GalaxyCon, Live After 5, & A Place to Chat (July 22nd–July 28th)

Apologies for missing Dinner Club last week, I’ve been under the weather for over a week now. Wash your hands folks, something is going around and it’s no fun.

If you’d like to come say hi to me virtually though (or to any of the other fine folks you’ve met at these events), check out our new community chat — totally free, no app or new login needed.

Stamp Club folks, those orders are shipping out next week, sickness has had me delayed on getting those out. Thanks for your patience.

Figulina celebrates the release of On the Road in Piemonte with an aperitivo and author talks — $30 includes a beverage and snacks.

Slim's 🤠 Sophie Gault [alt-country] 8PM - FREE

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Willis, Pretty Jane, The Flooks [indie] 8PM - $24

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

GalaxyCon kicks off this weekend with 4 Days of Fandom. See celebs, artists, writers, cosplay, and much more — through the 26th.

Bring your own project or make something with the supplies on hand at the NCMA's after-hours Craft Nights — new theme each month.

Live After 5 is also back at Seaboard Station with R&B artist, Elora Dash, with local food trucks onsite — family-friendly, 7-9PM.

Bitter Social turns meeting singles into a game of Twister, with drink specials, prizes, and more — wear socks they ask.

The Pour House 🎸 American Vanity [alt-rock] 8PM - $20

Carter-Finley Stadium 🤘 Guns N' Roses [rock] 6:25PM - $39

The NCMA hosts an Art Heist dinner tied to their Knowing the West exhibition — stations to enjoy as you solve the quest.

Bitter Social hosts Sapphics Unity Night with the LGBT Center of Raleigh, with dancing and music all night from DJ Luxe Posh — 21+, food from Centro until 9:30PM.

Dix Park hosts a Square Dance Social at 6PM with instructors walking you through square and partner dances — no experience needed.

The Bike Library hosts a beginner drop-in art night where you pick your medium watercolor, charcoal, & more — supplies provided.

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Automag, Strychnine Soul [pop/rock] 8PM - $14

RoseBud 🎧 DJ Slex [disco/new wave] 8PM - FREE

The Davie celebrates seven years with an all-day Appreciation Party, FREE food from Parkside, and giveaways — no cover, just walk in.

A Lil’ R & R Shop is hosting a Summer Social from 12-4PM with pup photos, matcha, and shopping — located in North Hills.

Earlybirds Club is a dance party for women and gender-expansive folks, with DJ Krystyle spinning 80s, 90s, and more — 10% goes to charity.

Chapel of Bones hosts their free Horror Book Club at 10AM, this month after reading "Butter" — just read and show up.

Bark Moto, a dog rescue event at Art Moto Garage takes place from 12-3PM — pull up and find a new best friend.

Freelance artist David Anyanwu leads a workshop at the NCMA on turning your art into a business, covering marketing, branding, and selling at conventions — 1-4PM, from $5 for members.

Rebus Works 🎷 Frank Longino Trio [jazz] 6PM - FREE

Bowstring 🎸 Fudge, Tomorrow's Problem [rock] 7PM - $17

KINGS 👑 Andrew Hypes Throwback [90s/2000s] 9PM - $20

Love Letter to Body hosts an event at Junction West this weekend aiming for women to meet other women — learn more about it.

Puppeteers for Fears bring their R-rated puppet horror/sci-fi musical comedy to KINGS — $20 in advance, starts at 8PM.

The NC Fossil Club brings paleobotanist Dr. Carole Gee to the Daily Planet for a talk on living fossils — aka plants & animals that have barely changed since dinosaurs.

Wilco is hosting another great Day Party on their back patio — grab a drink enjoy the summer sun.

The Rialto 🎤 Destin Conrad [R&B/soul] 8PM - TBA

Pour House 🎙 Oc3ans [hip-hop/soul] 8PM - $15

Calton Chops is a locally operated, fully insured tree service specializing in climbing, pruning, and removals near houses at competitive, flexible rates — Contact Calton Chops directly via email or at 919.915.4499.

The 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.

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.

A locally owned and operated photo booth company, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free event quote here.

If you have a Monday event let me know, this day is usually empty folks.

Slim's 🎸 Scarlett Tantrum, Lady Jane Grey [rock] 8PM - FREE

Craft Club is back at Chapel of Bones on the last Tuesday of each month, bring your own project to work on — FREE from 1-3PM.

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

One of our favorite local coffee shops is looking to grow their team, Willow House is hiring for barista and FoH roles — details on their page.

NC State Arts announced its 2026/27 season shows — see them here.

If you haven’t made it out yet, the Sunflower Field at Dix Park is in it’s 2nd week of bloom — some new blooms, some wilting.

The Standard opened up their North Hills location this week and Clouds moved on their downtown one — see more from Triangle Food guy.

The NC Courage play Utah at home this weekend, 7:45PM kickoff after a tough loss last week 0-3 against Bay FC.

The Hurricanes have announced a TV deal with more details to come, hopefully offering fans an easier way to watch games next season.