🌳 A basketball showdown and a Foo Fighters tribute band

Good morning, W.Y.R. neighbors! We can’t believe it’s already March. Where has the time gone? Things are warming up and we’re in for some nice weather this weekend. So shake off those hibernation cobwebs and go paint the town red, or baby blue, or royal blue.

In today’s edition of The WYRe:

Let's get to it.

— Dave & Egle

🏀 #1 Duke vs. #17 UNC — The Rivalry Game
📍 Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham | Saturday, Mar 7 | 6:30 PM | Tickets vary

The biggest game of the regular season. #1 Duke (28-2) has clinched a share of the ACC title and UNC (23-6) beat them earlier this season in Chapel Hill. This is the rematch. Cameron Indoor will be electric. If you can get tickets, go. If you can’t, find a bar with a big screen.

🎸 Joe Hero — Foo Fighters Tribute Band
📍 Real McCoy’s, Wake Forest | Friday, Mar 6 | 9 PM–12 AM | No cover

Their first time at Real McCoy’s. The ultimate Foo Fighters tribute plus 90s rock covers and original music. If you grew up on “Everlong” and “Learn to Fly,” this is your Friday night.

🎵 An Evening with Robbie Fulks
📍 Wake Forest Listening Room | Friday, Mar 6 | Doors 6:45 PM, Show 7:30 PM | $28.25

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks brings his blend of country, folk, and Americana to our favorite intimate venue. These shows sell out — grab tickets early.

🐾 Cause for Paws — Adoption Event
📍 Compass Rose Brewery | Saturday, Mar 7 | 1–2 PM | Free

Meet adoptable dogs from local rescues while you sip a craft brew. You might leave with a new best friend. Stick around for the School of Rock live performance right after (1–4 PM) and Open Mic Night at 8 PM.

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Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-7:45 AM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 8-10:15 AM

Nature Stories | Prairie Ridge Ecostation | 10:30 AM

STEM Build (Lego) | Joyner Park CC | 12-5 PM

Homeschool Rec (basketball & volleyball) | Joyner Park CC | 12-2:30 PM

Open Paint Studio | The Makery WF | 1-3 PM

Youth open play Basketball (17 and under) | Joyner Park CC | 3-5 PM

Music Bingo & Trivia | Burnt Barrel | 6 PM

Ladies Night | Wine & Design WF | 6-8 PM More beautiful creations here

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners | ZInchouse | 6:30-8:30 PM

Trivia | Norse Brewing | 6:30-8:30 PM

Retro Rewind Music Bingo | White Street Brewing | 7-9 PM

Trivia | Local 919 Beer and Wine | 7:30 PM

Karaoke Thursdays | Gatehouse Tavern | 8-11 PM

Joe Hero — Foo Fighters Tribute | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM–12 AM | No cover
First time at McCoy’s. 90s rock, covers, and originals.

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-11:30 AM

Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park Cc | 8 AM-4 PM

A historian-guided tour of downtown Raleigh | Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar | 3 PM Details

Pointer BBQ & Trivia Night | Greenway Beer & Wine | 5 PM

Teen Science Cafe: How Does Robotic Surgery Work? | Daily Planet Cafe | 6-7 PM

Beginners Wood Burning Workshop | The Makery | 6-8 PM Tickets

Mother Son Dance | Joyner Park CC | 6:30-8:30 PM

#1 Duke vs. #17 UNC | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham | 6:30 PM | Tickets vary
THIS IS THE GAME. Regular season finale for both teams. Rivalry doesn’t get bigger than this.

Wake Forest Farmers Market | 9 AM-12 PM

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market | 9 AM-1 PM

Open Play Basketball (17 and younger) | Joyner Park CC | 8-11:30 AM

Nature Play Day | Prairie Ridge Ecostation | 10 AM - 12 PM

ABC Craft & Learn: Kindergarten Readiness Program | Youngsville Library | 10:30 AM

Music in the Library: Sempre Piano | Northeast Regional Library | 2-3 PM

STEAM Free Play | Youngsville Library | 2-3 PM

Teen Vision Board event | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 1 PM

Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 1-4:45 PM

Blood Drive  | Blackbird Brewery | 3 PM

Star Wars Movie Night | Compass Rose Brewery | 6:30–8:30 PM | Free
Every Monday this month. A galaxy far, far away meets your favorite brewery.

