Shaboozey, Tamales, & Zines (September 22nd–28th)

We’re looking to start expanding on some event ideas for the community here in Raleigh! If you’d like to help us build something to this end — fill out this quick survey.

ShopSpace is running a cutting board class where you'll mill, cut, glue, and shape your own from scratch — great next step after their intro.

Every Tuesday join Natural Science Bar for Table Tennis. The table comes out around 6PM and games hit their peak by 8:30-9PM — learn more here.

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

Red Hat Amphitheater 🎤 Shaboozey [country/hip-hop] 7PM - $45

Raleigh Parks is running another Car Care workshop at Jaycee Community Center for ages 16+, this week it is all about car brakes — register online.

The Avenue hosts a “Pitch-a-friend” event down on Glenwood where friends build a slideshow on how great your friends are to date — see it here.

The CoR Museum hosts a Downtown Business Mixer from 5-7PM with cocktails, mocktails, and a raffle — bring an item if you can.

Chapel of Bones hosts Wordscraft Wednesday, a writing group for novelists, poets, bloggers, and screenwriters — runs 11AM-1PM.

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

KINGS 🤘 Iron Lung, Hologram, Cause of Death [hardcore/punk] 8PM - $15

Jazz in the Square is back from 6-8PM! Head to Moore Square for Turnabout Players, food trucks, and beer & wine for sale — family friendly, FREE.

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

Chapel of Bones 🦴 Major Moment [alt-rock] 7PM - $19

Pour House 🎙️ Chris Pierce [americana/roots] 8PM - $17

Slim's 🤠 Lonnie Britton [country] 9PM - FREE

Pinecone NC is looking for a few last minute volunteer spots for Raleigh Wide Open or any donations that can help keep this event free — learn more here.

Howling Cow is hiring a student maintenance position for the ice cream truck — details.

Clouds Brewing in their new location is hiring Servers + Expo positions — see it here.

NC State 🏈 hosts Appalachian State at Carter-Finley this Saturday at 7PM after a pretty tough loss this past weekend — grab tickets here.

NC Courage ⚽ fell at home to Gotham FC, they now sit just one spot safe into the playoff spots as they hope to bounce back on the 27th in Utah — see the schedule.

It’ll make next weeks issue but the Canes play next Tuesday at 5PM against the Florida Panthers for the first game of the regular season — opening night here.

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 — 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 — 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 — inquire today.

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

NC GOT NEXT is back at The Portal HQ with live performances, food, and a $500 cash prize for the best act — starts at 8PM.

Raleigh Critical Mass rolls out every last Friday at 7PM from NCSU's Memorial Belltower — all wheels and folks are welcome.

Skate Night at The Chapel at Dix Park runs from 5-10PM with all-ages rolls early and 18+ later. Bring your own skates or reserve rentals — FREE with RSVP.

Vinyl Night is back at Rebus Works with Super Stuff Records spinning themed sets from 6-8PM — come hang out.

Pour House 💐 Caligula Blushed [Smiths/Morrissey tribute] 8PM - $19

The NC Museum of History hosts History on Tap, a behind-the-scenes tour of NC State's Wolfpack Brewing Lab covering the grain-to-glass process — spots are limited.

A FREE Capoeira workshop at All Faiths Chapel introduces the Afro-Brazilian martial art blending dance, acrobatics, and music — all levels, 3-4PM.

Mend Mother hosts a 4.5 hour alterations bootcamp at Plum covering hemming, taking in, letting out, and more — sign up here.

The Raleigh Tamale Festival returns to Moore Square with tamales from local vendors and activities throughout — FREE, 11AM-2PM.

Zine Folk NC takes over Artspace with two floors of NC-based zine makers and indie comic artists, plus workshops on making your own — FREE, 11AM-5PM.

Raleigh Book Fair is back at Glenwood Place (between Crabtree & Five Points) with over 85 artists — entry is free as well, 12-5PM.

Lincoln Theatre 🎷 The Jazz Room Show [jazz] 6PM - $32

The biannual Boylan Arts District Studio Tour is back with FREE trolley rides around the neighborhood, open studios, and local art for purchase — Sunday from 2-5PM.

Goodnights hosts a Dolly Parton Drag Brunch with wigs, rhinestones, and brunch, hosted by Marsha Mellows — couples packages available.

Check out the new Peach and Black Tea Cider East Bower just released with some Bluegrass music on Sunday — from 2-4PM.

East Bower Cider 🪕 Bluegrass

The Rialto screens Pink Floyd: The Wall, the 1979 film blending live action with animation as a rock star retreats behind a psychological wall — doors at 6:30PM.

Every Monday, join Pelagic Run Club (in Oakwood) at 6PM to join over 200 folks as they run an all paces event and stop by for brews after — details here.

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