This month, we’re giving away a special Valentine’s Box from Raleigh-based Nons Original Pinching Salts! This bundle features Nons Original Blend, Pepper Complex, Kit and Caboodle, and even a hand-crafted wooden pinching bowl set. I can personally vouch for how delicious these salts are… I put them on EVERYTHING! Enter for your chance to win by Thursday, Feb. 29.
Shop ‘Til You Drop at the Downtown Raleigh Home Show
They say home is where the heart is, so why not give your home a well-deserved makeover? The Downtown Raleigh Home Show is a vibrant marketplace hosted at the Raleigh Convention Center each year. Shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. This weekend-long event begins Friday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. and runs until Sunday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m.
Giggle and Grin at Five Points Comedy Night
Everyone needs a good laugh on a Friday night! Let loose at the legendary Rialto Theatre in Five Points on Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) The best comedians from the Triangle and beyond including Matt White and Tyler Wood are bringing friends and laughs to the stage. Plus, they will be serving up delicious drinks in the lobby.
Embrace Black History and Lunar New Year at Fusion Family Day 🎨
Bring the whole family to experience Fusion Family Day, a multicultural celebration hosted at Artspace in Downtown Raleigh. Join Artspace and partners on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. for an art-filled day with exhibitions by local artists, hands-on art making activities, and artist demos. Meet and shop with 30+ studio artists while enjoying free refreshments. Experience cultural performances by the Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors (FASCA), Raleigh Rockers, and more! There is no admission cost, but registration is encouraged.
BBQ, Brews, and Tunes…
Need I say more? Come eat, drink, and listen to some great live music at Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue in Moore Square on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 12 until 3 p.m. The Ridge Band, a local favorite from my hometown of Holly Springs, will be performing… and let me tell you they are a huge hit! Bring your lover or your besties and let’s have a rockin’ good time.
Sip and Shop at the Lovers Lane Night Market
It’s like a market… but at night! Join us at the Tap Yard Raleigh on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 6 until 9 p.m. for a night of adult fun, food, and shopping. The Lovers Lane Night Market is the place to be for all of you 18+ lovebirds out there. Valentine’s meets Mardi Gras at this vibrant event which brings together local vendors offering a wide range of unique and varying interests products. Admission is free!
Friday Five: Get Ready for a Super Weekend
It’s nacho average weekend, as this Sunday is the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVII between the 49ers and the Chiefs! Whether you’re a big football fan or you couldn’t care less, our weekly roundup of weekend festivities in Raleigh promises to make you have a ball. Ultimately, let’s just hope both teams have fun. Now, onto your Friday Five!
But First… Time to Get Salty!
… in a good way, of course. 😉 This month, we’re giving away a Valentine’s Gift Box from Raleigh-based Nons Pinching Salts valued at $65. The box includes Nons Original Blend, Pepper Complex, Kit and Caboodle, and a hand-crafted wooden pinching bowl gift set. We promise it’ll be love at first bite. Register to win by Thursday, Feb. 29!