Got Your Card? ☕️ International Festivals, Music, & More - Sept. 17th

Happy Wednesday! As always, it’s business at the top, party down below but I’d say the business today is quite party worthy as well because…

We get to officially announce our partners on the Local Discount Card!

With over $40+ of local deals, this process took a few weeks to put together but each business on here took great time in working with us on the process, so go show them some love when you pick one up.

1) Membership: As mentioned last week, the absolute best way to get a card is to join our membership program, on SALE for $6/mo through Friday — details and perks here. Members will get an email this week on how to claim their free card, limit one per person.

2) As a standalone item: at a one time low cost, with free shipping, via our store (and included with store purchases).

3) Handed out: At select in-person events, announced via the newsletter. These will be first come, first serve in hand at each event for this limited first run.

Wednesday - 17th

• It’s been (mostly) perfect weather to get outside, if it stays clear later check out the Acro Yoga over at Pullen Park, free to attend and learn, no partner necessary — info.

Thursday - 18th

• The Portal HQ presents “Culture At the Mic”, a showcase of talented artists, often involving mature themes expressed through poetry — check it out here.

• Five Points Comedy Night is back again for the month! Check out some local comedians and a few national acts over in Midtown at The Rialto — info here and below:

• Irregardless has been doing a “dinner through the decades” program, grab your reservation today for a 2005 themed dinner with wine & cocktails — details here.

Friday - 19th

• 919 Day, a Raleigh Celebration for the one day a year that our area code becomes the date (9/19). Join for live music on two stages, an arts market, and games! Gates open at 5PM, picnic blankets and lawn chairs encouraged — info here.

• KINGS also has a 919 Fest happening, focusing on Local Hardcore Bands, doors open at 6PM for this massive local ticket — get yours now, don’t miss it.

• It’s championship time for the NASCAR Regional, just 15 minutes south of downtown join for the final race of the season — details on the last race here.

Saturday - 20th

• Bugfest is here! As mentioned in our monthly newsletter, this event is the Natural Science Museums biggest event of the year. With 100+ exhibits to explore (and an Insect Cafe to dine at), this is sure to be an exciting time for the whole family — details here!

• PopUp Raleigh Market is back again! Check it out over at Trophy Brewing + Taproom and grab a beer on tap while you’re at it — art + vintage market details here.

• Band on the Roof is back with another secret residence show (somewhere in Five Points I hear), grab your tickets to the intimate show over on their site featuring Spencer Thomas and Rod Smoth — details sent 72 hours before day of event:

• We made it to one of these recently and it was a blast, the Raleigh Twilight Market series returns to Smoky Hollow, running from 5:30-9:30PM — Check out more here.

• On Saturday The Bend Bar is hosting an event with Oaks and Spokes to bring advocacy to the lack of data on pedestrian accidents (biking, scooters, etc) with a campaign to fill the gap — anyone who registers gets a free drink and pizza, campaign info here.

• Taking place next door, Cary has their 10th Annual Asia Fest, with Dragon Boat races, cultural performances, & more — info here:

• The NC State Fair Ground also has a free International Festival starting at 10AM, the event aims to offer a wide range of cultural performances and vendors — details here.

Sunday - 21st

• A candidate meet and greet for your local Municipal Elections takes places over at Raleigh Brewing of Sunday from 2-6PM — come with questions if you got em!

• La Fiesta del Pueblo, a 30 year long running tradition celebrating Hispanic culture takes place in Downtown on Fayetteville St this Sunday from noon to 6PM — event info:

Monday - 22nd

• It is with great Caniac pleasure that I can share with you that hockey season is back. Check out the first pre-season game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning — facebook event page here.

Pro tip: Look for the General Admission games coming up, you can get closer to the ice (or on the ice) cheaper than a regular game if you’d like to see it front row.

• Cosmic Chuckles, every week in the backroom of Flying Saucer — amateur laughs here.

Tuesday - 23rd

• 🦗 🦗 🦗 (maybe go check out the music below or take a rest day)

A special thanks to our founding members, the support here is what keeps us going, thanks so much to everyone who has joined so far. Can’t wait to keep this going!

Locals Info

• Try Transit Week is next week! We don’t really get a ton of public transit in the US, so anything we can do to support it is a great start. Tuesday riders will get gifts at select stops, a new service announced on Friday too — check out the full week here.

Local Jobs

• Art Moto is looking for a finance manager, love art, money, and motorcycles? This one is for you — details on their Instagram.

Openings, Builds, & Hours

• Urban Olive takes over Mama Crow’s over at Transfer Co Food Hall — more here.

• We mentioned this recently but The Raleigh Market only has 2 weeks left before they close up for the State Fair and Renovation, visit soon or wait until next year.

• This list gets updated often but it’s hard to tell when things opened, check it out (it’s a spot I check when working on this section) — DRA business list.

Sports News

• NCSU Football improved to 3-0 on the season after a close win over Wake Forest last week, they play Duke this Saturday away in Durham.

• NC Courage won 2-1 over Angel City Saturday, moving them just one point out of playoff range with only a few matches left.

• The NC FC also played recently beating out El Paso Locomotive, next game on the 20th.

That’s it folks! I’ve added a quick-links section down here at the bottom for easy access to things you may care about, hope that it is helpful.

See you next week!

Psst, if you made it this far, the first of the seasonal merch is here, like right now. Check the store down below. Official announcement coming soon but it’s already live.

Quick-links

• Discount Card Info

• Local Calendar (Updated Tuesday/Wednesdays)

• The Raleighwood Inbox Store

• Reader Membership Upgrade (+ perks)

• Our Instagram