Good Morning Raleigh!

Lots to cover today, so keeping it short! As always a few notes first:

Website, Dinner, & Stamp Club

• We’ve updated our website (still in progress)! But most importantly, it brings back the events calendar — see it in action here.

• If you’ve been to Dinner Club at least once and would like to help others enjoy future dinners become an ambassador — reply back with “YES” to this email for more info (you’d get a free ticket of course).

• I’ve extended the Stamp Club mail for May! Read on below:

Stickers, Stamps, & Slowing Down

I started the Monthly Stamp Club because I wanted to make something physical, slowed down, and (honestly) a little funky.

Each month, subscribers get an illustrated vintage stamp of a North Carolina symbol mailed to their door via USPS. After you complete the full set of 12, your subscription ends automatically.

May's was the Cardinal but June's design is a secret… and I'm pretty excited about how it’s shaping up.

May's edition was supposed to close already, but I'm extending the deadline a little longer for anyone who's been on the fence or missed it.

For transparency: it's $5.99 a month! Plus I send a handwritten note in each one, as I hope to make it feel like something fun to get each month.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 20th

• Every Wednesday join Cuya on Glenwood South for Salsa & Bachata at 8:30PM — lessons and social dancing until midnight.

Live Music

• Moon Room 🌕️ Open Jazz Jam [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Thursday 21st

• Every Thursday, join Copperline Plant Co. for a bring your own craft night! No RSVP needed — just show up at 5-7PM.

• For the kids and families at 10AM, explore STEM fields and learn about DNA and other science based activities — over at Marbles Museum.

• Starting at 6PM, Pullen Park After Dark starts as they showcase signature mocktails, work on art projects, and socialize — details here.

• Also at 6PM, Wolfe & Porter hosts a modern architecture meetup for anyone in the field or even just fans of it — free with RSVP.

• Maywood Hall (next to Trophy) hosts a 90’s Mixer Themed Party as they partner with Let’s Get Social Raleigh — tickets here, starts at 6:30PM.

• The last Live at Lake Raleigh event wraps up with American/Folk band, Palmyra. Show starts at 6PM but find food trucks — as soon as 5PM.

Palmyra Band

Live Music

• Pour House 🎙️ Dakota Proctor, Buck Swope [indie] 8PM - $15

• Slim’s Dive 🎷 Connor Lee Quartet [jazz/r&b] 9PM - FREE

Raleigh Area Listings

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WEEKEND

Friday 22nd

• Running through the weekend, Animazement kicks off Friday Downtown. Celebrate Japanese animation and culture with concerts, educational events, unique art, special guests — and much more.

• Celebrate after the event over at Bitter Social with a FREE Anime Cocktail night (on Saturday also) with Cowboy Bebop and Frieren themes — cosplay welcome.

• Starting at 6PM, the Natural Science Museum is opening up its collections after-hours for a member only experience — details here.

• Looking for an 80s party too? Cannonball Music Hall hosts their dance party on original vinyl — outfits encouraged, starts at 8PM.

• Just an hour later, check out KINGS for a Kawaii Rave for Anime inspired EDM, Hyperpop, and more — check it out.

• Unhinged Coffee recently opened their coffee trailer at the Hartwell and have their ribbon cutting in Knightdale this weekend — see it below:

Live Music

• AJ Fletcher 🎙️ The Secret Sisters [country/folk] 7:30PM - $33

• Lincoln Theatre 🦅 On The Border [eagles tribute] 8PM - $22

• Slim’s Dive 🎸 Candy Coffins, The Veldt [punk/soul] 9PM - FREE

• Pour House 🤘 ZoBury [latin rock tribute] 9PM - $23

Saturday 23rd

• Join a hands-on painting class with JC Raulston Arboretum artists as you learn to blend colors, make art, and draw flowers and plants — details.

• Moore Square is hosting a Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party at 1PM. See live music, djs, african dance, food trucks — art, and more.

• Cannonball Music Hall is hosting the “Hoot N’ Holler Market” on Saturday from 1-5PM — good music, cold drinks, local vendors.

• Saturday only, join NCMA for a Free Admission day for the “Knowing the West” exhibit. There will also be makers from across the state with handmade work — ceramics, woodwork, prints, and more.

• CoR Museum on Fayetville Street has a community plant swap from 11AM-1PM, totally free just bring healthy plants — green thumbs here.

• Two exotic animal events this weekend at the fairgrounds with the 37th Annual Pet Bird Fair & Repticon in nearby buildings.

Live Music

• Cannonball Music Hall 🎸 Newspaper Taxis [alt rock] 7:30 - $11

• Moon Room 🌕️ Geoff Ammons Quaret [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Slim’s Dive 🎷 Henry Cruz Band, Lady Jane Grey [rock] 8PM - FREE

Sunday 24th

• Looking for a spot to watch the F1 Race, The Davie has you covered for the Canadian Grand Prix — starts at 4PM.

• Want to learn to make a hammer? ShopSpace has you covered with a variety of classes including knives, boxes, welding — and tons more.

• The NC Sugar Rush event is back in City Plaza! Features 20+ Dessert vendors and live music — learn more.

• Hartwell hosts a Traditional Irish Music Jam — starts at 2PM Sunday.

Live Music

• NCMA East Building 🎻 The Ulysses Quartet [chamber] 2PM - $31

• KINGS 👑 Gasket, Survival Tactics, Circle Five [metal] 7PM - $12

• Pour House 🎸 Camisole, Shred Flintstone [indie rock] 8PM - $17

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Want to be on the bulletin? — use our quick form.

NEXT WEEK

Monday 25th

• 🦗🦗 🦗 (crickets)

Tuesday 26th

• The Rialto is playing a film showcasing the life of musician Todd Snider who passed near the end of 2025 — tickets here.

• On every last Tuesday, join Chapel of Bones (coffee shop and music venue) for craft club — runs from 1-3PM.

• Raleigh Brewing hosts a Speed Puzzle Night with the NC Jigsaw Puzzle Association as teams compete for prizes — complete a 500 piece puzzle.

Live Music

• Bowstring Pizza 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

• Chapel of Bones 🦴 Master Boot Record [metal] 8PM - $25

• Pour House 🎸 Rooting for You, Van Horton [indie/rock] 8PM - $15

City Happenings

• Pines Music Co. is offering Beginner Adult Guitar Classes with a focus on orchestra playing, collaboration, and ear training — see it here.

• Pullen Arts Center is taking artists submissions for 2027 — learn more.

• Plant it Forward and the City of Raleigh are doing a Tree Giveaway through June — see that here.

• Raleigh Wide Open announced their full lineup for October — check out the lineup for this FREE event.

• Just a reminder that it’s still Bike Month in Raleigh — see all the events.

Sports

• ⚽️ The NC Courage had a dominant win over Chicago at home this past weekend, winning it 4-0 in the 2nd half. They sit in the last playoff spot currently.

• 🏒 Speaking of playoffs, your Carolina Hurricanes finally play again Thursday after nearly 2 weeks off due to scheduling. They face Montreal in the Eastern Conference Final after sweeping the first 2 rounds 8-0 against the Senators and the Flyers — series preview from HR here.

Closing Thoughts

I’ve been thinking about some other ideas later (always am, if you can’t tell) so keep an eye out for a survey coming out this month to see what you guys would like me to cover. Cheers!

P.S. Looking to contact me? Try replying to this email, clicking on the banner above, or giving me a ring at my business number.

Good Morning!

One of the busiest weekends of the year is finally here, so get your plans figured out with the best of Raleigh down below.

Quick Info

• A heads up at the top, Mother’s Day is this Sunday if you need time to prep for any gifts, celebrations, or otherwise.

• A heads up that this weekend is also NC State Graduation, starts around 9AM but expect more traffic around the arena towards downtown.

• Dinner Club is Thursday, if you have a question, feel free to reply back to this email or message us — over on Instagram.

Switchyards Comes to Raleigh

Switchyards, the world's first neighborhood work club, is coming to Raleigh this May. Featuring unlimited free coffee from The Left Hook and Promethium, fast WiFi, and 24/7 access to 37 clubs throughout the country, Switchyards is the place to do your best work whenever you need it. You can be the first to see it!

Sign up for more information, early access, and a VIP tour and party!

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 6th

• Celebrate Bike Month with Oaks & Spokes from 4-6PM with a family friendly class on Bike Safety over at John Chavis — be safe folks.

• The Wolfpack Sound Polka Band plays at Ponysaurus from 6-9PM tonight — free admission, grab a beer.

• There is a Pottery Painting Workshop over at Tap Yard — starts at 6PM.

• The Davie is hosting a Mario Kart tournament with cash prizes at 8PM if you think you’re the fastest — choose yer driver.

Live Music

• Meredith College 🎻 Triangle String Orchestra [movies] 7PM - FREE

• KINGS 👑 Galactic Empire [star wars metal] 7:30PM - $22

• Moon Room 🌕️ Jazz Jams [open jam/jazz] 8PM - FREE

Thursday 7th

• It’s Dinner Club tonight! While tickets for this event are already closed, you can snag a spot for June already as well — grab a seat here.

• Live at Lake Raleigh kicks off with food trucks starting at 5PM (bring a chair or blanket) and music with Laura Gonzqui at 6PM — details.

• Smoky Hollow has the Canes game on a big screen for a watch party at 8PM — see that here:

Live Music

• Bowstring 🎸 Lakeview, Cody Lee [metalcore] 7PM - $20

• Slim’s 🎸 Dragmatic, Bottom Shelf [pop/rock] 8PM - FREE

• Neptunes 🔱 You Me & Kyle, Laurenicole [indie/alt] 8PM - Possible Cover

Raleigh Area Listings

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WEEKEND

Friday 8th

• Running through Saturday, check out “Appalachian Spring” performed by the North Carolina Symphony — multiple show times.

• The City of Raleigh is giving away FREE biodegradable yard waste bags for international compost week — grab yours here.

• A local book, Lost Raleigh: Exploring the Oak City's Architectural History, is releasing on the 12th and has a signing downtown — learn more.

Live Music

• Lincoln Theatre 🎙️ Yarn, Funkamongus [rock/metal/funk] 8PM - $26

• Pour House 🎸 SoDown & more! [electronic/bass] 9PM - $34

Saturday 9th

• ShopSpace continues their offerings with a hands-on intro to Fabrication & Welding — see class choices here.

• The Great Sunflower Project, a project to save pollinators through science, has a short interactive event at 10AM — buzz, buzz.

• The Raleigh Community Kickstand has a FREE Bike Repair event at 1PM at Oak City Cares for Bike Month — get your fix.

• The Bike Library stats us off at 9AM with a Spring Market, free yoga, vendors, and more — check it out:

• Videri Chocolate has a Mother’s Day Market at 10AM, looks like it might be outside near their patio area — details here.

• MAKRS Ma & Pa Festival takes place on Fayetteville St from 11AM-6PM and has 100+ vendors for all types of family gifts — shop local here.

• For The Girls Vintage Market takes place this weekend at 3PM over at Transfer Co. Food Hall — no boys allowed.

• Triangle Popup hosts their Iron Works market this weekend too, starts at 11AM and runs until 4 — see it here.

• The annual Trophy Maifest takes place at noon with the Little German Band, a pop-up market, and German food available — flyer below:

Live Music

• Lincoln Theatre 🎙️ Live Dead & Brothers [tribute] 8PM - $40

• Slim’s 🎸 Flavor Wave [alt-rock] 9PM - FREE

• Chapel of Bones 🦴 Goth Prom [darkwave/synth] 8PM - $15

Sunday 10th

Mother’s Day

• Hartwell looks to have a recurring Farmer’s Market Series — starts at 9.

• Wye Hill is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch event from 10-3PM that appears to be family friendly as well — grab seats here.

• 10th & Terrace, the rooftop bar near Red Hat Amphitheater, hosts a rooftop tea event for Mother’s Day — curated teas.

Live Music

• NCMA 🎻 Ingrid Matthews Baroque [strings/classical] 2PM - $22

• KINGS 👑 Cristina Vane [rock roots/bluegrass] 8PM - $17

• The Pour House 🎙️ The Hip Snacks [soul/rock] 8PM - $17

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Want to be on the bulletin? — use our quick form.

NEXT WEEK

Monday 11th

• Starting at 6:30PM, JC Raulston Arboretum is hosting a paid 4-week course both in-person and online on building a wildlife garden — check it out.

Live Music

• Slim’s 🤘 Wheelwright, Chris Mozy [pop/grunge] 8PM - $5

• Lucky Tree 🎤 FREE THE MIC [varies/coves/jams] 7PM - FREE

Tuesday 12th

• Le Dive is hosting a Music Bingo night starting every week at 7 — details.

• Stop by Blackbird Books & Coffee for Writer’s Club to chat about your work and focus in with some designated writing time — calendar of events.

• Every Tuesday at Natural Sciences, join the Table Tennis Society for a few games with some friends — see them here.

Live Music

• The Pour House 🥁 Lunchbox Hero, Hex Files [pop-punk] 8PM - $7

City Happenings

• For the Month of May, Bike Month has a wide variety of events and tier prizes you can earn for attending events — patches, pizza, and bag.

• Oakwood Pizza Box is hiring FoH positions — contact them here.

• Hopscotch Music Festival passes are on sale now for the event in September — GA or VIP options here.

Sports

• Another NASCAR 🚘️ Regional takes place at 7PM — friday night racing.

• The Carolina Hurricanes 🏒 play again Thursday night at 8PM as they play against the Flyers in Philadelphia for Game 3 of Round 2. They won after 3 unanswered goals to go up 2-0 on Monday, winning 6 straight.

• The NC Courage ⚽️play Orlando away this Friday after a loss to KC Current Saturday, they return home on the 16th and sit 9th of 16 teams.

• The Durham Bulls ⚾️ play at home through the weekend as well if you’re looking to catch a holiday game this weekend —- tickets here.

Closing Thoughts

I’ve been working with some cool people towards some cool ideas lately and there will be a few changes coming up this next month or two as I ramp back up again.

With that said, I am planning to take short break to enjoy some time away from the screen towards the end of the month. If you want to get something on my radar before then — simply reply and let me know.

Will keep you posted until then!

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Good Morning!

It’s the last week of the month already folks and it’s already practically May. We’ve got a few quick notes first before we jump into the week.

Featured Story & Visiting Heirloom Cafe!

• WALTER Magazine did a piece on The Raleigh Dinner Club series this week. Associate Editor Addie Ladner and I talked about what the dinners are like, where we're headed next, and why in-person events matter — see our conversation here.

• Speaking of which, Dinner Club is next Thursday and we are heading to Heirloom for the after-party (they’re more than a cafe!) — tickets here.

• We are working on some new content, if you want to be the first to see it — subscribe here.

