FUNDRAISING. Waverly Place and Kay Yow Cancer Fund will host Wine & Brew Walk at 302 Colonades Way in Cary on Thursday, March 30 and Thursday, April 27, 5–8 p.m. Participating Waverly Place merchants will treat guests to a sampling of red, white, and sparkling wines, as well as craft beers to sip as you stroll, shop and save.
WOMEN IN SONG. The North Carolina Museum of History will close The Power of Women in Country Music exhibit on Sunday, April 2. To celebrate the exhibit, the museum will host a finale concert as part of its Southern Songbird Series on Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. The event will include performances by Eliza Meyer, Alice Gerrard, Kay Justice and Ginny Hawker.
Photo courtesy of PBR Cowboy Bar
GROWNUPS ONLY. PBR Cary hosts adult spring break on Friday, March 24, 8 p.m.–2 a.m. There is no cover charge before 10 p.m. for those wearing spring break attire, and beachy drink specials will be served all evening. Take pictures in the spring break photo booth and have a chance to win a cooler filled with swag.
Grownups can head over to Dorthea Dix Park’s Flowers Field in Raleigh this Saturday, March 25, noon–5 p.m., for Recess: All Grown Up. Listen to DJ Luxe Posh play ’90s throwbacks and party music, ride a mechanical bull, ascend a climbing wall, try your and (or back) at breakdancing, throw a few axes, play yard games and enjoy a variety of food trucks.
JERSEY GIVEAWAY. Dress for Success Triangle, Merz Aesthetics and NC Courage will be helping Dress for Success collect gently used purses and work bags from fans at the mobile Confidence Boutique at the WakeMed stadium entrance during the game this Saturday, March 25, noon–1:30 p.m. Those who donate will be entered to win an official 2023 NC Courage jersey.
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GIVEAWAY. Brewgaloo is the largest North Carolina craft beer festival celebrating all things local. This two-day event April 21–22 in downtown Raleigh features over 110 craft breweries from North Carolina, local food trucks, vendors and bands. We’ve partnered with Brewgaloo organizers Shop Local Raleigh to offer a pair of tickets for Brewgaloo’s Friday Night Block Party April 21 from 6–10 p.m. Enter to win by filling out this form. We’ll choose a winner Wednesday, March 29.
GIVE BLOOD. Hydrate Medical and The Blood Connection will host a blood drive at the Hydrate Medical Cary clinic (2024 Renaissance Park Place, Cary) on Wednesday, March 29, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Walk in or schedule your blood donation appointment ahead of time. Everyone who donates will receive a scratch-off card that reveals a $10 prize.
VOTING UPGRADES. The Wake County Board of Elections and Board of Commissioners has approved the purchase of hundreds of specialized ballot-marking devices that will help nearly 18,000 visually impaired people with intuitive interfaces, touch screens, headphones, audio-tactile keypads and braille legends. These devices will be available at every Wake County precinct and Early Voting location.
Photo by Crystal Watts
KIDS NIGHT OUT. Drop children ages 5–10 off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun during Kids Night Out at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham Friday, March 24, 5:30–8:30 p.m. They will eat pizza, play games, explore exhibits and work together on science experiments while parents enjoy a few hours to themselves.
BOOK SALE. The Friends of the Chatham Community Library Spring Book Sale runs March 30–April 1 at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro. Choose from thousands of categorized books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. On Friday, all books and materials are half price. On Saturday, guests may fill grocery bags for $5. Proceeds help the library underwrite programs.
