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Local housing + developments

• The Oak City Salsa Social | Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | This family-friendly event teaches you the ropes of salsa dancing with live music.
• The Flaming Lips | Wednesday, July 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | $45-$115 | Watch this band perform its iconic concept album “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.”

• Jazz at the NCMA | Thursday, July 18 | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $60-$105 | Listen to El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico with special guest Luciana Souza live at the art museum.

• Grand Opening Party at Otomi Comida y Cocteles | Friday, July 19 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Otomi Comida y Cocteles, 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 119, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy bites and bevs from the new Mexican restaurant along Brookside.

• Spellbinding Stories Tour | Saturday, July 20 | Times vary | Starts at Governor’s Mansion, North Blount & East Lane Streets, Raleigh | Pay what you want | Learn some of Raleigh + NC’s most captivating historical stories while trekking downtown.
• Two Door Cinema Club | Saturday, July 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $25-$175 | Jam out to this indie band downtown with special guest flipturn.

• Dinos are downtown, and not just at the science museum. A trio of topiary dinosaurs can now be found throughout downtown, each with its own roaring personality. Meet Trish, Bex, and Pterry before they’re gone, then explore the new Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit.

• The manufacturer of Japanese candy HI-CHEW will expand its Mebane footprint with 200+ jobs. Morinaga & Co. originally invested in Orange County with a factory in 2016 and will construct a second facility, set to open in 2027. (The News & Observer)

• Wake County is hosting community discussions today + tomorrow to create a plan to bring high-speed access to all Wake residents. Find your nearest community event, like a discussion tomorrow at the Chavis Park Community Center, to give your input.

• Marcus, will you accept this rose? Raleighite Marcus Shoberg is one of 18 men vying for Jenn Trann on this season of “The Bachelorette” — watch him next Monday, July 22 on ABC via Hulu. (The News & Observer)

• Volunteers are needed for Walnut Creek Wetland Park’s annual Mud Day festival on Saturday, Aug. 17. Volunteers must be 16 or older and can volunteer the day before or during the festival, which includes a giant mud pit, food trucks, live animals, and much more. Ready to get your hands dirty?

• Speaking of cost of living, WalletHub ranked Raleigh as the No. 7 best large city for first-time homebuyers in a recent study. Oak City’s real estate market ranked among the best and came in at No. 26 overall.

• Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar — a celebration of our city’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming up quickly from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. We asked local businesses to join the fun by sharing drink deals; check out this map of promos that are poppin’ just for the occasion.

• Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? It’s Christmas in July, and we’re celebrating by gifting new and returning advertisers with special promotions to get your message in front of our readers. Get in touch to learn more (read: open your present).

• One-day sale alert: Local biz Murphy’s Naturals is offering 30% off everything in the store to celebrate their founder’s birthday. Use code “BDAY30" at checkout to save on the entire lineup of natural, high-quality repellent products.*

• Feeling a tad worn out from long flights + late nights? This limited-time JET LAG Massage will leave you re-energized and refreshed to keep that post-vacay glow going. Book at The NOW.*

• It’s Amazon Prime Day. Browse limited-time deals, like 40% off these luxury memory foam pillows that feature a dual-sided design to support your sleep hygiene.*

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