🏀 NCAA tournament in Raleigh | The men’s basketball tournament is taking over Lenovo Center Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23. Here’s everything you need to know to maximize your fun.
🛣️ 3 getaway destinations near Raleigh | Plan the perfect quick getaway with these three family road trips, all within three hours of Raleigh for a day trip or overnight stay.
🦪 Remembering a local fixture | 42nd St. Oyster Bar has served the community in some way since 1931, and we want your help in sending off the restaurant.
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Art in Bloom Community Day | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | Free | Experience an active community day filled with activities like lawn games + creative workshops.
Karaoke Night at Raleigh Brewing | 7-10 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Sing your heart out on or off-key at this neighborhood brewery.
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | 5-11 p.m. | Lucky B’s | $32 | Partake in a festive celebration saddled with multiple events at Raleigh bars, food + bev specials, and more.
Yoga in the Park | 6 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park | Free | Get in the flow in a serene environment where all practice levels are welcome — register in advance to secure your spot.
Tuesday, March 18
Raleigh Career Fair | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hilton Raleigh North Hills | Free | Mingle with recruiters hiring from various companies in various industries.
Wednesday, March 19
Art in Bloom | Times vary | NC Museum of Art | $40+ | Stroll the stunning floral displays inspired by the museum’s Art Park before the exhibit leaves Sunday, March 23.
Thursday, March 20
Raleigh Comedy Festival | Through Saturday, March 22 | Times vary | Neptunes Parlour | $100+ | Laugh with local and national comics throughout Raleigh at this laugh-out-loud new festival.
When you’re looking to spice up your food, what hot sauce do you grab? Texas Pete is apparently the top sauce for NC. Do you agree?(HuffPost)
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Craving Beasley’s Chicken + Honey, but don’t want to wait in that line? There could be another solution — if you’re willing to pay. Line standing services have become popular recently through apps like Taskrabbit and NYC-based Same Ole Line Dudes. (Wall Street Journal)
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7.74 million. That’s how many postings the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey saw in January — the majority of which came from an increase in retail positions. Explore local opportunities on RALtoday’s Job Board and find the perfect fit close to home. (CNBC)
Tech
Do you want to taste this newsletter? An experimental device called e-Taste is in the works which would allow the sensation of taste in virtual reality. Cool, but we think we’ll stick with our local haunts for now. (Gizmodo)
Feel Good
Are you happy now? Raleigh made it on WalletHub’s list of “Happiest Cities in America.” Our happiness was determined by metrics like average leisure time and the income-growth rate
Round of a-paws, please. From indoor dog bars like West Street Dog to spoiling your pup with royal treatments at The Longleaf Hotel, it makes sense that Raleigh ranked No. 21 on Wallethub’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities list in 2024.
Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at a local brewery, shopping, or dining out, get ready to dig into this guide for dog-friendly businesses around the City of Oaks.
🐾 Restaurants
MoJoe’s Burger Joint | This downtown burger spot loves furry visitors on its patio.
Heads up. If parades are your jam, the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade is today and will start on Hillsborough and Salisbury Streets at 10 a.m. Afterwards enjoy the 78º weather and grab a bite at a local restaurant with outdoor dining options.
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