BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/raleigh-nc/food.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - raleigh-nc (food) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carrboro Cookout DTSTART:20260905T110000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060147Z UID:10109706-1788591600-1788609600@thetriangleweekender.com CATEGORIES:food,market DESCRIPTION:Join the Carrboro Farmers’ Market this Labor Day weekend for Carrboro Cookout\, a showcase of local meat from local farmers. Shoppers can enjoy samples of meat products and classic cookout dishes to inspire t heir Labor Day weekend activities\, Sept. 5. \nCarrboro Farmers’ Market farmers raise and sell a diverse range of local North Carolina meats\, inc luding chicken\, duck\, pork\, beef\, lamb and bison. Shoppers can pick up a list of all participating meat farmers and the products they offer. The event is free and open to the public. \nCarrboro Cookout is sponsored by Laser Image Printing & Marketing. \nThe Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to noon April through October and 9 a.m. to noon November through March. The market is also open Wednesdays season ally from 3-6 p.m. April through November at Carrboro Town Commons. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060147Z LOCATION:Carrboro Farmers’ Market\, 301 W. Main Street\, Carrboro\, 2751 0 URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/event/carrboro-cookout-at-the-carrbor o-farmers-market/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Triangle Weekender X-SOURCE-URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/spectator-sports-in-the-tria ngle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Animazement Inspired Coffee Menu DTSTART:20260905T110000Z DTEND:20260905T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060245Z UID:10034872-1788591600-1788631200@raleighmag.com CATEGORIES:drink,food DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Animazement in Raleigh with a special treat from Oma’s Café + Wine! From May 22nd to May 24th\, stop by and explore our limited-time specialty coffee menu\, crafted just for the occasion. Wheth er you’re heading to the convention center or simply looking for a uniqu e coffee adventure\, Oma’s is the perfect place for coffee during Animaz ement. \nPoison Lady (Maomao): Ceremonial grade matcha over sweet ube milk \nMoon Fairy (Jinshi): Blueberry butterfly pea tea lemonade. \nGarden Par ty: Citrus chamomile tea sweetened with cherry blossom\, lavender\, and ro se syrups. Add boba (strawberry\, mango\, or blueberry) +$1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060245Z LOCATION:Oma’s Cafe + Wine\, 616 South Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 276 01 URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/animazement-inspired-coffee-menu/2026-09- 05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Raleigh Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://raleighmag.com/2025/08/25/2025-arts-theater-guide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GalaxyCon Inspired Coffee Menu DTSTART:20260905T110000Z DTEND:20260906T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060245Z UID:10037881-1788591600-1788642000@raleighmag.com CATEGORIES:drink,food DESCRIPTION:Get ready for GalaxyCon Raleigh with a special treat from Oma ’s Café + Wine! From July 23rd to July 26th\, stop by and explore our l imited-time specialty coffee menu\, crafted just for the occasion. Whether you’re heading to the convention center or simply looking for a unique coffee adventure\, Oma’s is the perfect place for coffee during GalaxyCo n. \nFrumpkin’s Brew: Cold brew topped with spiced orange cold foam | 20 oz Iced Only — $7 \nCircus Man: Ceremonial grade matcha over ube milk wi th white chocolate raspberry drizzle | 20oz Iced Only — $8 \nRuby of the Sea: Blackberry hibiscus tea with cherry lemonade | 20oz Iced Only — $7 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060245Z LOCATION:Oma’s Cafe + Wine\, 616 South Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 276 01 URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/galaxycon-inspired-coffee-menu/2026-09-05 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Raleigh Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://raleighmag.com/2025/08/25/2025-arts-theater-guide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Raleigh Market DTSTART:20260905T130000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060147Z UID:10109880-1788598800-1788627600@thetriangleweekender.com CATEGORIES:arts,food,market DESCRIPTION:Come explore the best flea market in North Carolina! This week end indoor and outdoor market features hundreds of vendors selling antique s\, vintage items\, handcrafts\, art\, classic flea market items and yard sale finds. If it exists\, it is probably here! Dozens of food trucks and snack stands ensure visitors will not leave hungry. Held every weekend at the State Fairgrounds. Free parking\, free admission\, family- and dog-fri endly. