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• Stretching + Flexibility | Friday, Sept. 20 | 3-4 p.m. | Ruby Deluxe | $20 | Stretch the week out and enjoy a relaxing flow.
• Saxophone Serenade Evening | Friday, Sept. 20 | 8-10 p.m. | Flavor Hills | Price of purchase | Enjoy a night of smooth jazz by way of a saxophone serenade — arriving early is advised.
• One Pot Perfection | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $99 | ‘Tis the season for cozy meals — learn how to create a hearty one pot dish.

• Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12 p.m. | Fayetteville Street | Price of purchase | Savor the last food truck rodeo of the year hosted by Shop Local Raleigh and explore treats from 30+ vendors.
• Hot Yoga Stretch Class | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Dose Yoga and Smoothie Bar | $25 | Sweat, stretch, relax + recharge — plus, enjoy an included mini smoothie and treat.
• Whiskey, Wine & Fire | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 4 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | $70+ | Indulge in a sophisticated foodie fair with whiskey, wines + cocktails, and lots of vendors while relaxing around intimate firepits.

• Boozy Rooftop Brunch | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. | 10th & Terrace | $30 | Ease into the week with a rooftop brunch in the heart of downtown.
• Microgreen Workshop | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Sweet Peas Urban Gardens, Garner | $25 | Get a hands on experience as you learn how to plant, grow + harvest microgreens.

• $426 to Paris
• $399 to Iceland
• $487 to Brazil

• Two businesses have closed at Seaboard Station: Mon Macaron and Tacos Mama Chava. Mon Macaron has additional locations in Cary + North Raleigh, and Tacos Mama Chava opened its first brick-and-mortar in July 2024. Record store Hunky Dory also announced it will move from Seaboard to Raleigh Iron Works. (The News & Observer)

• Captain Cookie & the Milk Man is opening its second Raleigh location in North Hills on Saturday, Oct. 5. The shop will offer freshly baked cookies, ice cream + unique flavors. Opening day will feature giveaways and a chance to win free cookies for a year. (The News & Observer)

• The Bomb Bar is set to open in Raleigh’s Gateway Plaza this November, offering nutritious smoothies + bowls. Franchisee Mandy Landaas aims to promote health and wellness, drawing on her personal journey after her husband’s death. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Raleigh is launching a two-year pilot program called Bringing Neighbors Home to address homelessness by converting hotels into housing units. Approved by city council, the initiative includes $5 million in funding, with $2 million for the hotel conversion process. (WUNC)

• The City of Raleigh is planning a $10 million upgrade for the Walnut Creek Trail, addressing flooding issues and enhancing safety. The project will improve trail surfaces, replace wooden bridges with concrete, and repave sections. Community feedback was gathered at design meetings held this week as part of the planning process. (CBS 17)

• Raleigh Parks is hosting a variety of fall and Halloween events for all ages. Events include “Howling at the Creek” on Tuesday, Oct. 8, HOWL-O-Ween! on Saturday, Oct. 19, and a “Trunk-or-Treat” on Friday, Oct. 25. RSVP in advance — events are free or have a minimal cost.

• Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

• Looking to add some new dinners to your rotation? We’re saving the recipes for Swiss mushroom burgers and shrimp and pumpkin grits because they’re creative and sound like fall.*

• When the Pack’s away, the watch parties go cray. Catch every away game this season at Sports & Social, the Official Watch Party destination for NC State Football. Snag a table ahead of Clemson.*

• How much does it cost to make massages part of your monthly de-stress? Thanks to Ritual Memberships, the answer is way less than you think.*

• 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.*

• Latinos Run Raleigh is hosting a free Hispanic Heritage Month Run tomorrow, Sept. 21 at Fleet Feet in Raleigh at 8 a.m.
• The Raleigh Tamale Festival is tomorrow, Sept. 21 from 2-6 p.m. at Moore Square with lots of activities and a friendly tamale competition.
• The town of Apex is hosting the Latino Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature live music + entertainment, a food truck rodeo, and more.