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“When No One Is Watching” by Alyssa Cole | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Eva Perry Regional Library | Free | Hang out with other community members + discuss author Alyssa Cole’s thriller.
Trivia Wednesdays | 7:30 p.m. | The Green Monkey | Free | Flex your knowledge in a friendly competition at this bar + gift shop before it closes in March.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Awful Movie Club February Meeting | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Hartwell | Pay what you can | Enjoy the first viewing of the year with this awful club + watch “Valentine’s Day” starring Julia Roberts and Patrick Dempsey.
Friday, Feb. 21
Raleigh Burger Bar Friday Takeover | 5-9 p.m. | Sir Walter Coffee & Kitchen | Price of purchase | Grab a themed burger + enjoy tunes from DJ Vynavi’s.
After a City Council meeting yesterday, Raleigh’s council voted in favor of extending the two-hour free downtown parking pilot through the end of 2025. The pilot includes five city-owned garages — Blount Street Deck, City Center Deck, Moore Square Deck, Municipal Complex Deck, and Wilmington Street Station Deck.
Weather
A winter storm warning advisory is in effect this morning from 7 to 10 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 20 for parts of central NC, including Wake County. Heavy snow and sleet, with accumulations of up to six inches, may cause hazardous travel, power outages, and more. (CBS 17)
Closing
Cortez, a cocktail + seafood spot on Glenwood, will close for remodeling after eight years on Sunday, March 2. The restaurant is set to undergo an extensive remodel + transformation and will reopen in April with a completely new concept.
Coming Soon
Stellar, a new wine bar, will open in Raleigh’s Highpark Village and replace the current restaurant Taste, Small Plates & Wine Bar in mid-March. Stellar joins Timber Pizza Co. as a recent addition to the retail center, which continues to undergo restaurant transitions. (Triangle Business Journal)
Transit
In more weather-related news, GoTriangle’s transportation services will not be available today due to the forecasted weather. Operations will resume tomorrow at noon until 6 p.m., weather permitting.
Development
Plans are moving forward for the Sandy Plains Public Safety Station in northern Wake County, a shared facility for fire, EMS, and sheriff services. The 8,500 sqft station aims to improve response times and reduce insurance premiums for nearby residents. Construction is expected to begin by September with completion in October 2026. (The News & Observer)
Try This
Downtown Raleigh Alliance will host its Feminist First Friday event Friday, March 7 at Hartwell from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature local, women-owned businesses and live music by cover band 22 Strings. Plus, attendees will receive free professional headshots.
Cause
Diaper Train, a nonprofit and Raleigh’s sole diaper bank, is relocating from Tucker Street to 1812 Tillery Place, near Green Chair and Dress for Success. The move comes after the nonprofit’s previous location required significant upkeep. (Triangle Business Journal)
Concert
PineCone favorites The Steel Wheels return to Raleigh for the 2025 Down Home Concert Series this Friday, Feb. 21. Harmony, both musical and universal, is at the core of the Virginia-based folk-rock band’s sound. Snag tickets.*
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Eat
🍛 Peregrine’s spring debut
This eatery serves a blend of southern + South Asian dishes. | Renderings provided by JNK Public Relations + Maurer Architecture
Peregrine, a contemporary eatery founded by chef Saif Rahman + artist Patrick Shanahan, will debut as the flagship restaurant in 1000 Social at The Exchange Raleigh this spring.
The space will boast 4,000 sqft, and its menu will be a blend of NC cuisine and South Asian dishes crafted by Rahman. The Raleigh chef aims to honor his family and provide a glance of his worldly travels through signature dishes like fish curry and crispy lentil fritters.
Patrons can expect a spacious venue with seating for up to 100 guests and an ancient + modern design.
Additionally, Peregrine will feature a private dining room suitable for 10 guests, a cocktail bar with a direct view of the open kitchen, grand arches, and Moroccan tadelakt-finishes. Shanahan, a Raleigh native, was the restaurant’s visual architecture designer. He is also the co-owner of the award-winning cocktail bar Watts & Ward on Blount Street.
My mom jokes that every time she visits me the city looks different. Our favorite place to walk around is North Hills, and when we walked past the previous RH location near Bartaco, we took turns guessing about what it’d be. Well, a little birdie told me that Alo Yoga, a luxury athleisure + wellness brand, will join the Main District lineup this summer.
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