CAFA Chinese New Year Gala at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 🧧

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Celebrate Lunar New Year in style at the CAFA Chinese New Year Gala on Sunday, February 8 at 4:30pm at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. This high-energy showcase brings together dazzling dance, live music, opera, and cultural tradition—all wrapped up in one unforgettable night.

Want in? Snag your seats here before the best ones disappear (trust us, this one draws a crowd).

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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings

Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.

👋 Event of the day: GOLD Technology Workshops @ Morrisville Senior Center | February 6 | 12PM
Senior Center – GOLD Technology Workshops offer monthly sessions on practical topics like cell phone accessibility, MyChart, and AI to support Growing Older Living Digitally. Get details here →

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Local Vocals:

🎸 This Week: A Different Thread | Folk
Slim’s hosts harmony-rich folk and British Americana with UK-born Robert Jackson and North Carolina local Alicia Best as A Different Thread.* | Slim's Dive Bar | February 8, 8PM | More info here →

🎤 Plan Ahead: Cardi B | Hip-Hop
Cardi B is a Grammy-winning American rapper and cultural icon known for her bold personality, chart-topping hits, and unapologetically candid lyrics. | Lenovo Center | April 11, 7:30PM | Get tickets here →

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🎤 This Week: Zainab Johnson at Raleigh Improv | February 6-7 | Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian and actress known for her sharp observational humor, confident delivery, and incisive takes on modern life. Get tickets here →

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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:

👋 Hike & Chill @ Mine Creek Greenway | February 7 | 9:30AM
This uplifting group walk combines fresh air, scenic views, and a 4.2-mile stroll designed to reduce loneliness, burnout, and stress while fostering good vibes, conversation, and meaningful connections. Get details here →

🤝 Crochet and Conversation @ North Regional Library | February 7 | 10AM
A relaxed, drop-in crochet meetup with the Raleigh Crochet Meetup Group offers a social crafting space for ages 16 and up and is not an instructional class. Get details here →

Raleigh Hidden Gem:

Yatai, in Transfer Co. Food Hall, does sushi, tacos, and ramen all in one spot. It sounds weird, but it works. The fish is fresh, the tacos are solid, and it’s an easy place to grab something different without overthinking it.

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