This 42-foot LED will make you feel like you’re on the field. | Photo provided by Sports & Social Cary
Are you game day ready? The 2025 Super Bowl is this Sunday, Feb. 9, and all eyes will be on the big game.
We’ve found a few events + spots to get in on the action for the biggest night in football.
Ain’t no party like a football party
Super Bowl Party | 5-11 p.m. | Wonderland Kitchen & Cocktails | Free entry | Catch the game on all of the big screens paired with half off wings + $3 tequila shots.
Big Game Bash | 6-11:30 p.m. | Sports & Social Cary | $10+ | Watch the Super Bowl on one of the Triangle’s largest screens, accompanied by live entertainment + raffles throughout the night.
Catch a game of any sport, seven days a week at Bru’s.
Photo provided by Bru’s Public House
Places to catch the game + chill
Bru’s Public House | Catch any game you can think of at this sports-centered gem, accompanied with a variety of bevs on tap, cocktails, and bites like the Alabama fried chicken sandwich.
Village Draft House | Stop by to tune in to the game + grab one of the 40 NC beers on tap.
Concerts & Cocktails: “Bolero” | Through Sunday, Feb. 23 | 12 p.m. | 10th & Terrace | $15 | Get a taste of the “Bolero” inspired cocktail, Agua de la Sirena, before the show.
Galentine’s Friendship Speed-Dating | 6-9 p.m. | The Maxwell | $40 | Meet new friends + make connections through a unique speed dating experience — plus enjoy a live DJ, chocolates to snack on, and a raffle.
Greatest Love Songs: The Music of Motown | Friday, Feb. 7 + Saturday, Feb. 8 | 8 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $60+ | Watch Broadway alums Chester Gregory + Shayne Steele perform popular love songs by Motown artists like Stevie Wonder with the NC Symphony.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Family Nature Journaling | 9:30-11 a.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum | $20 | Take on a family adventure in the form of journaling in a botanic backdrop.
Historical Letter Techniques | 1-3 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | $65+ | Learn the art of historical letter folding and sealing techniques in a workshop led by artist Sonia Pal.
A Taste of Downtown Raleigh Food Tour | Through Saturday, April 12 | Times vary | City of Raleigh Museum | $89+ | Indulge in Raleigh’s best local flavors with the help of a tour guide + RAL’s most acclaimed restaurants.
Sunday, Feb. 9
Pancake Pop Up Sundays | 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sir Walter Coffee & Kitchen | Price of purchase | Get a short stack at this local coffee shop’s weekly pop-up.
Yoga for Beginners | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Current Wellness | $85 | Join this four-week long introductory class + hone your practice.
Yelp’s Elite Squad is the place for local movers and shakers. | Photos provided by Yelp
Meet your new favorite club.
If you love food, Raleigh, and meeting people who also love both, get to know Yelp’s Elite Squad.
As a member, you’ll be invited to special events, get to know more Raleigh businesses, and have a genuinely good time with other Elites who write “chef’s kiss” reviews.
Local retailer The Burrow, curated by thrift shop Sir Chances, opens today at 2 p.m. in the Warehouse District off West Hargett Street. The shop hosts a collection of pop-up vendors and small businesses under one roof. Stop by and browse the clothing, books, art, and more.
Drink
Neighborhood wine bar + shop The Hippo Wine Bar is reopening next Wednesday, Feb. 12 after undergoing renovations. Patrons can expect updated decor, intimate seating, bites, and more. (Raleigh Magazine)
Coming Soon
H&H Bagels, a New York-based eatery, is expanding to NC with five locations planned for Raleigh + the Triangle. You may know the bagel company from shows like “Seinfield.” The company is planning a nationwide franchise expansion that includes a total of 70 confirmed sites. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
UNC-Chapel Hill is considering replacing the Smith Center with a new basketball arena, possibly off campus. Options under consideration include the Friday Center and Carolina North sites. The move is driven by the need for costly repairs and the desire for varying amenities, with a decision expected in the coming months. (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
CASA has opened King’s Ridge Apartments in Raleigh, a 100-unit affordable housing complex aimed at helping people exiting homelessness. The facility offers behavioral health, workforce, and medical services, with support from UNC Health, Duke Health, and WakeMed. The $26 million project aims to reduce homelessness in Wake County by 10%. (WUNC)
Biz
After months of vacancy, the 400H high-rise has signed several office tenants, potentially signaling a positive shift in the area’s office market. A total of 10% of the building’s office space is currently leased, while retail and residential spaces are nearly full. (The News & Observer)
Job
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Eat
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Finance
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Art
🎨 Artspace’s big win
Artspace provides a space where artists can be supported. | Photo by RALtoday
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts awarded Raleigh’s Artpace with an $80,000 multi-year program support grant. This funding will help the gallery support artists through exhibitions, professional development, and residencies.
“This grant ensures that we can continue to host inspirational exhibitions while providing essential assistance, opportunities and programs, which strengthen our community of artists who are redefining what’s possible in the field,” said Annah Lee, Creative Director of Artspace in a press release.
The grant will support rotating exhibitions and three residency programs:
North Carolina Emerging Artist Residency
HBCU Alumni Artist Residency
Universal Access Artist Residency
Artspace is one of 47 organizations receiving funding in this cycle, which aims to create + expand opportunities for artists at various stages of their careers. The program provides resources, mentorship, and a platform for artists, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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