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060147Z LOCATION:NC State Fairgrounds\, 4285 Trinity Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607 URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/event/__trashed-4/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Triangle Weekender X-SOURCE-URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/spectator-sports-in-the-tria ngle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Old-Fashioned Farmers Day DTSTART:20260905T130000Z DTEND:20260905T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060147Z UID:10100573-1788598800-1788631200@thetriangleweekender.com CATEGORIES:community,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Step back in time during the Silk Hope Ruritan Club’s annual Labor Day weekend farm festival at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park\, where a ntique farm machinery – from tractors and engines to horse-drawn equipme nt – bring agricultural history to life. Join more than 2\,000 community members and visitors to watch live demonstrations\, enjoy homemade ice cr eam and classic country fare\, and take part in a fundraiser for a chance to win a truck. \nAdmission is free for children ages six and younger. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060147Z LOCATION:Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park\, 4221 Silk Hope Rd URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/event/old-fashioned-farmers-day-3/202 6-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Triangle Weekender X-SOURCE-URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/spectator-sports-in-the-tria ngle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza & Pints Special DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260906T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061716Z UID:10110683-1788606000-1788645600@thetriangleweekender.com CATEGORIES:drink,food DESCRIPTION:Il Falò’s Pizza & Pints special returns this fall: your cho ice of any wood-fired pizza and any draft beer for just $24. \nCatch the g ame\, enjoy wood-fired pizza and sip drinks with friends. Located in the h eart of Brier Creek\, it’s an easy stop whether you’re close by or jus t passing through RDU. No reservations needed. Walk in and let your server know you’re here for Pizza & Pints. \nSpecial available Sept. 1\, 2026 through Jan. 1\, 2027. Daily\, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061716Z LOCATION:Il Falò Wood-Fired Kitchen\, 3931 Macaw St\, Raleigh\, 27617 URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/event/pizza-pints-special/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Triangle Weekender X-SOURCE-URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/spectator-sports-in-the-tria ngle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Atomic Clock Pig Pickin' DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260906T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061716Z UID:10109603-1788609600-1788649200@thetriangleweekender.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,music DESCRIPTION:Join all day on Sept. 5 for Atomic Clock’s second annual Pig Pickin’! The brewery will be slow-smoking two whole pigs and will be se rving up plates of pulled pork with all of your favorite fixin’s! Plus A tomic Clock will have live music\, beer specials and more! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061716Z LOCATION:Atomic Clock Brewing Co.\, 501 Washington St #A\, Durham\, 27701 URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/event/atomic-clock-pig-pickin/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Triangle Weekender X-SOURCE-URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/spectator-sports-in-the-tria ngle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paella Birthday Rager: A Spanish Fiesta DTSTART:20260905T220000Z DTEND:20260906T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003141Z UID:2898-1788631200-1788642000@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003141Z LOCATION:Rocks & Acid\, 712 Market Stret\, Chapel Hill\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/paella-birthday-rager-a-spanish-fi esta/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labor Day at Blackbird DTSTART:20260907T170000Z DTEND:20260908T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T005259Z UID:10004192-1788786000-1788818400@blackbirdbeer.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,holiday DESCRIPTION:This Labor Day\, spend the holiday with us! \nWe’ll be open from 1-10pm so you can enjoy a full day of craft beer and good company. To celebrate\, we’re serving up free hot dogs throughout the day – the p erfect pairing with a cold pint. \nHammered Trivia is also hosting an Amer ican Themed Trivia game this evening from 7-9pm! \nBring your friends\, ki ck back\, and make the most of your Labor Day with great beer and a little something from the grill. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T005259Z LOCATION:Blackbird Brewery\, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd #101\, Wake Forest\, 27 587\, United States URL:https://blackbirdbeer.com/event/labor-day-hot-dogs/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Blackbird Brewery X-SOURCE-URL:https://blackbirdbeer.