Switchyards Comes to Raleigh

Switchyards, the world's first neighborhood work club, is coming to Raleigh this May. Featuring unlimited free coffee from The Left Hook and Promethium, fast WiFi, and 24/7 access to 37 clubs throughout the country, Switchyards is the place to do your best work whenever you need it. You can be the first to see it!

Sign up for more information, early access, and a VIP tour and party!

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 29th

• It’s a day of learning! Check out Intro to Woodshop with ShopSpace downtown — classes start today, through May.

• Happen to be free Wednesday morning? Check out this beginner bird-watching program at Prairie Ride Ecostation — bird lovers here.

• Not into birds? Try a beginner boxing program! That’s right, The Raleigh Boxing Club joins RUMAH for a free intro class — 1, 2, punch.

Live Music

• Chapel of Bones 🤘 Raven, Slackjaw [heavy metal] 7PM - $20

Thursday 30th

• The Hartwell is hosting local artist Taylor Varron for a Floral Paint & Sip — see it here, drink included.

• Ladies, this one is for you! From 5-8PM, check out Junction West for candle making, pilates, photo ops, and more — girls night in.

• NCMA has a rare “after-hours” cafe and whiskey event, they overlap slightly and the cafe seems sold out already — whiskey here.

Live Music

• The Pour House 🎸 Heavy Temple, Waxed [psych/rock] 8PM - $18

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday, May 1st

• It’s a rare First Friday on the 1st! As usual the main event seems to center around The Raleigh Times area but you can find stuff all over downtown — see the full list here.

• Munjo Munjo also celebrates 10 years of pop-ups! The dog himself (Munjo) also celebrates his 16th birthday — learn more.

• To celebrate Raleigh Bike Month, Dix Park hosts Bike Bonanza where you can get a tune up, join a ride, and get a free helmet — see it here.

• As part of First Friday, Moore Square has a movie night as well. This time playing The Incredibles, starts around 7PM — music and food before.

Live Music

• AJ Fletcher Opera 🪕 Woody Platt [bluegrass] 7:30PM - $33

• Tap Yard 🎸 8 Track Minds [70s party/tribute] 8PM - $12

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Trial By Fire, She Bop [tribute/80s] 8PM - $18

• Slim’s 🎙️ Impossible Creatures, Late Model [alt rock] 9PM - FREE

Saturday 2nd

• It’s Derby Day! Race time for the Kentucky Derby starts at 6:57PM with your choice of The Davie, maybe Watts & Ward, event 10th & Terrace and finally Tap Yard, for Soirée events.

• Running Friday & Saturday, Dram & Draught will be covering the full weekend each day with Pretty in Pink — see the event here.

• If skipping the derby, check out a family movie over at NCMA. James and the Giant Peach kicks off at 6PM — family activities before.

• NCMA has a FREE Spring Moon Walk, ages 16 and up — starts at 8PM.

• A Lil’ R & R has their 1 year anniversary party in North Hills — bring your pups, drink some free wine, get a pup photoshoot — details here.

• Edge of Urge is taking over Person St. with a Block Party in Oakwood, from 11AM-4PM. Find arts & crafts, live music, farm tours, and much more — details here, flyer below:

Live Music

• Moon Room 🌕️ Brandon Mitchell Quartet [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 The Brothers Comatose [folk/roots] 8PM - $24

Sunday 3rd

• Moore Square has a compost awareness pop-up starting at 1PM! Learn about it, worms, and even about using produce to cook — learn more.

• It’s been weeks since an F1 race but just a reminder that The Davie is one of the only places showing most races — any time of day.

• Wye Hill has a Drag Brunch with a buffet and mimosas — more info.

• The ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones returns this weekend — starts at 11AM.

Live Music

• Slim’s 🎤 Wadefest [multiple bands celebration] 3PM - FREE

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Want to be on the bulletin? Starts at just $50.

NEXT WEEK

Monday 4th

• Tap Yard has a pay-what-you-can yoga class at 6PM, they also have hot dogs going through 9PM if you happen to crave both — weekly schedule.

Live Music

• Chapel of Bones 🎸 Defeated Sanity, Scasm, & More [metal] 6PM - $25

Tuesday 5th

• Mala Pata is celebrating their one year with Cinco de Mayo, with live music, margs, and tacos all night — see it here.

• The Rialto is celebrating the mid-century creation of the tiki bar and it’s creator. Learn about the story of Donn Beach and his story: from a youth in jamaica, to cigar running for WWII troops, and more — details here.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass/folk] 6:30PM - FREE

Inbox News

• I’ve been thinking on ways to make this a more engaging section, what else might you guys like to see here? Reply to this email and let me know!

City Happenings

• Figulina is hiring a Sous Chef to work with Chef David Ellis — details here.

• Sunflowers, a favorite since 1983, returns to The Row near Dix Park — see their page and hours here.

• A Place at the Table is hiring a development director — see it here.

• A new render of the luxury development at The Exchange has cropped up — check it out.

Local Sports

• ⚾️ The Durham Bulls return home on the 29th against Jacksonville and will stay at home though the 10th of May.

• 🏒 The Hurricanes swept the Ottawa Senators, beating them in 4 straight games (of 7). They await their 2nd round opponent and are taking some much needed rest as they head to the 2nd round.

• ⚽️ The NC Courage play again after a Red Card win on the 25th, this next time over in Boston vs the Legacy.

Closing Thoughts

Lots going on this week, hope you find something new! Shout-out to our new readers this past week, gained a few hundred the last couple of days.

Appreciate you all for reading!

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Good Morning!

Happy Earth Day! Keeping it short up at the top as we’ve got a full week ahead, see you down below and remember to take a bit of time to appreciate the outdoors this week.

Switchyards Comes to Raleigh

Switchyards, the world's first neighborhood work club, is coming to Raleigh this May. Featuring unlimited free coffee from The Left Hook and Promethium, fast WiFi, and 24/7 access to 37 clubs throughout the country, Switchyards is the place to do your best work whenever you need it. You can be the first to see it!

Sign up for more information, early access, and a VIP tour and party!

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 22nd

• At 10:30AM today, check out an Earth Day presentation at the Daily Planet Theater — details.

• At 6PM, Fairview Garden Center hosts a Plant Bingo — check it out.

• CrankArm has a no drop Earth Day Bike Ride with Relay Relay live music, featuring The Great Raleigh Cleanup — see the event here.

• Flying Saucer & Cosmic Chuckles has a secret lineup of comedians tonight at 9:30PM — details and tickets.

Live Music

• The Portal HQ 🎙️ Open Mic Night [varies] 8PM - Possible Cover

• KINGS 👑 Pallbearer w/ Knoll [metal] 8PM - $25

Thursday 23rd

• NCMA also has Art Trivia Night at 5:30PM this week — tours + art also.

• Running through the 26th, the Carolina Ballet presents a Celebration of America — times vary through the weekend.

• Pop-Up Raleigh has a sunset market over at The Bend — starts at 5PM.

• NCMNS joins PBS for a Science on the Carolina Coast screening and panel discussion — learn more at 7PM.

• Starting Thursday, Smoky Hollow is hosting a viewing party for the Hurricanes Playoff games — Moon Room has the schedule.

Live Music

• Moon Room 🌕️ Steve Hobbs Group [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 24th

• Mordecai Park is hosting an heirloom plant sale Friday and Saturday, runs all morning — plants starting at $3.

• Pullen Park has their School of Rock student performance at 5PM — free event, but mind the construction.

• It’s the last Friday so you know it’s Critical Mass time! Meet at the bell tower at 7PM for a ride on any wheels (except cars) — details.

• Dix Park celebrates Earth Day, come out and learn how you can contribute or just celebrate with a movie and vendors — info here.

Live Music

• Neptunes 🔱 Lazaris Pit, Shrimp, Tiny City [rock] 8PM - $10

• Lincoln Theatre 🎙️ The Happy Fits [indie rock] 8PM - $30

• KINGS 🎤 Live Band Emo Karaoke [emo/pop/punk] 9PM - $15

• Slim’s 🎸 Leaving Echoes [alt-rock] 9PM - FREE

Saturday 25th

• It’s Independent Bookstore Day, support your favorite local bookstore such as Blackbird, Quail Ridge, or Reader’s Corner — see it here.

• It’s also National Poetry month as well and Unlikely Professionals are hosting 2 poets with live music — wine tasting + custom poems.

• Natural Science Bar is hosting the Triangle Garden Gang for their 3rd annual plant sale — learn more.

• The Bike Library is hosting an Improv Night with three triangle based improv teams — check it out.

• The Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival takes place at Raleigh Brewing from 12-5PM this weekend —- everyone is welcome.

• NCMA is celebrating Persian New Year with music and dance as well as visual art from different regions of Iran — see it here.

• The Portal HQ has a pop-up market series going — starts at 12PM.

• Moore Square and Oak City Music bring you the Spring Jazz Market! Runs from 12-6PM and features six local performances — info here.

Live Music

• NCMA 🎶 Persian Classical Folk [exhibit] 3:30PM - Included w/ Ticket

• Red Hat 🎸 Alabama Shakes [blues/rock] 7PM - $50

Sunday 26th

• Vintage Market + VGM Jams at Hartwell, check out live music, flash tats, and vendors starting at 1PM — details.

• Copperline is teaching a candle making class with an emphasis on story telling and connection — leave with your own candle.

• If you’re new around Raleigh, the Raleigh Market (flea/antique market) takes place at the fairgrounds every weekend with this weekend being The Great Raleigh Yard Sale — 9 to 5PM.

Live Music

• East Bower 🪕 Bluegrass Sunday [bluegrass] 2PM - FREE

• Pour House 🎸 Polyrhythmics [funk/rock/etc] 8PM - $23

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Want to be on the bulletin? Reply to this email!

NEXT WEEK

Monday 27th

• Neptunes & Munjo Munjo host the Live Art Basement Battle at 7PM — check it out here, flyer below:

Live Music

• Pour House 🎙️ Valentin Prince w/ Autumn House [psych/rock] 8PM - $12

Tuesday 28th

• Unlikely Professionals in North Hills has a Leather workshop starting at 6PM — signup here.

• Hear Lord of The Rings, The Hobbit, & The War of the Rohirrim at 4PM on Tuesday for a rescheduled performance at they Martin Marietta Center — tickets here.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

• Chapel of Bones 🦴 MILLIONAIRE$, Whitney Peyton [party/punk] 7PM - $20

• KINGS 👑 Wicca Phase Springs Eternal [folk/indie] 7:30PM - $20

Dinner Club

See you in May?

• We had 70+ people out earlier this month and we are doing it once more — take a short matching quiz, let us get your reservations setup, and we’ll see you for dinner soon!

• We’ve been able to match tables at all ages, from mid twenties to 65+, so don’t be shy! This is a great event for any adults looking to make friends.

Recent Reviews

"I didn’t know what to expect when signing up, but this was a fantastic experience! I had great conversations with some really cool people and made a few new connections! Would definitely do it again."

"I was skeptical about this but after being amongst the group I was with was awesome! The conversations were great. There wasn’t a time when we didn’t have something to talk about. The atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. "

After-Party on April 1st at Oro

City Happenings

• Heirloom Coffee is hiring a Barista / Server — details here.

• There is a Downtown Bike Improvement open house on May 6th with Raleigh Transportation — share your thoughts.

• Howling Cow is hosting multiple Discover Day camps for kids to learn about the Dairy Farm, butter making, and much more — see it here.

• ArtSpace is calling for volunteer shifts — see their options here.

• As of 4/20/26, Crooked Hammock has opened up over at Edwards Mill Rd — check their hours here.

Sports

• The Hurricanes stormed out to a 2-0 lead in the best of 7 playoff series against the Senators this week, Game 2 especially was one for the books after a double overtime offside goal (we all know it wasn’t), a penalty shot, and the eventual winning goal — watch the highlight video.

• NC Courage sit 12th in the league and play against Houston this weekend away — see their schedule.

• Wake County Speedway hosts another race at 7PM — multiple car classes.

Closing Thoughts

I’m taking things a bit slow the next week or two as I rest up and figure out what “full-time” looks like in the newsletter biz, so please allow a bit more time to get to responses if I haven’t gotten back to you yet.

Also, am currently in playoff mode, so Go Canes!

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Good Morning!

It’s a great week on both sides of the newsletter this week folks. Read on below for all the happenings in Raleigh and some exciting news behind the scenes.

Quick Info

• I’ve slacked a little bit this week folks as I have not finished this months flyer, but believe me: Dinner Club is set!

• …and it all takes place on Thursday, May 7th — come say hi at Dinner!

Switchyards Comes to Raleigh

Switchyards, the world's first neighborhood work club, is coming to Raleigh this May. Featuring unlimited free coffee from The Left Hook and Promethium, fast WiFi, and 24/7 access to 37 clubs throughout the country, Switchyards is the place to do your best work whenever you need it. You can be the first to see it!

Sign up for more information, early access, and a VIP tour and party!

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 15th

• Unlikely Professionals in North Hills is hosting a Plabt Bingo, first game starts at 6:30PM — plant prizes and drink specials.

• The Portal HQ is back with the final slot in their final four contest, Punk Rock is the theme this time — starts at 7PM.

Live Music

• Moon Room 🌕️ Open Jam Series [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• The Pour House 🎸 Ally Venable [blues/rock] 8PM - $23

• KINGS 👑 Couch Dogs [indie/rock] 8PM - $15

Thursday 16th

• NCMA is hosting a filming of Shttl, a film that takes place on the eve of battle between Ukraine and Poland — learn more.

• Hot Girl Walk, 1.5 mile loop through Dix Park with open mic and Tappy Hour afterwards — see details at the Hartwell.

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 Happy Landing, The Ocho [indie/punk] 8PM - $22

• Slim’s 🎸 Kozmazuul, Grace Lucia, Von Attica [rock/punk] 9PM - FREE

Snail Mail: Stamp Club Launch!

Excited to announce The Stamp Club, a new part of our Snail Mail series!

Monthly Stamp Club is a set of 12 stickers, created as vintage era stamps. There are 12 designs representing a variety of symbols important to North Carolina history, culture, and more.

Designs will include:

• Cardinal

• Dogwood Flowers

• Honeybee

• And 9 more secret designs!

Designed & Printed by local artists (myself included) and small businesses right here in North Carolina. Art is hand-drawn + digitally finalized, no AI. Ever.

Start’s shipping in May, so join to be the first to get all 12 designs!

WEEKEND

Friday 17th

• A Bluegrass tribute to the Beatles! Beatlegrass takes place at AJ Fletcher Opera at 7:30PM — twist and shout here.

• Every Friday catch a NASCAR Regional, 15 minutes south of downtown, race starts at 8:30PM — start yer engines.

• Speaking of cars, the Goodguys car show with 1,500 cars (1999 and older) are on display from 8-5PM, Saturday too — check it out.

• Watts & Ward, 9 Years Celebration — live music & great cocktails.

