WRAL@Home: Drive-in movies, First Friday and more

RALEIGH, N.C. — We have some ideas for socially distant fun this weekend.

Make plans to check out this virtual fundraiser - Delta Rae, Tyler Butler-Figueroa and Rissi Palmer will perform during "Call for Change: Band Together Against Racism" on Wednesday, Aug. 12, which will help raise money to support the Anti-Racism Community Fund.

Check out a drive-in movie - Screenings this weekend at Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre include "Mean Girls," "Clueless," "Black Panther" and "The Empire Strikes Back."

ACR Pop-Up at the Park - Ashley Christensen Restaurants and the North Carolina Museum of Art are continuing their partnership this weekend from noon to 6 p.m. People can pre-order picnic boxes, snacks and drinks to enjoy while visiting the park. Food can be picked up at Blue Ridge Cafe, at East Building facing the amphitheater.

Check out one of these Durham restaurants - Amber Watson started the Bites of Bull City blog, which covers the Durham restaurant scene, six years ago. She shares her picks for great to-go restaurants.

Virtual Out! Raleigh Pride - Pride is going virtual this weekend with a collection of events happening Friday through Sunday across Facebook Live and Zoom. From dance parties and conversations on LGBTQ+ history, to musical guests and Drag Queen Story Hour, there will be something for everyone.

Cook like the Pros with this recipe - Il Palio chef Adam Rose shows us how to make Fresh Pomodoro sauce.

Virtual First Friday - Downtown Raleigh is celebrating First Friday with virtual music and art performances. New this month, there is a Moore Square Mural Scavenger Hunt.

Pick up some real movie theater popcorn - Go Ask Mom has the scoop on how you can get a taste of the movie theater at your next at-home movie night.

Find a local pool - With so many public pools now open, we have a database to help you find one near you.