Newsletter Updates, Markets, & More! - May 28th

Good Morning Raleigh, Happy Wednesday! Glad to be back.

Hope you were able to celebrate, commemorate, and rest if you got the long weekend on Monday. But first, housekeeping:

As a couple of you have noticed the inbox is getting some updates!

In short, we are getting a fresh coat of paint come June, just in time for the summer season. These updates were made based on community surveys and polls across the last 3 months (spring) and a new design theme will be here next week.

Psst. While the theme this time was decided by my friends and I, the future ones will be up for community vote, so keep an eye out for any polls coming your way.

Alright, let’s get into the week!

• Raleigh Wide Open has announced their 6 downtown stage acts for the October 3rd weekend (main acts at Red Hat still to be announced). Check out the graphic below for a full list of all the bands coming to this event:

• The Light up the Night Ride, for the end of Bike Month is tonight! Grab some lights, put them on your bike and meet up around Crankarm at 7PM, bring a helmet! — more here.

• The Spring Roots Market is this Saturday at 3PM at Tap Yard, check out a free yoga flow class, live music, local vendors and more — details here.

• The Midweek Market is back! Instead of waiting for the weekend, stop by Moore Square today from 4-7PM for fresh produce, handmade goods, vendors, & more. This event will be every Wednesday through October 22nd — details here.

• Simply Crepes over off Oberlin Road near the Village District opened TODAY at 8AM, if you’re trying to stop by today for their Grand Opening they do encourage reservations.

• Every Last Wednesday of June, July, & August check out the Summer Sip & Shop at Lafayette Village. The event runs from 6-8PM and a $10 ticket gets you a wine glass, shop voucher, and a raffle ticket. Check out the stores and listen to some live music tonight — click here for more info.

• Every first Sunday check out the Pop Shop alternative market at Chapel of Bones Coffee. Grab a bloodthirsTEA (yup, that’s a real drink on their menu) while you’re there shopping, detail and vendors below:

• Come check out Rialto’s monthly installment of ‘Stop Making Sense’ a Talking Heads live concert film, shown on the big screen right here in Raleigh this upcoming Monday — tickets here.

• This Friday join Eduardo and the Paco Band at SE7EN (Empress Room / C. Grace Event Space) for a spanish-themed dinner party, tickets are a bit pricey but if it’s anything like the old Glenwood spaces it’s surely worth it — details here, info below:

May 28th - Wednesday

• Dunlow [acoustic] @ Clockwork | 7PM - FREE

• Jazz Open Jam Session [jazz] @ Moon Room | 8PM - FREE

• Matthew Logan Vasquez [americana] @ Band On The Roof | 5:30PM - $36+ (a mystery location house show with very limited tickets, if you get one, tell em we sent ya!)

• Pilfers, Plastic Flamingos, Ruler [ska] @ The Pour House | 8PM - $17+

May 29th - Thursday

• Relay Relay [pop-rock/covers] @ Heights House Hotel Lawn | 5PM - $11+

• Midtown Beach Music Series [beach] @ North Hills (Midtown Park) | 6PM - $5+

• Shock Tea, Slow Teeth, Narah [post-rock] @ Neptunes Parlour | 7PM - $10+

• Chris Mcginnis, Jake Potter [alt-rock/country] @ Slim's Raleigh | 9PM - $5

This weeks artist is responsible for last weeks Protect Our Parks poster. Pencils & Purpose has been donating her time to make complimentary art for needed events around town, so I thought I would give her a little shout.

She also has a threadless store linked at her Instagram page down below if any of the designs are speaking to you:

• Hurricanes: They might be down 3-1 in the series but they have finally broken their curse after losing 15 straight in this round of the playoffs. Their win Monday night in Round 3 was the first since… checks notes, 2006.

They look to continue with a second win back on home ice tonight as they face elimination once again. Snag a ticket if you can and help the boys out against the Florida Panthers. First to 4 wins heads to the NHL Stanley Cup finals. Go Canes!

• NC FC: The next FC match is on May 31st against Richmond away at City Stadium.

• NC Courage: The Courage fell 2-5 this past weekend in San Diego, they look to regroup and take on the Washington Spirit on June 8th in DC.

• Mudcats Baseball: The Carolina Mudcats take on the Salem Red Sox at home tonight and through the weekend at Five County Stadium, with Friday night being host to their fireworks display. Just a note, this is their last season before relocating to Wilson, so check ‘em out while you can — calendar here.

• The International Psychedelic Salsa Orchestra is live at The Pinhook in Durham tonight, this 9 person ensemble is playing this FREE event at 9PM — more details here.

• It’s a little further out but Fancy Gap plays this Saturday in Saxapahaw! The Saturday market before starts at 5 and the show at 6 is FREE — more here on their every Saturday event.

• This weekend DPAC hosts Back to the Future: The Musical! See the boradway show in action before it time travels away this weekend — link here.

• NC State Parks is hiring an Art & Design Manager who can help organize, schedule, and track resources for signs, exhibits, and more — check out the post here.

• Looking for a spot to co-work? The Hartwell has hours from 11-2 on Wednesday & Thursday if you have a laptop and want out of the house — schedule here.

• Looking to get your business in front of walkers, runners, & bikers? The Greenway Food Vendor Pilot via the City of Raleigh program may be a good fit — more here.

• Not into the Greenways? This start up downtown storefront may be a better fit for you. Apply to be considered for a below market rent storefront space for 6 months downtown for your budding business (let us know if you get it!) — details below:

May 28th - Wednesday - Moderate rain, High 70°F, Low 60°F

• Sunrise: 06:01 AM, Sunset: 08:23 PM - Moon: Waxing Crescent 🌒

May 29th - Thursday - Cloudy , High 81°F, Low 60°F

• Sunrise: 06:01 AM, Sunset: 08:23 PM - Moon: Waxing Crescent 🌒

That’s all today folks! Hope you’re making it through this rainy weather okay and I hope you are excited for the updates coming to the newsletter soon. I am still surprised by how quickly this all has grown, so thanks for the support.

See you Friday!

— Mason at The Raleighwood Inbox