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-11:30 AM

Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park CC | 8 AM-4 PM

Open Play Basketball (18+) | Joyner Park CC | 12-1:30 PM

Bingo Night | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 6-7 PM

Darts | Bud’s Tavern | 7 PM

Hammered Trivia | Blackbird Brewery | 7-9 PM

Trivia | Fortnight Brewing (Wake Forest) | 7-9 PM

Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-7:45 AM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 8-11:30 AM

Family Story Time | Youngsville Library | 10:30 AM

Art Outdoors: Nature Wands| Prairie Ridge Ecostation | 10:30-11:30 AM

STEM Build (Lego) | Joyner Park CC | 12-4 PM

Homeschool Rec (basketball & volleyball) | Joyner Park CC | 12-2:30 PM

Wake Forest Stitchers: Wake Forest Community Library | 12-2 PM

Youth open play Basketball (17 and under) | Joyner Park CC | 3-5 PM

STEAM K-5th Adventures | Youngsville library | 4 PM

Kid’s Night - $0.99 | Carolina Ale House | 5 PM

Trivia & Music Bingo | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 7-9 PM

Music Bingo | Blackbird Brewery | 7-9 PM

Trivia Night | Gatehouse Tavern | 7:30 PM

Trivia Night | Wakefield Tavern | 7-8:30 PM

Trivia Tuesday | Unwined on White | 7:30-9 PM

White Street Run Club | White Street Brewing | 7-10 PM

Karaoke Tuesday | Real McCoy’s | 8-11 PM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-11:30 AM

Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park CC | 8 AM-4 PM

Book Club: The Women by Kristin Hannah | Northeast Regional Library | 10-11 AM

Preschoolers at the Pond | Prairie Ridge Ecostation | 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Open Play Basketball (18+) | Joyner Park CC | 12-1:30 PM

Crokinole | Blackbird Brewery | 6 PM

Run Club | Blackbird Brewery | 6-8 PM

Cookbook club | Northeast Regional Library | 6:30 PM

“Beautiful Blooms” Flower Arrangement | Zinchouse | 6:30-8:30 PM Tickets

Troop Mahjong Mardi Gras open play | Artisan Beer and Cheese | 6:30-9 PM

The Art of Wine: A Tasting Experience | Zinchouse | 7 PM Register

Karaoke | Bud’s Tavern | 7 PM

Music Bingo | Gatehouse Tavern | 7 PM

The Art of Wine: A Tasting Experience | Zinchouse | 7 PM Register

Music Bingo | Fortnight Brewing (Wake Forest) | 7-9 PM

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Forecast captured on the Wednesday before this newsletter edition. The weather around here changes fast, so double‑check closer to the day before finalizing plans.

🏒 Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers. Puck drops at 9 PM.

🏀 Stanford Men’s Basketball at NC State. Tipoff at 2:15 PM

🏀 UNC Men’s Basketball at Duke. Tipoff at 6:30 PM

🏒 Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames. Puck drops at 10 PM.

🏒 Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes. Puck drops at 7 PM.

Multiples | Blackbird Brewery | 6-9 PM
William Nesmith | ZincHouse | 6:30-9:30 PM
Sterling Scott Duo | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

Live Music | Carolina Ale House | 6-9 PM
DJ Crash Karaoke | Burnt Barrel | 7 PM
Live Music | Gatehouse Tavern | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
Mary Selvidge Band | ZincHouse | 7-10 PM
JD and Rissa Ross | Tonic, Bar and Social Club | 7:30-10:30 PM
Robbie Fulks | Wake Forest Listening Room | 7:30 PM  Tickets
Rony Thomas | Broadsides & Brews | 8-11 PM 
Joe Hero - Foo Fighters Tribute band | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM - 12 AM
Sagamore | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

Ashley Larue | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 3-6 PM
Heather Rogers | Local 919 Beer & Wine | 6-9 PM
Maverick Rose | Fortnight Brewing WF | 6-9 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
RAAD O.G. | ZincHouse | 7-10 PM
Mike Davis | Tonic, Bar and Social Club | 7:30-10:30 PM
Tripwire | Bud’s Tavern | 8-11 PM
Killing The Void | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM
Outlaw 6 Band | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM - 12 AM

Mystery Machine | ZincHouse | 2-5 PM
Open Mic | Blackbird Brewery | 3-6 PM
Busker Night | Tonic, Bar & Social Club | 6-9 PM

Kevin Lee | Local 919 Beer & Wine | 6:30-9 PM

Ray Martin | ZincHouse | 6:30-9:30 PM
Live Music | Tonic, Bar & Social Club | 7:30-9:30 PM
Rickey Johnson | Real McCoy’s | 8-10 PM

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