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🌷 March in Raleigh
This annual event is a perennial fave — pun(s) intended. | Photo by the North Carolina Museum of Art
March is here — and we have all the events to fill out your calendar.
Seasonal
St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Saturday, March 14 | Celebrate with plenty of green at this non-motorized parade.
Apex Holi 2026 | Saturday, March 14 | This holiday is all about celebrating the arrival of spring + color — enjoy plenty of Holi powder, local food trucks, and live music.
Art in Bloom | Wednesday, March 18-Sunday, March 22 | This can’t-miss annual event pairs NCMA’s stunning artworks with creative floral arrangements.
Raleigh signature events
NC Courage home opener | Saturday, March 14 | Watch as the Courage kicks off its season against Racing Louisville FC.
The State of Raleigh Address | Thursday, March 26 | This event is part of Raleigh Comedy Festival and will have city officials roasting the 919 like you’ve never seen before.
An undisclosed national retailer is coming to a long-vacant spot on Hillsborough Street next to the Target. Construction will start next month after staying vacant for four years, and the project is expected to take up to one year. (Triangle Business Journal)
Closing
Ish Delicatessen will close its doors on Person Street at the end of March after five-ish years. This hidden gem is known for its Southern-ish, Jewish-ish, Italian-ish deli vibes in a timeless space.
Try This
Iris’s famed matcha pop-up is back this Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This time around, we’re eyeing the ube mini latte with purple ube salt cream and the miso matcha cinnamon roll.
Shop
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. will open this month at Quail Corners Shopping Center. The Mississippi soap franchise will sell a variety of plant-based bath products. Plus, expect soap- and candle-making classes. (Triangle Business Journal)
NC chef Vivian Howard reopened her renowned restaurant Chef & The Farmer in Kinston, ~90 minutes from Raleigh, and this fine dining spot is better than ever. You might remember it from her PBS show, “A Chef’s Life” — and we think it’s worth the visit. (The News & Observer)
Jobs
This is your chance to work for a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant. Mala Pata is hosting a job fair next Tuesday, March 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. for all front of house + back of house positions. Don’t forget your resume.
Arts
Step into storybook magic with Carolina Ballet’s Snow White. Opening at the Fletcher Opera Theater, this timeless tale of innocence and envy features an original cinematic score and sweeping choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael. Times + tickets.*
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You have no idea how much I’m going to miss Ish. This place is a true hidden gem, and I’ve been raving about their BL(R)T and Bleu sandwich for years. Give them one last visit for me?
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