• NCMA Cinema: “Amazing Grace” | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | $13 | Participate in a collective viewing of Aretha Franklin’s documentary of recording her best-selling album “Amazing Grace” in an artsy ambiance.
• Back to School Jamboree at the Park | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park | Free | School’s nearly back in session — go back after a fun afternoon of bounce houses, crafts and services like free haircuts, lunch boxes, and water bottles for students.
• Rooftop Yoga | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. | AVA Rooftop Bar Cary | $20 | Secure your spot to flow with Cary Yoga Collective on a rooftop filled with easeful movements.
• Rooftop Jazz Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | Price of purchase | Ease into the week with the sweet sounds of jazz + reserve your brunch spot on the rooftop in the heart of downtown.

• Summertime Pasta From Scratch | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 6 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $99 | Allow Chef Cat to guide you through the art of making pasta from scratch + enjoy your flavorful dish paired with wine and company.
• Dusty Slay: “The Night Shift” Tour | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Meymandi Concert Hall | $30-$45 | Laugh the night away with the incomparable Dusty Slay.

• Hillsborough Street just got tastier with the addition of three new restaurants located inside of the Uncommon student apartment building. The new eateries include Nan Xiang Express, Tsao-Cha, and Chex Grill & Wings. Grand opening dates for the restaurants have yet to be announced. (The News & Observer)

• A shiny new business is expanding into the 919 and promises to bring 200 jobs in a plan called “Project Diamond.” Jewelers Mutual Group is relocating its jewelry insurance office to Raleigh’s booming job market with a $5.85 million investment. (The News & Observer)

• UNC announced Lee Roberts as its 13th chancellor — Roberts has served as interim chancellor since December 2023 when Kevin Guskiewicz stepped down. Roberts’ background is in finance and real estate and he previously served as chair of the university’s budget committee.

• Gov. Roy Cooper announced all of NC’s 99 eligible hospitals have agreed to participate in the state’s plan to relieve medical debt for millions of people. This first-in-the-nation program is set to impact families across the state. (Axios Raleigh)

• Glenwood South’s latest fun attraction Hop Shots Putt Putt is now open and ready for players. The mini golf venue offers an 18-hole course in addition to table tennis, foosball, cornhole, and bars for your bev needs right behind Raleigh Beer Garden.

• At RALtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Raleigh our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Raleighites, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (The News & Observer)

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