From a punk rock concert to a Latin festival, 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 Bleeding Hearts Concert WSGs The Girls & Bad Mother
From the event description:
Cheap Trick meets The Dead Boys. All the fire and venom of late '70s punk rock with pop and hard rock sensibilities. The Bleeding Hearts are a punk rock ‘n’ roll band from Raleigh. They’ve been tearing up the airwaves and tearing down the status quo for 16 years now. Originally viewed as a pop sensation or flash in the pan, The Bleeding Hearts have stood the test of time. With two critically acclaimed albums under their belt, they are not resting on their laurels. Ages 21 and over only.
When: Friday, March 6, 9 p.m.-Saturday, March 7, 12 a.m.
Where: The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, 224 S. Blount St.
Admission: $5-$10
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NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course
From the event description:
This North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) training is the model course produced by the NC Justice Academy. The course includes at least eight hours of classroom instruction covering topics such as handgun safety, shooting fundamentals, marksmanship and legal considerations. Upon completion of the course and required live-fire exercises, successful students will receive the certificate required to apply for the NC CCH permit. Your course fee includes the NC DOJ handbook/texbook, additional course materials and a completion certificate.
When: Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Eagle 1, 4410 Craftsman Drive
Admission: $75
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Raleigh Speed Dating
From the event description:
It's all about what you Relish and finding someone with whom you can Relish those things. If you're tired of online dating, exhausted by meeting someone only to discover they're nothing like their profile - we offer an alternative. This speed dating event brings together comfortably chic venues with a cosmopolitan sensibility.
When: Saturday, March 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Halcyon, 517 W. Jones St.
Admission: $36.25
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RIOFEST 2020
From the event description:
RIOFEST is a Brazilian and Latin 'post-carnival' celebration and festival with live performances from the North Carolina Brazilian Arts and International Capoeira School. You can also enjoy this live music venue with a large dance floor, two full bars and a capacity of over 600 people.
When: Sunday, March 8, 5-9 p.m.
Where: PLUS Dueling Piano Bar, 510 Glenwood Ave., Suite 10
Admission: $20
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