#MUSTDO

Today

• 9 to 5 | Tues., Oct. 12-Sun., Oct. 17 | Various times | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $32+ | This musical, based on the film, features music by Dolly Parton + a special guest appearance by Raleigh's own Ira David Wood III.

• Tai Chi in the Park | Tues., Oct. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | NCMA | $12+ | All skill levels are welcome for individuals ages 16 and older at this Mindful Museum class taught in the park. 🌳

• Music Bingo | Tues., Oct. 12 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Bond Brothers Eastside, 602 E. Chatham St., Cary | Free | A total of $70 in gift cards will be given out in prizes tonight during 4 rounds of music bingo hosted by Top Shelf Trivia. 🎵

Wednesday

• Jonas Brothers | Wed., Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $29+ | Enjoy a live performance by the Jonas Brothers with special guest Kelsea Ballerini. 🎤
• Raleigh Night Market | Wed., Oct 13 | 5 p.m. | Smoky Hollow, 312 W. Johnson St. | Free | Spend an evening shopping from Raleigh’s most creative artisans, listening to live music + visiting local food trucks. 🛍️

Thursday

• Carolina Hurricanes | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $30+ | Calling all Caniacs — the Canes are opening the regular season at home against the NY Islanders. 🏒
• The Hollow Live | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Smoky Hollow, 312 W. Johnson St. | Free | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for an outdoor concert featuring both Yarn and The Nasty Habits.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

ACTIVE

Registration open for GoTriangle’s free Diversity in Cycling webinar 🚲

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 78º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Drink

• Lagoon Bar will be announcing their grand opening date at Boxyard RTP very soon. The bar, a new spot that dubs itself “The World’s Very First Leisure Bar,” is located above Lawrence Barbecue + has transformed the small space into an intimate living room-inspired setting where customers can enjoy their tropical drinks. 🍹

Development

• A hotelier is looking to join the number of 40-story rezoning requests in Downtown with a neighborhood meeting scheduled for this month to discuss developing the property at 227 W. Davie St. The meeting has been planned by Representatives of NCR Hospitality Corporation for the land located near Nash Square. (Triangle Business Journal)
• Westchester Commercial LLC has filed plans for a boutique mixed-used development in the Wakefield area of Raleigh at 11008 Ingleside Place. The project is calling for 24 apartments + ground-level retail space across a pair of 3-story buildings. (Triangle Business Journal)
• A rezoning request was filed for up to 300 multi-family apartments to be built on ~30 acres of land off of Six Forks Road (near the A.E. Finley YMCA). At least 10% of the units will be reserved for residents making 80% of the area median income or less. (Triangle Business Journal)

Cause

• The Wake County Commercial Waste Reduction Grant Program is giving local organizations until Fri., Oct. 29 to submit requests for funding for initiatives to keep waste from ending up in landfills. Grant recipients will be notified in November + could receive up to $10,000 in funds. ♻️

Arts

• The City of Raleigh Museum has opened a new exhibit — “Raleigh’s Living Room: Rest, Reflect, Respond.” The exhibition runs until Mon., Feb. 21 + highlights the need for self-care and art therapy. Each month, a local artist will be featured in the exhibit. The work of V. Cullum Rogers is now on display. 🎨

Community

• This weekend’s Stroll in the Streets event will feature a pumpkin patch, live music, chalk artists, kids activities, and food trucks. Happening on Sun., Oct. 17 from 12-5 p.m., it will be the city’s first open streets event. Find more information on the strollway project in our recent story. 👟

Traffic

• Beginning Mon., Oct. 18, Navaho Drive will be closed between Bush Street + Executive Drive. The closure is due to the installation of a sidewalk and retaining walls — part of the Navaho Drive Sidewalk Project. Click here to see a detour map. 🚧

Ranked

• NC State’s Jenkins MBA program ranked No. 1 on Bloomberg Businessweek’s Best B-School’s Diversity Index. The MBA programs were scored based on race + ethnicity and gender makeup. NC State’s program was the only one to receive a diversity score of 100. 

Asked

• It’s time, Raleigh — this is Halloween + we want to know where the best Halloween decorations are in the city. Is your neighborhood notorious for being festive, or do you know of a seriously spooky house you pass on your commute? Tell us the best spots + they may show up in an upcoming newsletter. 👻

Festival

• Foot-long corn dogs, donut burgers, fried cookie dough, and the ultimate Greek salad — is your mouth watering yet? These are a few reasons to road trip to Columbia, SC for the South Carolina State Fair, happening Oct. 13-24. (Plus food, games, a circus, and almost 70 rides.) 🎡Ⓟ

Featured Home

• Lot 208 - 135 McFarlin Cir. | 5 BD, 3 BA | $354,990 | A newly constructed house (expected to be ready in March 2022) sits on a 1/3 of an acre lot that backs up to a private marsh. 🏡 Ⓟ

Finance

• These top cards offer a ridiculously long 0% intro APR period and no annual fee. Some offer cash back rewards, too. 💳 Ⓟ

#RALTODAY

THE WRAP

RAL current: Carly is excited to drink some beer and play Music Bingo at Bond Brothers Eastside tonight + Laura is still thinking about the yummy fall treats we had at Asali Desserts & Cafe. 

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