Wednesday, Sept. 25

• Pests 101 | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Copperline Plant Co. | $35 | Learn how to properly identify and eradicate houseplant pests + make your own insecticidal soap to take home.
  
• Leigh Ann Henion: “Night Magic” | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7-8 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books | $30 | The author of this magical new book — perfect for the spooky season — will join the bookstore for a reading + talk.
  

Thursday, Sept. 26

• DIY Chocolate Brigadeiros | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co. | $65 | Learn how to make this Brazilian confection.
  
• Abbey Road: Tribute to the Beatles | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $20+ | Watch John, George, Paul, and Ringo perform The Beatles’ greatest hits.
  

Friday, Sept. 27

• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6 p.m. | PNC Arena | $25+ | Watch the Canes take on the reigning Stanley Cup champs in this preseason matchup.
  
• IBMA Bluegrass Live! | Friday, Sept. 27 | Downtown Raleigh | Price varies | Expect plenty of banjo pluckin’ and good eats throughout downtown in this event’s last stand in Raleigh.
  
• Outdoor Films: Mamma Mia! Sing-Along Double Feature | Friday, Sept. 27 | NC Museum of Art | $8+ | Calling all dancing queens: Take a chance on this double feature filled with ABBA’s hits.