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Good afternoon, Raleigh. I know a bunch of good jokes about umbrellas, but they usually go over people’s heads. ☂️
In today’s Raleigh Rundown:
RDU will begin direct flights to Germany soon
The Hurricanes are back in the playoffs
Well-known hotel coming to downtown Raleigh
7 fun things to do in Raleigh this weekend
Let’s get to it. 🏃
STORIES THIS WEEK
The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the NHL playoffs 🏒
The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. After finishing in second place in the Metropolitan Division (and the Eastern Conference), the Hurricanes will take on the New York Islanders in the first round. The Hurricanes and Islanders also met in the first round of last year’s playoffs, with the Canes winning the series four games to two.
The puck drops for game one this Saturday at 5 PM at the PNC arena.
Lufthansa is preparing direct flights from RDU to Germany 🛫
Lufthansa is launching a new nonstop flight from RDU to Frankfurt and is seeking to lease airport property to support its aircraft maintenance operations there. The airline plans to invest $175 million in the new RDU-Frankfurt service, which the state is supporting with $3 million in incentives.
Beginning on June 6th, the plan is to operate this route five times per week. The aircraft that will be used is an Airbus A330-300, with a passenger capacity ranging from 250 to 440 travelers.
The Omni Hotel is coming to downtown Raleigh 🏨
The city of Raleigh and Omni Hotels are moving forward with plans to build a new luxury hotel to support the Raleigh Convention Center expansion. The city has agreed to provide up to $75 million in public funding for the project and will need state approval to issue debt.
Image from City of Raleigh
The total development cost is estimated at $314.1 million, and the hotel is expected to open in 2027. It will be Omni's third hotel in North Carolina, joining Charlotte and Ashville.
Long-standing Glenwood South eatery has shuttered its doors 🥘
Armadillo Grill, a long-standing Tex-Mex restaurant in Raleigh's Glenwood South, has closed after 22 years. The owners cited changing industry dynamics and rising costs as reasons for the closure of the Glenwood Avenue location, though the original restaurant in Carrboro remains open.
The closure is part of recent changes in Raleigh's downtown food scene, including the upcoming closure of Capital Club 16.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
Board Game Night | Friday, 6:30 PM | New City Church - 6904 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
Love board games, check out board game night hosted at New City Church. Plenty of board games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. It starts at 6:30, but you can come and go as you please.
Snacks and drinks provided.
COST: Free
21 Marbles PARTYology | Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Marbles Museum - 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh
Become a certified PARTYologist by completing activities around the museum like laser tag, human foosball, and take-home crafts. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Must be 21+ to attend.
COST: $15 in advance, $18 at the door
321 Coffee Greater Good Bloc Party | Sunday, 10 AM - 2 PM | 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
Live music, current NC State football players serving espresso, giveaways of NC State + 321 Coffee merch. Coffee, Incendiary Brewing serving up drinks, and snag a picture with Mr. & Mrs. Wolf.
COST: Free to attend
The Market at NC Museum of Art | Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM | NC Museum of Art - 2068 Clark Ave, Raleigh2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
Check out the NC Museum of Art this Saturday for their local artist market series. Popping up on the first Saturday of every month with a new selection of local artists. Browse the galleries, enjoy the museum park, and shop local.
COST: Free to attend, cost for vendors
Fenton Makers Market | Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM | Fenton - 806 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary
Live music and local shopping! Shop from your favorite Fenton Stores and an additional 35 local artists’ booths curated by Triangle Pop-Up, located in the square. Dine at one of Fenton's many local restaurants or pick up a coffee from Carriage House to sip on while you shop!
COST: Free to attend, cost for vendors
North Carolina ‘Cuegrass Festival | Saturday 12 - 6 PM | Fayetteville Stree Historic District - 219 Salisbury St, Raleigh
The 14th 'Cuegrass Festival returns to Downtown Raleigh's Fayetteville Street on April 20, 2024 from noon - 6 p.m. We're closing down the street for live bluegrass music, delicious 'cue, and local beer by R&D Brewing.
COST: Free to attend, cost for vendors and food
Carolina Hurricanes VS New York Islanders | Saturday, 5 PM | PNC Arena
The Hurricanes open their first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Saturday.
COST: $97 and up
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE FUTURE EVENTS
April 26-27: Raleigh NC Pro Rodeo. Join us for the best rodeo action on dirt Friday and Saturday nights April 26th and 27th starting at 8:00 pm both nights. Click here for tickets
April 26-27: Brewgaloo - Cheers to NC’s largest craft beer festival with 110+ brewers taking place in downtown Raleigh.
May 4: Raleigh Tacos & Margs Crawl - Join the fiesta with hundreds of attendees, and get all-access to Raleigh's best bars & restaurants!
May 4: Ma & Pa Market Festival - The 2024 Mother's and Father's Day festival will feature 100+ local vendors, a DJ, food trucks and a NEW Lounge section
May 17-19: Got to be NC Festival - Local food, local mood. Local ag, local swag. Local wine, local swine. Local rides, local strides. Local bands, local brands. Local cows, locals wow! From tractors and the Carolina Pig Jig to the Food Lion Local Goodness Marketplace and free fun at every turn.
May 26: NC Sugar Rush - Enjoy a Dessert-filled experience like no other at the City Plaza Downtown Raleigh. Dessert Foods of all kinds, Merchant Vendors, Axe Throwing, DJ, and supporting the Wake County Foster Care System.
WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
83 🌡️ 61 | ⛈️ | 40%
Saturday
75 🌡️ 53 | 🌤️ | 20%
Sunday
63 🌡️ 49 | 🌦️ | 50%
SPORTS
Baseball ⚾️
FRIDAY
UNC @ NC State | 6 PM
Duke @ Virginia Tech | 7 PM
Durham Bulls @ Worcester Red Sox | 6:05 PM
SATURDAY
UNC @ NC State | 3 PM
Duke @ Virginia Tech | 7 PM
Durham Bulls @ Worcester Red Sox | 4:05 PM
SUNDAY
Duke @ Virginia Tech | 1 PM
Durham Bulls @ Worcester Red Sox | 1:05 PM
Hockey 🏒
Friday: New York Islanders @ Carolina Hurricanes | 5 PM
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