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The week ahead: SPARKcon, Honey Buzztival

Raleigh comes alive in September with free community events.

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SparkCon 2013
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Caitlin Zanga
RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh comes alive in September with free community events.

Monday

Join local musicians for a free Bluegrass Jam at Busy Bee in Raleigh. You can play along or just listen in!

Tuesday

Eric Schlosser, author of popular book "Fast Food Nation," will be speaking about his new book at NC State's Hunt Library Tuesday evening. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his new book, "Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident and the Illusion of Safety."

Wednesday

Head to the Raleigh Downtown Farmers' Market for the Honey Buzztival. Taste and vote for the best honey-infused pastries, shop North Carolina-made honey and products, sip beer from Raleigh Brewing Company and more.

Thursday

SPARKcon, an annual celebration of creative arts in downtown Raleigh, kicks off Thursday. Today's events include photography exhibitions, yoga, a scavenger hunt, a latte art competition and more. SPARKcon continues through Sunday.

Friday

Toast the end of summer at the NC Museum of Art's Pop and Fizzies, where gourmet popsicles are paired with sparkling wine. There is also live music at the museum Friday evening.
Check our Best Bets Calendar for more fun events every day. We'll be back on Thursday with our weekend best bets!

 

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