• Become a kid again! Laser tag, legos, craft, and adult beverages and food available at 21Marbles: PARTYology — tickets online.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🎶 Spafford [90’s alt-rock/jam] 7PM - $35

• Lincoln Theatre 🎙️ Harvey Street [indie/alt-rock] 8:30PM - $19

• Slim’s 🎸 Jump Mountain [americana] 9PM - FREE

Saturday 18th

• Career Conference at Talley! Designed for early-career and those in transitional work, this event brings insights about career paths, personal branding, and talks about AI in the workplace — free registration.

• It’s Record Store Day 2026! Stop by you favorite vinyl spot for a ton of RSD exclusives — full list of local participants here.

• Starting at noon is the 16th annual ‘Cuegrass festival! BBQ + Bluegrass shuts down Fayetteville Street — see the event here.

• Another Intro to Forging class takes place at ShopSpace — details.

• Pop-Up Raleigh at Trophy takes place here on the 18th from noon to 5PM as well — see it here.

• Arts on the Block takes place at City Market from 12-5PM, supports Artspace and has live music, local artisans — and much more.

Live Music

• Raleigh Brewing 🎤 Karaoke [punk/emo night] 7PM - FREE

• Chapel of Bones ☠️ Necromancy Goth Night [goth/dj] 8PM - $12

• Slim’s 🎸 Brian K & The Parkway [rock] 9PM - FREE

Sunday 19th

• Chapel of Bones host their alternative yoga session with the Big Four in 90’s alt rock — open to all levels.

• Interested in learning tarot? Blackbird Books & Coffee has a community event table to teach you the basics — free to attend at noon.

Live Music

• Irregardless Cafe 🎸 Andrew Ragsdale [folk/harp guitar] 5:30PM - FREE

• Pour House 🤘 Black Tusk, Howling Giant [metal] 8PM - $18

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Want to feature your business? Use our quick form below, slots start at just $50.

NEXT WEEK

Monday 20th

• 🦗 🦗 🦗 (crickets)

Live Music

• Pour House 🎷 Marbin [prog/jazz] 8PM - $14

• Cat’s Cradle 🎸 The Moss [indie rock] 8PM - $27

Tuesday 21st

• Blackbird also has a Writer’s Club at 5PM this week — see it here.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

• Lincoln Theatre 🎤 Concrete Boys [hip-hop] 8PM - $25

Inbox Newsflash

It’s been a little over a year since I started running the Inbox during my evenings and weekends. In that time we’ve taken hundreds of folks out to events in Raleigh, sent nearly 200,000 emails, and worked with numerous local partners.

These include small teams looking to get a local footing, agents looking to buy and sell, all the way up to professional sports teams and national brands.

So I am excited to share that as of this week, I am FULL-TIME on the newsletter and business concepts that surround it. Looking forward to bringing you even more great stuff and expanding what we can offer this year.

Thank you all for being part of this, let’s keep building it together.

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City Happenings

• Looking for ways to volunteer at Dix Park? Check out ways you can help here on their — post or website.

• Bar Marigold has released their weekly specials — see it here.

• East Bower also released their frozen cocktails for the season — details.

• Community Kickstand has some open shop hours coming up to help fix our bike or help someone with theirs — see them here.

Sports

• Your Carolina Hurricanes have secured the 1st spot in the East and take on the Ottawa Senators in the first round, times and dates TBA — details.

• The NC Courage play next on the 25th — see their full schedule.

• The Durham Bulls start their home-stand vs Norfolk tonight and those games run through Sunday — see it here.

Closing Thoughts

I said a lot up in the Inbox News, so we’ll keep it short down here. Thanks again for being here and as I say down below…

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Good Morning!

I don’t know about you guys but I have been in absolute awe of what we’ve been seeing with Artemis II these last few days. Excuse me if today’s edition feels a bit spaced out, it’s just the moon joy kicking in. 🌕️

Anyway, on to the weekly events, here in our little pocket of the universe.

Dinner Club, Snail Mail, & Partner Info

• Dinner Club is back for May! We moved it to a Thursday based on feedback, more info lower in the email — snag tickets here, last time we sold out.

• The opinion was strongly in favor of doing some snail mail packages last week! Help create the first package here — 60 second survey.

• Excited to announce Switchyards below as we welcome them to the neighborhood near Trophy in a few weeks, see it below.

Switchyards Comes to Raleigh

Switchyards, the world's first neighborhood work club, is coming to Raleigh this May. Featuring unlimited free coffee from The Left Hook and Promethium, fast WiFi, and 24/7 access to 37 clubs throughout the country, Switchyards is the place to do your best work whenever you need it. You can be the first to see it!

Sign up for more information, early access, and a VIP tour and party!

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 8th

• It’s Battle of the Bands once again, this time with a Metal set for the last spot in the Final Four tournament at The Portal HQ — see it here.

• Join NASA expert Jarrod Bales with a lunch time presentation exploring how NASA sends science to space — explore.

• Every Wednesday & Friday at the Ocean Habitat at NCMNS partake in a live animal feeding — angelfish, lobsters, tangs, and more.

• In keeping of the space theme, The Willard has their recurring stargazing event. Probably a good crowd to nerd out with about the current NASA mission — check it out.

Live Music

• The Pour House 🎸 Squeaky Feet [prog/jam] 8PM - $18

• KINGS 👑 lowheaven, .memoria [post-hardcore] 8PM - $15

Thursday 9th

• NC State has a small business fair at Tally Student Union at 1PM, 70+ vendors where businesses get seen and students can learn — details.

• Live at Lake Raleigh returns! With an album release this week, Duck takes the stage with a funk showcase on Centennial Campus — details here, flyer below:

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 Boys Go To Jupiter [indie-pop] 8PM - $20

• Bowstring 🤘 Congress [rock] 7PM - $25

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 10th

• Paint a flower with the help of a local artist at JCRA! No experience needed and supplies are all provided — learn more.

• Catered towards teens and families, the science cafe is talking about SLS rockets and SpaceX’s Starship — check it out.

• The Raleigh Mobile fresh food market starts at 11AM — see it here.

• Running through the 12th, Skate Moore Square sets up from 1-7PM each day. Open skate, trick contests, lessons, and BMX demo — details.

• Giant. Robot. Fight. Fest. Need we say more? See you at Chapel of Bones — details here, flyer below:

Live Music

• Bowstring 🎶 Wake Moody Band [r&b/rock] 6:30PM - FREE

• The Rialto 🎙️ Chatham County Line [americana] 8PM - $30

• The Pour House 🎸 Duck [funk + album release] 9PM - $18

Saturday 11th

• Triangle Land Conservancy is at NCMA this year to celebrate how the environment intersects with Art. It’s also a work day for a watershed restoration project — learn more about it.

• MLB Raleigh (hoping to bring MLB to Raleigh) and Trophy are hosting Baseball, Beer, & BBQ at 12PM. Ball derby, games, swag and all event proceeds benefit the building of a field in Creedmoor — info here.

• The Pimento Cheese Festival takes place next door at Downtown Cary Park — cheese loves rejoice.

• Beyond The Book, a children and family book/art festival takes place at Fred Fletcher at 10AM — see more.

• Geek & Grub Market has their anime edition with 40+ vendors — details.

• Earth to Raleigh, an annual Earth Day even, starts at 2PM. takes place at Clouds Brewing Taproom with RUMAH and Climate Action — info here.

Live Music

• Chapel of Bones 🦴 The Broken View, & More! [metal] 6:30PM - $20

• Moon Room 🌕️ Matt Booth Quartet [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Tap Yard Raleigh 🎤 Raleighoke [karaoke w/ live band] 8PM - $10

Sunday 12th

• Tickets are still available for the Historic Oakwood Garden tour this week, check out multiple times for the event — linked here.

• Bring 1-2 plants to Copperline that are struggling and they will help you figure out what’s wrong — learn more.

• Band on the Roof is back with a new limited capacity show at The Haymaker, tickets go up in price on Friday at 5PM — details here.

• The Raleigh Oyster Fest happens at 1PM over at The Bend Bar — linked here to learn more.

• The MAKRS Underground Market takes place at North Hills at 11AM — details on that plus an Apex event, listed here.

• The Hartwell has 20+ vendor farmer market this weekend as well, live music as well — starts at 9AM.

Live Music

• Rebus Works 🎙️ Kate Bopp, Jason Bales [folk/rock] 1PM - FREE

• Bowstring 🤘 JUMP [van halen tribute] 7PM - $33

• Slim’s 🎸 Leilani Kilgore [blues/rock] 8PM - FREE

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Want to be on the bulletin? Reply to this email!

NEXT WEEK

Monday 13th

• Check out the music below or help us out with the snail mail survey (the more the merrier folks).

Live Music

• Neptunes 🔱 Sweet Time, Edna Mode, Mare [emo] 7PM - $10

• KINGS 👑 The Belair Lip Bombs [indie/rock] 8PM - $16

• Slim’s 🎸 Joe’s Cousin’s Band [one man band/punk] 9PM - FREE

Tuesday 14th

• Two slow days, rest up here if you can.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

• The Pour House 🎸 Jackie Venson [r&b/soul] 8PM - $23

Inbox News

• We’re going to the Warehouse District side of Downtown Raleigh for Dinner Club (think dining near Nash Square towards the Train Station, up towards Morgan Street & Wye Hill) as we rotate through local areas.

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City Happenings

• Oak City Music is looking for vendors at their upcoming music / dance events — details here.

• Lynwood is hiring bartenders, apply in person — see the post here.

• Are you an NC State student? Howling Cow is also hiring — details.

• Check out the updates on 3 of the biggest construction projects downtown — learn more.

Sports

• The Zaxby’s 175 NASCAR Regional is this Friday at 7PM — info here.

• The Hurricanes lead the east with 104 points and are 7-3-0 in their last 10, they are the only team in the Metro so far to clinch a playoff spot.

• The Courage tied 2-2 with Portland on Saturday, they sit 12th in the NWSL.

Closing Thoughts

If you’ve made it this far, I’ll share some info I plan to announce at the top next week. Starting Friday, I am going full time on my business which largely includes this newsletter and the events around it.

I’ve got a lot to say about it but I’ll leave that for the main announcement and if you read it here early, thanks for the support.

See you folks next Wednesday!

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Good Morning!

So, it’s been fixed now but for at least 2 weeks, I have put the email as 2025. Its March and I still am mistyping the date… and none of y’all corrected me! 👀 

So, since I was an April Fool in March, I’ll spare you the teasing for the day. Anyway, lets hop into this weeks events!

Quick Notes

• Dinner Club sold out! 70+ of you signed up and we’ve booked out multiple tables across a variety of restaurants downtown.

• Check our Instagram story tonight as we will have the schedule & parking tips if you get lost or have issues — Instagram.

• See you lovely folks tonight at the after-party! — wait-list for May here.

VOTE: SNAIL MAIL ✅ 

I’d been looking to build out some more creative content here at the inbox lately and I stumbled upon a few ideas that inspired me. 📬️ 

Picture This: Postage stamped physical mail (like the old days), wax seal, postcards from Raleigh & local artists, printed zines with local deals, stories & history. Maybe some recipes, stickers, event tickets, handwritten notes, and who knows what else we could fit in!

Stock Photo Above, Real Photos Soon (if you’re interested)

I don’t want to stay dependent on social media and are looking for ideas to get back to basics while still being a community focused business. This feels like one of those ideas… unless y’all tell me otherwise.

Probably quarterly to keep it special with great mail contents every time. One time purchase for each season kinda thing as I am looking to phase out the subscription fatigue (I feel it too folks).

Let me know below your thoughts and I’ll get it started.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 1st

April Fools + Dinner Club

• Come From Away is a Broadway style event about the best of humanity during the worst of times — tickets at Theatre Raleigh, through 19th.

• Just a reminder, the Staying Alive Exhibition with 17 live animals started a few weeks ago — runs through August.

• The Artemis II NASA mission launches off tomorrow for the first crewed moon mission in 50+ years. The NCMNS event is full but keep an eye out for seats or watch it yourself — event details.

Live Music

• Moon Room 🌕️ Live Jazz Jam Session [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Boatman 🎷 Peter Lamb & The Wolvs [jazz] 8:30PM - FREE

• Slim’s 🎸 Bryan Bielanski [acoustic rock] 9PM - FREE

Thursday 2nd

• The Canes have less than 10 regular season games as they look to finalize their spot in the playoffs — catch them vs Colombus at 7PM.

Live Music

• Pour House 🎙️ Hustle Souls, Dr. Bacon [soul/folk] 8PM - $18

• KINGS 🤘 Scarhaven, Honeyknife [grunge/rock] 8PM - $15

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property, business, or event? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 3rd

• It’s 4 Years at Copperline Plant Co! Celebrate with them over new plants, pots, merch, and giveaways from 5-9PM — details.

• Add to your Friday evening with the last makeup date for The Great Cover Up over at KINGS — doors open at 6:30PM.

• If you head over to The Bike Library, they have an a Art Night with live music and beverage starting at 8PM — event info.

• It’s First Friday Downtown as well! Every month businesses around downtown host special events, host live music, and offer unique spaces to visit. Special shout-out to the Fish Market Gallery, who is only open on this event — see it all here.

• There’s also a Sip N’ Stroll tour happening — starts at The Davie.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🎙️ Josh Meloy [outlaw/country] 7PM - $30

• Fletcher Opera Theater 🎤 Lucius [indie pop] 8PM - $38

• Slim’s 🎸 Dirt Pump [rock & roll] 9PM - FREE

Saturday 4th

• Busk & Bloom! 164 Acres of NCMA with up 24 areas around the park for talent to just show up and entertain — see how it works.

• Cozy Panda Event Co and Trophy Brewing team up for an Easter Pottery Painting Event, 90 minutes of self paced art — check it out.

• The NC Courage play at home at 6:30PM — see them vs Portland.

• There is a Yoga for Men class downtown, drop in and beginner friendly, for those of us who are new to flexibility — see it here.

• Nowhere to wear that outfit you have? Neptunes has you covered with EDM night and the “Wear it to Neptunes” event — details.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🤘 Dexter & The Moonrocks [rock/twang/grunge] 7PM - $25

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Dogs In A Pile [funk/pysch rock] 8:30PM - $30

Sunday 5th

Easter Sunday

• I’m a bit late to the Easter events list I’ll share what Raleigh Gov has put together thematically for the day and the season — see it here.

• Vidrio also has a great Easter Dinner menu going at 5PM — details.

• Intro to Forging returns! Check out ShopSpace for more classes on blacksmithing — details.

• The Pour House is hosting a Latin Post-Punk & Goth night at 8PM — see the full lineup here.

• The Pop-Shop ARTernative market is back, every 1st Sunday at 11AM over at Chapel of Bones — see the event here.

Live Music

• East Bower Cider 🪕 Bluegrass Sunday [folk/bluerass] 2PM - FREE

• Slim’s 🎸 Nights Edge [metal] 9PM - FREE

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is a photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about your website.

