Monday:
Cooking for a Classic
The Third Annual Cooking for a Classic features 8 top Triangle chefs competing in a tournament-style format while raising funds for the Lucy Daniels Center! Your evening will include six plated courses by two chefs; a silent auction of chef-designed packages; and a cocktail bar featuring local brews, spirits and wines for purchase. Vote anonymously along with expert guest judges to see who moves on to the next round and ultimately wins a classic Jeep Scrambler or $15,000 cash! $75; Monday & Tuesday, 6 pm; 1705 East Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Thursday:
Bittersweet Presents: Pi Day
Every dessert-lover’s favorite day! 3/14 is Pi Day, and just like the decibel, Bittersweet’s slices are never-ending. Six different flavors, including fan-favorite Derby pie, will be available. All day they’ll be serving you delicious pastries and boozy cocktails that make you think you know more about math than perhaps you do! Thursday; 16 East Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Bubbles & Calligraphy with ckcreations
Join Morgan Street Food Hall and ckcreations for a night of bubbles and calligraphy! Ticket price includes calligraphy class, all supplies, and a glass of wine! $45; Thursday, 6 pm; 411 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Raleigh Night Market
Join in for the first Raleigh Night Market of 2019. This event will showcase Raleigh’s creativity inside historic Market Hall and under the beautiful lights and cobblestone streets of City Market. Find locally-made goods and enjoy a night filled with music and entertainment with over 60 Triangle area artisans, food vendors, beer, wine, and cocktails. Enjoy local brews and craft cocktails. Bring the kids for family-friendly activities and local entertainment by the Raleigh Uke Jam. Come hungry and enjoy local eats from City Market restaurants and other sweet treats from our vendors. Free; Thursday, 5:30 pm; 214 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Drink for a Cause at Durty Bull
Every Thursday in March, drink for a cause. A portion of proceeds during our Happy Hours will go to benefit StepUp Durham, and their mission to transform lives. Thursday, 4 – 7 pm; 206 Broadway St, Durham, NC 27701
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC Celebrates the Bloom of the Cherry Blossoms
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is offering the National Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom package. with stunning views from an unparalleled location, you are given front-row seats to the city’s famed trees from the comfort of your room. You can walk amongst the blooms with access to a pedestrian bridge which leads directly to the Tidal Basin, the location for the National Cherry Blossom Festival set amongst the National Monuments. The package also includes a daily $50 dining credit for Muze restaurant or in-room dining; cherry tree seed kit; complimentary valet parking; and a donation to the Trust for the National Mall’s Cherry Tree Endowment. Minimum two-night stay required. $415+; Thursday to April 14; 202.787.6140