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chablis Dinner at Jolie DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260911T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T062949Z UID:2785-1789063200-1789070400@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062949Z LOCATION:Jolie\, 620 North Person Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604\, United S tates URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/chablis-dinner-at-jolie/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chef Spotlight Series: Romanian Cabbage Rolls With Chef Trish DTSTART:20260911T180000Z DTEND:20260911T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53885531730334 CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Note: This event has been rescheduled. The new date is Friday\ , Sept. 11.\n\nGet up close and personal with the talented chefs behind yo ur favorite campus meals. The Chef Spotlight Series is a cooking series ho sted in the Teaching Kitchen. Once a month\, an NC State Dining chef takes center stage to showcase a signature dish they personally created. During each session\, you’ll learn the story behind the recipe\, watch live co oking demonstrations and master the techniques to reproduce the dish in yo ur own kitchen.\n\nThis month\, join Chef Trish Chin-Hugh from University Towers while she makes Romanian cabbage rolls (sarmale served with mămăl igă). LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym\, 1158 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/chef-spotlight-series-romanian-cabbage -rolls-with-chef-trish X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Taste of Alexander Valley with La Cienega Vineyard DTSTART:20260911T220000Z DTEND:20260912T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003141Z UID:2842-1789149600-1789156800@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003141Z LOCATION:Gateway Center\, 501 Yates Drive\, Clayton\, NC\, 27520\, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/a-taste-of-alexander-valley-with-l a-cienega-vineyard/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Altis at Serenity Lifestyle Showcase DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T000351Z UID:11449-1789210800-1789210800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:The Altis™ at Serenity Lifestyle Showcase is a free event op en to anyone interested in learning more about the active adult lifestyle and invites guests to experience modern 55+ community living. \nBring your family and friends to enjoy model home and amenity tours\, local vendors\ , live music\, food trucks and family-friendly activities. Guests will hav e the opportunity to tour seven model homes and the community’s resort-s tyle amenity center while enjoying entertainment from acoustic duo Stolen Goods\, live caricatures by Tooney Ty Caricature\, and food from BUOY Bowl s\, Off the Hog and Mr. Puebla Tacos. \nLocal organizations and businesses will also be on-site to showcase the connections\, resources and experien ces that make the Fuquay-Varina community unique. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T000351Z LOCATION:Altis at Serenity\, 48 Serene Xing\, Fuquay-Varina\, North Caroli na\, 27526 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/altis-at-serenity-lifestyle-showcase/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live At Present — Arts & Music Fall Festival 2026 DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T000056Z UID:11667-1789210800-1789210800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:One day. One stage. Curtis Waters headlines a lineup of Triang le artists across indie\, hyperpop\, R&B and house. Plus live murals\, NC food trucks\, screen-printing\, and Nepali Mela — all included with your ticket. \nAll ages. Free water refills. 10% of proceeds support widowed m ilitary spouses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T000056Z LOCATION:Live at Present\, 8521 Buffaloe Rd\, Knightdale\, North Carolina\ , 27545 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/live-at-present-arts-music-fall-festi val-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive) DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181444Z UID:122524-1789210800-1789218000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:This event is reserved for Brimley Society Members. Not a Brim ley? Upgrade your Membership today and unlock additional premium events! \ nWe invite all Brimley Society Members to join us for a morning of warmth\ , gratitude\, and celebratory science in recognition of their generous sup port. A brunch buffet will be provided. \nPlease save this date\, as more details and formal invitations are to follow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181444Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/brimley-brunch-brimley- society-exclusive/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eat the World: Coastal Croatia DTSTART:20260913T203000Z DTEND:20260913T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003104Z UID:2410-1789317000-1789322400@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,literary DESCRIPTION:What pairs perfectly with wine\, regardless of what’s in you r glass? A great book.I’ve been combining these two pleasures for most o f my adult life\, and the connection between them feels almost effortless. Both invite you to slow down\, settle in\, and escape for a while. There ’s a comforting ritual to each. You pull on something cozy\, choose a mo od\, whether it’s a genre or a varietal\, and sink into your favorite ch air. A novel can transport you to another world just as easily as a glass of wine can. But books and wine aren’t always solitary pursuits. They ar e meant to be shared. My book club\, Reading Between the Wines\, embraces both. Every meeting starts with a toast to our members.  