Want to be on the bulletin? Reply to this email or fill out our partner form.

NEXT WEEK

Monday 6th

• Service Industry Night at Slim’s. Every Monday folks — enjoy it.

Live Music

• Pour House 🪩 Grag Queen, Bright Light Bright Light [disco] 8PM - $18

Tuesday 7th

• Just a reminder, the Plant Lover’s Tour around Flowering Plants is next week at 1PM — free for JCRA members, $5 otherwise.

• Tuesday’s in the Square is covering a short tour around Nash Square talking about the New City Hall — check it out.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Old 97’s [country/rock] 8PM - $30

Inbox News

• One more week of little to no news here but I’m dropping a big update next week…

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City Happenings

• Vendor Applications are now open for Raleigh Wide Open! The event draws 150K people each year — see more here.

• Gamer and Geek Expo also has some spots open — see those.

• Cuya is getting closer to construction being completed, new cocktail area, coffee, and other amenities under their glass additions — images here.

• Mezcalito Tex-Mex opens in The Exchange on April 6th — see more here.

• Trophy Brewing is hiring for a variety of spots — see them here.

Sports

• After the poor taste Will Wade left here in Raleigh after one short year in town, Justin Gainey is set to take his place. Justin played here as a student-athlete from 1996-2000 and will be taking his first head coach position here. Go Pack 🐺 

• The Canes sit 2nd in the league but have had a bit of a slip the last few games, with a decent win over Columbus last night to bring them to the 100 point season mark. They trail only the Avalanche at 108 🏒 

• The Courage fell to Bay FC on Saturday and currently sit 11th in the league. ⚽️ 

• It’s almost baseball season, as the Durham Bulls returned home last night as opening weekend lasts through Sunday. ⚾️ 

Closing Thoughts

It was a bit slow on the events front this week with the Easter holiday but the month is packed going forward. Maybe take the week to rest a bit and prep for a couple weeks of Spring Weather.

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the April Monthly. There’s a lot of good stuff this month, so I will let the events speak for themselves.

Quick Info

• We’re looking to expand our events offerings in the coming weeks, expect an email in the next week or so with a quick survey around types of events, free and ticketed options, and more on that topic.

April 1st → 5th

Raleigh Dinner Club - April 1st

6:30PM | Various Dining Downtown + ORO Lounge

• At the time of writing, we’ve got about 8 seats left and we will be SOLD OUT. Ticket sales close the Monday before at 6:30PM — last call here.

• If you’ve been to an event before, reply to this email and I may have a FREE ticket for you if you’d like to help guide a dinner! Limited spots.

Source: The Raleighwood Inbox

• April 1st: Artemis II Launch, first manned crew in 50+ years — details.

• April 2nd: Hustle Souls & Dr. Bacon at The Pour House — folk rock.

First Friday in DTR - April 3rd

5PM+ | Various Locations Downtown

• A monthly staple here in Downtown, we’ve got Copperline celebrating 4 years, the underground Fish Market Gallery open for viewing, live music at The Raleigh Times — and so much more.

• Pro tip: there are some other First Friday events that tend to happen as well, so keep an eye out. Usually, some sort of movie or pop-up towards Moore Square as well but people are out all over town.

Source: FFR Event Info

• April 3rd: NASCAR Opening Night at Wake County Speedway — tickets.

• April 3rd: The Great Cover Up @ KINGS — reschedule from 1/30.

Buskers Day at NCMA - April 4th

1PM | NC Museum of Art

• There are 24 sites across the park that will serve as a first come, first serve music, movement, or creative exhibit starting at 1PM.

• This event has no fee but performers are asked to be family friendly for Busk and Bloom — learn more about this unique experience.

Source: NCMA Event Page

• April 4th: NC Courage vs. Portland Thorns here at home — info here.

• April 4th: All Genders Clothing Swap at 2PM — over at RUMAH.

• April 5th: Just a reminder that it is Easter Sunday — wiki page.

• April 5th: Monthly Pop Shop ARTernative Market — Chapel of Bones.

April 6th → 12th

Plant Lover’s Tour - April 7th

1PM | J. C. Raulston Arboretum

• "Outrageous Flowering Plants" is the theme for this tour, this $5 or less tour goes over the best flowering plants blooming in April — details.

Source: JCRA Event Page

Metal Rock Night Tournament - April 8th

7PM | The Portal HQ

• Three metal bands go head to head for the final four contest event that has been mirroring March Madness all month — FREE with RSVP.

• April 9th: Britain's Finest, a Beatles Tribute starts at 7PM — tickets.

• April 10th: Duck “Funk Prayer” Album Release at Pour House — info.

• April 10th: Giant Robot Fight Fest, need I say more? — event here.

• April 10th: Wake Moody Band at Bowstring — don’t miss it.

• April 10-11th: MAGICon2026 takes place at Meredith College — details.

Skate Moore Square - April 10 – 12th

1PM + All Weekend | Moore Square

• DRA, Raleigh Parks, Friends of Moore Square combine with Skate Raleigh to host a family friendly, all ages Skate event at Moore Square.

• The event runs from 1PM Friday – Sunday at 7PM — schedule here.

Source: Skate Event Page

• April 11th: Baseball, Beer, & BBQ w/ Trophy and MLB Raleigh — details.

• April 11th: Beyond the Book, Children’s Book & Art Festival — info here.

• April 12th: JUMP, Van Halen tribute band visits Bowstring — tickets.

April 13th → 19th

Bush - April 14th

7PM | Red Hat Amphitheater

• The Land of Milk and Honey Tour brings Bush, Mammoth WVH and James and the Cold Gun to Red Hat — check out tickets here.

• April 15th: Punk Rock Night Battle of the Bands @ Portal HQ — details.

• April 16th: A positive take on AI + Science at the Science Café — info.

• April 17th: Down Home Concert with Beatlegrass — tribute band.

• April 17th: Watts & Ward 9 year anniversary celebration — details.

21Marbles: PARTYology - April 17th

6:30PM | Marbles Museum

• 21+ “play like a kid again” event takes place after dark at the Marbles Museum, right off of Moore Square — see the event here.

• April 18th: DIY/Punk Rock Flea Market at Rebus Works — all weekend.

• April 18th: 16th Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival, local bbq + bluegrass — info.

• April 18th: Record Store Day across the country — learn more about it.

• April 18th: Pop-Up Raleigh Market @ Trophy on Maywood — details.

April 20th → 26th

Celebration of America w/ Carolina Ballet - April 23rd

Times Vary | Martin Marietta Center

• Celebrating 250 years of American arts this program aims to offer a reflection on the nations creative spirit through artistic legacy and complex identity — times and dates.

• April 23rd: Sunset Social Market at The Bend Bar — starts at 5PM.

• April 24th: Annual Heirloom Plant Sale over at Mordecai Park — details.

Raleigh Earth Day - April 24th

5PM | Harvey Hill at Dix Park

• Join the City of Raleigh for live music, traditional earth day welcome and land acknowledgement, traditional dances, awards and a trash based fashion show, ending with a movie for the night — celebrate here.

• April 25th: Adult Recess Festival with Let’s Get Social — at Buffaloe Rd.

• April 25th: Opening Weekend at Bright Side Books & Wine — details.

• April 25th: Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival @ Raleigh Brewing — event.

• April 25th: Raulston Blooms + Plant Sale! Market, nature + fun — info.

April 27th → 30th

• April 28th: Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit in Concert — details.

• April 30th: Floral Paint & Sip with The Hartwell + local artists — tickets.

Closing Thoughts

That’s all folks! I know I am always teasing some big news but I’ve got some for you that I will share around the 15th, so keep tuning in and Happy April!

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Good Morning!

…or at least it probably is for those without allergies 😉 My rain dance to clear the pollen is not working yet, but I will keep trying. Anything for y’all.

Anyway, let’s hop into it! But first…

Dinner Club is Next Week (April 1st)

We've got a few tables locked in around downtown and the after party at ORO Restaurant & Lounge is going to be a great time.

But here's the thing about this event:

The more tables we fill, the better we can match you with similar personalities, and the better the after party gets. More folks, more energy, more connections.

If you've been on the fence, this is your sign. Take the quiz, grab a ticket, and show up. We handle the reservations, the matching, the planning.

You just bring yourself.

If you have any questions, reply back to this email and I will get back ASAP.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 25th

• Three bands go set-for-set at The Portal HQ for a spot in the Final Four “Battle of the Bands Tournament” — check it out for free.

• Every Wednesday, Killjoy downtown hosts a cocktail class — info in bio.

• Every Wednesday at 12PM through the Summer check Centennial Sound Bites for some midday tunes — flyer below, details here.

Live Music

• Boatman Spirits 🎺 Al Strong & Friends [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Slim’s 🎸 SnoFlakes, Run Hill [rock/surf] 9PM - FREE

Thursday 26th

• ShopSpace has a parent child blacksmithing class (thats pretty metal if you ask me, ba-dm-tss) — learn the basics with this class.

• The Raleigh Comedy Festival is starting up on Thursday at multiple venues across town — see the full schedule here.

• We shared it in our monthly too but it’s Brain Night at NCMNS! Check out the brain & behavior science connection at 6PM — details here.

Live Music

• Rebus Works 🎧️ Synth Party [ambient] 6PM - FREE

• Oak City Cycling 🎸 Jam Night [varies/open jam] 7PM - FREE

• Pour House 🤘 Haunt, Entranced [doom/metal] 8PM - $18

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property, business, or event? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 27th

• This month’s Critical Mass has a new name, Kidical Mass! A family friendly version of Raleigh’s biggest bike ride — 7PM at the belltower.

• Meredith College has their MIA Cultural Show at 6PM — details.

• Paranormal Cirque Nightmare comes to Raleigh for after-dark acrobatics, storytelling, and multiple acts — learn more.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🎙️ Josh Meloy [outlaw/country] 7PM - $30

• Moon Room 🎷 Black Shep [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Chapel of Bones 🦅 Los Rockoletas [latin rock/covers] 8PM - $18

Saturday 28th

• Check out “Raleigh Roasts”, an all you can drink Coffee Roaster event with raffle tickets, mugs, vendors and more at CoR Museum — details.

• The NC State Vet College has an Open House free to the public, meet animals, tour the hospital and enjoy family friendly events — info here.

• The NC Courage are back at home Saturday — from 7-9PM.

• The Women’s Maker Market returns to Transfer Co. Food Hall this weekend at 12PM — flyer below, info here:

• Chapel of Bones has their horror book club — just read and show up.

• Caffeine & Machines Monthly Car Show is a newer show happening over at Triangle Town Center — stop by every last Saturday.

• It’s NASCAR weather here in Raleigh and that means Wake County Speedway is back with zMAX Cars & Late Models — see it here.

Live Music

• Martin Marietta 🚀 NC Symphony [star wars night] 1PM - $50

Sunday 29th

• Looking to wind down? Take a guided forest walk through Dix Park on Sunday at 1PM — more info here.

• Escapade Party + Bitter Social + Local DJs — see you there at 3PM.

• Raleigh Brewing is hosting a “Drink with your Dog: Brewery Manners” course — good for even the best trained dogs.

Live Music

• The Pour House 🎺 LowDown Brass Band [jazz/soul] 8PM - $18

• Lincoln Theatre 🤠 Daniel Donato [country] Times Vary - $35

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is a photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about your website.

Want to be on the bulletin? Reply to this email or fill out our partner form.

NEXT WEEK

Monday 30th

• Craft Night at The Bike Library! From 6:30-8PM bring your craft, a friend, and a stay for a good time — see the event here.

• 6PM Monday is the absolute latest you can signup and still join Dinner Club (we need time for reservations) — tickets here folks.

• Industry folks, Slim’s is the spot for you — 8PM to 2AM every Monday.

• The Portal HQ is hosting another Ghilbi night — Ponyo at 7PM.

• The Rialto has a creening of the Billy Preston Documentary at 7PM — snag tickets if you’ve never seen it.

Live Music

• 🦗 🦗 🦗 (crickets)

Tuesday 31st

• Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin) with Saving Grace plays at Martin Marietta with their self produced album of folk rock — see it here.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

Inbox News

• Nothing new this week, more to come soon!

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City Happenings

• BIG CAT in the Oakwood area is open TODAY — reservations here.

• The Raleigh Times celebrated 20 years last night — see the event.

• The Newsagent’s has extended their hours and now take a variety of vintage items for trade or sell — comics, vinyl, vintage toys, and more.

Sports

• The NC Courage ⚽️ drew against Gotham FC, they play Bay FC this weekend at home.

• The Canes 🏒 played the Canadiens last night and currently sit in 1st place in the East with (checks notes) the Buffalo Sabres in 2nd, catch them at home on Saturday against the Devils as they look to clinch a playoff spot.

• If you’re pulling for a local team in March Madness 🏀 you’ve got two options: Duke for Men’s & Women’s and the UNC Women’s team, catch them later this week.

Closing Thoughts

That’s all today folks! Busy week for me so keeping it short today, see you on Sunday for the monthly edition leading into April.

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Good Morning!

It wouldn’t be NC without freezing temps and summer weather in the same week, hope you’ve brought your jacket… err, or your swim shorts.

Whatever you’ve got on, you’ll find something to do this week below!

Quick Info

• You can sign up TODAY for Dinner Club — learn about it below! 🎟️ 

How Dinner Club Works

• Take a quick quiz about your interests, food preferences, and the kind of folks you’d be open to meeting — be honest here (it helps us plan).

• Get matched with 5 other Raleigh locals based on your quiz answers.

• Receive your unique invite on the morning of the Dinner, with reservations already handled for you in Downtown Raleigh.

• Dinner time starts at 6:30PM, with the social at 8PM (a short walk away), it’s optional but we highly recommend it as that is where you can meet a larger group of great local folks.

Don’t let the date fool you, it may be April 1st but this is really happening.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 18th

• Wye Hill has a beginner “Calligraphy and Planter Lettering” class for any stationery folks out there — starts at 7PM.

• For any of you who attended ShopSpace last week, their Forging II class takes place tonight as well as other — local blacksmith classes.

• Every Wednesday check out Cuya for a weekly Salsa & Bachata class and social dance — starts at 8:30PM.

Live Music

• Boatman Spirits 🎷 Al Strong & Friends [jazz] 8:30PM - FREE

Thursday 19th

• The Davie has a Upstairs Stand Up comedy night — starts at 8PM sharp.

• Trophy Brewing & Cozy Panda are throwing a Pajama + Pottery Party, includes snacks, movies, and tabletop games as well — details here.

• The Bridge International and Raleigh Founded host Runway to Resilience, a Women’s Month inspired runway fundraiser — starts 6PM.

