More fun to come

• Hunky Dory, a beloved 919 vinyl store,
• Little Rey, an Atlanta-based Tex-Mex restaurant
• Solidcore, a high-intensity pilates studio
• The Flourish Market will see a coworking space expansion
• Flourish Coworking will be adjacent to the brand’s boutique and is set to open in October.

• Bellydance Fitness | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 6-6:50 p.m. | Elite Ballroom, Morrisville | $22 | Participate in a fun, high-energy and beginner-friendly workout.
• Concerts & Cocktails | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 4 p.m. | 10th & Terrace | $10 | Have a “Made You Look” cocktail made of olmeca altos plata, grenadine, lime, jalapeño bitters and ginger beer inspired by Megan Trainor.
• Carolina Ballet Presents Scotch Symphony & Creatures Of Prometheus | Thursday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $28+ | Get ready for a powerful double feature premiere that pairs George Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony with Ted Seymour’s The Creatures of Prometheus.*

• The ComedyWorx Show | Friday, Sept. 13 | 8-9:30 p.m. | ComedyWorx | $15 | Watch as comedians compete in an improv comedy show and enjoy a night of hearty laughter.
• North Carolina Courage vs. Bay FC | Friday, Sept. 13 | 7 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary | $23+ | Lightsabers at the ready. In a galaxy (not so) far, far away, the NC Courage take on NWSL newcomers, Bay FC, on Star Wars Night.*

• Birdwatching | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 8 a.m. | Dorthea Dix Park | Free | Train your eyes for birding while enjoying the scene of nature at work.
• Raleigh RunFest | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | REI | Free | Get up and active with this community run while engaging with local run clubs.
• The Market at Seaboard Station | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Seaboard Station | Free | Shop local pop-ups at this homegrown market.

1. Have your pup take this quick quiz (or take it for them — we don’t mind)
2. Receive expert recs for recipes + portions
3. Get meals delivered to your door (and rekindle relationship with mailman)
4. Eat, zoomie, repeat. Welcome to mealtime with Ollie.

• The RUS Bus project in Raleigh’s new transit hub is halfway completed and on track to open in mid-2025. GoTriangle is now focused on streetscape enhancements and interior work. Union West, a 23-story residential and retail building, will start construction in 2025, pending improved market conditions. (Triangle Business Journal)

• The former Backyard Bistro near the Carolina Hurricanes’ arena is becoming The Local, a refreshed venue under Gale Force Sports & Entertainment. Set to open by Oct. 11, it will feature an elevated menu with barbecue favorites and new dishes. The restaurant will also offer catering and tailgate packages. (Triangle Business Journal)

• La Fiesta del Pueblo returns to downtown on Sunday, Sept. 15, celebrating its 30th year with a lively festival from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted by a nonprofit supporting the local Latino community, the event will feature music, dance, art, and food along Fayetteville Street, plus voting and civic engagement. (ABC 11)

• For Save a Life Day on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Wake County Government and partners are hosting a free naloxone training. The session will teach folks how to recognize opioid overdoses, administer naloxone, and understand legal protections under NC’s Good Samaritan Law. Registration is now open.

• Writer Steve Petrow turned his life experiences into his seventh book, “The Joy You Make” offering a guide to finding joy in daily life, despite grief, health problems, and divorce. (The News & Observer)

• Sweetwater Town Center in Apex is nearing completion, with several businesses set to open soon. Among the first tenants are Fratelli’s Delicatessen, Duke Primary Care, and Sweetwater Dental. The development will feature a mix of housing, retail, and medical spaces with all tenants expected to open by mid-2025. (The News & Observer)

• This sweet treat combines the best of both worlds: cool sips and fall flavors. Say bye to summer and hello to autumn with a refreshing pumpkin pie smoothie. Psst… Add protein powder or flax seed for extra nutrients.*

• Get an inside look at the latest in beauty during Synergy’s free fall webinar. The virtual event will highlight new laser tech + other noninvasive options for achieving smoother, fuller skin.*

• Paul Simon or Queen? Motown or Chicago? Pick Your Own Pops lets you choose any three pop-inspired performances from the North Carolina Symphony season and save 20% on each show. See your show pop-tions.*

• Downtown just got a little more luxe. The Acorn apartment community officially opened its doors this summer, and the RALtoday team was some of the first to tour the space. Take a look around with us.*

• 500,000+ people are experiencing food insecurity right here in North Carolina — fact or fiction? See the answer.*