Just as I’m ea ger to discuss a novel I’ve loved\, I also enjoy swapping wine recommend ations with my Wine Gals group. Both gatherings revolve around conversatio n\, discovery\, and a shared appreciation for something we enjoy. And both books and wine can be delightfully uncomplicated or wonderfully complex. Sometimes\, all you need is a beach read paired with a crisp pinot grigio. Other times\, a thought-provoking novel practically demands a layered cab ernet and a long discussion. Even the way we discover new favorites is rem arkably similar. A friend sends a text recommending a must-read. A colleag ue mentions a fantastic bottle over lunch. Recommendations have a way of c reating communities. Independent businesses across North Carolina have emb raced this natural pairing\, and bookstores serving wine are becoming dest inations in their own right. In Asheville\, I’ve long wanted to visit th e Battery Park Book Exchange. When I finally made it there\, I immediately understood the appeal. Bookshelves surrounded comfortable seating\, and g roups of friends\, couples\, and solo readers lingered over books and wine cocktails. I happily joined them. In downtown Fayetteville\, Bound & Vine offers another irresistible combination. Owner Kellie Artis has created a n elegant\, welcoming space centered around books\, community\, and though tfully selected wines. Between the curated collection\, book clubs\, and l iterary events\, it’s the kind of place where I could lose track of time entirely. Raleigh readers can visit Bright Side Books & Wine Bar\, a book store devoted to romance in all its forms\, from fantasy and contemporary fiction to LGBTQ+ titles and beyond. Cozy couches\, outdoor seating\, wine by the glass\, and plenty of conversation make it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon. Two more North Carolina destinations remain on my list: Tril ogy Books Wine & Tea and Quarter Moon Books. I haven’t made it to either one yet\, but I’m certain I’ll stop in when my travels take me that w ay. My fellow reader and wine enthusiast Emily Naughton summed it up perfe ctly: “Wine and books are both relaxing. People read books to escape the stresses of everyday life\, and people often use wine the same way. It’ s like a date night with yourself and your brain.” I couldn’t agree mo re. Which leaves us to\, what are you reading and what’s in your glass t onight? LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003104Z LOCATION:Wedgewood Cheese Bar\, 100 Brewer Lane\, Ste B\, Carrboro\, 27510 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/eat-the-world-coastal-croatia/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thinking South: German Soul DTSTART:20260916T163000Z DTEND:20260916T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002839Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53860345702177 CATEGORIES:film,food DESCRIPTION:German Soul is a hybrid documentary in development from Grammy -winning musician and ethnobotanist Justin Robinson and filmmaker D. L. An derson (Vittles Films). Their new film investigates the persistent myths a nd realities of soul food and Black southern foodways\, tracing the dishes Robinson grew up with to their origins\, including the German and Europea n roots long hidden within them. Brown bag lunch\; beverages provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002839Z LOCATION:Love House\, Conference Room URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/thinking-south-german-soul X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC Courage Pre-Match Party DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T180351Z UID:11443-1789660800-1789660800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,food,sports DESCRIPTION:Join the rest of Courage Country for Pre-Match Parties this se ason at Sports & Social! \nBringing you pre-game energy\, fellow fans\, an d match-day food and drinks. Join us before every home game for family-fri endly fun\, including NC Courage giveaways\, photo opps\, and fan favorite s to fuel up before heading to the stadium. \nAttendees receive 10% off th eir full bill during our pre-match parties. \nIf you plan on attending\, p lease RSVP using the link. \nRSVP TO ATTEND –> https://bit.ly/4wufnnh \ nAll Pre-Match Parties begin 3 hours before the match begins and ends 30 m inutes after the match starts. \nFans are encouraged to park in the orange parking deck behind Sports & Social for free\, then take the free shuttle to the march to the match trailhead! There\, fans will take a quick walk to the stadium and enjoy the match. