Happy Tuesday Raleigh!
It’s been a busy few weeks over here at the inbox, but its a bit slow to start off the week. As always, scroll down through each section and see what’s in store for the week:
A new local newsletter joins the fold
Lots of arts events, a soapbox race, and more music
A bit of reorganizing today, any thoughts?
Meet Your Neighbors 🤝
A few of you in the know, heard this on Friday, but I wanted to officially share that I will be operating a 2nd publication now here in the Triangle.
As of Friday, Cary Digest is a part of The Raleighwood Inbox group of newsletters. It has a similar style to the content here and with the blessing of its previous owner, Jake, I have taken over operations there.
I plan to keep the publication faithful to its original content, but if you enjoy my writing or want to stay more in touch with what is going on next door in Cary, check it out below:
Want to feature your business here? — reach out.
THIS WEEK
Tuesday 18th
The City of Raleigh's community team sets up at William Peace from 2-4PM with info on city services, programs, and more — go say hello.
Live Music
WXYZ Lounge 🎷 Jazz Night [live jazz] 6PM - FREE
Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE
Wednesday 19th
Join Blackbird Books for Coffee & Crochet, every Wednesday — linked here.
Live Music
Moon Room 🌕 Live Jam Session [jazz] 8PM - FREE
Thursday 20th
Meredith College hosts "De-Lovely," a hit-parade show celebrating the words and music of Cole Porter — open to the public.
Science Café at the Daily Planet features an NC State researcher, the least killifish (one of the world's smallest live-bearing vertebrates), and the pollution in the Cape Fear shaping its genetics — starts at 7PM.
Live Music
Slim's 🎶 Produckt! Retro Night [80s/90s alternative] 8PM - FREE
RALEIGH INFO
Raleigh Area Listings 🏡
Want to feature your property or business? — reach out here.
Property | Details |
|---|---|
2 bed, 2.5 bath, 1514SF | $389K | |
4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2310SF | $529K | |
5 bed, 3 bath, 2970SF | $749K |
City Updates 🏙
A couple job postings, a few new spots.
Bad Brain Coffee is hiring part-time roles — check that out here.
Crawford Brothers is also hiring an Assistant GM position — details here.
East Bower Cider of near Iron Works is also hiring a few great bartenders — that info, linked here.
The Flowers Cottage appears to be opening soon, I can’t find the source but I believe it to be the 22nd — keep up-to date here though.
Credit: Flowers Instagram
Go Sports 🏈
A few choices this week, racing and soccer as usual.
⚽ The NC Courage fell at home to the Houston Dash, breaking a 3 game win streak, they play against Boston next week — learn more.
🚘 The NASCAR Regional season continues at Wake County Speedway, 15 minutes south of downtown — gates open at 6PM.
Bulletin Board Local Partners
The Raleigh Coffee Passport is the best way to explore local coffee shops around town! Each participating shop has its own page featuring a drink discount with prizes for visiting every location — get yours here & explore Raleigh.
Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency here in Raleigh, NC. They can provide you a wide range of web services — inquire today, tell them we sent you.
Taco Photo Booth is a locally owned and operated photo booth company, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free event quote here.
The Bulletin Board is a budget friendly way to get new businesses and smaller budgets in front of a growing Raleigh audience — learn more here.
WEEKEND + MONDAY
Friday 21st
Join a nocturnal insect walk (we promise its fun) through JCRA for a short presentation followed by outdoor exploration using light traps to find moths and beetles — starts at 7:30PM.
Dix Park hosts a Square Dance Social at 6PM with instructors walking you through square and partner dances — no experience needed.
NC GOT NEXT is back at The Portal HQ with live performances, networking, and food! The best act of the night wins a spot at an indie artist festival in Tampa — snag your tickets here.
The Rialto is screening a film of Gregg Allman's journey from tragedy to the heights of Southern rock — ramblin men and women here.
Live Music
Pour House 🎸 Purple Schoolbus w/ Alice & Willie [jam rock] 9PM - $15
KINGS 🤘 Sub Empty, Catiline, Dumb Apologies [alt-rock] 8PM - $12
Saturday 22nd
Packapalooza, NC State's kickoff block party, takes over Hillsborough Street with live music, activities — and fireworks at the Belltower.
Kirby Derby is back at Harvey Hill in Dix Park with a full-size soapbox derby, an offbeat parade, and live music — FREE, 3:30-8PM.
Source: City of Raleigh
Living in Y2K, the 2000s era dance party, is back at Pour House with a costume contest, $100 cash prize, and free Y2K gifts — doors at 10PM.
A “Night of Poe” is a 90-minute experience at Lincoln Theatre blending theatris, live music, and cocktails as actors bring Poe's tales to life — runs through Sunday.
The Midtown Farmers’ Market Market returns to The Commons n North Hills — runs from 8AM to 12PM.
To celebrate a bit of Cary this week too, check out the 50th Annual Cary Lazy Daze Arts Festival — runs all weekend as well.
Source: Cary Art Daze Instagram
Live Music
The Rialto 🎻 Joe Hisaishi [ghibli/candlelight] 5:30PM - $34
Rebus Works 🎷 Danger Hall [jazz] 6PM - FREE
Sunday 23rd
Chamber Music Raleigh opens its 85th season with Brooklyn Rider, a string quartet blending classical with new music, at SECU Auditorium — 2PM & 7PM shows.
Metal Yoga (you read that right) is back at Chapel of Bones, this time flowing to the Queen of the Damned soundtrack with complimentary coffee included — open to all levels.
Copperline Plant Co. has a "Pot Your Plants" workshop where you bring the plant you want cuttings of and their team walks you through transferring them into soil — pots, soil, and expertise provided.
Live Music
East Bower Cider 🪕 Bluegrass Sunday [bluegrass/folk] 2PM - FREE
Monday 24th
Prairie Ridge at NCMA stocks the outdoor park with fort-building gear, puppets, costumes, bubbles, paint, and more for kids 7 & under — FREE, drop in 10-noon.
Live Music
🦗 🎸 🦗 🎤 (crickets)
Closing Thoughts
If you made it to the bottom, what did you think of the slight re-order of things today? I really wanted to get a bit more focus on the City Updates section and for our local partners to get a bit more focus to keep them supported.
As always, reach out if you have any questions or comments. If you checked out the Cary Digest, I will see you in just a few hours, otherwise, see you Sunday!
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