Thursday, Aug. 22

• Spirit-Alternative tasting by Umbrella Dry Bar | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 5-10 p.m. | NoRa Café | Free | Give various zero-proof spirits a taste and expand your palate beyond typical alcohol.
  
• “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark” | Thursday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Theatre In The Park | $20-$25 | This screwball-inspired comedy follows an African American maid’s rise to stardom against her white starlet boss.
  

Friday, Aug. 23

• Band of Horses | Friday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $30-$65 | These indie rockers will jam out in Raleigh.
  

Saturday, Aug. 24

• Maker’s Market | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Logan’s Garden Shop | Free | Shop from local artisans + creators at the long-standing garden center.
  
• Drag Brunch | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 12-3 p.m. | La Buena Vida | $15 | Enjoy vibrant drag performances by four local queens.
  
• Shipp Singles Event | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 2-4 p.m. | $30 | Neighborhood Good Time Bar | Try dating app Shipp to meet new people at this new bar.
  

Sunday, Aug. 25

• GRL MARKET: Women’s Maker Market | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 1-5 p.m. | The Self Care Marketplace | Free | Shop local women-owned businesses at this unique market.