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T180351Z LOCATION:Sports & Social\, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive\, Cary\, NC\, 27511 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/nc-courage-pre-match-party-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bug Bites DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003206Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53850810215241 CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Whether you're a curious foodie or a sustainability enthusiast \, come sample bug-forward bites and learn about the environmental and nut ritional benefits of alternative proteins. Special guest Kaira Sidhwa\, a food science graduate student\, will be on-site to answer all your burning questions about insects as the next big culinary trend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003206Z LOCATION:Case Academic Center URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/bug-bites X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BugFest 2026 DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T181556Z UID:120728-1789812000-1789844400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Exhibits & Activities | Presentations & Performances | Café I nsecta | Accessibility | Getting Here & Parking \nHappy 30th BugFest\nThre e decades of creepy\, crawly and fluttering fun come together for the Muse um’s biggest celebration yet. This year’s theme\, “Hoppers\,” spot lights treehoppers\, planthoppers and leafhoppers. \nExplore more than 100 exhibits\, crafts\, games and activities celebrating the world of arthrop ods. Ask entomologists and other scientists about all things bugs. Satisfy your curiosity and appetite with buggy culinary creations at Café Insect a. Enjoy science talks and live performances throughout the day. \nFREE an d for all ages. \n\nMember Perks\nMuseum Members get VIP status at BugFest . The first 500 Members to arrive will receive a Member VIP pass to unlock special benefits. Don’t bug out if you arrive late! Members can access their VIP perks with their membership card. VIP passes can be picked up at the Member tent. \nSkip the line at Café Insecta with the Member Fast L ane and enjoy tasty bug-filled treats prepared by local chefs. Plus\, Memb ers always receive unlimited FREE admission to special exhibitions\, invit ations to exclusive events\, and save 20% in our gift shops and 10% in caf és! \nJoin or renew now\, get a free BugFest T-shirt!\n \nPurchase or ren ew your membership at BugFest or online September 1–19 with code “Hop2 6” and receive a free BugFest t-shirt on the day of the event! Not a Mem ber? Join Today! \n\nVolunteer\n\nWant to be part of BugFest? Volunteer wi th us! Jobs span logistical tasks (setup\, breakdown\, meal service\, t-sh irt sales\, etc.)\, educational stations\, and kids’ crafts and activiti es. It’s loads of fun and you get a free BugFest t-shirt. Volunteers who work 2+ shifts get free lunch. \nVolunteers must be 13 years old to volun teer without a parent. Volunteers must be 10 years old to volunteer with a parent. \nRegistration is live! Create a Get Connected account or login to register. Questions? Contact Kari Wouk. \n\nExhibitors\n\nApplications for vending and exhibiting are closed for this year. If you would like to be added to the list for next year\, please fill out the interest form! A pply Here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181556Z LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/bugfest-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC Courage Pre-Match Party DTSTART:20260919T193000Z DTEND:20260919T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T000440Z UID:11445-1789831800-1789831800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,food,sports DESCRIPTION:Join the rest of Courage Country for Pre-Match Parties this se ason at Sports & Social! \nBringing you pre-game energy\, fellow fans\, an d match-day food and drinks. Join us before every home game for family-fri endly fun\, including NC Courage giveaways\, photo opps\, and fan favorite s to fuel up before heading to the stadium. \nAttendees receive 10% off th eir full bill during our pre-match parties. \nIf you plan on attending\, p lease RSVP using the link. \nRSVP TO ATTEND –> https://bit.ly/4wufnnh \ nAll Pre-Match Parties begin 3 hours before the match begins and ends 30 m inutes after the match starts. \nFans are encouraged to park in the orange parking deck behind Sports & Social for free\, then take the free shuttle to the march to the match trailhead! There\, fans will take a quick walk to the stadium and enjoy the match. LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T000440Z LOCATION:Sports & Social\, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive\, Cary\, NC\, 27511 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/nc-courage-pre-match-party-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grounded Table Webinar Featuring Chef Andrea Reusing DTSTART:20260921T160000Z DTEND:20260921T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T182632Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53675429791280 CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems for an inspi ring\, interactive hour with author and food advocate Andrea Reusing\, own er of Lantern in Chapel Hill. In 2011\, Reusing won the James Beard Founda tion's award for best chef in the Southeast. During the Grounded Table web inar\, Reusing will share her journey of connecting local restaurants with North Carolina farmers and show us how simple\, intentional everyday choi ces in our own kitchens can strengthen local farms\, reduce waste and buil d healthier communities. Here is what participants will learn and experien ce:\n\nA live culinary demonstration: You'll learn how to make quick-pickl ed local vegetables using seasonal North Carolina produce. Reusing will br eak down simple preservation techniques that instantly extend the shelf li fe of your groceries and cut down on household waste.Accessible sustainabi lity: You'll discover how mastering basic kitchen skills\, such as seasona l shopping and quick-preserving\, makes eating local affordable and highly approachable.Behind the scenes: You'll hear how deep relationships with l ocal farmers shape sustainable menus and why home kitchens are a powerful launchpad for food system change.Whether you are a seasoned home cook\, a local food advocate or a beginner looking to reduce your environmental foo tprint\, this webinar will give you the practical tools and inspiration to cook with purpose. