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Movie Night Under the Stars is bringing Monsters, Inc. to Sertoma Amphitheatre on September 23 from 7:30–9:30 PM. Before settling in for the Pixar favorite, families can make a movie-themed craft, take a turn at karaoke, and grab complimentary popcorn. Bring a cozy blanket or stadium seat and settle in for the evening. No registration is required, and children must attend with a parent or guardian.
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September 18–19 — Hillsborough’s Hog Day Returns
More than 40 years of barbecue is a pretty solid claim to local-festival fame. Hillsborough Hog Day returns to River Park on September 18 and 19, bringing its longtime mix of food, music, shopping, and community traditions back to downtown Hillsborough.
The festival runs from 6 PM to 10 PM Friday and 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday. Barbecue is the centerpiece, with veteran cooking teams competing for top honors, but there’s plenty happening around it. Visitors can browse arts and crafts vendors, catch live music, check out the car show, and bring younger festivalgoers to the children’s area.
Hog Day has been held since 1983 and is Orange County’s largest and longest-running festival. Even better, 100% of the event’s profits support children’s projects, schools, and nonprofit organizations throughout Orange County.
Come hungry—the barbecue competition alone gives you a pretty good reason.
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The 919 Deal Drop:
Don’t Miss Happy Hour at Cucciolo Terrazza 🔥
Happy hour starts daily at 4:30PM—no secret code required, just show up ready for good drinks and an early start to the evening.
📍Where: Cucciolo Terrazza
📅 When: Daily at 4:30PM
Raleigh Real Estate:
🏡 FOR SALE UNDER $300K: 2 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 1,736 SQ FT | $280,000
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A refined new-construction Anderson Heights home featuring warm hardwoods, custom millwork, and an expansive designer kitchen in a sought-after location near North Hills. Take a look here →
Raleigh Overtime:
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🛍️ GARAGE SALE: Head over to Barrington, Zebulon on September 19 at 8:00 AM for men’s XXL shirts, briefcases, an oriental rug, and plenty of other items and unexpected finds. More details here →
📝 LOCAL CLASS: Culinary Herb Garden Workshop and Make & Take at Homewood Nursery & Garden Center on September 19 at 12:00 PM
A beginner-friendly workshop covering growing, harvesting, culinary uses, seasonal recipes, and wellness applications while creating a fresh herb planter to take home. Learn more here →
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Morrisville Senior Center Book Club @ Morrisville Senior Center | September 18 | 12:30 PM
A welcoming monthly book club for seniors featuring lively discussions, shared perspectives, new reads, and friendly community connection. Get details here →
💲 Senior Discount of the Day: Golden Corral | Early Bird Senior Special
Golden Corral offers an Early Bird Senior Special with discounted buffet pricing during select hours.
Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Shaboozey | Country, Hip-Hop
Shaboozey is a genre-bending artist known for blending country, hip-hop, and rock into infectious anthems and high-energy performances that defy expectations. | Red Hat Amphitheater | September 22, 8:00 PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Johnny Blue Skies | Rock
Sturgill Simpson performs as Johnny Blue Skies, blending country, rock, soul, and psychedelia with adventurous songwriting and a distinctive voice. | Lenovo Center | October 21 | 8:00 PM | Get tickets here →
Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Marlon Wayans at Raleigh Improv | September 18-19 | Marlon Wayans is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his energetic humor, hit comedy films, and stand-up performances. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Josh Thomas at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | October 21 | 8:00 PM | Josh Thomas is an Australian comedian, actor, and writer known for his witty, personal humor and acclaimed series Please Like Me and Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Sip + Stitch @ Artspace | September 20 | 11:00 AM
A relaxed fiber arts gathering featuring crochet, knitting, embroidery, quilting, favorite beverages, and community with fellow makers. Get details here →
🤝 Making the Connection @ Meadow Oaks Weddings and Events | September 19 | 10:00 AM
A networking social for women in business featuring new connections, leadership and confidence-building sessions, engaging conversations, and catered brunch and lunch. Get details here →
You have to check out Howling Cow if you haven’t already. It's this tucked-away dairy spot on NC State’s campus where you can actually see the cows and then grab some of the freshest ice cream around. It’s got that wholesome, farm-meets-campus vibe, and the scoops? Legendary.
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