The Hurricanes take on the Rangers back home after a stretch of away games, catch them at 7PM at the Lenovo Center — schedule.

Bitter Social, a newer bar downtown is hosting a Thanksgiving Watch Party with multiple movies lined up: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, Charlie Brown, and classic TV shows — see more here.

Cirque Holiday Pops runs today through Saturday for a unique mix of symphony and acrobatics at Meymandi Concert Hall — tickets here.

The Portal HQ Open Mic returns at 8PM tonight — see more here.

Boatman Spirits Co. 🎺 Al Strong & Friends [jazz] 8PM | FREE

There are a couple options for Dinners if you are looking for somewhere to eat for the holiday, including takeout options, Irregardless, Kings.

Also, it might be a little late but some kind strangers on Reddit are putting people up at their house for dinner in the area — check that out here or perhaps offer to help with the overwhelming response if you have room.

The Trophy Trot takes place at 9AM for a run that finishes at Trophy Brewing, check that out if you need to work up an appetite first — details.

Most Venues Closed for Thanksgiving

Dream Kitchen, Deck, Enclosed Sun-Room: 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,760SF | $749K

Large Condo near Lake Raleigh: 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 1625SF | $450K

Charming Townhome near Glen Eden: 2 bed, 2.5 bath, 1305SF | $345K

Every Last Friday join Raleigh’s largest night ride (all wheels welcome) at 6:30PM at the Memorial Belltower with Raleigh Critical Mass — learn more.

The Italian Piedmont feast of Bagna Càuda finishes off at Figulina this weekend after Thanksigiving — see this post for event info and history.

Did you know Record Store Day also has a Black Friday list of special releases? Catch some of these with The Pour House — more info:

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Duck, Young Bull, & More [funk/blues] 7PM | $20

Moon Room 🎷 Tyler Monroe Quartet [jazz] 8PM | FREE

NC State faces UNC in it’s final regular home game of the season, starts at 7:30PM right here in Carter-Finley — tickets & schedule.

Boxcar has an all day Pajama Party if you’re looking to stay cozy — info here.

Trophy on Maywood has a Christmas Vendor Market from 12-4PM — details.

Hartwell has a Small Business Saturday Market + Christmas Tree Sales from 12-4PM and apparently the real Saint Nick (so I hear) — see Santa:

Kings 👑 Thou Shall Rock VIII Party [metal lineup] 8PM | $16

Neptunes 🔱 Grace Lucia, Bedroom Division [songwriter] 10PM | $10

Repticon, a Reptile convention, has it’s last day at the State Fairgrounds this weekend from 10AM-4PM — see the last days here.

The NC State Men’s Soccer Team is in the Sweet 16, catch them at Dail Stadium Sunday at 6PM — info.

Motorco Music Hall 🔧 The Spill Canvas, Mae [alt rock] 7:30PM | $30

It’s a slow Monday, hopefully you still have some leftovers. Perhaps check out our Monthly Edition (that comes out on the Last Sunday each month).

The Pour House 🎸 Liam St. John w/ Tobacco Road [blues] 8PM | $23

Through the month, starting Tuesday, join Foxcroft Food & Wine for a Wine & Travel Watercolor Class — 1 hour sessions, materials provided.

Cat’s Cradle 😺 Alice Gerard + Book Event [bluegrass] 6PM | $30

Bowstring Raleigh 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass / folk] 6:30PM | FREE

We’ve grown over on Discord, come check out the conversation!

The Member article is in progress still, the holidays threw some curve balls this weekend and delayed it — expect that soon.

Shout-out to the new members, your names have been added down below!

We’ll have some updates for members soon as we look to expand member benefits as well, exciting stuff coming soon.

Want your name on the graphic above or just want to support local media? The next best way (other than reading) is linked down below!

Kellam-Wyatt City Park, a brand new 59-acre park will open between Raleigh & Knightdale in 2027 — see the teaser from Wake Gov Parks here.

The WRAL First Night New Year’s Event announced their artist lineup for the upcoming event — see the first news here.

The new Jubala location, with their in-house bar, Bar Marigold, opened last week! Check out the new spot with Raleigh Magazine.

Just a reminder that most city services will be off tomorrow, with limited or Sunday level service on Friday — full list here.

The NC State Icepack shutout UNC in the annual Governor’s Cup game at Lenovo Center, 7-0. See some of the highlights — on Instagram.

The Carolina Hurricanes sit 3rd in the League currently, 1st in the East.