From a community bike ride to a soca and reggae conce, there's plenty to enjoy in Raleigh this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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The Notebook Trivia at Pizza La Stella
Behind every great love is a great trivia night. For "The Notebook," that trivia night is this Tuesday night at Pizza La Stella. Expect five rounds with challenging questions on summer love, second chances and lying down in the middle of the street. Participants can sign up a full team or purchase single tickets to play solo.
When: Tuesday, August 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Pizza La Stella, 219 Fayetteville St.
Admission: Free
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A day with Trek Travel at Trek Bicycle Raleigh Holly Park
Join Trek Bicycle Raleigh Holly Park and Trek Travel for a scenic 20-30 mile ride through some of Raleigh's best roads and bike paths. Trek Bicycle will provide guides, a gourmet picnic lunch, a cycling route perfect for casual and seasoned riders, and a taste of the Trek Travel vacation experience. Participants will simply bring a bike, personal bike gear and a sense of adventure.
When: Saturday, August 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Brookside Market, 1000 Brookside Drive
Admission: $35
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Cruisin' for Clues: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Hop aboard U.S.S. Mystery of the Sea for a night to remember. Dressed in their finest attire, passengers will enjoy high seas-themed cocktails, wine and beer and a four course dinner, and rub elbows with cranky passengers — like Casha Coindexter Manypenny, heiress of the Manypenny Meat empire, and her son, Sonny; Duke Stone Opalopoli and his lovely bride, Gemma; and Poppie Pendergrass, Sonny’s future wife and Casha’s present aggravation — as trouble ensues.
Intrigued? Act fast. Only a few tickets remain.
When: Saturday, August 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Glenwood, 3300 Woman's Club Drive
Admission: $75
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Carnival Reloaded featuring Nailah Blackman and Rohan da Great
This Saturday night, One World Unity Mas Camp presents Carnival Reloaded. After participating in the Caribmask Carnival for five years, with a giant float and ornate costumes, One World Unity Mas Camp is going one step further with a concert celebrating soca and reggae music. Headlining the concert: "soca royalty" Nailah Blackman and Carolina dancehall and reggae star Rohan da Great. Expect good food, music and beautiful costumes, and additional music by Dj Supa Dane of King Crown Sounds, DJ Peter Blaze of TNT Sound and Techniques Disco.
When: Saturday, August 25, 8 p.m.-Sunday, August 26, 2:30 a.m.
Where: The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St.
Admission: $25 - $45
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