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Plan Ahead
🗓️ Plan the rest of February
Head to the LGBT Center’s Re(a)d to Filth Ball to support their new location. | Photo by Hannah Chalfant Photos
February’s almost over, and we’ve got more to fill your calendar with before March rolls around.
Live music
Winter Jam Tour 2026 | Friday, Feb. 27 | This concert is Christian music’s largest annual tour and will feature Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, and Katy Nichole.
Black History Month
The Future of Black History | Saturday, Feb. 21 | “The Brilliance of Resilience” is this year’s Future of Black History Month program theme, celebrating the power, creativity, intellect, and legacy of Black resilience throughout American history.
More local fun
Body Mind Spirit Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 22 | This annual event includes meditation, tarot card readings, crystals, and other spiritual practices.
Re(a)d to Filth Ball | Saturday, Feb. 28 | This annual event supports the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s library, the largest collection of LGBTQ+ books in the southeast.
Student Short-Film Festival | Saturday, Feb. 28 | The first iteration of this short film festival will feature student-made films throughout the day.
Adult Nights: Anime | 6:30-10 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | $15+ | Science meets anime fandom at this 21+ after-hours celebration. Dress in your favorite cosplay for an evening of themed soundtracks and cocktails, hands-on anime-inspired activities, and so much more.*
Rosebud Cocktail Lounge is now open, and it’s the first hi-fi listening lounge in the Triangle. With elements of Japanese minimalism and an omakase-style cocktail experience, you’re gonna love this one.
Try This
The Newsagent’s, a cozy second-hand media store on Fayetteville Street, is now in a soft open phase Tuesdays through Sundays. A low-key spot for movies, vinyl records, comics, and more... but you didn’t hear it from us.
History
Did you know? Raleigh used to be home to a grand Queen Anne-style castle near the Governor’s Mansion, and up until 2012, the only remains were a few pillars. Now, a few broken bricks remain — learn more from @raleighhiddenhistory on Instagram.
Sports
Another bar. Lenovo Center’s new third-level bar overlooking the ice is now open and is available for all fans. The View Bar is one of manyupgrades for the arena, including a third-floor grab-and-go concession area and a complete bathroom refresh.
Today Is
National Drink Wine Day. Imbibe in some local vino at a local wine bar — and save us a glass?
Real Estate
This three-bedroom North Raleigh home was built in 1965, and it has plenty of mid-century charm to go around. With cozy living spaces filled with natural light, well-maintained landscaping, and Brentwood Park in your backyard, this home’s a keeper.
Play
Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in future.
Pro Tip
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Finance
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Health
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Eat
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💼 Your BizBrief download
BizBrief is your weekly, business-focused companion to the daily newsletter. | Graphic by 6AM City
Hi there — I’m Cat, Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief, RALtoday’s new weekly newsletter launching Monday, Feb. 23, built to highlight our local business community.
BizBrief is your download on the local business landscape, delivering concise recaps — from news and podcasts to events, thought leadership, jobs, and company updates — all in one scroll-worthy newsletter to start your week informed, not overwhelmed.
Think of BizBrief as RALtoday’s business-focused companion — zooming in on the stories, opportunities, and conversations shaping the local business community.
A little about me: I started at 6AM City, RALtoday’s parent company, as a City Editor here in the City of Oaks over four years ago. I later became a Managing Editor overseeing six markets, including RALtoday, and now I’m excited to bring that experience back to community content as the Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief.
We want BizBrief to highlight what matters most to you. Got a local business story, podcast, or company update worth sharing? Send it our way or fill out this short survey — your ideas can help guide our coverage.
The Buy
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As a physical media collector, I’m excited to stock my book, record, and movie collection with finds from The Newsagent’s — I’ll check it out for you soon.
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