Pet Rescues, Hocus Pocus, & Pop-Ups (October 6th–12th)

If you missed it on Sunday, we covered The Raleigh Film + Art Festival — linked here.

Boatman Spirits has a monthly cocktail class focusing on the Old Fashioned with hands-on instruction, small bites, and tastings — book here.

The NCMA hosts a FREE screening of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”, a documentary on the Japanese-born photographer behind many famous images of the NC mountains — registration required.

The JCRA's Plant Lover's Tour is back this month, this time highlighting fall-flowering perennials that survived summer — free for members, $5 otherwise.

Bowstring 🪕 Hilltop Hounds [bluegrass/folk] 6:30PM - FREE

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Public Image Ltd [post-punk] 8PM - $37

Midtown Raleigh Alliance hosts a “Meet the Candidates” social at NOCO Brews & Bites where you can meet City Council and Mayoral candidates — FREE w/ RSVP.

Moon Room 🌕 Open Jam Session [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Pour House 🎙️ Noah Richardson [singer/songwriter] 8PM - $17

Jazz in the Square is back from 6-8PM! Head to Moore Square for a student jazz band, food trucks, and beer & wine — bring a blanket.

Raleigh Little Theatre screens Hocus Pocus in their outdoor amphitheater / garden at 7PM (part of their Movies in the Garden series) — tickets from $5.

Wake County Libraries has a pop-up at Dix Park where you can sign up for a card, check out items. A family friendly event — with story time at 10:30AM.

Two centuries after Lewis and Clark first documented the animals of the west, Dr. Roland Kays retraced their route with cameras to see what's still there! Check out “Return of The Wild” FREE talk at the WRAL 3D Theater — starts at 7PM.

The Bike Library hosts their 2nd Thursday book club, this month covering “The Sound and The Fury” by William Faulkner — starts at 6PM.

Riparian 🪕 PineCone Old Time Jam [old-time] 7PM - FREE

Berkeley Cafe 🤘 David Dyer and Allyn Love [pysch/rock] 8PM - FREE

State of Beer is hiring kitchen and utility people downtown — details here.

Videri is hiring both part and full time retail associates (must love chocolate) who have weekend availability — submit your resume.

CreativeMornings is looking for ten speakers to submit a creative reflection or pitch with guidance support available for those chosen to speak — learn more here.

NC State 🏈 takes the win over Louisville at home this weekend as they secured the win with just a few minutes left in the 4th quarter, this weekend they play Wake Forest at home.

The Carolina Hurricanes 🏒 won their first game of the season against the Flyers in OT on Saturday as they start to play like themselves after the Stanley Cup hangover, they play again tonight against the Canadiens.

The NC Courage ⚽ won 1-0 against Seattle this weekend as they move back into a playoff spot with just 3 games left of the regular season.

Calton Chops is a Raleigh-owned, fully insured tree service. They handle storm cleanup and tricky removals close to your house, with fair and flexible rates — reach them by email or phone.

The Raleigh Coffee Passport is the best way to explore local coffee shops. You get a drink discount at every participating shop, plus prizes for visiting them all — grab yours here and start exploring.

Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency right here in Raleigh, covering everything from websites to online ads — inquire today.

Taco Photo Booth is a locally owned photo booth company that makes any event more fun: weddings, parties, you name it — Get a free quote here.

Raleigh installation artist Katie Stewart opens her first solo show at Plum with an opening reception at 7PM — stop by or see her page here.

Pumpkin carving at Trophy Brewing starts at 5:30PM with supplies, Halloween movies, and a draft beer included with tickets — family friendly, grab a ticket.

Grab your pup and head to Yappy Hour at the Dix Park Dog Park! Food trucks, drinks for sale, and community dog businesses onsite — FREE, 4:30-6:30PM.

KINGS 👑 Annelle Staal, Scarlet Tantrum, KARiS [indie/alt-rock] 8PM - $12

Fletcher Field Day hosts sack races, inflatable obstacle courses, and activity stations for family fun all morning — FREE, 10AM-2PM.

Australian circus troupe Gravity & Other Myths return to Stewart Theatre (on Main Campus NC State) with their new show — tickets from $10 for students.

Mend Mother hosts a 4.5 hour repairs bootcamp at Plum covering patching, darning, seam repair, and more — sign up here.

Nightmare Weekend Raleigh (hosted by GalaxyCon) takes over the convention center with horror cosplay and celebrity guests — runs through Sunday.

The 4th annual Reveal: Masquerade for Mental Health returns to Cannonball Music Hall with burlesque and a variety of performances. 10% of ticket sales go to NAMI — costumes encouraged, 8PM.

Pour House 🖤 CrimeWave Dance Party [goth/darkwave] 9PM - $19

Back because of popular demand, Copperline Plant Co. hosts another candle making class where you craft your own scent and tell a unique story — leave with a candle.

Girls Got Moves takes over The Corner for “International Day of the Girl”, an event empowering girls through leadership and storytelling — FREE, 1-4PM.

The Raleigh Underground Market returns this weekend at 11AM to Midtown Park with free live music — see details on their page.

East Bower Cider 🪕 Bluegrass Sunday [folk/roots] 2PM - FREE

KINGS 👑 Bombargo [indie pop/soul] 8PM - $30

Slim's 🎸 Over & Over w/ Random Mother, Field Day [emo punk] 8PM - FREE

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Slim's 🎸 Honey Marmalade [blues/rock/indie] 8PM - FREE

Chapel of Bones 🤘 The Dread Crew of Oddwood [folk metal/pirate] 7PM - $23