Good Morning!
It’s a great week on both sides of the newsletter this week folks. Read on below for all the happenings in Raleigh and some exciting news behind the scenes.
Quick Info
I’ve slacked a little bit this week folks as I have not finished this months flyer, but believe me: Dinner Club is set!
…and it all takes place on Thursday, May 7th — come say hi at Dinner!
Switchyards Comes to Raleigh
Switchyards, the world's first neighborhood work club, is coming to Raleigh this May. Featuring unlimited free coffee from The Left Hook and Promethium, fast WiFi, and 24/7 access to 37 clubs throughout the country, Switchyards is the place to do your best work whenever you need it. You can be the first to see it!
Sign up for more information, early access, and a VIP tour and party!
THIS WEEK
Wednesday 15th
Unlikely Professionals in North Hills is hosting a Plabt Bingo, first game starts at 6:30PM — plant prizes and drink specials.
The Portal HQ is back with the final slot in their final four contest, Punk Rock is the theme this time — starts at 7PM.
Live Music
Moon Room 🌕 Open Jam Series [jazz] 8PM - FREE
The Pour House 🎸 Ally Venable [blues/rock] 8PM - $23
KINGS 👑 Couch Dogs [indie/rock] 8PM - $15
Thursday 16th
NCMA is hosting a filming of Shttl, a film that takes place on the eve of battle between Ukraine and Poland — learn more.
Hot Girl Walk, 1.5 mile loop through Dix Park with open mic and Tappy Hour afterwards — see details at the Hartwell.
Live Music
KINGS 👑 Happy Landing, The Ocho [indie/punk] 8PM - $22
Slim’s 🎸 Kozmazuul, Grace Lucia, Von Attica [rock/punk] 9PM - FREE
Snail Mail: Stamp Club Launch!
Excited to announce The Stamp Club, a new part of our Snail Mail series!
Monthly Stamp Club is a set of 12 stickers, created as vintage era stamps. There are 12 designs representing a variety of symbols important to North Carolina history, culture, and more.
Designs will include:
Cardinal
Dogwood Flowers
Honeybee
And 9 more secret designs!
Designed & Printed by local artists (myself included) and small businesses right here in North Carolina. Art is hand-drawn + digitally finalized, no AI. Ever.
Start’s shipping in May, so join to be the first to get all 12 designs!
WEEKEND
Friday 17th
A Bluegrass tribute to the Beatles! Beatlegrass takes place at AJ Fletcher Opera at 7:30PM — twist and shout here.
Every Friday catch a NASCAR Regional, 15 minutes south of downtown, race starts at 8:30PM — start yer engines.
Speaking of cars, the Goodguys car show with 1,500 cars (1999 and older) are on display from 8-5PM, Saturday too — check it out.
Watts & Ward, 9 Years Celebration — live music & great cocktails.
Become a kid again! Laser tag, legos, craft, and adult beverages and food available at 21Marbles: PARTYology — tickets online.
Live Music
Bowstring 🎶 Spafford [90’s alt-rock/jam] 7PM - $35
Lincoln Theatre 🎙 Harvey Street [indie/alt-rock] 8:30PM - $19
Slim’s 🎸 Jump Mountain [americana] 9PM - FREE
Saturday 18th
Career Conference at Talley! Designed for early-career and those in transitional work, this event brings insights about career paths, personal branding, and talks about AI in the workplace — free registration.
It’s Record Store Day 2026! Stop by you favorite vinyl spot for a ton of RSD exclusives — full list of local participants here.
Starting at noon is the 16th annual ‘Cuegrass festival! BBQ + Bluegrass shuts down Fayetteville Street — see the event here.
Another Intro to Forging class takes place at ShopSpace — details.
Pop-Up Raleigh at Trophy takes place here on the 18th from noon to 5PM as well — see it here.
Arts on the Block takes place at City Market from 12-5PM, supports Artspace and has live music, local artisans — and much more.
Live Music
Raleigh Brewing 🎤 Karaoke [punk/emo night] 7PM - FREE
Chapel of Bones ☠ Necromancy Goth Night [goth/dj] 8PM - $12
Slim’s 🎸 Brian K & The Parkway [rock] 9PM - FREE
Sunday 19th
Chapel of Bones host their alternative yoga session with the Big Four in 90’s alt rock — open to all levels.
Interested in learning tarot? Blackbird Books & Coffee has a community event table to teach you the basics — free to attend at noon.
Live Music
Irregardless Cafe 🎸 Andrew Ragsdale [folk/harp guitar] 5:30PM - FREE
Pour House 🤘 Black Tusk, Howling Giant [metal] 8PM - $18
Bulletin Board
Taco Photo Booth is an exciting photo booth company located in Raleigh, specializing in engaging photo experiences of all kinds — get a free quote for your event.
Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021 — inquire about digital marketing.
Want to feature your business? Use our quick form below, slots start at just $50.
NEXT WEEK
Monday 20th
🦗 🦗 🦗 (crickets)
Live Music
Pour House 🎷 Marbin [prog/jazz] 8PM - $14
Cat’s Cradle 🎸 The Moss [indie rock] 8PM - $27
Tuesday 21st
Blackbird also has a Writer’s Club at 5PM this week — see it here.
Live Music
Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass] 6:30PM - FREE
Lincoln Theatre 🎤 Concrete Boys [hip-hop] 8PM - $25
Inbox Newsflash
It’s been a little over a year since I started running the Inbox during my evenings and weekends. In that time we’ve taken hundreds of folks out to events in Raleigh, sent nearly 200,000 emails, and worked with numerous local partners.
These include small teams looking to get a local footing, agents looking to buy and sell, all the way up to professional sports teams and national brands.
So I am excited to share that as of this week, I am FULL-TIME on the newsletter and business concepts that surround it. Looking forward to bringing you even more great stuff and expanding what we can offer this year.
Thank you all for being part of this, let’s keep building it together.
City Happenings
Looking for ways to volunteer at Dix Park? Check out ways you can help here on their — post or website.
Bar Marigold has released their weekly specials — see it here.
East Bower also released their frozen cocktails for the season — details.
Community Kickstand has some open shop hours coming up to help fix our bike or help someone with theirs — see them here.
Sports
Your Carolina Hurricanes have secured the 1st spot in the East and take on the Ottawa Senators in the first round, times and dates TBA — details.
The NC Courage play next on the 25th — see their full schedule.
The Durham Bulls start their home-stand vs Norfolk tonight and those games run through Sunday — see it here.
Closing Thoughts
I said a lot up in the Inbox News, so we’ll keep it short down here. Thanks again for being here and as I say down below…
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