Adventure and movement

Artsy vibes

Foodie fun

• Wine and Weeds | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm | Pay what you can | Gather with farm friends, sip wine, and learn about regenerative agriculture.
• The Midweek Market at Fenton | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Fenton, Cary | Free | Shop local produce + eggs, handmade goods, local seafood, and more at this casual market.

• Line Dance Class and Social | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall | Free | Get down with beginners and pros for this line dance while getting social.
• Greensky Bluegrass | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz | $30 | Jam out to tunes like “Past My Prime” and more with this quintet.

• Raleigh Pub Crawl and Haunted Adventure Tour | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Big Easy | $21 | Join Raleigh’s longest running pub crawl while participating in a haunted adventure.
• Private Selection Bourbon Dinner | Friday, Aug. 9 | 6 p.m. | Peck & Plume | $150 | Enjoy a four-course dinner to celebrate the debut of Peck & Plume’s newest private selection bourbon from Maker’s Mark.

• Midtown Raleigh Alliance Real Estate Forum | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | First Citizens Center | $0-$25 | Learn about the latest development updates + residential trends in Raleigh Real Estate at this popular forum. Breakfast will be provided — registration required.*

• Expect more downpours and potential flash flooding today and through the rest of the week thanks to Tropical Storm Debby. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency and urged North Carolinians to “take precautions and stay safe.” We’ve got a guide for that. (ABC 11)

• The Five Points Short Film Fest will begin tomorrow, Aug. 8 at the Rialto. The film festival will feature two days of short films by NC filmmakers. Secure your tickets to support local artists.

• The City of Raleigh wants feedback on the Parks Plan draft. Every 10 years, the city creates a new plan to invest in the future of Raleigh’s parks and programs. The draft is open for public comment through Friday, Aug. 16.

• Village District is continuing to see closings and openings. Antiques Emporium will close in September while retail stores Copper Penny and Rowan are set to open soon. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Carolina Daze Music and Arts Festival announced that Grammy award-winning singer + songwriter Janelle Monae and Chapel Hill’s own Elora Dash will join the lineup. Tickets for Sept. 14 event are still available.

• 321 Coffee’s cofounder Lindsay Wrege will launch a speaker series entitled “The Morning Grind” that centers discussions of inclusion, innovation, and impact. The series will premiere Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Raleigh Founded’s NC State Centennial location.

• Prices are taking a dive. Nearly a third of homes in Raleigh and the greater metro area have seen price cuts. Home sellers are offering discounts to interest buyers overwhelmed by high housing costs. Learn more about the price of living in the 919. (Axios Raleigh)

• New treatment alert: BBL Heroic is a cutting-edge laser treatment that reduces the appearance of sun damage + fine lines, leaving your skin smooth, toned, and glowing. See this next-level tech in action.*

• After transforming the North Carolina Symphony in his first year, Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto is preparing to embark on an extraordinary second season starting in Sept. Explore upcoming Carlos-led concerts + see how to save 20% per ticket.*

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• Elizabeth Gates of CBRE
• Nadim Gebrael of Empire Properties
• Natalie Mason of Capital Square

• Anna Grace FitzGerald of Copperline Plant Co.
• Cameron Laws of Artsplosure
• Brian Leary of Highwoods Properties
• Christine McDonald of LODEN Hospitality
• David Moore of Artspace
• Scott Page of Interface Studio
• Mike Smith of Kane Realty Co.
• Tellers Pollard of Flavor Hills