Try not to puke — Krispy Kreme Challenge. | Photo by Dave S.
February is just around the corner, which means our Plan Ahead guide is ready. Keep reading for Black History Month events, Valentine’s Day get-togethers, and one-of-a-kind conventions.
Live music + comedy
American Aquarium | Thursday, Feb. 5-Saturday, Feb. 7 | This Raleigh-born band is bringing its Roadtrip to Raleigh tour back to Oak City with three nights of alt-country.
Andrea Bocelli | Friday, Feb. 20 | The legendary Italian singer is back in the 919 with the 30th anniversary of “Romanza.”
Krispy Kreme Challenge | Saturday, Feb. 7 | Students race from the Belltower to the Peace Street Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen hot donuts, and race back — all in the name of charity.
QuiltCon 2026 | Thursday, Feb. 19-Sunday, Feb. 22 | This is the largest modern quilting event in the world, making it a can’t-miss for any fiber fan.
Bar Marigold is inside Jubala’s new Hillsborough Street location. | Photo by Sam Overton
Opening
Jubala’s new late-night spot, Bar Marigold, opens Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the local favorite’s new cafe near Taverna Agora. Expect inventive cocktails, and of course, espresso martinis.
Weather
More winter precipitation is expected in Raleigh this weekend, and multiple models are predicting a few inches of snow for the 919. (CBS 17)
Travel
Breeze Airways is expanding its footprint with new flights from Raleigh including San Antonio, Texas, RDU’s top unserved destination. Plus, the low-fare airline is introducing routes to Madison, Wisconsin and Atlantic City, New Jersey this spring. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
A new 16,000 sqft hockey facility is coming to Rolesville called Puckmasters, and its set to open in June. Puckmasters will include a rink 75% the size of a typical NHL rink, a skating treadmill, and a synthetic ice section for goalie training. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
The latest NC State drama? A clash between Will Wade and the Wolfpack’s brand standards over the men’s basketball team’s heritage jerseys, featuring a fan-favorite slobbering wolf logo. Read more about the jersey skirmish. (The News & Observer)
Watch
Sertoma Arts Center has a stunning new sculpture by Durham artist Andrew Preiss — watch how a local team assembled the piece on site for arts center patrons.
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The City of Raleigh was named one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Commuters. | Photo by the City of Raleigh
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Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Whether you’re catching the game at your favorite sports bar or hosting a watch party at home, we’ve rounded up a few must-haves for every kind of big-game watcher:
There’s still snow outside my window from last weekend, and you’re telling me more is coming? Maybe you can take some time while bundled up to plan out your February.
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