m. Parking is not permitted on the Dix Park campus, but free shuttles will be available. Learn more.