Live Music

• Pour House 🎧️ Jarv, RDGLDGRN, Damn Skippy [hip-hop] 8PM - $25

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 20th

• For two days, starting Friday at 5PM, check out their Yard “Sale” Fundraiser from the LGBT Center — donations always welcome.

Live Music

• Martin Marietta Center 🪕 Balsam Range [bluegrass] 7:30PM - $35

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Cosmic Charlie [gf dead tribute] 8:30PM - $22

• Chapel of Bones 🤘 Goth Rave [goth/house] 9PM - $17

• KINGS 👑 Moondoggy [indie rock] 8PM - $18

Saturday 21st

• Pop-Up Raleigh has their first market of the season over a Trophy on Maywood this weekend — kicks off at noon.

• BJ Barham of American Aquarium, takes center stage at The Rialto this weekend for a solo performance — starts at 7PM.

• Clothing Swap! Mend Mother is collecting donated items and all items will be shoppable on March 21st with donations to RUMAH — details.

• Missed the crowds last week for St. Patrick’s Day? There’s a 2nd Bar Crawl happening the 21st as well — more info here.

• Yates Mill is open again, as of the 14th they have free tour dates through the 26th — see the schedule here.

• Carolina Shakespeare invites you to Stewart Theatre for an afternoon of short plays, every 30 minutes find a new one — learn more.

• The Raleigh Makers & Riders Market over at Art Moto Garage takes place this weekend at 10AM — schedule here, flyer below:

Live Music

• The Portal HQ 🪘 Solstice Reggae Dance Party [reggae] 2PM - $10

• Bowstring Brewyard 🍕 End of the Line [allman tribute] 7PM - $23

• Moon Room 🌕️ Roland Burnot Quartet [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Sunday 22nd

• Merch Madness, an opportunity for local bands, show creators, music focused artists, takes place Sunday at 1PM, promote your band sell your merch — without a door fee.

• The Raleigh Tea Festival is this weekend, includes tasting cup, tea samples, and access to workshops — learn more here.

• Trophy Brewing has their 13th anniversary over at their Morgan Street location, join for live music, throwback pizza, and — special brews.

• Boylan Arts District has their studio tour this Sunday with FREE rides on the Raleigh Trolley — details here, tour spots below:

Live Music

• Neptunes 🔱 Adrian and the Bees, Snowblinder [indie] 7PM - $10

• Hayes Barton Church 🎹 Piano Trio in Am [classical] 3PM - $40

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your next event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about your website.

Want to be on the bulletin? Reply to this email!

NEXT WEEK

Monday 23rd

• The Portal HQ has a screening of Howl’s Moving Castle on the big screen, check it out at $7PM for just $5 — flash tattoos available onsite.

Live Music

• Slim’s Dive 🎙️ Case Watson [indie/alt] 7MP - FREE

• KINGS 👑 Sesame, Emily Grimm, & More [metalcore] 8PM - $12

Tuesday 24th

• Neptunes has a DJ Networking + Dancing event starting at 9PM — details.

• Blackbird has their March Book Club at 5:30PM, the book this month is The Merge by Grace Walker — you still have time to read it.

• CrankArm has added their Summer Routes for their Tuesday Run Club each week, starts at 6:30PM — check them out here.

Live Music

• WXYZ Lounge 🎷 Jazz Night Jam [jazz] 6PM - FREE

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

Inbox News

• Not much here this week, still working some updates to Sir Walter’s Guide, our own website is under renovation later this month, and I hope to see you at Dinner Club soon.

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City Happenings

• Jaguar Bolero, in Iron Works, has abruptly closed according to multiple sources — seems folks agree it had a bit of growing still left to do.

• Call for Artists! Artspace is looking for an artist or team to help design an outdoor installation at the Cottages of Idlewild — learn more here.

• As of last week, Heirloom Coffee in Raleigh is hiring — details here.

Sports

• The NC Courage ⚽️ came out 2-1 over Louisville in their season opener, they play away against Gotham FC in New Jersey this weekend.

• The Carolina Hurricanes 🏒 had a rough loss last night 1-5 against the Blue Jackets, they look to bounce back tonight against Pittsburgh.

• March Madness starts tomorrow! From the Triangle we have #1 ranked Duke, #6 ranked UNC, and already out in the First Four, #11 ranked NC State, who fell to Texas 68-66.

Closing Thoughts

Excited to get Dinner Club off the ground! If you made it this far, we are actually looking for some help at each of our tables on the night-of.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in (ticket on us) let me know by replying to this email!

We only have a few of these open and our returning guests get priority but we could use a few hands to help guide conversation and show people how to get to the after-party.

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Good Morning!

As of the time of writing, it’s meant to be 86° out there today, a bit of rain tomorrow, and a perfect 60-70° for the busy weekend.

Stay hydrated and keep an eye on the pollen, it’s almost (officially) Spring!

Quick Info

• Dinner Club is back! We are finalizing the locations but if you want to be the first to know when it goes live later this week — get on the wait-list here (just put in your email).

What is Dinner Club?

• Raleigh Dinner Club is the best way to make new friends. Take a personality quiz, and book your seat to get matched with 5 strangers new friends for dinner, right here in Raleigh!

• After dinner, every table meets at a single location for a social after-party, so you can meet every attendee at the event.

NC Courage Home Opener

The North Carolina Courage Home Opener is almost here — join us March 14th as we kick off another electric season in Courage Country.

Be in the building for big moments, new faces, and the start of something special. Secure your seats now and don’t miss a night Raleigh will be talking about long after the final whistle.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 11th

• Looking for an open mic night? The Portal HQ has one — starts at 8PM.

• Vidrio has a Dinner & Wine Series by the name “Fire & Fermentation” that takes you through a Spanish + NC inspired cuisine — info here.

• Centennial Sound Bites is back at NC State, check out live music in front of 321 Coffee — see the lineup here, flyer below:

Live Music

• Bowstring 🎸 Ballyhoo! & Artikal Sound System [ska/punk] 7PM - $32

• Pour House 🎙️ Hannah Juanita, Mose Wilson [americana] 8PM - $17

Thursday 12th

• ShopSpace over near Five Points is offering an intro to Blacksmithing class, starting with a Forging offering — see their classes here.

• Snow White & The Carolina Ballet come to Martin Marietta with a new vivid production, takes place through Sunday — learn more.

• NCMA has a Jewish Film Series running currently, this weeks film is “All about the Levkoviches” — starts at 7PM.

Live Music

• Neptunes 🔱 Five Door Sedan, In The Pines [indie rock] 7PM - $10

• Moon Room 🎷 Todd Proctor Quartet [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 13th

• Animate! Raleigh is back! Check out 3 days of anime, entertainment, cosplay, and more downtown at the convention center — details here.

• All things yarn and fibers are showcased through Saturday with the Carolina FiberFest at the fairgrounds — welcome to all crafters!

• Starting at 10PM, Boatman Spirits has a weekly Salsa night — details:

Live Music

• Cannonball 🎸 Framing Dorian, Blue Tag [grunge] 7:30PM - $10

• Pour House 🎧️ Vincent Antone, Motifv [house/funk] 9PM - $23

Saturday 14th

• The Staying Alive exhibit at the Natural Science Museum kicks off this weekend through August — check out 17 live animals this weekend.

• The North Carolina Courage have their home opener this Saturday at 7PM against Racing Louisville FC — get your tickets soon.

NC Courage Stadium - Cary, NC

• Even though St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until Tuesday, this Saturday is going to be the day to celebrate it — or see the Raleigh parade downtown.

• The Barkchelor event at Aloft next to NC State campus features dogs from Hope Animal Rescue, photo ops, and more — starts at 7PM.

• Intro to Stained Glass studio class is happening over at NCMA from 12-4PM — tickets include all supplies.

Live Music

• Lincoln Theater 🎙️ Mother’s Finest [rock/funk]

• Slim’s Dive 🎸 Mike Krause [genre varies] 9PM - FREE

Sunday 15th

• Need to wind down to some heavy metal? Check out Metal Yoga over at Chapel of Bones, featuring the Big 4 on repeat — info here.

• Bitter Social has their OSCARS night downtown at 6:30PM! Wear your red carpet best and come watch with movie drink specials — details.

• Wolfe & Porter has a small vintage market this weekend — starts at 12.

• Copperline Plant Co. has a “Mounting Tiny Plants” workshop, class features DIY how-to’s — starts at 12PM, flyer below:

Live Music

• Hartwell 🎮️ Triangle VGM Jams [jazz/gaming] 2PM - FREE

• East Bower 🪕 Bluegrass Sunday Bands [bluegrass] 2PM - FREE

• KINGS 👑 Soundtrack Showcase [movie/tv themes] 7PM - $15

• Slim’s Dive 🎸 Vibekillers [rock/blues] 9PM - FREE

Bulletin Board

• Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.

• Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.

Want to be on the bulletin? Reply to this email!

NEXT WEEK

Monday 16th

• Service Industry Night! Every Monday at Slim’s come check out one of the only bars open 7 Days a week until 2AM — start here as early as 4:30PM.

Live Music

• Nothing to see here…

Tuesday 17th

St. Patrick’s Day

• The Longleaf Lounge has a Spirit of NC Tasting event featuring 3 NC distillers. Features snacks, bbq, cocktails and recipe cards — info here, very few tickets left.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos - Weekly Show [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE

• Pour House 🎤 Chloe Kimes [americana/folk] 8PM - $17

Inbox News

• I’d like to give a shout-out to YOU the readers, a few of you recently have been sharing the inbox with other local business, event teams, and all around cool folks; all who have have been reaching out to us trying to get involved. So thank you!

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City Happenings

• Running through the 21st on Sundays, “Tuesdays in the Square” is a short themed Nash Square tour that covers it’s history, the new city hall, and offers a spot to learn more about the “New Nash Square” plan — details.

• The Newsagents Shop has their Grand Opening today at noon! First 100 customers get a 10% off card for life — see the announcement.

• Downtown Raleigh has shared proposed changes which would somewhat significantly increase the cost of parking — info here.

Sports

• ⚽️ As mentioned at the top, the NC Courage look to start their season off strong against Racing Louisville FC who finished just above the Courage last season — tickets here.

• 🏒 The Hurricanes maintain a 2 point lead in the East after a Shootout win over the Penguins last night, they are 8-2-0 in their last 10 — calendar.

• 🏀 The ACC tournament started NC State plays today at 12, Wake Forest at 9:30PM, with UNC and Duke joining in Thursday at the Quarterfinals due to their regular season rankings — goes through Sunday.

• ⚾️ The Durham Bulls also released their Promo Schedule for 2026, with Peanuts, Wizards, Dinosaur Nights + a ton more — dates here.

• 🥏 Lesser known local team, the Carolina Flyers team announced their 2026 Roster today — see that here.

Closing Thoughts

Another week of writing this well into the midnight hours, so keeping it short again this week. Thanks for all the continued readership, and support, hope to see you all soon at our next Dinner Club. Cheers!

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Good Morning!

This month is a few days behind as we update things, so it’s jam-packed a bit more than usual, hope you enjoy.

Quick Info

• New partner announcement: our local professional women's soccer team, the NC Courage!

• Their home opener is March 14th, aka next week, so snag your tickets through our links below and help cheer them on this 2026 season.

• Also, more Dinner Club info soon as we finalize our venues this week.

NC Courage Home Opener

The North Carolina Courage Home Opener is almost here — join us on March 14 as we kick off another electric season in Courage Country.

Be in the building for big moments, new faces, and the start of something special. Secure your seats now and don’t miss a night Raleigh will be talking about long after the final whistle.

March 2nd → 8th

Swanky by Sindhu Vee - March 6th

7:30PM | Fletcher Opera Theater

• Check out British-Indian comedian, actor, and writer Sindhu Vee with her new show Swanky!

• Laugh about falling into cracks you didn’t make, avoiding friends you didn’t want, and embracing self love — learn more.

• March 6th: First Friday DTR, galleries, live music, & more — schedule.

• March 6th: Rocky Horror Picture Show, midnight at The Rialto — details.

• March 6th: Plant Expo “Plantmania” at the Fairgrounds — info here.

Yates Mill Open House - March 7th

Through April, 1PM | Yates Mill

• This free event is back open to the public with historic guides available to talk about the mill itself, family friendly but be mindful of the limited space inside the mill itself — tour info here.

• March 7th: Raleigh Brewing celebrates their 13th — runs all day.

• March 8th: Raleigh Women’s Market at Moore Square — starts 11AM.

• March 8th: Slim’s hosts Josh Rhyne & SilverTones — details.

• March 8th: Last day for the “Do Portugal Circus” — event info.

March 9th → 15th

Crank Arm Run Club - March 10th

Every Tuesday, 6:30PM | Crank Arm Raleigh

• With the weather warming up this seemed like a good share as the group regularly accepts all skill levels.

• They run 2-5 miles each week, learn more at their — meetup link (or just show up).

Hannah Juanita w/ Mose Wilson - March 11th

8PM | The Pour House

• After releasing her 2nd full length record in 2024, americana/alt-country artist Hannah Juanita is touring the world!

• She is stopping right here in Raleigh over at The Pour House downtown — snag tickets here.

Animate! Raleigh - March 13th

All Weekend | Raleigh Convention Center

• An animation celebration put on by the same folks who do GalaxyCon! 3 Days of anime, animation, cosplay, Q&As, and entertainment.

• You can currently use their code ANIMATE10 as well — event info.

NCMNS Special Exhibit: Staying Alive - March 14th

Through August | NC Museum of Natural Sciences

• Featuring 17 live animals from around the world, all whom have unique and incredible self-defense strategies.

• Learn how they use these abilities through live encounters, large sculptures, and interactive exhibits — family friendly, runs through August.

• March 13th: Bluegrass/roots band “Blue Dogs” visits The Rialto — info.

• March 13th: Americana band Fireside Collective, Lincoln Theatre — info.

• March 14th: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Raleigh — route here.

NC Courage Home Opener - March 14th

7PM | WakeMed Soccer Park

• After setting multiple ticket records and barely missing out on a playoff spot in 2025, the NC Courage are looking to push back this season.

• Grab tickets for their home opener March 14th — tickets here.

• March 15th: Matt Rife World Tour, 7PM @ Lenovo Center — info.

• March 15th: Wear your best for OSCARS night at Bitter Social — details.

March 16th → 22nd

St. Patrick’s Day in Raleigh - March 17th

All Day | Everywhere

• Honestly, most of the events are happening the weekend before and it’s way too much to cover here, triangle on the cheap has a good list if you’re looking to wear green & celebrate with a Guinness — their list.

Hurricanes vs. Penguins - March 18th

7PM | Lenovo Center

• Looks like just for attending this game you can get 1 of 4 mystery player bobbleheads, should be a good matchup to boot — see the event.

Image from link above

• March 19th: Harlem Globetrotters, 100 Year Tour in Raleigh — info.

• March 20th: IBMA Legends from WNC, Balsam Range — take the stage.

