☀️ June’s gonna be a good one | Lucky you. You just found our Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events in Raleigh taking place each month.
🥈 Raleigh ranks for innovation | Raleigh ranked No. 2 among innovative hubs embodying high talent density in a recent study of 20 southern cities conducted by CommercialCafe and was closely followed by Durham at No. 4.
🌡️ Is this summer going to be hot? | Through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expectin Raleigh for June, July, and August.
41st Raleigh Greek Festival | Through Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | $5 | Celebrate + appreciate Greek culture with dance, cuisine, and cooking demos.
Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $30+ | This Australian country star will rock Raleigh with songs like “Blue Ain’t Your Color.”
UNC Health Championship | Saturday, May 31 + Sunday, June 1 | Raleigh Country Club | $20+ | Enjoy world-class golf in Raleigh’s backyard.
Sunday, June 1
Steely Dead | Sunday, June 1 + Monday, June 2 | Times vary | Lincoln Theatre | $22+ | No need to choose between Jerry Garcia and Donald Fagan — this show has hits from both ‘70s faves.
When folks in NC search for travel tips, there’s one country that’s trending on Google — Japan. Maybe it’s time we find a sister city in the land of the rising sun.
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$35. That’s how much Southwest travelers have to pay for one checked bag after the airline implemented its new checked bag policy this week. Traveling soon? See our tips for flying out of RDU, including parking recommendations, unique nonstop flights, and airport eatery info. (Wall Street Journal)
Kids
$139. That’s the starting cost for a single-day ticket to Universal’s new Epic Universe, which the public can begin using on Sunday, June 1. Food for thought: The same amount of money could get you a year-long Grand Membership to Marbles Kids Museum. (USA Today)
Ranked
What’s that buzzing? Mosquito season is here, and according to Orkin data, Raleigh and Durham jointly rank No. 13 on its list of cities with the biggest swarms — so be prepared for some pesky guests next time you head to the park.
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✈️ Take to the skies
RDU is the Triangle’s connection to 70+ nonstop destinations across the nation and globe. | Photo by Brady Lambert via Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Summer weather gets us excited to travel, and RDU makes travel by plane a breeze — so we put together a guide to make the airport smooth sailing, even if you end up with a delay.
Food and drink
RDU is a hub of eateries with 15+ restaurants, bars, and coffee shops for fliers to dine before or between flights, like:
Beyu Caffé | Terminal 1 and 2 | Menu highlights: Coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and grab-and-go snacks
Black & White Coffee Roasters | Terminal 2, Gate C1 | Menu highlights: Locally roasted coffee, pastries, and all-day breakfast.
Char-Grill | Terminal 1, Gate A5 | Menu highlights: Burgers, shakes, fries, and breakfast sandwiches.
La Farm Bakery Café | Terminal 2 | Menu highlights: Coffee, pastries, soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Crawford’s Genuine | Terminal 2 | Menu highlights: High-end cuisine, seafood, and local chef-crafted bites.
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I’m sad to see the Canes season come to an end — but I’m still locked in to the NHL + NBA playoffs. Catch the big games at a local sports bar — I’m partial to My Way Tavern and Players Retreat.
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Which of these artists is not coming to Raleigh in June?
It’s Ringo Starr — but the Beatle is still making two NC stops in June. 66% of you got that one right, so we’ll make the next one harder.
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