Shaking off the Dust - Apr. 2nd

Good Morning Raleigh! We are back and while things look similar (though covered with a yellow pollen hue), the wheels were set in motion for the longevity of this content.

The sharp eyed among you may recognize the plants that cover the header images.

Social media is also in the works, and the workload on the back end to bring you this info has become much more streamlined, so I can bring better events and info now too.

Anyway, I’ve made you wait 2 weeks, so let’s go ahead and hop right in.

• Dreamville is this weekend! With headliners like Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, J. Cole, and more. If you plan on attending keep an eye out on the parking and shuttle situation, if you aren’t going be mindful of the extra traffic near Dix Park this weekend.

• Raleigh City Farm is back with their weekly gathering (now that it is spring), Wine+Weeds! Every Wednesday from 6-7PM, learn about agriculture, take care of their site, and have a glass of Wine - Read more here.

• The empty lot over by Publix and Capital Blvd has been turned into a Smoky Hollow pop up shop! It has a dog park, pickle-ball court, and a soon to open Happy & Hale express location - More info here.

• This Saturday the Raleigh Irons Works Potters Market is featuring handcrafted pottery, music by Hunky Dory, all for fundraising to further benefit Western NC.

• Movie and Market nights are back with this months First Friday! Those events will take place in Moor Square as will a long list of other vendors and events, which you can view here to plan your night out - Link to events.

• Experience art that inspires thought at Your Brain on Art, this Gregg Museum event has displays based on the book by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross. The exhibit is a “groundbreaking work reshaping the realms of neuroscience and the arts.”

• Each month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Oak City Music hosts their FREE monthly Salsa Social at Transfer Co Ballroom, featuring a live salsa band, starting at 6:30PM.

Apr 2nd - Wednesday

• Dunlow [acoustic] @ Clockwork | 7PM - FREE

• Live Jazz Jam [jazz] @ Moon Room | 8PM - FREE

• Paprika & Scarecrow [hardcore] @ The Pour House | 8PM - $10

Apr 3rd - Thursday

• Dreamville Pre-Party DJ Set w/ Sasha @ Moon Room | 9PM - FREE

• Vincent Antone, Phyphr, Twisted [edm/hiphop] @ The Pour House | 7PM - $15+

• Marvelous Funkshun [funk] @ Bowstring Pizza And Brewyard | 7PM - $25

I’ve stumbled across some really good music lately, both in person and online. Going forward each week, I am going to add a small section here of what I am listening too.

• One of my favorite posts from yesterday (notice the date…) stars our very own Hurricanes in a new reality TV spinoff - Read the store here on the Walter.

• The Durham Bulls kicked off their home opener last night, they play Sugar Land each night through the west of the week - Get tickets here.

• The Hurricanes play the Capitals tonight as Alex Ovechkin chases the all time goal record, only 4 shy of Wayne Gretzky. Let’s hope he doesn’t reach that goal tonight though as the Canes are 8-2-0 in their last 10.

• 18 year old, Cooper Flagg from Duke earns the NABC Player of the Year title for April 2025, as voted on by coaches across NCAA Division I for his performance this year.

• This Friday night, check out the 94.7 QDR 165 Regular Season Race @ Wake County Speedway - Tickets here.

• NC FC plays away in Indianapolis this weekend, the Courage do not play again until next week.

• The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Lenovo this Sunday, more info on their page.

• Check out the UNC Science Expo at Moorehead Planetarium this Saturday, it features over 100 unique booths, food trucks, and science demos.

• The Cary Underground Market is bringing live music, local vendors, food trucks, and craft beer together on Sunday at 12PM - More info here.

Apr. 2nd - Wednesday - Overcast , High 60°F, Low 48°F

• Sunrise: 06:59 AM, Sunset: 07:38 PM - Moon: Waxing Crescent 🌒

Apr. 3rd - Thursday - Overcast , High 82°F, Low 60°F

• Sunrise: 06:58 AM, Sunset: 07:39 PM - Moon: Waxing Crescent 🌒

• Dog Warriors, a nonprofit Rescue in Cary is looking for assistance ranging from transport, volunteers, fosters, fundraising ideas, and more. Contact them here to learn more about how you can help.

• Battle of the Badges—a fundraising hockey event for Officer Gillick, who was injured in the field earlier this year. The Fire and Police Departments faced off in this friendly event at Leonvo Center, donations were gathered at the door for entry.

• Homelessness in Wake County has doubled since 2020 due to rising housing costs, prompting Raleigh's new pilot program, Bringing Neighbors Home, which provides direct housing assistance and supportive services. This year they have helped move over 50 people into housing - Learn more about the initiative here.

I want to include as much as I can WITHOUT being overbearing with info, so let me know if I have struck that balance or swung to far past it.

As always, thanks for reading!

Mason @ TRI