• Totscotch | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum | Free | Have the kids get in on the Hopscotch fun with this free, kid-friendly event with food vendors, musicians, and more.
• Raleigh Foodie Fare | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Raleigh Iron Works | Free | Show up hungry to this mini food truck rodeo featuring food + art vendors, drinks, and more.
• NC Vintage Bazaar | Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 8 | NC State Fairgrounds | $10-$27 | Shop the largest vintage market in NC with curated tees, jackets, accessories, and more finds.
• Summer Concert Series: Capital Transit | Sunday, Sept. 8, Sunday, Sept. 15, Sunday, Sept. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Fred Fletcher Park | Free | Enjoy some tunes at this chill park.

• Hans Zimmer Live | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Arena | $54.50-$154.50 | From “The Lion King” to “Dune,” watch the musical master perform his most well-known and award-winning scores.
• Meghan Trainor — The Timeless Tour with special guests Paul Russell + Chris Olsen | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $60-$201 | Groove to songs like “Made You Look” and “Been Like This.”

• Willow House Coffee, previously a mobile coffee shop, has revealed its plans for a new brick-and-mortar shop. The new space will offer a place for community gatherings with events and activities to build connections.

• The new stretch of 540’s opening date has been set in stone asphalt. The 18-mile addition to the expressway will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 after a tropical storm delayed the initial opening date. The road will now extend through Apex and Holly Springs to Johnston County. (The News & Observer)

• The downtown dinos are here to stay. The three topiary dinosaurs popping up through downtown Raleigh are set to stay through the end of 2024. Learn more about Bex, Trish, and Pterry (pronounced Terry) and where to find them.

• Have you seen Boylan Bridge’s new look? Local artist Jonathan Massullo has painted a colorful mural on the iconic bridge with nods to Boylan Heights’ history, trains, and more artistic expressions of Raleigh. (Raleigh Magazine)

• A new Colombian eatery is expanding to Raleigh, offering three meals a day — expect modernized, vibrant Colombian food and baked goods. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• At RALtoday, we love that we get to make Oak City our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to the 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.

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