• March 20th: Cary Night Market, 5PM in Downtown Cary Park — details.

Beethoven “Emperor” Piano Concerto - March 20th

Multiple Times | Martin Marietta Center

• Featuring Anne-Marie McDermott on piano and Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, the NC Symphony has multiple times for this performance in Raleigh — see the full event here.

Raleigh Tea Festival - March 22nd

9AM | Maywood Hall & Garden

• The first ever Raleigh Tea Festival takes place at Maywood Hall & Garden.

• This event has world class teas, ceremonies, and includes a tasting cup and tote bag — learn more.

March 23rd → 31st

Howl’s Moving Castle Screening - March 23rd

7PM | The Portal HQ

• Check out another Ghibli screening of Howl’s Moving Castle over at The Portal HQ on Hillsborough Street.

• This event features ghibli inspired flash tattoos also — see more here.

Artspace Legacy Dinner - March 25th

6PM | Artspace Downtown

• Drawing inspiration from chefs, artists, and the legacy of the Artspace itself, join a fundraiser and reflection dinner celebrating 40 years.

• Features a culinary arts experience and a 5 course meal — learn more.

• March 26th: Brain Night at the Science Cafe with NC State — more here.

• March 26th: Raleigh Comedy Festival, 3 Days of Comedy — tickets here.

• March 28th: NC Symphony, Star Wars & More — family night theme.

• March 28th: Portal Pop-Up Market for March — starts at noon.

Women’s Maker Market - March 29th

12PM | Transfer Co. Food Hall

• Hosted by GRL Market, check out this popular market over at Transfer Co. Food Hall, shop small & shop local here with a variety of vendors — details.

Closing Thoughts

Super grateful at the growth lately and all the awesome events happening this month, we’ve gained a few hundred readers in just the last week or two.

See you all Wednesday for the next newsletter!

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Good Morning!

Welcome to March everyone, hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s jump into the week as it starts to warm up into the weekend (it’s looking like a 75-80°F couple of days folks).

Quick Info

• We are working on the next dinner club, stay tuned next week for more.

• If you know a local artist, creator, musician, or otherwise you’d like to see in the newsletter — reply back to this email and let us know.

About Vicode Media

Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021.

“You might have a website, but it isn’t doing your business much good if it isn’t being picked up by the search engines.”

THIS WEEK

Wednesday 4th

• Happening every Wednesday, head over to Cuya Cocktail Bar for a Salsa/Bachata class at 8:30PM — social dancing until midnight after.

Live Music

• Chapel of Bones 🤘 Exhumed, Oxygen, & More! [heavy metal] 6PM - $22

• The Pour House 🎸 Parker Barrow [southern rock] 8PM - $23

• Slim’s 🎙️ Marty O’Reilly [folk/blues] 9PM - $18

Thursday 5th

• Watch local comics improv their sets with cards from Cards Against Humanity — check it out Thursday at 8:30PM.

• Science Trivia at the Daily Planet Cafe takes place at 7PM for March, answer science facts and pop-culture questions — linked here.

• The Loading Dock over near Iron Works has a 90 minute class on Bourbon & Whiskey + all the differences of each — learn about it.

• “Do Portugal Circus” is a 5th generation run family circus that hits Villa Latina Plaza, just south of Downtown this week at 7:30PM — tickets.

Live Music

• Slim’s 🎸 Null Fiction, UniS, Big Tow [prog/rock/psych] 8PM - $10

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 6th

• We’re back with another First Friday! Get some retail therapy, sing karaoke, get a flash tattoo, sip local drinks — and much more here.

• As part of the First Friday event, Hartwell is hosting a Feminist First Friday market and community event at 5-8PM — more info, flyer below:

• Looking to learn how to hand darn your clothes? Downtown Raleigh venue, Mend Mother will teach the basics over at 6PM — info here.

• Monthly Goth Night is back at Chapel of Bones — learn more here.

• Running through March 8th (and starting at 10AM) Plantmania Expo is here! Check out thousands of plants and vendors from across the world as well as workshops and classes over at the Fairgrounds — plant lovers.

Live Music

• Meymandi Concert Hall 🎹 NC Symphony [chopin/classical] 8PM - $35

• KINGS 👑 The Bleeding Hearts & More! [punk/rock/70s] 8PM - $15

• The Pour House 🎙️ Caligula Blushed [the smiths tribute] 9PM - $18

• Aura Lounge 🎧️ Krewella [dance'/electronic] 10PM - $65

Saturday 7th

• First Saturday at Raleigh City Farm returns this weekend, see them as soon as 9AM with their farm-stand, workshops, and stay tuned for future — volunteer workdays.

• Join a few textile artists over at Artspace in Downtown as the share personal stories, inspiration, and processes — view event here.

• The NCMA Market with Triangle Pop-Up takes place this weekend at 11AM, check out local artisans and walk the exhibits — details.

• Fall Back Vintage also has another Raleigh Iron Works market all weekend as well — see the full schedule.

• Second Stage, a new series from Raleigh Little Theatre is a series of free events separate from their main stage events — see events here.

• Looking to inspire your kids career path? Check out a variety of professionals at Marbles talking about just that — future me fair info.

• Raleigh Brewing turns 13! Check out all day Guitar Hero, rock music, and more from 2-10PM — details here, flyer below:

Live Music

• The Portal HQ 🌌 Stargazing II [interactive event/rave] 7PM - $15

• Bitter Social 🎤 Hip Hop Dance Music [dance/hip-hop] 9PM - $10

• Slim’s 🎸 Ramona and the Holy Smokes [mexican/country] 9PM - FREE

Sunday 8th

• Pomona Pop Ups is hosting their 2nd annual Women’s Market at 11AM in Moore Square to celebrate the female makers in our local community — see the event here.

• A family friendly even over at Stewart Theatre, enter the world of electroluminescent puppetry! Dino Light shares the story of a scientist who brings a dino back to life — watch it at 3PM on Sunday.

• The Raleigh Underground Market at North Hills returns at 11AM as well this Sunday — see their March schedule.

Live Music

• Meymandi Concert Hall 🎻 NC Master Chorale [brahm] 3PM - $33+

• Lincoln Theatre 🎙️ NC Songwriters Show [genre varies] 6PM - $17

• The Pour House 🎸 Holy Roller, Fancy Gap [country/rock] 8PM - $18

NEXT WEEK

Monday 9th

• One of my favorite animated films of all time, Spirited Away, is being shown at The Portal HQ on their massive projector wall — see it here.

Live Music

• Nothing today folks…

Tuesday 10th

• Raleigh Brewing is hosting a Hurricanes hockey watch party against the Penguins at 7PM — see more here.

Live Music

• Bowstring Brewyard 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass/folk] 6:30PM - FREE

• KINGS 👑 Meet Me @ The Alter, Pollyanna, Weymouth [punk] 7PM - $20

Inbox News

• The monthly newsletter is getting an update and will be out Friday, apologies for the delay, going forward these are scheduled out so expect them on the closest Sunday to the 1st of each month.

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City Happenings

• Unhinged Coffee Co is hiring a barista with a passion for coffee and community! — learn more and apply here.

• Benchwarmers Bagels is also hiring weekend kitchen shifts at both their Raleigh locations — inquire here.

• Check out Loot Drop, a locally curated vending machine pop-up around North Carolina — see the recent Tap Yard restock here.

• The beginner Dix Park BMX Pump Track opens the first week of March at Dix Park — see it in action.

Sports

• NC State Men’s 🏀 fell Monday night 93-64 against Duke as the pack sits 6th in the ACC, just behind UNC.

• The Hurricanes 🏒 are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games, they lead the Eastern Conference and sit 3rd overall in the NHL.

Closing Thoughts

Writing this a bit late tonight so keeping it short down here after the variety of updates last week, hope you enjoyed reading.

See you soon!

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Good Morning!

You might notice a new look today as we move away from our winter themes. Learn more about it at the bottom of the email!

Quick Info

• Last weeks giveaway winner has been contacted for the gift card!

• We are soft launching our companion site Sir Walter’s Guide, read more in our Inbox section.

• We’ve brought back our Featured Arts section as well, see it below.

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THIS WEEK

Wednesday 25th

• The Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a Stargazing event at The Willard, free and open to all — views are weather dependent, details here.

• Running through March 8th, “Joe Turner’s Come & Gone” is a historical drama on display over at William Peace exploring themes of African American heritage, freedom, & identity — times and dates vary.

• Mountainfilm, is a series of adventure-driven documentary shorts, kicking off the start of GOPC Fest over at The Rialto — tickets here, short films below:

Live Music

• Boatman Spirits Co. 🎷 Al Strong & Friends [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Pour House 🥁 Mike Dillon Band [punk/jazz/alt] 8PM - $18

• Slim’s 🎸 Red October, Yuno, Dit [hardcore/punk] 9PM - FREE

Thursday 26th

• Did you know Copperline Plant Co. has a craft night ever Thursday from 5-7PM? Bring a WIP craft and meet new friends — see details.

Live Music

• St. Pierre Wine 🎷 Live Latin Jazz [multiple artists/jazz] 6PM - FREE

• Taco Bamba 🎙️ Justin Osborne (private show) [americana] 6PM - $46

• KINGS 👑 The Psycodelics, Tre. Charles [funk/blues] 8PM - $15

Raleigh Area Listings

Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!

WEEKEND

Friday 27th

• As part of the ongoing Down Home Concert Series, Peter Rowan (Bluegrass Hall of Fame) takes the stage at 7:30 over at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater — tickets and info.

• For more local and regional music, check out the Better Days Music Series over at The Hartwell, starts at 7PM — food and drinks too.

• Raleigh’s biggest group “all wheels” ride rolls out at 7PM from the NCSU Belltower — join for free here.

• Running through Saturday, the NCMA Student Short-Film Festival takes place from 12PM-8:30PM — details here, flyer below:

Live Music

• Chapel of Bones 🤘 ARKONA, Malphas [folk metal] 7PM - $25

• Cannonball 🎙️ 22 Strings Band [folk/rock/covers] 7:30PM - $12

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Far Too Jones, Cravin’ Melon [rock] 8PM - $30

Saturday 28th

• The North Carolina Museum of History is hosting the 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration, this event was originally reschedule from January — see details here.

• Chapel of Bones is bringing back their Horror Book Club, this month with “Starving Saints”, free event just read the book — info here.

• Sir Walter’s Coffee on Fayetteville St. hosts a Coffee & Craft Makers Market at 10AM — see more here.

• This weekend check out an open garden day for Juniper Level Gardens, great spot to find rare plants and to get outside — details.

Live Music

• Moon Room 🌕️ Garret Hitmar, Root Down [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Bitter Social 🎧️ Larry’s Haus, Mike Sharks [house/dj] 10PM - $10

• The Portal HQ 🪩 Late Night Techno Rave [techno] 11PM - $20

Sunday 1st

• The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes its way to Marbles Downtown! Enjoy the pop-up event and grab the iconic whistle — event details.

• A Taste of Ireland, featuring World Irish dance champions and performers takes stage at Martin Marietta downtown — starts at 3PM.

• Trophy Brewing Maywood & Cozy Panda have a local business celebration with music, crafts, vendors, and more — info here.

• Right next door is the ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones as well, starts at 10AM — details here, flyer below:

Live Music

• Meymandi Concert Hall 🪕 The High Kings [irish folk] 7PM - $66

• East Bower Cider Co. 🪕 Bluegrass Sundays 2PM - FREE

FEATURED ART

Long time readers may remember this section and we brought it back!

Submit yourself or a local artist you enjoy by “REPLYING TO THIS CORRESPONDENCE” (aka shoot me an email) or using this form — find it here.

If you were here last week, check out local creator Blake Kinsey, who has released both Episodes 2 & 3 of the TWENTY TWENTIES YouTube series, find those below:

• Episode 2 — linked here.

• Episode 3 — linked here.

NEXT WEEK

Monday 2nd

• It’s a slow Monday gain folks, maybe take it easy this week and plan your upcoming week with our monthly newsletter — find that here.

Live Music

• 🦗 🦗 🦗 (crickets)

Tuesday 3rd

• NCMNS is hosting an educational session on the smallest fish in North Carolina and how genetic adaptations form in local rivers — info.

• Googie, a film about Googie architecture, one of the most recognizable styles of the 20th century, screens at The Rialto on Tuesday — tickets here, see the flyer below:

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 Braden Bales, Ezra [emo/pop/rap] 7:30PM - $15

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Lotus [electronic jam band] 8PM - $33

Inbox News

As mentioned at the top, I am soft launching Sir Walter’s Guide today!

• The website still has some work to be done, so excuse anything that isn’t quite working right (I’m just one guy folks).

• Some great places to start are with the handpicked “Best Wine Bars” list or the “Downtown Raleigh Venues” page!

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City Happenings

• Want to help shape the future of Nash Square downtown? A family friendly event at Whiskey Kitchen across the road on Thursday from 5:30-8PM aims to make the space more welcoming and accessible — details here.

• A 29 story hotel just broke ground downtown near the Raleigh Convention Center, the Omni Hotel plans to open in 2028 — details.

• Songbird, from the creators of Umbrella Dry Bar, is set to open here in Raleigh in June 2026 — follow them to keep updated.

Sports

• The NC Courage ⚽️ return to action on March 14th for their home opener — snag some tickets here if interested.

• The Carolina Hurricanes 🏒 return to action Thursday against Tampa Bay after the Olympic break.

• The Men & Women’s USA teams brought back hockey gold, Jarvis of Canada bringing back Silver, and Aho from Finland with Bronze.

• NC State Men’s 🏀 take on Duke at Lenovo Center at 7PM on Monday, they recently had a strong win against UNC and both teams sit top 4 in the ACC.

• The Women’s 🏀 team also takes on Wake Forest this Thursday after a strong win over Syracuse Sunday.

Closing Thoughts

As mentioned at the top, the redesign here is bringing our branding more in line with a mix of traditional and digital media.

The best of both worlds.

With these designs you’ll see our State Motto, Raleigh imagery, and vintage newspaper + comic book styles. The changes also include some performance related items as well.

Hope you enjoyed the updates, see you Sunday!

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Wednesday 18th

• Opening last week, “Where Sunlight Lingers” is a painting exhibit at Gallery C from Gayle Stott Lowry’s journey through Southern Italy — learn more.

• A Roadmap to Freedom, a legal narrative on African Americans’ rights takes place at 6:45 at the CoR Museum — check it out.

Live Music

• Clockwork 🎤 Dunlow [covers/acoustic] 7PM - FREE

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Railroad Earth, Jason Carter Band [folk/rock] 8PM - $40

• Pour House 🎙️ Marshall Sidbury, Jackson Slater Band [outlaw] 8PM - $14

Thursday 19th

• The Davie, a local bar downtown, has Comedy Night in their upstairs room for free this Thursday from 8-11PM — see it here.

