Get ready for a jazzy, joy-filled afternoon at Whitaker & Atlantic’s annual Mardi Gras celebration this Sunday, March 2, from 12-4 p.m.! Enjoy live music from Grammy-nominated trumpeter Al Strong and his organ trio featuring Mark Wells, plus all the Mardi Gras essentials—king cake, gumbo, hurricanes, and festive vibes. Don your best costume and celebrate for a cause—this event benefits NowServing, helping combat food insecurity in our community. Don’t miss out on this epic New Orleans-style party. Get tickets now!
LET’S GO CANES 📣
The Calgary Flames are coming to the Lenovo Center, and the Carolina Hurricanes need you in the stands! Don’t miss the action as Raleigh’s favorite hockey team hits the ice for an epic showdown on Sunday, March 2, at 5 p.m. Some tickets are still available—grab yours now and get ready to cheer loud for the Canes!
Friday Five: Walking in a Winter Wonderland ❄️
We hope you all enjoyed the snowy weather this week! I know I thrived watching the snow fall from the cozy comfort of my couch… ahh, I love a snow day! But now, it’s time to dust off the flurries and get amped for the weekend, as there’s lots of winter fun to be had around town. So, bundle up and head out for your Friday Five!
But First… We Want to Hear About Your Meet-Cute 💞
In honor of the month of love, we’ve teamed up with one of our favorite restaurants in Raleigh, Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, for their annual Love Story Contest. Have a lovable memory at Mulino? Share your story by Friday, Feb. 28, for your chance to win a $50 gift card!
Throw Up the Wolf Hands at PR 🐺🏀
Live from Raleigh—and Players Retreat—it’s College GameDay! In honor of the NC State women’s basketball team hosting Notre Dame this Sunday, Feb. 23, as part of ESPN’s College GameDay by State Farm, PR is extending its brunch hours to 10 a.m.–3 p.m. so people can come before or after the game or, of course, watch it there with a delicious meal paired with a mimosa or bloody mary in hand! (Note: The brunch menu is being served until 3pm, and PR will be open with the regular menu after.)
Bring on the Puppy Love 🐶
Meet some ~pawsitively~ adorable pups at Killjoy via Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue’s Puppy Love Adoption Event on Saturday, Feb. 22! Drink some drinks while petting some floofy doggos looking for a forever home. Who knows, you may just fall in love with one to take home!
Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica, and a Day at The Office
Calling all “The Office” fans! The Studio in Apex is hosting A Day at The Office on Saturday, Feb. 22, a themed event consisting of 25+ local artists and seven vintage vendors, trivia, handmade goodies, fresh soft pretzels, and Angela’s cat adoption with Facilitate Rescue. Facilitate Rescue will also be accepting kitty litter and food donations. Grab your World’s Best Boss mug and join in on the fun!
It’s Sweet Treat O’Clock 🥐
Wake Forest’s Paul & Jack Bakery has arrived in Raleigh! The pastry shop is officially open in the old Layered Croissanterie location on North West Street, serving up croissants, cookies, cheesecakes, and other baked goods—including their signature bomboloni, an Italian doughnut filled with cream or fruit. There’s also coffee, tea, espresso, and hot chocolate! Yummm 😋