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Weekend best bets: Pop-up markets, outdoor movies and more

Lots of chances to get out this weekend!
Posted 2021-05-12T15:01:53+00:00 - Updated 2021-05-13T13:00:00+00:00
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Lots of chances to get out this weekend!

Main Street Crawl planned in downtown Durham Saturday - The Main Street Crawl will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person with all net proceeds being split among participating businesses.

Dine Out Downtown - Enjoy dinner from your favorite downtown Raleigh restaurants as you dine outdoors on closed streets and listen to live music by local musicians. This weekend's event is from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday in City Market. Guests must wear masks and practice social distancing.

Pop-Up Raleigh Art and Vintage Market (Trophy Brewing and Taproom (Maywood), 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh) - Pop-Up Raleigh is downtown Raleigh's original monthly artisan market. It takes place Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Trophy Brewing and Taproom on Maywood Avenue.

Durham Bulls - The Durham Bulls are home this weekend against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Tickets are still available.

Movies under the Stars at Triangle Town Center (Triangle Town Center Mall, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh) - This week's movies include "E.T." and "The Goonies."

Movies by Moonlight: Aquaman - Enjoy an outdoor screening of this movie on Friday night at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Tickets are $5.

Art-n-Soul Makers Market (Mystic Farm & Distillery, 1212 North Mineral Springs Road, Durham) - Head to Mystic Farm and Distillery in Durham on Saturday for this market featuring local artisans, food trucks, and bourbon tastings.

Civil Rights History Walking Tour: Downtown Durham ("Major" the Bull Sculpture, 211 W. Parrish St., Durham) - Preservation Durham's downtown Civil Rights and Black Wall Street history walking tour will be held Saturday starting at 10 a.m.

Moore Square Market (Moore Square Park, 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh) - Pick up your local produce and treats, meet up with friends and enjoy live music at Moore Square Market in downtown Raleigh every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ​

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