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T182632Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/the-grounded-table-cooking-with-purpos e-local-food-pickling-and-building-better-food-systems-with-award-winning- chef-andrea-reusing X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From the Stacks to the Shire: Celebrate Hobbit Day at the Library DTSTART:20260922T190000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T122239Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53741794066619 CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hobbit Day with an afternoon of cozy comfort\, good company and delicious treats inspired by the Shire. Settle in for a warm\, welcoming atmosphere filled with hearty snacks\, sweet desserts\, hot bev erages and all the cozy vibes you could ask for. Whether you're a lifelong Tolkien fan or simply looking for a relaxing escape\, join the NC State U niversity Libraries for a delightfully hobbit-worthy gathering where secon d breakfasts are always encouraged\, and comfort is the main adventure. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T122239Z LOCATION:D.H. Hill Jr. Library\, Fishbowl Forum URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/from-the-stacks-to-the-shire-celebrate -hobbit-day-at-the-library X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Carolinas DTSTART:20260923T203000Z DTEND:20260924T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T182732Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53798306786067 CATEGORIES:community,food,music DESCRIPTION:Celebrate autumn with NC State Dining at our annual All Caroli nas meal. Join us for a feast of locally sourced North Carolina dishes\, H owling Cow ice cream\, games and live music by Relay Relay. Bring a friend \, enjoy the fresh flavors of our state and connect with the campus commun ity.\n\nMeal rates are listed on the right side of the Fountain Dining Hal l webpage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182732Z LOCATION:Fountain Dining Hall URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/all-carolinas-260923 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(140) Break to Make\, Un Plateau de Fromage DTSTART:20260925T160000Z DTEND:20260925T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040004Z UID:3mno6tau7n5rml8ge6ascam7sq@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,food LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040004Z X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State - The Crafts Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://crafts.arts.ncsu.edu/events-and-exhibitions/crafts-fa ir END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Songs & Stories of Home: Showcase and Music Jam DTSTART:20260928T223000Z DTEND:20260929T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183545Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53859116361000 CATEGORIES:food,music DESCRIPTION:Join NC State LIVE for the “Songs & Stories of Home” showc ase and music jam on September 28 from 6:30-9 p.m. in Witherspoon Student Center in the Washington Sankofa room. This event is part of a week-long r esidency with folk duo Hank & Pattie featuring the Icelandic band Brek and will take place after the University Honors Forum (4:30 p.m.\, Witherspoo n Cinema).\n\nThe "Songs & Stories of Home" event is for students - from a round the world and across the country - to come together to share memorie s of home through songs\, stories and food. Folk artists Hank & Pattie + B rek will start off the night with a brief performance and discussion on th e connection between folk music and the concept of home.\n\nThere will the n be time for individual students or student groups to perform and/or pres ent a piece of art during the event\, followed by a jam session where anyo ne attending can join in the music. There will be also be free food! We wo uld greatly appreciate your input on what dishes to include. \n\nPlease co mplete the registration form here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183545Z LOCATION:Witherspoon Student Center\, Washington Sankofa Room URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/songs-stories-of-home-showcase-and-mus ic-jam X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solar Brunch DTSTART:20261001T143000Z DTEND:20261001T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53868860972130 CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free refreshments powered by the sun! Join the NC State Sustainability Stewards at the outdoor Solar Space\, located across from L ampe Hall at Gardner Arboretum\, to enjoy the taste of solar and learn mor e about energy conservation.