• The Hartwell has an Open Mic night starting at 7PM, check out their weekly schedule of events — listed here.

• QuiltCon, the world’s largest modern quilting event, starts as early as this Thursday and runs through the weekend — get your tickets here.

Live Music

• Chapel of Bones 🤘 Smile Empty Soul, & More! [nu-metal/alt rock] 6PM - $32

• The Rialto 🎵 Perpetual Groove [indie rock/electronica] 8PM - $30

• Slim’s 🎸 Hunter Blalock [americana] 9PM - FREE

Raleigh Listings & Apartments 🏡

• Renovated 2 bedroom near Tryon Road: 2 bed, 1 bath, 1030SF | $290K

• Property Near Iron Works, Midtown: 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1300SF | $525K

• Custom Home near Falls Lake: 4 bed, 5 bath, 4179SF | $1.17M

Want to be our Featured Realtor? Get in touch!

Friday 20th

• NC Museum of Natural Sciences is hosting Anime Adult Night, come out an explore Japanese animation, cosplay, and celebrate your favorites — details.

• The Wakefield Barn towards Wake Forest is doing a candlelight show of Joe Hisaishi on the same day (a personal favorite) — doors open at 6:30PM.

Live Music

• WF Listening Room 🎸 Doug Davis & Radio Silence [rock] 7:30PM - $20

• Cannonball ⏺️ 80’s Dance Party [on original vinyl] 8PM - $17

• Meymandi Concert Hall 🎻 NC Symphony [tchaikovsky] 8PM - $80

Saturday 21st

• Wake County Speedway (10 minutes from downtown) is back in session with stock cars as soon as this weekend’s pre-season — see race dates here.

• Family friendly FairyTale tea takes place this weekend, starting at 9:30AM, storybooks, treats, and magical things to do — tickets here.

• The Underground Vintage Market takes place at Transfer Co. Food Hall this weekend, starting at 11AM — details here and below:

• Come dressed as a work of art, a famous artistic legend, or portray a key figure from history at this Judaic & NCMA collab event featuring the art of Rembrandt — all the info here.

• Looking for more rare plants for your garden? The JC Raulston Arboretum is hosting an auction along with their Winter Symposium event — learn more.

Live Music

• Cannonball 🪕 Purebred Mutts Band & More! [folk/punk] 7:30PM - $5

• KINGS 👑 Living in Y2K Dance Party [2000s hits] 10PM - $15

• Neptunes 🎧️ Jermainia, DJ RED WILD [house] 10PM - $5

Sunday 22nd

• Boatman Spirits is selling their own bottles! Check out their launch party this weekend as soon as 5PM for VIP access and 6PM for GA — spirits here.

Live Music

• Berkely Cafe 🖤 Emo-A-Delic Sunday [emo/pop-punk sets] 6PM - FREE

• Chapel of Bones 🌌 Ocean of Illusions, Fathom [ambience] 7PM - $20

• Neptunes 🔱 When the Sun Sets, & More! [pop-punk/rock] 7PM - $15

Twenty-Twenties - An NC Short Film Series

“Twenty-Twenties is a short series of vignettes that touch on various themes relating to young adulthood in the modern world. Each episode is connected by the thread of a text chain between friends.”

Writer & Director, Blake Kinsey, wrote this about a year ago, in response to the world's continual challenges for a young person trying to retain any sense of optimism.

Check it out below and make sure to stay tuned for future episodes.

Have something you want to share? Reply to this email and we might include it in a future newsletter!

Monday 23rd

• It’s a slow Monday gain folks, maybe take it easy this week and plan your upcoming week with our monthly newsletter — find that here.

Tuesday 24th

• The LGBT Center of Raleigh has a book club event Tuesday at 6:30PM, this month featuring Big Swiss — admission is free.

Live Music

• KINGS 🎶 Smush, Daundry, Applefield, Bluegill [shoegaze] 7PM - $15

Raleighwood Updates

• Still working on some updates to the companion website, Sir Walter’s Guide, that will launch next week officially!

• Memberships are getting a revamp soon and existing members will get grandfathered in, details soon on that.

City News & Business

• The Newsagent’s shop has opened! Check out their collection of thousands of vintage books, magazines, records, and more — every day but Sunday, 12-5PM.

• The Lenovo Center has shown the new bar at the 300 level of the arena, check out some of the photos — shared here on WRAL.

• MAKRS is accepting applications for the Ma & Pa Festival on May 9th — info.

• Raleigh Parks announced a hiring event on March 19th at John Chavis Memorial Park — see details.

Sports News

• The Carolina Hurricanes signed record breaking goaltender Brandon Bussi this past week and donated to the Autism Society of NC to celebrate in support of Brandon’s brother — announcement here.

• If you’re looking for more hockey, check out the final home game of the season for NC State Club Hockey vs UNC — ticket start at $6 for Thursday.

Final Thoughts

That’s all she wrote folks! This email is nearing it’s size limit for the day (yes, I can only include so much or Google cuts me off) so I’m gonna sign off for now.

See you next week!

— Mason @ The Raleighwood Inbox

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Wednesday 11th

• Chubby's Tacos is hosting a Harry Potter Dark Arts Trivia night at 7PM, five rounds of O.W.L level questions, max team of 8, free to register — details.

• Pourworks has a Sip & Pour candle making workshop starting at 6PM, register over on their website if interested — info here.

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 Kayo Dot [experimental] 8PM - $20

Kayo Dot

Thursday 12th

• Theatre in the Park kicks off Cyrano de Bergerac, an “adaptation of the classic tale of love, wit, and the world's most eloquent swordsman” tonight at 7:30PM, runs through the 22nd — info and tickets.

• Theatre Raleigh opens “The Sarafinas, My Way” (started by two former Rockettes). Check out this dance-theatre concert set to American Songbook classics at 7:30PM — get tickets here.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🍕 Relay Relay [pop/rock] 6PM - FREE

• Moon Room 🌕️ Patrick McGrew Trio [jazz] 8PM - FREE

• Pour House 🍺 Nicky Diamonds [country/delta blues] 8PM - $18

Nicky Diamonds

Friday 13th

• The City of Raleigh Museum hosts their Pals & Gals Vintage Valentines Party from 7-9PM. Make vintage-inspired cards, sip espresso martinis, and eat chocolate, profits go towards education at the museum — tickets.

• The Raleigh Stampede starts at Hunt Horse Complex, a full 7-event rodeo with bronc riding, roping, barrel racing, and more through Saturday — details.

• The NC Symphony presents "Bravo Broadway" at Meymandi Concert Hall, guest vocals perform songs from Wicked, Rent, Hamilton, Phantom of the Opera and more — times and dates into tomorrow.

• The Down Home Concert Series by Pinecone is bringing Solas, a traditional Celtic ensemble, to the big stage at AJ Fletcher Theater — tickets here.

Solas

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 The Great Cover Up [surprise covers] 7PM - Donation

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Zoso [zeppelin tribute] 8PM - $30

• Pour House 🍺 CRIMEWAVE [darkwave/dance] 9PM - $18

Saturday 14th

Valentine’s Day

• Making it out to Cary? Have a Valentine's Date Night at Downtown Cary Park with live jazz from the Angela Bingham Duo, couples crafts, and Poetry Fox writing poems on the spot (plus food and drink) — starts at 5PM.

• Caleb Elliott takes on Goodnights Comedy Club for the evening with couples packages, a cocktail hour, cheeseboards, and wine — tickets here.

• Still looking for a Valentine? Raleigh Brewing has a Single’s Dog Mixer from 3-6PM, Pints & Pups with Carolina Boxer Rescue — info here.

• Jazzentine's takes place at Hartwell with The Dan Davis Trio, wood-fired pizza, with a mini donut truck, and pop-up candle bar, starts 5PM — details.

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 The Great Cover Up [valentines covers] 7PM - Donation

• The Ritz 🎸 Dropkick Murphys [celtic rock/punk] 7PM - $100+

• The Rialto 🎙️ Kate Rhudy, Grady Drugg [folk/country] 8PM - $29

• Pour House 🍺 Blessing Offor w/ CJ Monét [soul/pop] 9PM

Sunday 15th

• The Cleveland Celtic Ensemble hits the stage at NCMA this Sunday at 2PM for a concert featuring dance, irish flutes, harps, and much more — tickets (low amount left, last I looked).

• The Davie downtown is hosting a Fresh Seafood Boil, Sunday at 3PM with live music and drink specials — stop by this weekend.

• Raleigh Brewing has a Valentine’s Pottery & Painting Workshop on Sunday, self-guided and good for all ages — see it here.

Live Music

• The Hartwell 🎮️ Triangle VGM Jams [jazz covers] 2PM - FREE

• Lincoln Theatre 🦅 On The Border [eagles tribute] 8PM - $22

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We’re going to be switching out this deal next week, so if you were on the fence consider picking one of these up soon with the weather warming up.

Monday 16th

• It’s a quiet Monday again folks, if you have an event that typically falls on Monday let us know. Otherwise, maybe catch-up on some of our local council member candidates for Raleigh this year — from INDY Week.

Live Music

• MotorCo Music Hall 🎸 Alesana [pop-punk/hardcore] 8PM - $20

Tuesday 17th

• NC State hosts UNC at Lenovo Center if you’re looking for an afternoon of basketball (starts at &PM) — tickets over at GoPack.

• Prairie Ridge, across from NCMA has a kid friendly Art Class for learning how to paint nature based styles with campfire art — donation based entry.

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 Sword II, Fantasy of a Broken Heart [rock/pop] 7:30PM - $15

Raleighwood Updates

• So we recently crossed 5,000 readers. That's pretty wild. When I started this thing, I genuinely didn't know how much this would catch on, so thanks for being here and supporting this project.

• As part of the celebration, I've been building something behind the scenes that I'm finally ready to share.

• On February 25th, I'm launching a companion website to the newsletter, our local directory and guide that I’ve officially deemed: Sir Walter’s Guide.

• You'll be able to look up restaurants, nightlife, live music venues, and more! All can be filtered by area of Raleigh and category, so you can find spots near where you actually live.

• There are also full guides written by myself and other local folks, with photos, maps, and recommendations from people who actually live here.

Here is a sneak peek at one part of the site, will share more soon as we finish up the final tweaks before launch:

Shout-out to Vino, a great Wine Bar Downtown.

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City News & Business

• Velvet Taco is opening next week in North Hills, check out the custom Tex-Mex joint, opening soon — details here.

• House of Art, which burned down in 2025, seems to have secured a new location as they have started re-hiring — interviews start in March.

Sports News

• The Carolina Hurricanes are out for the Olympic Break until the end of the month but catch them in games as soon as this week for their respective countries as 5 of their players will be skating in the games.

• NC State Men’s 🏀 recently beat Virginia Tech but fell after to #24 ranked Louisville, they sit 4th in the ACC with Miami next on the 14th.

• NC State Women’s 🏀 recently beat FSU as well as Virginia Tech, they take on Notre Dame the 15th and sit 3rd in the ACC.

Final Thoughts

That’s all for today folks, excited at the future of this project and it’s only possible with your support. If you are a business looking to support us early, get in touch today as we have some partnership options available.

See you all next week!

— Mason @ The Raleighwood Inbox

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Wednesday 4th

• Tonight at 7PM, check out Flour & Barrel for a 4 course, 4 cocktail meal with live fire performances — Night of Fire info here.

• Triangle Wine & Food is hosting a Soirée at Raleigh Iron Works with a variety of winemakers — drinks and bites.

Live Music

• The Pour House ⛪️ Ritual Arcane [hard rock] 8PM - $17

Thursday 5th

• Join Durham poet and curator Jameela F. Dallis in the West Building of NCMA for a night of poetry from her book with snacks and drinks — details.

Live Music

• Martin Marietta 🎸 Little River Band [pop/soft rock] 7:30PM - $75

• KINGS 👑 Glitterer [post-hardcore] 8PM - $20

• Slim’s 🎤 Karaoke After Party [varies] 11PM - FREE

Need a Trusted Agent?

Reach out to Deborah today! Just mention The Raleighwood Inbox — email or get in touch to get the conversation started.

Raleigh Area Listings 🏡

• Cozy Raleigh Home, Near Iron Works: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1200SF | $550K

• Garner Area, Community Pool, Garage: 3 bed, 3 bath, 1822SF | $350K

• Lakefront in Garner, 2 Kitchens: 4 bed, 5.5 bath, 6062SF | $2.49M (yep)

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Friday 6th

• It’s First Friday! Check out downtown as early as 4PM and see the full itinerary of things to do over at the DRA website — linked here (personally, I tend to check out the vendors/music over by Raleigh Times).

• As part of First Friday, CorR Museum is hosting a Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers sharing their favorite photos and the stories behind them — starts at 6PM, register for free.

• Chapel of Bones is hosting their monthly goth night event, starts at 8PM, has a few varying artists playing in the EDM, industrial, punk genres — details.

• The Rialto is hosting a locally made short film, Tandem, which is advertised as a bicycle romance movie based here in Raleigh. The mayor and many local organizations will be attending the viewing — tickets here.

Live Music

• Bitter Social 🎧️ Jermania Dance Party [house/varies] 7PM - $5

• Cannonball Music Hall 🤘 Aittala, Wrath of Sirens [metal] 7:30PM - $12

• The Davie 🎙️ Daddy’s Soda [acoustic rock duo] 8PM - FREE

• Slim’s 🎙️ Medium Heat, Secret Monkey Weekend [indie] 8PM - FREE

Saturday 7th

• Looking to recycle anything electronic? Fenton over in Cary has a recycling event from 12-3PM to dispose of old electronics responsibly — info.

• As mentioned in the monthly, Astronomy Days takes places Saturday and Sunday after a reschedule — space themed event at NCMNS, all weekend.

• Family friendly Blacklight Pottery Painting, starts at 5:30PM at Trophy Brewing & Taproom — info.

• Junction West has a Galentines event with a live DJ this weekend too, local vendors, slumber party theme — includes sparkling wine too.

• Speaking of the gals, GRL MARKET is hosting a Women’s Maker Market over at Transfer Co. Food Hall as well — starts at noon, free to the public.

• Another event worth re-mentioning, the Krispy Kreme Challenge (a Raleigh staple and fundraising event) starts at 8AM sharp — 12 donuts, 5 miles.

Live Music

• Neptunes 🔱 Gray Young, Candy Coffins, Notions [indie/rock] 7PM - $10

• Moon Room 🌕️ Peter Lamb & The Wolves [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Sunday 8th

• It’s Super Bowl Sunday, find a spot to cheer on your team or come for the half time show — check out the Hartwell puppy bowl Sunday as well.

• Game starts at 6:30PM otherwise, maybe check out Fortnight or Flying Saucer if you’re looking for a spot to hang out for it.

Live Music

• NCMA East Building 🎻 Sights & Sounds [soloist/classical] 2PM - $22

Triangle Cafe & Pizza Guides!

