Hopscotch Music Festival fills the streets of Raleigh. | Photo by Garrett Poulos
You know what time it is. Grab your calendar and start planning for September. Heads up: This month is packed, so get ready to bid farewell to summer with plenty of live music, fun festivals, and plenty more fun in Oak City.
First Friday — Indie Rewind | Friday, Sept. 5 | Free | Head to the City of Raleigh to celebrate 2010s independent music + 15 years of Hopscotch.
La Fiesta Del Pueblo | Sunday, Sept. 21 | Free | Join the Triangle’s largest and most diverse festival of Latin American culture with live music, dance performances, and artisanal vendors.
Live entertainment
Beyond: The Cary Film Festival | Thursday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Price varies | This fan favorite local film festival is back with movie screenings + workshops for those looking to make it big in the movie biz.
Special Event: Patton Oswalt | Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 | $45+ | You know him from “Ratatouille,” “The King of Queens,” and an episode of “Seinfeld” — see him live in Raleigh.
Cooking Essentials I | 6:30-9 p.m. | Wyntons World Cooking School, Cary | $425 | This four-week class will teach you everything you need to excel in the kitchen, from knife skills to pasta-making.
Self Care Sound Bath | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Cosmic Access, Cary | $36 | Zen out at this soothing indoor sound bath experience with singing bowls, gongs, and rainsticks.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Bring Your Own Craft Night at Raleigh Brewing | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company | Free | Meet other local crafters and bring your stitching, sketching, or scrapbooking project, too.
Todd Rundgren: Still Me (Still We) | 7:30 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $60+ | Jam out with this multi-talented musician.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Sunset Social | 4-8 p.m. | The Bend Bar | Free | Shop local artisans and grab a beer from this local fave.
NC State Football vs East Carolina | 7 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium | $155+ | The Pack will kick off its season with a home matchup against the Pirates.
Tax planning for retirement: 3 factors to consider
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The team at Richardson Private Wealth Advisors has been working with locals on their financial journeys for over three decades. | Photo by Jared Caldwell with New Depth Creations
Building a recession-proof retirement plan means more than just saving monthly. Long-term strategies are key to making your wealth last.
If you have questions about:
How tax laws impact various income sources
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Most effective tactics for preserving wealth over decades of retirement
— Consider attending Richardson Private Wealth Advisors’ free tax retirement seminar, taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Village District’s first cocktail bar is set to open in September, helping make the district an 18-hour destination. Mr. Henry comes from the team behind Cary’s Sidebar, Hank’s, and the shuttered C. Grace, and will bring a British pub vibe and high-quality classic cocktails that will be part of Sip n’ Shop. (Raleigh Magazine)
Coming Soon
Jubala is set to open its fourth coffee shop in the heart of downtown Raleigh on the ground floor of the Pendo building. Take a look at the store’s progress — and it sounds like this store might serve more than the coffee + drop biscuits you know and love.
Sports
The Canes will host their annual community benefit game on Sept. 24 in a preseason matchup against the Florida Panthers. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow for $10 — $100 for glass seats and $50 for second through fifth rows — and funds will be distributed through the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation.
Watch
Are you tuned into “The Summer I Turned Pretty”? The teen romance drama filmed plenty at UNC-Chapel Hill — take a look at some side-by-sides of the show and campus. (INDY Week and The Assembly)
Shop
TileBar, a bath + tile retailer, will open a new showroom at Village District in the former Jos. A. Bank storefront this fall. With interactive displays, design consultations, and a personalized shopping experience, we can’t wait.
Gallery
Take a peek at last week’s photo gallery from The News & Observer, featuring college move-in, Katy Perry, and of course, college football.
History
Durham’s oldest Black-owned business, The Chicken Hut, is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. As one of 50 recipients in 2025, the 1957-established restaurant is pushing for historic landmark status. (The News & Observer)
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The Buy
The perfect stadium accessory: this clear crossbody bag for all your gameday essentials. We love this option’s adjustable strap, smooth zipper, and chic hardware.
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.
Last weekend, I went to Iris Coffee Lab‘s matcha pop-up, and it was well worth the wait. My friends and I tried everything on the menu, and I loved my spiced guava drink. Here’s hoping for another matcha event soon!
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