• Triangle Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | $25 | Raise a stein at NC’s largest Oktoberfest with traditional Bavarian food, stein hoisting, wiener dog racing + more.
• Post Malone: F-1 Trillion Tour | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $60+ | Spend the night with the artist behind “I Had Some Help,” “Sunflower,” and “Fortnite.”
• Special Event: Zarna Garg | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club | $29+ | Laugh along with this nationally recognized comic.
• NC State Football vs. Wake Forest | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 12 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium | $30+ | The Pack will take on the Demon Deacons at home.
• Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Walk | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 8-9 p.m. | Times vary | Williams Courtyard | $10 | This spooky tour shares some of Raleigh’s scariest true crime and ghost stories.
• Dream Moore Market | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1-5 p.m. | Moore Square | Free | Shop a variety of local, Black-owned businesses every Sunday.

• Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 9 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $55+ | The queen of rap is coming to Raleigh — don’t miss her.
• Vampire Weekend With special guest Cults | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $55+ | You know these indie rockers from hits like “A-Punk” and “Hannah Hunt”— listen to tunes from their new album “Only God Was Above Us.”
• “Practical Magic” Party | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Hartwell | $100 | Gather all your best witches for a spellbinding party including perfume mixing, tarot readings, and spooky cocktails.

• Poole’s will open its expanded dining room on Friday, Nov. 1 following the closure of Poole’side Pies in December 2023. The original (and iconic) dining room will close temporarily at the end of October to receive some updates, but you’ll be back at the double horseshoe counter soon enough.

• The original Char-Grill on Hillsborough Street is up for sale again after the previous buyer withdrew from the purchase. The lot is zoned for 20 stories and is being sold as “one of the last remaining development opportunities in Glenwood South.” (Triangle Business Journal)

• Blotto, a new bar in East Raleigh, is on the way. The spot will feature simple, affordable cocktails made from fresh ingredients. It’ll also come equipped with a tiki-themed patio that’s family-friendly by day and will transform into a 21+ venue at night, offering trivia and live music. (Raleigh Magazine)

• Trophy Brewing will expand to Five Points in a bright blue warehouse next to Ajja. The space will be transformed into a full restaurant similar to the brewery’s Morgan Street outpost and is set to open in 2026. (Raleigh Magazine)

• Is it getting cooler in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Oak City this season. Check out our autumn weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.

• How much food news can you have in one week? If you 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.

• $2.90. That’s how much an average gallon of gas costs in NC right now. Read more about the cost of living in Raleigh, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.

• Which card now features 0% APR Into 2026? This card. (ICYMI, experts say balance transfer cards are one of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt.)*

For the ones who want a night out on the town

• During hockey season, head to PNC Arena for a Carolina Hurricanes game + enjoy local food options from your seat.
• For a more upscale occasion, get dressed up to visit the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts for a show by NC Opera.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• Want an activity while you eat? Work together to grill + boil your dinner at KPOT with Korean barbecue and hot pot.
• Picture this: You’re a bit picky, but you don’t want your date to know — head to Transfer Co. Food Hall for a variety of options, from cheeseburgers to fusion sushi.