We’re going to be switching out this deal shortly, so if you were on the fence consider picking one of these up soon with the weather warming up.

10% off just for being a reader!

Monday 9th

• Not much going on for a Monday but The Music Man Sr. is going through the week — performers are 55+ for this one hour rendition of a classic.

Live Music

• 🦗 🦗 🦗 

Tuesday 10th

• Incendiary has a Bourbon flight tasting night for Whistlepig — details.

• Blackbird Books & Coffee has a Writers Club from 5-7PM, chat, write a bit, share your thoughts with other writers — info below:

Live Music

• Bowstring Brewyard 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass/folk] 6:30PM - FREE

Raleighwood Updates

• No new updates this week, still working on some cool local tools, prepping some new event ideas, and working through new member deals.

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Members get 5x entries each monthly giveaway by supporting our mission to bring you locally operated media here in Raleigh — upgrade here.

City News & Business

• Didn’t see a ton here this week but I will double down on it next week in case I missed something notable.

• However, consider this your reminder to register to vote by Friday the 6th here in NC — register here if you haven’t and check your status here.

Sports News

• The Carolina Hurricanes have scored points in each of their last 9 games and Brandon Bussi continues his pace of record goalie wins in the NHL. The Canes sit atop the metro by 9 points, 2nd in the East, 3rd in the League.

• NC State Men’s Basketball pulled out a close win, 84-83 over SMU last night as well, currently sitting 4th in the ACC on a 5 game win streak.

• The Women’s team plays FSU tonight, also sitting 5th in the ACC after a close game Monday, falling 61-59 to UNC.

Final Thoughts

It’s a late one tonight (Tuesday into Wednesday, as I am writing this) but I want to share some stuff I have for 2026 and quietly shout that it has officially been 1 year since the first newsletter — check out what it used to look like:

But in no particular order (to be implemented after more pressing projects):

• 2nd newsletter each week, focused on local stories and cool folks.

• A podcast/video content to be further setup.

• Two new local resource websites and plans for a refresh of the current one.

And that’s just the start, folks, we’ve got a lot coming. If you’re reading this now, you’re here on the ground floor as they say.

See you next week, enjoy the time, especially if the weather clears up.

— Mason @ The Raleighwood Inbox

• February 2nd: Play4Kay Women’s Basketball Game NC State v. UNC — details.

• February 4th: The TWFE Soiree, multiple winemakers, at Iron Works — tickets.

• February 6th: First Friday in Downtown Raleigh — see the full itinerary.

• February 7th: Lunar New Year Market at Iron Works with AAPI — details.

• February 7th: Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom (21+) at Dix Park — prom info.

• February 7th/8th: Astronomy Days Event at NCMNS — Celestial Schedule!

• February 8th: Sights & Sounds, soloist violin and piano at NCMA — tickets.

• February 8th: Superbowl Sunday, plan accordingly, or check out Flying Saucer.

• February 13th: Down Home Pinecone Concert Series with Solas — details.

• February 13th: Latte Art Throw-down at Left Hook for their 2 years — website.

• February 13th/14rh: The Great Cover Up, Night 5 & 6 at KINGS — event info.

• February 14th: Watts & Ward Seasonal Valentines Pop-Up — multiple dates.

• February 14th: Cupid’s Flights with Rosé or Martinis at The Willard — info.

• February 14th: NC State Basketball v. Miami at Lenovo Center — starts 4PM.

• February 14th: 4 course Valentine’s Dinner at Birdies Downtown — details.

• February 14th: Dinner at NCMA with live ensemble and menu — info here.

• February 20th: Barstool Rodeo, tribute to Widespread Panic — at KINGS, 8PM.

• February 20th: Adult Nights at NCMNS, Anime theme starts at 6:30PM! — info.

• February 20th/21st: Tchaikovsky 1812 with the NC Symphony — details.

• February 21st/22nd: Family Dress up, FairyTale Tea at Marbles — times here.

• February 21st: Black History Trolley Tour, near Mordecai Park — tickets here.

• February 27th: Open Garden Days at Juniper Level return — through the 1st!

• February 28th: At 12PM, student short film festival at NCMA — multiple films.

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Wednesday 28th

• Triangle Restaurant Week started on Monday, is a celebration of fixed pricing 3 course menus, across the city — learn more about it here.

Live Music

• Lincoln Theatre 🎶 The Movement [reggae/rock] 7:30PM - $35

• Slim’s 🎸 Square One, Joe Ralii, Booster Club [rock/alt] 9PM - FREE

Thursday 29th

• It’s Whalers Night with the Hurricanes! Dawn your favorite Hartford gear as they take on the Utah Mammoth here at home at 7PM — themed nights.

• Westwood in Downtown, has a Ballroom Dance Class at 7PM — info.

Live Music

• Neptunes 🔱 North By North, Negative Feedback [rock] 7PM - $10

• Martin Marietta Center 🎺 Glen Miller Orchestra [swing] 7PM - $79

• The Rialto 💎 Super Diamond [neil diamond tribute] 8PM - $41

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Raleigh Area Listings 🏡

• Garner Area, Community Pool, Garage: 3 bed, 3 bath, 1822SF | $350K

• N. Raleigh Townhome, Large Kitchen: 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2021SF | $360K

• Walkable Oakwood House on Corner: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1567SF | $675K

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Friday 30th

Author’s Note: It feel’s like Deja vu but once again a reminder for snow & ice this weekend and that any event below may be moved or cancelled.

• The Pinecone Down Home Concert Series is back swinging this year as Appalachian Road Show takes the state as Martin Marietta — info here.

• Friday & Saturday, Logan’s Garden Shop has a houseplant and pottery sale with 20-50% off store selections — snacks and raffles onsite as well.

• Raleigh Critical Mass “all wheels welcome” ride takes off again at 7PM sharp from the Bell Tower — info here:

Raleigh Critical Mass Ride

• It’s the last day for the bring your own supplies Watercolor Workshop over at The Bike Library — info on the event here.

• The Great Cover Up, Night 3 tonight (Night 4 on Saturday) is back after missing last Saturday for weather, check out a local mix of mystery cover bands — details here.

• Vinyl Night is back at Sneaky Penguin Brewing — check it out at 6PM.

Live Music

• Chapel of Bones 🤘 Josey Scott [nu-metal/rock] 7PM - $28

• Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Panic Stricken [tribute] 8:30PM - $18

Saturday 31st

• Chapel of Bones has their Giant Robot Fight this Saturday at 8PM, folks dressed in cardboard robot cutouts battle it out + a list of punk bands set to play for the event — tickets here.

• Come celebrate Lunar New Year with ArtSpace and explore of 30 artist studios, craft activities, and cultural performances — info here.

• Saturday is the last day to see “In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers” over at the Gregg Museum — see it before it’s gone.

• The Portal HQ has their local pop-up market series this weekend as well, free to attend with 20+ artists and vendors on site — event info:

Live Music

• The Portal HQ 🎧️ Raleigh PLUR Rave [techno/house] 8PM - $25

• Moon Room 🌕️ Matt Booth Quartet [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Sunday, February 1st

Black History Month Begins - Info

• Every 1st Sunday, Chapel of Bones has their Monthly ARTernative Pop Shop Market from 10-3PM, grab a coffee, support local — free market here.

Live Music

• Slim’s 🥁 Poolehaus Drum Showcase [percussive] 3PM - Possible Cover

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Monday 2nd

Groundhog Day

• NCMA has a seasonal Winter Full Moon Walk, a free guided tour of nature and art at night, starts at 6PM — bundle up and register here.

Live Music

• Neptunes 🔱 Boy Named Sue, Treasure Pains, Fake Jr. [rock] 7PM - $12

Tuesday 3rd

• 🦗🦗🦗 (cricket noises)

Live Music

• Bowstring Brewyard 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass/folk] 6:30PM - FREE

• Martin Marietta Center 🎙️ 112, Total and Case [r&b] 8PM - $66

Raleighwood Updates

• The monthly newsletter comes out on Sunday this week for all of February, keep an eye out and forward this email to a friend if you enjoy the content.

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City News & Business

• Artsplosure is accepting artists applications! This event welcome 85,000 people every year — apply here if interested by February 12th.

• Bull City Solera and Taproom over in Durham closed it’s door this week after five years according to Indy Week.

Sports News

• NC State Club Hockey has won it’s last few games this season, check out their schedule and learn more about them here — Icepack details.

• The Hurricanes are 8-1-2 in their last 10, still sitting in the top 5 of the league, they play Utah this week.

Final Thoughts

You know, it’s a complicated thing writing to thousands of you every week.

I always aim to balance what it is you all signed up for here in this newsletter and the things that need to be spoken, as I believe being a bystander is insufficient.

But while I search for that balance here on this platform (and take action outside of it), I do want to urge everyone to show extra empathy and understanding for your neighbors right now. Find ways you can help in your community. Support those in need locally. Create your own resources about things you know how to teach.

It all matters right now more than ever folks.

See you Sunday for the monthly.

— Mason @ The Raleighwood Inbox

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Wednesday 21st

• Crank Arm in Downtown Raleigh has their weekly night ride, roughly an hour for 10-15 miles — info.

• Every Wednesday join Pullen Dance at the Pullen Park Community Center for a night of Ballroom Dancing, no partner required — details.

Live Music

• Peck & Plume (Cary) 🎷 Ricky Bugel / Scott Sawyer [jazz] 6PM - FREE

• The Portal HQ 🎤 Open Mic Night [varies] 8PM - Possible Cover

• Slim’s 🤘 Run Hill, Vermillion Green, Idlebrain [punk] 9PM - FREE

Thursday 22nd

• The Blackhawks take on the Hurricanes this Thursday at 7PM — schedule.

• Don McmMillan (the engineer turned comic, famous for his powerpoints) comes to Raleigh Improv (it’s in Cary for some reason) — tickets at 7PM.

• From 6-9PM, the NCMA Art Heist Dinner takes place with a curated menu and clues along the way — find who stole the art!

• Art in Bloom, a festival of art and flowers, returns to NCMA March 18th — get tickets as soon as Thursday.

Photos from previous event at NCMA.

Live Music

• Cannonball Music Hall 🎸 2 Bands, every Thurs. [varies] 7PM - $12

• Chapel of Bones 🦴 Solemn Shapes, Mostly Mesh [punk] 7PM - $12

• Pour House 🤘 Willingdon, Grace Lucia, Emerson Bruno [rock] 8PM - $15

• Slim’s 🎙️ You Me & Kyle [local indie rock] 9PM - FREE

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Raleigh Area Listings 🏡

• Cape Cod Style, Screen Porch: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1767SF | $415K

• Bedford Area, Large House, w/ Garage: 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2193SF | $600K

• North Hills, Wood Fireplace, 2 Car Garage: 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2132SF | $650K

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Friday 23rd

Author’s Note: Keep an eye on the weather for this weekend, might end up being snowy & icy for any plans as soon as Friday night.

• Celebrate 7 years with Burial Beer Co. over at Transfer Food Hall, tunes by DJ Rootboi, specials from Crude Bitters & Methodical Coffee — info.

• Fornight Brewing over in Apex has some new Baseball Shuffle tables! Play from 6-8PM and join a tournament after — learn more.

• The Bike Library has 2 more watercolor workshops left, starts at 6PM and the event is FREE but you will need to bring your own supplies — details.

• The Great Cover Up returns! This stacked lineup consists of surprise cover bands all weekend with donations taken at the door — Friday and Saturday starting at 7PM:

Live Music

• The Rialto 🎙️ Blue Dogs [folk/blues] 8PM - $36

• Eastside Music Venue 🎸 Soul Livin’ [jazz/blues] 8PM - $13

Saturday 24th

• The Raleigh Brewing Book fair is back! Running from 4-8PM find a wide range of genres, indie authors, DIY bookmarks, & much more! — info.

• Yates Mill Park is hosting a History Hike this weekend at 2PM — details.

• Looking to add some plants to your collection? Plantmania comes to the NC Fairgrounds this weekend — green thumbs here.

• NCMNS Astronomy Days is going all weekend as well, starts at 10AM both days & learn about the universe with hands on booths — space out here.

Live Music

• Slim’s 🤘 Auroras Hope [90s grunge] 9PM - FREE

• Bitter Social 🎧️ No Visa Dance Party [hip-hop] - 9:30PM - $10

• Pour House 🎸 Spencer Thomas, Jordan Foley [americana] 9PM - $12

Sunday 25th

• Oberlin Library at the Village District has a Pokemon Trade & Craft event happening for free at 2PM — trade cards, make a necklace, all ages.

• Back with another vendor market, the Vintage Market returns to Wolfe & Porter from 12-5PM — check out the details here.

• Raleigh United Mutual Aid also has their Yarket (Yard Market), all proceeds from vendors go to aid organizations — info on the event.

Live Music

• KINGS 👑 Bayway, Shattered Realm, & More! [hardcore] 7PM - $20

• NCMA SECU Auditorium 🎻 Ulysses Quaret [classical] 2PM - $22

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Monday 26th

• It’s a slow day, we could all use the rest on Monday anyway.

Live Music

• Slim’s 🎙️ Bobcat & Joe’s Cousin One Man Band [rockabilly] 9PM - FREE

Tuesday 27th

• The Blackbird Books & Coffee event is back for January! This month they are talking about The Merge by Grace Walker — see their events here.

Live Music

• Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass/folk] 6:30PM - FREE

Raleighwood Updates

• Dinner Club is next week but signups end early, be sure to snag a spot if you haven’t already! — signup here.

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City News & Business

• Big Cat is opening in the Spring in the Mordecai / Oakwood area, brought to you by the same folks who help with Ajja, Centro, Kings, and more — details.

• Oak City Music is ending it’s Jazz Jam at Neptunes for the time being (after 3 years) as they look to move to a new spot — see the announcement.

• The North Hills rezoning to 37-stories has been approved — learn more.

• Mac’s Speed Shop in Five Point has closed, per sign on exterior of building.

Sports News

• As of writing this, the Hurricanes 🏒 are 2nd in the NHL, trailing only the Avalanche after 3 strong conference performances beating the Panthers 9-1, the Devils 4-1, and the Sabres 2-1.

• NC State Men’s 🏀 fell to Georgia Tech 78-74 this past weekend, but took #18 Clemson to OT with an 80-76 win on the road last night.

• NC State Women’s 🏀 fell to #8 Louisville, 88-80 as they look to bounce back with Virginia this Sunday, currently sitting 4th in the ACC.

Final Thoughts

If you made it this far, I’m excited to tease a new project coming up that I’ve been building with some talented folks. I can’t say a ton yet but we hope to launch the first stages of it at the end of this month.

By default, it aims to be the best resource of it’s kind here in Raleigh… and it’s only the first of many projects coming that have this same goal. Excited to share more as we finish up the final touches.

See you next week folks!

— Mason @ The Raleighwood Inbox