Good morning, Wake Forest.

Juneteenth celebrations are scheduled across the Triangle this week featuring music, food, and family activities.

Raleigh hosts a free event at Carolina Pines Park on Thursday, June 11 (doors at 6:45 p.m.), and festivals in Garner, Cary, and Apex on June 19–20 offer community gatherings for all ages.

Due to ongoing drought, aerial footage shows that Falls Lake water levels have dropped, exposing more sandbars and shoreline for visitors.

With temperatures expected to rise soon (leading to heightened heat risks), officials and doctors advise families to stay hydrated and seek shade.

A Hurricanes fan pledged to get a tattoo if his team rallied and now he earns tickets to Game 5 at the Lenovo Center tomorrow—he says he will add another tattoo if they win the Stanley Cup.

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.

Thurston Howell Band Concert

7:00 – 11:59 PM — Bowstring Brewyard — Tickets from $74 — Experience the vibrant live music of Thurston Howell Band in a top-rated venue.

WF FUNGO vs Sanford Spinners

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Experience competitive baseball with a community vibe and summer-night energy.