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Hand embroidered brooches by Trovelore and more!

Downtown Raleigh store.naturalsciences.org these unbelievably talented local and visiting performers to make our unique version of Dreamgirls right here in Raleigh,” says Woodall. From $34; 2 E. South Street; nctheatre.com

Candlelight

Feb 9 & 14 | 6:30 & 9 p.m.

The Merrimon-Wynne House is hosting the traveling event Candlelight for a Valentine’s Day-themed evening of music in The Carriage House. Performed by a string quartet, the show includes classical covers of iconic love songs including “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and scores from Romeo and Juliet. “The Candlelight concert is a truly serene experience,” says Lindsey Simmons with Merrimon-Wynne. Signature cocktails, wine, beer and candy are available for purchase before and during the hourlong concert. $45; 500 N. Blount Street; merrimonwynne.com

Open Barn Days

Weekends | Various times NOTED

Bring your animal-loving friends and family on a Siler City adventure for Celebrity Dairy’s Open Barn Days, during which the dairy farm opens its grounds for a family-friendly excuse to get out of the city and into the country. Roam the grounds, cozy up in the atrium, and enjoy the main draw: interacting with over 100 kid goats, some of whom will have have just been born! Children will especially love the extra-long rope swing outside the barns. Bring cash for a gourmet farm-fresh lunch after you’ve worked up an appetite. In past years, Siler City has offered warming dishes like vegetarian chili, cornbread and lentil stew, each topped with the dairy’s specialty goat cheese. Try their homemade gelato for dessert. Free to attend; 144 Celebrity Dairy Way, Siler City; celebritydairy.com