This indie fest has brought in artists like Japanese Breakfast, St. Vincent + Dr. Dog. | Photo by Garrett Poulos
The highly anticipated lineup for Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival is finally here. As promised, we’re giving you a first look at this indie fest’s 15th year.
Slated to return Thursday, Sept. 4 through Saturday, Sept. 6 to the downtown area, you can expect three days of parties, comedy shows, VIP fun, local vendors, Skate Raleigh activation + of course, good music. Here are a few performers to get excited for:
Thursday, Sept. 4
From Singapore to Oak City, indie artist Yeule will be hitting the City Plaza stage with rock band YHWH Nailgun + rapper Earl Sweatshirt.
Friday, Sept. 5
North Carolina-based acts Fust + Blue Cactus will go on before rockers Geese and My Morning Jacket at City Plaza.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Support Chapel Hill’s indie group Superchunk at Moore Square before heading to City Plaza to see pop-duo Sparks headline.
Hop over to secure three-day wristbands, starting at $160, before prices increase or they sell out.
Events
Events
Friday, July 11
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | North Carolina State Fairgrounds | $8 | Shop a selection of sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion, and handmade jewelry from national vendors + design custom pieces with wire wrappers on site.
Leftover Salmon + The Infamous Stringdusters | 7 p.m. | Koka Booth Ampitheatre, Cary | $30+ | Enjoy an evening of folk, rock, and country music outdoors — proceeds will go toward Conscious Alliance’s mission to end hunger nationwide.
How Soon Is 1984 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Wicked Witch | $10+ | Grab the Aqua Net + don your best apparel of the decade for a new wave dance party with DJ 20th Century Boy spinning original vinyls.
Saturday, July 12
Great Sunflower Project | 10-11:30 a.m. | Prairie Ridge | Free, RSVP | Learn about our local pollinators + how to observe and collect data for science.
Sunny the Fun Fairy Storytime | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Raleigh Iron Works | $30 | Get ready for an enchanting afternoon filled with creativity, storytelling, activities and games — tickets include a signed copy of Sunny’s coloring storybook.
Flower Arranging Workshop | 2-3:30 p.m. | Fifth Season Gardening | $45 | Learn the basics to create lovely cut, environmentally-friendly “foam free” flower arrangements.
Summer Music Series | 3-6 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Co. | Free+ | Grab an ice cold brew to shop a Crazy YoU Hawl Yard Sale + listen to The Ridge Band.
Sitting on nearly 220 acres of preserved natural spaces, in a zip code that ranked No. 20 nationwide, Atlis at Serenity is turning the 55+ lifestyle into a permanent staycation.
The homes: Bright and spacious, up to 4-beds, 4-baths (with near-endless customization options)
City Council is pumping the brakes on widening Six Forks Road, but moving forward with corridor improvements. The updated scope of the project will fund the design of a multi-modal bridge in Midtown, close the sidewalk gap along Carroll Middle School, provide new signals, and more. Leftover funds will go toward other projects.
Health
Veridea in Apex, a $3 billion mixed-use development project, will be the site of North Carolina’s freestanding children’s hospital. By the 2030s, the campus is projected to have 500 beds, create 8,000 jobs + expand research through the UNC and Duke schools of medicine. (Triangle Business Journal)
Closing
After 15 years of dishing out Asian cuisine on Hillsborough Street, David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar will close its doors on Tuesday, July 15. In an Instagram post, the manager, Chilton Sheppard, expressed gratitude toward the community, chef David Mao + his staff. Read the full message + heartfelt comments — it’s clear they’ll be missed.
Open
The Triangle’s first Del Taco opened earlier this week in Durham. Located on NC-55 Highway, you can now order classics like burritos, tacos + quesadillas — we recommend going for Wednesday Hookups, where you can enjoy new deals each week. Bonus: See the fresh look (or should we say fresca?).
Ranked
North Carolina ranked No. 1 on CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2025" list. The ranking accounts for factors like the area’s economy, business friendliness, and cost of living. Wanting a crash course in Raleigh’s business sector? Check out these leading industries. (CNBC)
Edu
Tools4Schools Community Supply Drive is happening now through Friday, Aug. 22. Residents can donate classroom supplies (think: paper, markers, craft materials, cleaning wipes, etc.) to 30+ locations across Wake County. Fun fact: Since 2022, this initiative has provided $1.6 million in new supplies to local educators.
Real Estate
What does it take to win 2024 Community of the Year? Start with 220 acres of green space, layer in luxe amenities (think: Olympic-sized pool, fitness center, even a private post office), and finish with modern homes designed for the 55+ lifestyle. See the award-winning space.*
Try This
These spicy tuna wontons from the Hank Sauce restaurant are made for summer snacking. Crisp wonton cups, creamy avocado, and just the right amount of heat make them a standout for your next patio spread. Get the recipe.*
Improvements at New Hill’s 680-acre park will be guided by a master plan adopted in 2017 + has a total price tag of $5.2 million. When complete, the site will have:
A nine-hole disc golf course with accessible tee pad
Covered canoe storage + a fishing platform with pond access
An accessible kayak launch area to support small non-motorized boats
Amenities like new restrooms, a picnic shelter + increased parking with food truck spaces
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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.
A little fun fact about me: I love a good haul from a vintage store. You might just see me popping into town for Hopscotch + end my trip at the NC Vintage Bazaar event happening Sept. 6-7 at the State Fairgrounds.
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