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📆 Make it an unforgettable August

Plan Ahead: Top August events in Raleigh
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We’re hoping August in Raleigh looks just like this. | Photos by RALtoday; Jazz in the Square photo provided by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
Summer is wrapping up — don’t miss out on the best of August’s fun here in Raleigh. We’ve got the top events happening in our city, so grab your calendar and jot these dates down.

Plus, check out our events calendar for everything happening in the 919 in August + beyond.

Festivals

Geek and Grub Night Market: Anime Edition, Fred Fletcher Park | Saturday, Aug. 10 | Free to attend | Shop local geek-y vendors and enjoy themed beverages inspired by your favorite anime.

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, downtown Cary | Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Free to attend | This crafty festival has celebrated creativity since 1977 — attend to meet nearly 300 artists working in various media.

African American Cultural Festival, Fayetteville Street | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Free to attend | In addition to an eclectic lineup of live R&B, jazz, hip hop, and gospel, shop handmade wares + traditional crafts.

Arts + music

Five Points Short Film Festival, The Rialto | Thursday, Aug. 8-Friday, Aug. 9 | $15-$25 | Watch locally made short films and here from their creators.

Old Crow Medicine Show, Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Saturday, Aug. 17 | $45-$100+ | You know this band from none other than “Wagon Wheel.” Sing it with us and the band: “If I die in Raleigh, at least I will die free.”

Raleigh Durham Fashion Week, Carspace Raleigh | Sunday, Aug. 25 | $20-$40 | A variety of garments from local designers will grace the runway at this unique car gallery.

Sports

Night Nation Run, Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Saturday, Aug. 24 | $70 | In addition to a fun run, this event features a miniature music festival, light shows, DJs, bubble zones, and much more.

NC State football home opener, Carter-Finley Stadium | $30-$50+ | Back the Pack at its first game of the 2024 season.
More August fun
Asked

Who is NC State’s opponent in the Aug. 29 home opener?
The last time these teams met was in 2019.

A. West Virginia University
B. Western Carolina University
C. James Madison University
D. Texas A&M University
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Events
Editor’s Note: With Debby bringing heavy rain, several events this week have been canceled or postponed. Please check event sites for the latest updates.

Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative Mixer | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Neighborhood Good Time Bar | Free | Meet your Glenwood South neighbors at this hot new bar.
  • Corteo by Cirque du Soleil | Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 11 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $75-$200+ | View a unique production of theater and acrobatics.
  • The Optimist Comedy Showcase | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | The Optimist Raleigh | $10 | A collection of comedians from the Triangle and beyond are assembling for a night of laughs at this community coffee shop.
Friday, Aug. 9
  • Date Night: Asian Fusion | Friday, Aug. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $199 | Bring your beau and make your own Asian fusion dinner.
  • Movie Night: “The Marvels” | Friday, Aug. 9 | 6-10 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park | Free | Lounge on the lawn and enjoy this superhero-packed movie for the whole fam.
Saturday, Aug. 10
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News Notes
Weather
  • As Debby rolls through Raleigh, try NC’s Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network to monitor your neck of the woods for flooding + dangerous conditions. Learn more about how to use this tool to keep you and your family safe this week. (The News & Observer)
Sports
  • The Nigeria women’s basketball team is making strides at the Olympics with a Raleigh native at the helm. Rena Wakama grew up in Raleigh + now coaches Nigeria’s women’s national team, which lost 88-74 to Team USA yesterday. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
  • Fashion retail service TrenLend is joining the North Hills Innovation District. Started by two NC State graduates, the storefront will open Sunday, Aug. 17 and will offer a diverse + flexible range of fashion items for rent. Explore the online catalog and learn more about how it works.
Traffic
  • One of the Triangle’s most anticipated stretches of road is nearly ready to open. The 18-mile section of 540 will open on Tuesday, Aug. 27 in southern Wake County. The final section of the Triangle Expressway is anticipated to close the loop in 2028. (The News & Observer)
Kids
  • School’s nearly back in session. The City of Raleigh has five fun events on the calendar, ranging from supply drives and giveaways to pool parties and socials. Check them out and get the kiddos ready to head back to Raleigh’s top-notch schools.
Active
  • The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation 5K is back Sunday, Sept. 22. Registration for non-season ticket members starts at $65 and includes a T-shirt, race bib, post-race breakfast + beer, and a ticket to a 2024-25 season home game. Plus, meet with Stormy, Canes players + staff at the race.
Travel
  • Going to Florida from RDU just got a bit easier. Budget airline Breeze will offer two new routes to the Sunshine State — Sarasota-Bradenton in November and to Daytona Beach in February. This marks the ninth flight to Florida from RDU, the most destinations for any state. (The News & Observer)
Drink
Travel
  • Psst. Want to fly out of RDU for less? It’s Going’s annual birthday sale — get 40% off a Premium membership and get notified about amazing flight deals all year long (like $166 to Cancun).*
 
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💚 “Brat summer” explained

What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one in Raleigh?
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As Charli XCX sings, “I’m a brat when I’m bumpin’ that.” | Graphic made with bratgenerator.com
Slime green word salad. Viral TikTok dances. BRATcha lemonade from Purr Cup Cafe. Your Gen Z + Millennial relatives calling you “so brat.”

It’s been a “brat summer” whether you knew it or not, so we’re here to explain what it means and how to get in on the fun before flannels and pumpkin spice lattes take over in a few months.

Released on June 7, British singer Charli XCX’s album “brat” debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts. Each of its 15 tracks examine existential topics like womanhood, family, and insecurity — all with an electric veneer of dance pop partying. In essence, to be a “brat” is to be yourself, flaws and all, while still having fun.

Now that you’re caught up on the concept, here are three spots to live out your very own “brat summer” in Raleigh.

Killjoy | What’s more “brat” than the bright green Midori in the Secret Garden cocktail?

Edge of Urge | Pick up some quirky hair clips and other trendy accessories from this eclectic shop — maybe a Charli XCX birthday card too?

Enjoy some greenspaces | “Brat summer” doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Spot brat green out in the wild at Raleigh’s many local parks.
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Psst... if you decide “brat summer” is for you, there are a couple album dance parties coming up — head to Neptunes Parlour on Thursday, Aug. 22 or The Pour House on Sept. 1 to keep the “brat” vibes going.
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