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X-WR-CALNAME:Raleigh · literary · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Tasting Fridays - Sticks & Vines DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004021Z UID:2804-1789754400-1789761600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,free,literary DESCRIPTION:Free Friday Wine TastingsKick off the weekend with complimenta ry wine tastings every Friday evening at Sticks & Vines. From 6:00–8:00 PM\, guests can sample a rotating selection of wines\, discover new favori tes\, and chat with fellow wine lovers in a relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere . Whether you’re looking to expand your palate or simply enjoy a casual Friday night out\, these free tastings are the perfect way to start the we ekend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004021Z LOCATION:Sticks & Vine\, 905 Fayetteville Rd Ste 203\, Durham\, NC\, 27713 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/free-tasting-fridays-sticks-vines- sept18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Champagne & Friends DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004021Z UID:2630-1789756200-1789761600@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:Champagne & FriendsPop the cork on a broader world of bubbles with this lively tasting class from Vitis House. While Champagne takes cen ter stage\, guests will also explore sparkling wines from around the globe \, including Crémant\, Cava\, Prosecco\, Franciacorta\, Cartizze\, and un expected finds from regions such as Slovenia\, Portugal\, Argentina\, and the United States. Along the way\, you’ll learn how different production methods shape flavor and texture\, how to read sparkling wine labels\, an d how to properly open\, pour\, store\, and pair each style. With guidance from Chef Doreen Colondres—and the possibility of a few well-matched bi tes—this 90-minute class is equal parts education and celebration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004021Z LOCATION:The Loading Dock\, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604 \, United States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/champagne-friends/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jean-Marc Brocard Tasting DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004021Z UID:2840-1789758000-1789762500@trianglegrapevine.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:A Special Chablis Wine Tasting with Jean-Marc BrocardExplore C hablis through the wines of Jean-Marc Brocard during this seated tasting a t Seaboard Wine. Guillaume Hoog\, Export Manager for the estate\, will gui de guests through six wines\, including Aligoté\, Saint-Bris\, Chablis\, and a Premier Cru\, while sharing the history of the winery and its organi c and biodynamic farming practices. The tasting will also highlight how so il and site shape each wine’s expression within Burgundy\, with assorted cheeses and spreads served alongside the lineup. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004021Z LOCATION:Seaboard Wine\, 1914 Bernard Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27608\, Unit ed States URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/event/jean-marc-brocard-tasting/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Triangle Grapevine X-SOURCE-URL:https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Human Factor: Jesse Eisenberg DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T183049Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53392649270313 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Academy Award-nominated actor\, wr iter and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg to explore how we keep our stories huma n — messy\, funny and heartfelt.\n\nA celebrated actor\, playwright and author\, Eisenberg is widely recognized for roles in The Social Network\, Now You See Me\, and Zombieland\, and most recently wrote\, directed and s tarred in the acclaimed film A Real Pain. His work is marked by sharp insi ght\, humor and emotional depth in exploring contemporary life. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T183049Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, Stewart Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/the-human-factor-jesse-eisenberg?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reading: The Color of Death DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T062958Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53764149794320 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join University Theatre for the final reading of The Color of Death\, a 2026 Creative Artist Award-winning comedy\, before its productio n this fall.\n\nThe comedy follows Jasper\, a young man with a life haunte d by death\, who takes a job at a graveyard to make ends meet. On his firs t day\, he meets Zoe\, a young woman with a lively perspective on death. T heir odd friendship keeps their days and nights bearable. Through Zoe\, Ja sper explores a new perspective on life and to embrace a different underst anding of the colors of death. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T062958Z LOCATION:Frank Thompson Hall - Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/reading-the-color-of-death?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee House DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T131305Z UID:4928@uufr.org CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:A live music/story-telling/poetry open-mic style event in Foun ders Hall ((bottom floor of main sanctuary building) at the Unitarian Univ ersalist Fellowship of Raleigh\, Founders Hall \, 3313 Wade Avenue\, Ralei gh)\, on the third Friday of every month\, 7:30-9:30 pm. If you’d like t o perform\, please arrive a bit early. For more info contact Chris Wise at (chriswise1152@gmail.com). LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T131305Z LOCATION:Founders Hall\, 3313 Wade Avenue\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 276 07\, United States URL:https://uufr.org/events/coffee-house-2-2026-08-21-2026-09-18/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=raleigh-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh X-SOURCE-URL:https://uufr.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR