I didn't take a lot of pics, but here's a result of the #scanncut (w/ #inkscape) #galentines #craft project for the Mrs' upcoming party
(these are actually the reprints of the error ones)
I also took a break and printed some cube....tiles? It's a #3d version of the #math #puzzle pentominoes. The sloppiness here is 100% my poor gluing--the cut blanks were exquisite
Downtown Raleigh Weekend Event Guide (Feb. 7–8, 2026)
Things To Do Downtown Raleigh This Weekend: Arts, Galentine’s Events, Symphony, Astronomy Days & Big Game Watch Parties
Looking for things to do downtown Raleigh this weekend (Feb. 7–8, 2026)? From Galentine’s celebrations and cultural events to live music, art exhibits, fitness activities, astronomy programs, and Super Bowl watch parties, downtown Raleigh offers plenty of entertainment, community activities, and nightlife.
Here’s your curated Downtown Raleigh Weekend Event Guide from DoRaleigh featuring highlights you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 — Downtown Raleigh Events
Valentine’s & Galentine’s Events
Galentine’s Weekend – The Prologue Pop-Up Special shopping and social experience celebrating friendship and Valentine’s season. Galentine’s Calligraphy & Lettering Workshop 🕜 1:30–3:00 PM | Press Coffee, Crepes & Cocktails Downtown
Singles Night 🕕 6:00–10:00 PM | Sir Walter Coffee
Music, Arts & Culture
Gershwin & Bernstein with the North Carolina Symphony 🕗 8:00 PM | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Closing Exhibit: Echoes of the Belle Époque – Two Visions of France Gallery C | 11 AM–4:30 PM Astronomy Days (Rescheduled) 🕙 10 AM–5 PM | NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Unique Experiences
Love Stories & Broken Hearts Walking Tour 🕜 1:30–2:45 PM | Raleigh Walking Tours Pilates Mat Class 🕤 9:30–10:15 AM | Heights Pilates
Nightlife & Social Events
Saturday Night Spins – Boatman Spirits Co. (8 PM–12 AM) Galentine’s Party – Junction West (7–11 PM)
Sunday, February 8, 2026 — Downtown Raleigh Events
Arts, Culture & Exhibits
Astronomy Days (Day Two) – NC Museum of Natural Sciences Artspace Open Studio – 1:30–3:30 PM CAFA Chinese New Year Gala – 4:30 PM | Martin Marietta Center Gallery Exhibit: Venice – New Paintings by Bert Sult – Gallery C
Health, Fitness & Lifestyle
Sunday Run Club – 9:00–10:30 AM | The Bike Library Fitness Social Hour: Here & Queer – Current Wellness (12–1:30 PM) Yoga in the Galleries – City of Raleigh Museum (1–2 PM) Plant Care Workshop: “My Plant is Dying” – Copperline Plant Co.
Super Bowl / Big Game Watch Parties Downtown
Kings Big Game Takeover – All-day entertainment Tin Roof Big Game Watch Party – 11 AM–2 AM Smash Social Club Watch Party – 7–11 PM Restaurants and breweries throughout downtown offering game-day specials.
Community & Social Activities
Jazz Sundays with Workbook – Incendiary Brewing Raleigh African American History Tour Clothing Swap & Calligraphy Workshops – Wolfe & Porter Longleaf Swine Super Bowl Tailgate Menu Event
Why Visit Downtown Raleigh This Weekend
✔ Live music and symphony performances
✔ Valentine’s and Galentine’s experiences
✔ Cultural festivals and art exhibits
✔ Fitness, wellness, and social meetups
✔ Big Game watch parties across downtown
✔ Family-friendly museum programming
Downtown Raleigh continues to be a vibrant hub for arts, culture, dining, and community experiences.
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#inkscape is still working perfectly with the Brother #scanncut. No real software/format issues which is surprising and pleasant. (Although to re-iterate, text needs to be converted to path. But that's true in (almost?) all vector graphics-processing toolchains)
That said, my particular project is having some hiccups
Workflow: My client/wife wants #Galentines shotglasses. I made a single "blank" and then added alternate designs as layers. But when you load that in the machine all the layers are still obviously there right on top of each other
I messed a little Inkscape's "export only selected layers" but that didn't seem to do what I expected for unclear reasons. In any case, it really makes more sense to have alternate designs spread around a page to view all at once. That makes them easier to view and is how I'll want to print the final job anyway.
#3D #Geometry: The shotglasses are heart-shaped and also have some curvature from top to bottom. There's just no way to wrap a flat piece of vinyl around a positive-curvature item without wrinkles.
I think I've got the design small enough and with gaps in the right places that I can make it work. It also helps a lot to remove the transfer sheet early and just lightly deform only the vinyl itself until it is flat.
I mocked up one shotglass last night as a design review for the client but haven't heard back. Final product is due on Tuesday.
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