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12 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Aug. 31–Sept. 6

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8/31
Acrylic Paint Poured Canvas & Oyster Shells

Aw, shucks! Put your shell skills to the test with a creative double feature of  paint pouring oyster shells and canvas. Talk about ~seasing~ the day. youarejoyworthy.com

8/31
Flashback Flicks

“Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?!” Grab your best felt cowboy hat and venture to JB Duke Hotel and Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club’s Raiders of the Lost Ark showing. Just watch out for any rolling stones! washingtondukeinn.com

8/31
Stargazing at The Willard

Alexa, play “Starman,” please. For stellar views of the stars and space, take the trip to The Willard to feast your eyes on the Super Blue Moon (!). That’s, like, totally far out! thewillardraleigh.com

8/31
Wolfpack Watch Party

Good beer 🤝 college football. Make your way to TheMixx for a Wolfpack vs. Huskies watch party feat. brews from Brewery Bhavana and benefiting Children’s Flight of Hope. The Pack is back! bottlemixx.com

9/1–3
Preacher Lawson

Now welcoming the “Funniest Comedian in Florida!” Find this pro sillyman making a splash at Goodnights for a few nights of funnies. And to think it all started because of a bet with his mother… goodnightscomedy.com

9/1–4
OC Aerial Anniversary

Calling all ninjas! Celebrate one year of all-in-one indoor adventures at OC Aerial for discounted membership packages + a giveaway entry. Let’s get zippin’! oc-aerial.com

9/1–4
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

“Shine bright like a diamond” and ogle at an abundance of estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made from several different crystals, minerals and fossils. ncstatefair.org

9/2, Saturdays
Midtown Farmers Market

Find this proud-to-be “producers-only” farmers market touting local, sustainable and family-farmed foods. Keepin’ it fresh, indeed. visitnorthhills.com

9/2
Smashed Cardinals

Get down to soul, country and blues with this local band while sipping craft brews and delish wines. And be sure to make your way to Che Empanadas for a mid-boogie snack! bottlemixx.com

9/3
5 Seconds of Summer 

If you look perfect in American Apparel underwear, spend five seconds of your summer (plus another couple of hours, give or take) to jam with this Australian pop-rock band. Ready to party like it’s 2011? redhatamphitheater.com

9/6
Caamp

Make camp at Red Hat to “keep the blues away” as the folk trio croons its most popular songs that just feel like home (iykyk). redhatamphitheater.com

9/6
Wellness Wednesdays 
Channel your inner Rocky and “get your fit on” with Title Boxing Club at Midtown Park. Sounds like a knockout time! visitnorthhills.com

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