Happy Tuesday Raleigh!

Honestly, the good stuff is all down below today, check it out:

  • Dinner Club Update!

  • Did you catch our Sunday story on the local chocolate factory? Look back in your inbox or β€” read it here.

DINNER CLUB UPDATE 🍷

Excited to announce that to celebrate with the new Cary community of readers, we will be hosting a joint Dinner Club event in Downtown Cary!

All 16,000+ readers between The Raleighwood Inbox and Cary Digest will get the notice but space is limited. Check the updated quiz & snag your spot!

Want to feature your business here? β€” reach out.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday 25th

  • Pour House downtown will be spinning the new Billy Strings album before release day β€” themed drinks, no RSVP needed.

  • Marbles screens the IMAX documentary Lost Wolves of Yellowstone at 6PM, plus a post-film talk on β€” wolf recovery efforts in NC.

  • The Found Footage Festival returns, where two hosts with 14,000+ VHS tapes walk you through their latest finds β€” 7PM at The Rialto.

Source: Rialto Website

Live Music

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

  • Slim's 🎸 Rae the Band [blues] 7PM - FREE

Wednesday 26th

  • Cuya on Glenwood hosts a weekly Latin dance social with a salsa and bachata class at 8:30PM β€” dancing 'til midnight.

  • Fred Fletcher Park hosts a yin yoga class focused on slow, seated and lying-down poses held for longer periods β€” no experience needed.

Live Music

  • Pour House 🎸 The Hoots w/ Lake Chamberlain [rock] 8PM - $15

Thursday 27th

  • Old World vs. New World. Any idea what they mean when they come to wine? If not, this Raleigh Wine shop class β€” might be for you.

  • Pop-Up Raleigh's monthly Sunset Social is back at The Bend with 20+ local vendors, live music, and food specials β€” free to explore, 5-8PM.

  • Jazz in the Square is back again from 6-8PM! Come out to Moore Square and see The Jazz Xperiment β€” family friendly, vendors onsite.

Source: DRA Instagram

Live Music

  • Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Ghalia Volt, Kent Burnside [blues/rock] 7:30PM - $21

  • KINGS πŸ‘‘ The Barons, Green Room, Starmont [alt-rock] 8PM - $15

RALEIGH INFO

Raleigh Area Listings 🏑

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Property

Details

4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2205SF | $375K

4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2423SF | $434K

2 bed, 2 bath, 1510SF | $850K

City Updates πŸ™

A couple job postings, a few new changes.

  • The Weld over near Dix Park has a new tenant as Drift Coffee moves in adding to the great selection of coffee spots around the park β€” details.

  • Starting today (25th), the Wilmington Street tunnel near the bus station will be closed β€” announcement here.

  • NC State hosted astronaut and three-time alumna Christina Koch yesterday on Centennial Campus β€” naming Engineering Building 2, Koch Hall.

Source: NC State Instagram

Jobs We Saw πŸ“Œ

Go Sports 🏈

Soccer and Baseball my friends.

  • ⚾ The Durham Bulls have a home-stand vs Norfolk this week, starts tonight β€” runs through Sunday.

  • The NC Courage beat out the Boston Legacy at home 2-1 this weekend, they sit 5 points clear in a playoff position β€” next game away on the 29th.

Local Partners

Check out some great businesses in and around Raleigh.

  • Calton Chops is a Raleigh-owned, fully insured tree service. They handle storm cleanup and tricky removals close to your house, with fair and flexible rates β€” reach them by email or phone.

  • The Raleigh Coffee Passport is the best way to explore local coffee shops. You get a drink discount at every participating shop, plus prizes for visiting them all β€” grab yours here and start exploring.

  • Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency right here in Raleigh, covering everything from websites to online ads β€” inquire today.

  • Taco Photo Booth is a locally owned photo booth company that makes any event more fun: weddings, parties, you name it β€” Get a free quote here.

The Bulletin Board is a budget friendly way to get new businesses and smaller budgets in front of a local audience β€” learn more here.

WEEKEND + MONDAY

Friday 28th

  • Vault Craft Beer hosts a comedy night showcase with β€œA Good Time Comedy” β€” kicks off at 8PM.

  • Mordecai Historic Park is offering FREE tours all day, including the Mordecai House and Andrew Johnson's birthplace β€” tours all day.

  • Raleigh Critical Mass, the largest all wheels ride rolls out every last Friday at 7PM from NC State’s Belltower β€” all folks welcome.

  • Vinyl Night is back at Rebus Works with themed sets, this month it's β€œLocals Only” themed with Triangle/NC bands β€” come hang out.

Live Music

  • Lincoln Theatre 🎹 Billy and the Jets [tribute] 8PM - $16

  • Slim's 🎸 Impossible Creatures, Multiples [psych-rock] 8PM - FREE

Saturday 29th

  • Crank Arm Brewing hosts Crank up the Reading from 1-4PM, a chance to sip and shop with local authors and vendors β€” grab yourself a book.

  • The NC Vintage Bazaar is back at the Jim Graham Building with 100+ vendors across the weekend β€” runs through Sunday.

Source: NC Bazaar Website

Live Music

  • Bowstring πŸͺ• Steep Canyon Rangers [bluegrass] 7PM - $35

  • Cannonball 🎸 Alcantara, Oort Patrol [punk/indie] 7:30PM - $12

  • Cats Cradle 😺 Ben Quad, Moving Boxes, Macsel [emo] 7:30PM - $28

Sunday 30th

  • Looking for a longer bike ride group in town? The Bike Library hosts a 25-30 mile route at 8AM β€” every last Sunday, no drop ride.

  • The CCS Nerd Yard Sale takes place at Triangle Town Center with anime, comics, collector items, and β€” all things nerdy.

Live Music

  • East Bower Cider πŸͺ• Bluegrass Sundays [folk] 2PM - FREE

  • Lincoln Theatre ✌️ Bring Out Yer Dead [tribute] 6PM - $15

  • Pour House πŸŽ™οΈ Deja Imani, Tesh, Katie Blvd [R&B] 8PM - $14

Monday 31st

  • πŸ¦— πŸ¦— πŸ¦— (crickets)

Live Music

  • Neptunes 🎸 Nelward, Sweat Transfer, Jupiter 2 [indie] 7PM - $10

Closing Thoughts

Really great mix of things going on this week. Excited to see you all at Dinner Club in a few weeks and I appreciate those of you who reached out asking when the next one was.

See you on Sunday folks!

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