Goodnights has been a community staple for decades — and its got some great food, too. | Photo by RALtoday
Nothing beats having an activity and your meal planned together for a night out. We’ve got six ways to enjoy local + national entertainment while getting a great bite to eat — dinner and a show in Raleigh has never been easier.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party | This immersive whodunnit meal has approx. two shows per month served with chicken, salmon, or tofu. It’s perfect for the group who loves true crime and their mystery book club — anyone can become a key player in this show, even as a killer.
ESL One Raleigh 2025 | Through Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Raleigh Convention Center | $150+ | This international esports competition will welcome the world’s top 12 Dota 2 teams to compete for a $1 million prize pool.
Special Event: Tim Meadows | Through Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club | $32+ | You know him from “Saturday Night Live,” “Mean Girls,” and countless other comedy projects — see him live in Raleigh.
Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour | Saturday, April 12 + Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $50+ | Laugh with this nationally recognized comedian right here in Raleigh.
Sunday, April 13
Raleigh Underground Market | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | North Hills, Midtown Park | Free | Shop from unique vendors, jam out to local music, and grab drinks and food with your friends and family.
City Plaza just got a bit cooler thanks to 13 large umbrellas along Fayetteville Street. This improvement is part of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s revitalization plan for the street facing the NC State Capitol. (The News & Observer)
Sports
The Devils are coming down to Raleigh for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The New Jersey Devils are No. 3 in the division and lost thrice to the Canes during the regular season. Games won’t begin until Saturday, April 19 at the earliest, but tickets are on sale now — dates TBD.
Civic
Mayor Janet Cowell recently previewed Raleigh’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, which includes competitive city employee pay, no significant property tax increase, and no impact from tariffs. Read more.(INDY Week)
History
An infamous brutalist building has been demolished downtown. The Bath Building, near NC Freedom Park, was built in the ‘70s for the NC health department and was called by one local “ugly in its own handsome way.” There are no plans for the plot of land. (The News & Observer)
Holiday
Chag sameach. Passover (or Pesach) begins at sundown this Saturday, April 12, and goes through Sunday, April 20. Join Triangle JVP for a potluck-style Passover Seder on Sunday at 5 p.m.
Real Estate
A developer behind Disney’s upcoming themed community in Chatham County purchased 217 acres for $23.3 million. The community, dubbed Asteria, plans to break ground later this year. (Triangle Business Journal)
Giveaway
The coast is calling. We’ve partnered with Visit New Bern to host a Spring Getaway Giveaway (valued at more than $1,000) that includes a luxe weekend stay in the coastal city, plus dinner, drinks, and a show. Enter to win through Wednesday, April 16 at noon.*
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Cause
🌎 Make the Earth go round
Set up a corporate volunteer day with The Great Raleigh Cleanup. | Photo by RALtoday
Earth Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a way for you to do some good for Mother Nature and have some fun along the way. On Sunday, April 20, our friends at The Great Raleigh Cleanup are throwing an Earth Day party with Hightide Salon called Tides of Change, and you’re invited.
Start your day with a downtown cleanup, then a street market on West Martin Street to shop from + meet local sustainable business owners. Next up, head inside for a ticketed party with live music, refreshments, and eco-focused activities.
The Great Raleigh Cleanup is also on a mission to raise $20,000 before Earth Day — and they’re already at $12,000. If you can’t make it to Tides of Change, consider chipping in with a one-time donation to this worthy, eco-friendly cause. Funds raised will support everything The Great Raleigh Cleanup does, including The Workforce, which gives unhoused folks a living wage + a job cleaning up the 919.
The Buy
A set of nice thank you cards. This budget-friendly 36-pack combines elegant minimalism with gold foil accents on high-quality paper. Keep it on hand for expressing gratitude at a moment’s notice.
Pullen Park has been open since 1887. | Photo by RALtoday
I’ve been getting out to more of Raleigh’s stunning greenspaces, and last weekend, I took a pedal boat on Pullen Park’s Lake Howell and had fun soaking in the rays and encountering some local waterfowl. Plus, it’s just $7 per boat.
Also, I tried Village District’s new Sip N’ Shop program, and my friend and I were the first to get a to-go drink at Postino — I highly recommend the Tré Cucumber paired with trying perfumes at Sephora.
The Buy
A men’s sun protective shirt. The lightweight, long sleeve design is great for fishing, camping, and hiking and blocks 98% of UVA/UVB rays.
