Good morning, Wake Forest.

The Butterfly Room exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will reopen Saturday, May 24, with live butterflies, a two-toed sloth, and other tropical species in a display modeled after a Central American forest (open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Memorial Day).

Wake County school leaders met while awaiting final state funding and requested over $25 million to address aging facilities and teacher pay.

Some schools (including Reedy Creek and Salem Elementary) reported cooling issues as temperatures climbed into the mid-90s.

WakeMed held its first community meeting yesterday to gather input on its proposed merger with Atrium Health as commissioners delayed a vote by 90 days for further review; officials said the plan could bring $2 billion in investment and create new health care jobs with five more meetings planned.

Heat Safety Week is in effect as Gov. Josh Stein declared the alert amid 90s temperatures; vulnerable residents + workers are seeking fans + AC units to stay cool.

Local groups like Helping Hand Mission and Cool for Wake reported over 100 calls for relief.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens will face off tomorrow at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh (8 p.m.) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, following strong postseason wins by both teams.

Seth Walker Live Performance

7-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets required — Experience the captivating melodies of a top Americana artist in an intimate setting.

It's a Love Thang with Eric Roberson

11 a.m. – 11 p.m. — The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts — Ticket details not specified — Celebrate love through live music in honor of our beloved parents.

A Tale of Two: Americana Showcase

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — $20.34 — Experience a captivating blend of Americana and blues storytelling from award-winning artists.

Wake Forest FUNGO vs Clayton Clovers

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy hometown baseball with big swings and summer-night energy in Wake Forest.

Dueling Pianos Night

7-10 p.m. — The Gramercy Restaurant & Lounge — Limited tickets available — Enjoy a high-energy night of interactive music, comedy, and singalongs.

An Evening with The Gravy Boys and Jason Adamo

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — $22.60 — Experience a night of heartfelt Acoustic Americana from a talented local band and their special guest.