\n\nThis event is part of NC State Energy Week . LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z LOCATION:Solar Space URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/solar-brunch X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Next Stop: Lunch Ride DTSTART:20261002T153000Z DTEND:20261002T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869025536226 CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Join NC State Transportation on the bus to visit Morgan Street Food Hall! Use your free GoPass to practice using the bus and enjoy disco unts at participating restaurants as part of our “Next Stop: Good Food ” campaign.\n\nRegister to AttendThis event is part of NC State Energy W eek. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/next-stop-lunch-ride X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evening at the Farm DTSTART:20261009T220000Z DTEND:20261010T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T191923Z UID:72998-1791568800-1791583200@foodshuttle.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join us for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s signature fundraising event!  Mark your calendars for an outdoor event experience as unique an d inspiring as the organization it is meant to support.  \nLocation:  \ nInter-Faith Food Shuttle Farm: 2300 Dover Farm Road Raleigh\, NC\, 27606   \nThings to know:   \n\nThis is a ticketed event. \nFabulous food\, fun games and inspiring programming\nLive and Silent auction available\nD ress is anything but formal. Because that’s just how we like it. \nGates open at 6:00 pm: Cocktail hour and dinner to follow\n\nThere is no rain d ate for this event.  \nContact  events@foodshuttle.org with any quest ions.  \n  \n \n Learn more and register LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T191923Z LOCATION:Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Farm\, 2300 Dover Farm Rd\, Raleigh\, 27 606\, United States URL:https://foodshuttle.org/event/evening-at-the-farm-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Inter-Faith Food Shuttle X-SOURCE-URL:https://foodshuttle.org/event/evening-at-the-farm-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Week of Balance: Coffee Break DTSTART:20261105T180000Z DTEND:20261105T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51366313242326 CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Take a break to enjoy a free cup of coffee at Davis Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z LOCATION:Davis Library URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/week-of-balance-coffee-break-3563 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays: Food and Mental Health DTSTART:20261117T180000Z DTEND:20261117T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003113Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53754901156409 CATEGORIES:food,wellness DESCRIPTION:Join campus dietitian Soo Uhm and embedded counselor Jorie Dos ter for an honest discussion on managing holiday stress\, navigating food anxiety and setting healthy boundaries during family gatherings. Learn pra ctical coping tools to protect your peace and enjoy the season with confid ence and self-care. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003113Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, LGBTQ Pride Center (5230) URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/home-for-the-holidays-food-and-mental- health X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holiday Send-Off DTSTART:20261201T210000Z DTEND:20261201T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T183201Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53754806663980 CATEGORIES:community,food,holiday DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy food\, warm drinks\, trivia\, gingerbread decoratin g competitions\, community connection and more at the LGBTQ Pride Center's Holiday Send-Off event on Dec. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T183201Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, Student Leadership and Engagement Suite (R oom 4210) URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/holiday-send-off-6663 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black History and Futures Month Closing Celebration DTSTART:20270225T230000Z DTEND:20270226T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53488232010268 CATEGORIES:community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:To wrap up Black History and Futures Month\, the African Ameri can Cultural Center (AACC) will open its doors for a night dedicated to le gacy and community. We’re celebrating 55 years of the AACC with an eveni ng packed with high-energy games\, food and refreshments\, music and the b est company on campus. Pull up with your friends\, connect and help us clo se out the month in style. Come ready to laugh\, unwind and toast to our 5 5-year legacy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Witherspoon Student Center\, African American Cultural Center URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/black-history-and-futures-month-closin g-celebration X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR