This week, the largest animal to ever exist is coming to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. The Blue Whales special exhibition opens this Saturday, June 21, and you’ll get to learn the ins and outs of these gentle giants.
City Editor Allie here — marine life has always fascinated me, and seeing a blue whale is on my bucket list. While I don’t think any live blue whales are making it here to Raleigh, this feels like the next best thing.
When you buy your tickets, add on a 3D movie ticket for just $3. Plus, museum members get unlimited free admission to the exhibit.
Events
Events
Monday, June 16
beabadoobee — The Space In Between Tour | 7 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $50+ | Enjoy this indie pop singer’s hits like “Glue Song” and “The Way Things Go.”
“Peter and the Starcatcher” | Through Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh | $33+ | This whimsical Tony Award-winning retelling of “Peter Pan” is fit for the whole fam.
Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $50+ | Bring all your skater boys — this pop punk icon is coming to Raleigh.
Wednesday, June 18
Special Event: Tom Arnold | 7 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club | $34+ | Laugh along with this actor from “Roseanne” and “True Lies.”
Wednesday Night Music Bingo | 7-10 p.m. | Wolf & Porter | Free | Test your music knowledge for prizes like Wolfe & Porter gift certificates.
Friday, Aug. 1
Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair | Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Burnsville Town Square, Burnsville | Free | The 69th Annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair brings the region’s finest artists + craftsmen together for two day of art, live music, food, and fun.*
🐷 Teaming up to fill the giant piggy bank (check out this reel for a sneak peek)
🛻 Cracking the combo lock on the wheelchair-accessible armored truck
🍕 Building and sharing pretend pies at the pizzeria
🐶 Pampering pets at a spa station with tiny blow dryers + splashy water sounds
Stellar, a new restaurant and wine bar, has opened its doors in High Park Village, home to J Betski’s and Timber Pizza Co. With a chic ambiance and weekly BYO vinyl record nights, this sounds like a great place for a date night. Peek at the menu.(Raleigh Magazine)
Biz
JetZero, a high-tech aircraft manufacturer from California, has picked NC for its first factory. The facility will cost $4.72 billion and could provide more than 14,500 high-paying jobs to NC. The factory will be built at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro. (WRAL)
Coming Soon
Wake Forest’s favorite bagel shop, Jeff’s Bagel Run, is coming to Raleigh. Near Crabtree Valley Mall at 4251 Parklake Ave., Ste. 102, this locally owned spot just signed the lease and promises more boiled bagels + fresh, homemade cream cheese. (Raleigh Magazine)
Legacy
Legendary WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy has died at 93. Gaddy anchored the evening news from 1974 to 1994 and is a member of the NC Broadcasters Hall of Fame. (The News & Observer)
Feel Good
Is someone cutting onions? A Raleigh family was reunited with their dog, Charlie, after he went missing two and a half years ago. The 13-year-old dog was found as a stray in a Raleigh park, and the Davidson family got to bring him home after years of uncertainty. (CBS 17)
Mansion Monday
This Hayes Barton home is giving us storybook vibes with plenty of natural lighting, a beautiful bay window, a wraparound covered porch. Plus, the Saint Mary’s Street address means easy access to downtown and midtown. See the price tag.
Outdoors
Tired of staring at your screen? Take 60 seconds to be transported to a park somewhere in the world thanks to “One Minute Park.” Or just take a quick break from work to stroll a real nearby park — find one in our local parks guide.
Sports
If you ever meet the 21-year-old US winner of the French Open, Coco Gauff, don’t mention that you just crushed your recent pickleball tournament — she probably won’t be impressed. But we will, and that’s all that matters; here’s how to play in RAL.
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
Have The Pizza Times cater your next event with tasty slices. | Photo provided by The Pizza Times
If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 47 places to grab pizza in Raleigh that are definitely worth the dough.
Raleigh-style
Lilly’s Pizza | Locals love Lilly’s for its cool vibes and quality vegan toppings like Daiya cheese, baked + atomic tofu, vegan chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and more you may never see again on a slice.
Oakwood Pizza Box | Our readers raved about this Oakwood pizzeria’s crust — including its gluten-free option — and variety of toppings. Plus, they’re opening a new space in the former home of Capital Creations.
Fancier fare
Giorgio Pizza Bar | This North Hills spot has unique pies named after Italian filmmakers and stars like the Fellini, Pasolini, and Ornella.
La Farm Bakery | This locally owned spot recently expanded beyond its popular bread and now offers airy Neapolitan-inspired pies in addition to its signature breads + salads.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Hey Raleigh. I hope you had a great weekend — when the weather gets this unpredictable, I escape to the movies for two hours of air conditioning, popcorn, and an indie flick. Here in Raleigh, I love a day at The Rialto, but if you’re willing to make a trek, the Chelsea Theater in Chapel Hill is awesome.
Artists like Tori Amos, Melissa Etheridge, and Devo have all performed at the venue.
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