#MUSTDO

Show

• The Best of North Hills - A Comeback Tour | Thurs., June 3 | 5 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St. | $10 | Legacy Motown Revue joins the stage for a night of dancing + vibrant music. 🎶

Community 

• Nonprofit Community Leaders Call | Thurs., June 3 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join this weekly zoom meeting that focuses on non-profit community efforts towards the covid economy + relief. 

Trivia 

• The Moore You Know Lunchtime Trivia | Thurs., June 3 | 12:15 p.m. | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St. | Free | Get your team of up to 6 people together for three rounds of trivia + a chance to win prizes. 

Arts  

• Lunchtime Floral Demonstration with Steve Taras | Thurs., June 3 | 12 p.m. | NCMA East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | $31.50+ | Join this live floral demonstration by Steve Taras + his team at Watered Garden Florist for a captivating art show.
• Virtual Slow-Art Appreciation: Art in Bloom Edition | Thurs., June 3 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free+ | Connect with art on a deeper level with a slow observation of this year’s floral design + artwork pairings. 🖼️

Learn

• Digital Body Language: Collaborate Faster and Further, Together | Thurs., June 3 | 12–1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Author Erica Dhawan teaches listeners about digital body language + collaboration for improved communication. 

Talk

• Queer Jewish Arts Festival | Thurs., June 3 | 7:30–9 p.m. | 8210 Creedmoor Rd. | $10+ | Iron Crow Theatre presents a discussion of the film, Indecent, as well as a live reading from God of Vengeance.

ForKids

• Junior Gardeners at Kidzu Children’s Museum | Thurs., June 3 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | 201 S Estes Dr., Chapel Hill | $5 | Kids will join staff for a morning of fun activities + gardening. 🌼

FeaturedEvent

• Amped Up Music Series at Red Hat Amphitheater | Thurs., June 3 | 7 p.m-10 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Mcdowell Street, Raleigh NC 27601| Tickets starting at $5 | Live music is back at Red Hat Amphitheater every Thursday through July 1.Ⓟ

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 78º | Thunderstorms | 80% chance of rain ⛈

 

Development

• Raleigh software company Bandwidth is selling ~24 acres of its new 40-acre headquarters for ~$17.5 million. The news comes nearly 8 months after developers originally filed plans for the campus (at the southwest corner of Edwards Mill Rd. and Reedy Creek Rd.). (Triangle Business Journal)

Biz

• Glenwood South Tailors & Men’s Shop recently got an alteration of its own. The Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s Retail Up-fit Grant program helped fund the construction of the new location at 745 W. Johnson St. The spot includes $7,500 worth of new lighting, floors + electricity. 👔 '

WaterCooler

• Duke’s men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski announced he will retire after the 2021-2022 season. Coach K has led the Blue Devils since 1980 + holds the record for the second-longest tenured coach in NCAA Division I. 🏀 (The News & Observer)

Number

• The beer industry supports over 64,000 jobs + contributes ~$10 billion to the NC economy annually, according to a recent study by the National Beer Wholesalers Association and the Beer Institute. Check out our Raleigh’s Beer Trail convo for a list of 20+ Triangle breweries. 🍺

Edu

• NC State received a $7.25 million grant from the Anonymous Trust to put toward the Transformational Scholarships Program. The funding will provide scholarships to 100 undergraduate students from lower-income counties who are interested in pursuing a career in education. 

Dish

• A Place at the Table introduced a new menu yesterday. The menu now includes classics like waffles and grits, both made from locally sourced ingredients. 😋

• Local restaurant and bar Players Retreat is reopening on Wed., June 23 after more than a year of being closed. The restaurant will have indoor + outdoor dining, but only fully-vaccinated individuals can dine inside. (WRAL)

TryThis

• The City of Raleigh Museum and Mordecai Historic Park are launching a 2-week summer camp called History Hunters that will focus on the city’s history. Campers can expect to play historical games, make crafts + take field trips to historical sites. Register online for available sessions. 
• Patients aren’t the only ones getting facelifts at Triangle Facial Plastic Surgery. The office (9104 Falls of Neuse Rd., Ste. 204) recently underwent its own facelift. Get a sneak peek by scheduling a free skincare consultation. Ⓟ

Listen

• Looking for something to listen to while stuck in traffic on I-40? Raleigh Magazine created a list of local podcasts — including Wine for Normal People, Finest Worksongs + Culture State. 🎧

Gallery

• Did you know Raleigh's first Pride parade took place on June 25, 1988? Over 2,000 people gathered on Hillsborough St. + marched to Capitol Square in celebration of love. Take a look at the News & Observer’s gallery of photos from the day. 🌈

Watch

• Local restaurant owner and barbecue master, Christopher Prieto, will be competing in a new season of BBQ Brawl. The show will premiere on Food Network Sat., June 14 at 9 p.m. In the meantime, you can head to Prime Barbecue in Knightdale for his famous smoked meats. 🍗 (Triangle Business Journal)

PlanAhead

• Raleigh Brewing Company is partnering with The Green Monkey for an afternoon celebrating Pride month. Festivities include a drag show, food trucks, drinks + live music. Join the fun on Sun., June 6 from 1–6 p.m. at the Raleigh taproom.

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