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16 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, April 2–8

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4/1–19
Come From Away
The true story behind thousands of grounded flights—and the small-town kindness that followed. The Broadway hit lands in Raleigh to tell the tale of passengers stranded in a tiny Newfoundland town after Sept. 11—and the unlikely friendships that followed. theatreraleigh.com

4/2
Canes vs. Blue Jackets
The sting can’t stop the storm. lenovocenter.com

4/2
The Gringos

The Georgia-based fivesome is toting its distinct blend of rock, funk, country and jazz to the Bowstring stage for a night of indie grooves. raleigh.bowstringbrewyard.com

4/3
Ardbeg National Tour
Pour it up at Players Retreat for a full-blown sensory takeover complete with a 25-foot Airstream, guided whiskey tastings (natch), giveaways and more. playersretreat.com

4/3
Cooperline Shop-iversary
Copperline Plant Co. is turning four! Celebrate during First Friday with giveaways, light refreshments and plenty of green thumb goodness. @copperlineplants

4/3
Don Lemon & DL Hughley

Chuckle up! One comedy king, one award-winning journalist and no topic off limits. This DL + DL “Anything Goes” duo talks pop culture, current events and everything in between.
martinmariettacenter.com

4/3
Proving Ground
Don’t panic! Or do. … The Widespread Panic tribute band is showing out at Lincoln Theatre with tons of energy, plus a little improv to keep you glued to the stage. Ain’t life grand? lincolntheatre.com

4/3
Zara Larsson

Friday night plans = sorted. Swedish pop powerhouse Zara Larsson delivers glittery hooks and club-ready anthems on her Midnight Sun Tour. And, yes—expect the 2015 mega-hit “Lush Life.” ritzraleigh.com

4/4
Canes vs. Islanders
The Hurricanes slash the Islanders off the, well, Island. lenovocenter.com

4/4
Forever K-Pop
If you still have “Golden” stuck in your head from KPop Demon Hunters, consider this your excuse to keep belting it out. A high-energy stage show brings the global pop phenomenon to life via hits made famous by BTS, Stray Kids and more. foreverkpoplive.com

4/4
Teens Sketch the Galleries
Pencil this in—the art museum wants your stroke of genius. Grab your paper, pens and artsy (or… not) friends for two hours of guided sketching. ncartmuseum.org

4/5
Sidecar Social Club
Sip, spin and socialize at Figulina’s monthly concert set feat. a mix of jazz, R&B, ’50s rock-and-roll and funk from this Humble Pie-era Raleigh musical mainstay. figulinaraleigh.com

4/6, Mondays
Yoga in the Park
Yogis unite! Stretch it out on Harvey Hill for a Monday night flow in the elements. Inhale, exhale, repeat. dixpark.org

4/7
An Evening With Winemaker Brad Ford
Tradition, craftsmanship and storytelling convene as Brad Ford—owner and winemaker of Illahe Vineyards—walks you through a four-course meal with wine pairings at Raleigh’s historic Mecca Restaurant. checkout.square.site

4/7
Canes v. Bruins
Bear season opens at the Lenny. lenovocenter.com

4/7
Modernist Movie Night
Modernist residential masterpieces come to life and explore preservation in a double feature of Maslon House and Curating Modernism. therialto.com

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