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Hopscotch weekend events
A crowd of people at City Plaza in downtown Raleigh, NC during Hopscotch 2023.
Hopscotch Music Festival fills the streets of Raleigh. | Photo by Garrett Poulos
It’s official. Hopscotch Music Fest has landed in downtown Raleigh. Tickets are still on sale starting at $159. If you plan on attending, make sure you have an appropriate bag and download the fest’s official app to stay on top of set times + FAQs.

Hopscotch vibes minus the festival

Not convinced a festival pass is for you? Lucky for you, Oak City is full of Hopscotch day parties, events + more to enjoy without purchasing a pass.

Here are some events to hop on for a weekend of fun.

Longleaf Swine’s Rock + Roast | Friday, Sept. 6 | 1-5 p.m. | Indulge in hot dogs fresh off the grill paired with specials on whiskey + live music performances.

Same Old Same Old Pre-party | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Find vintage and unique digs while preparing for Faye Webster’s performance with her music on a loop.

Japanese Breakfast plays Hopscotch 2023 in Raleigh NC.

Indie rock band Japanese Breakfast closed out Hopscotch 2023 with a bang.

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Photo by Garrett Poulos

Whiskey Kitchen Day Party | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 12-5 p.m. | Listen to local acts for free like Araja, Perishes, and Kalob Petty.

Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar | Sept. 6-7 | All day | Need a quick bev in between the good times at City Plaza? Stop by for an $8 Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA all weekend long.

Mala Pata x Neptunes | Sept. 6-7 | All day | Feast your tastebuds on a special menu including $14 chicken + beef burritos, $22 triple dip platters, and $12 margs.

Skate Raleigh Pop-up | Sept. 6-7 | 2-10 p.m. | Enjoy the Hopscotch pop-up skate park on Martin Street while grooving to music sets by various DJs.
 
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Are you participating in any Hopscotch Festival fun this weekend?
A. Yes, I can’t wait
B. No, it’s not for me
C. Maybe, I’m not sure yet
 
 
Events
 
Friday, Sept. 6
Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Cary Farmer’s Market | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 8 a.m. | Downtown Cary Park | Free | Shop fresh and local products from community-based farmers + merchants.
  • Art of Fashion: CAM Raleigh Fashion Show | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | CAM Raleigh | $45-$150 | Get a first look at the fashions of emerging designers while supporting CAM Raleigh’s programming + community initiatives.
  • Play Date for Grown Ups Over 50 | Saturday, Sept. 7 | Triangle Wine Company | $22 | Have a low-stakes adult play date and meet new people while learning new dating techniques.
Sunday, Sept. 8
  • Yoga on the Bloc | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 10-11 a.m. | YogaSix Glenwood South | $15 | Ease into Sunday with an empowering yoga flow + finish the session with a drink of choice from 321 Coffee.
  • Raleigh Underground Market | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | CCU Midtown Park, North Hills | Free | Listen to live local music while you peruse 45+ local vendors and food trucks and listen to live Raleigh music while you shop.
Monday, Sept. 9
  • South Street Community Open House | Monday, Sept. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lobby of Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Free | Come ready with questions about the future plans for Red Hat Amphitheater + Convention Center as the City of Raleigh staff answers questions at this community info session.*
Friday, Sept. 13
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News Notes
 
Coming Soon
  • Ebisu Life Store is opening its first NC location in Raleigh. Located on Hillsborough Street, this Japanese import shop will offer a selection of home decor, snacks, toys, and more. Look out for the unique shopping experience in January 2025. (The News & Observer)
Open
  • Redstart Foods, known for its meal delivery service, opened its first restaurant in Durham. The spot offers pastries, coffee, salads, and sandwiches daily, with dinner on the weekends. The new venue also features a retail shop with gourmet goods and a unique design. (The News & Observer)
Drink
  • Fullsteam Brewery, a popular spot in the Triangle’s beer scene, will relocate its flagship taproom to the historic American Tobacco Campus next year. The new 9,000 sqft space will include a restaurant and taproom. Fullsteam will close its current Rigsbee Avenue location on Oct. 31 but will continue brewing there until 2025. (The News & Observer)
Development
  • Development of the 80 acres around PNC Arena is progressing. Pacific Elm Properties plans a major overhaul, including retail, a hotel, apartments, and office space. A neighborhood meeting on rezoning will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Construction is set to begin in winter 2025, with phase one expected to finish by 2030. (Triangle Business Journal)
Biz
  • Raleigh’s bid for a MLB team could drive major investment, but the stadium location is undecided. Potential sites include the Blue Ridge Corridor near PNC Arena and downtown. Challenges include land ownership issues and the need for state and local partnerships with no formal offer yet in place. (Axios Raleigh)
Art
  • Raleigh’s long-awaited Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park will open in 2025, but two large Duke Energy power poles stand as a visual challenge. Sculptor Thomas Sayre will transform them into giant sunflowers, blending utility with art to complement the park’s future landscape. (INDY Week)
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Seasonal
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💚 Your community needs you this September
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September is a vital time of year to make a difference by volunteering your time, energy, or funds.  | Photo provided by the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina
We believe that local community encompasses everyone, and right now, our community is in the middle of a worsening hunger crisis.

560,000+ children and adults are facing food insecurity across the region, and the Food Bank of Central + Eastern North Carolina is experiencing record-high demand for assistance — even higher than at the peak of the pandemic.

That’s where you come in.

September is Hunger Action Month — and the Food Bank is critically looking for volunteers + donors to help fight hunger.
 
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The Wrap
 
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