Crafts, Cats, & Chats (August 11th–17th)

A Tuesday newsletter of events, things to do, and city happenings — aka this email.

The Raleighwood Stories, a Sunday story about a business or community in Raleigh — linked above.

Dinner Club, a monthly dinner series and social event. Currently planning August — add yourself to the wait-list to be notified.

A Raleigh Events Calendar — that you can subscribe to for free.

A community chat like Discord or Slack, but — free on our website.

Our Instagram content is under construction BUT we do repost the content we share in our newsletter — so you can see that here.

If run clubs are still on your mind, check out the Sir Walter one every Tuesday at 6PM — details here.

Prefer a table tennis club? Natural Science Bar — has you covered.

Bowstring 🎤 Matisyahu [reggae] 7PM - $35 (no banjos this week)

Bring a crochet, knitting, or other craft to Blackbird Books & Coffee any Wednesday and get a drink discount — just let the barista know.

The Rialto hosts a sing-along of The Sound of Music where the whole house joins in, sing harmonies with Julie Andrews — starting at 6:30PM.

Learn bobbin lace and tatting from scratch at the Raleigh Lace Museum, materials included but signups fill quick — registration info here.

KINGS 👑 The Philharmonik w/ Wyatt Waddell [hip-hop/soul] 8PM - $30

Neptunes 🎤 Karaoke Wednesday [varies] 9PM - FREE

Comedian Brian McGuinness is recording a special at Neptunes Parlour with two shows, 7 and 9:30PM — check it out here.

Lump's Project 800 exhibit uses sculpture, video, and print to show the scale of the 800 million people — $10 suggested donation.

Wake County Public Libraries brings a family pop-up to Dix Park where you can sign up for a card, check out items — and catch story time.

Live After 5 / Moore Square 🎸 Harvey Street [indie rock] 7PM - FREE

KINGS 👑 Smells Like Nirvana [tribute/acoustic] 8PM - $20

Make watercolor garden scenes with a JCRA artist, painting mountains, lakes, and flowers from a few lines — all supplies included, 1-3PM.

An international ballet gala at the AJ Fletcher Opera marks 10 years of Boys Ballet with classical and contemporary dance — one night only.

Hartwell Fridays return with Pizza and Irish Folk music — from 5-9PM.

Pour House 🖤 Emo Night w/ Suns, Snowblinder [emo] 9PM - $12

Bitter Social 🎧 Jae Yi, untitleddocument [house/garage] 8PM - $5

Lincoln Theatre 🎷 The Jazz Room: New Orleans [jazz] 6PM - $32

Rebus Works hosts the Blue Wave Block Party from 11AM-4PM with vendors, music, and more — shop local Saturday.

CaribMask Carnival returns to City Plaza downtown, an all-day celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture from RDACA — FREE, 11am-8pm.

Ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? Join a 2 hour intro workshop at the NCMA to learn how — no experience needed.

Hartwell hosts a kitten adoption with the Wake County Animal Center from 1-4PM, plus a raffle supporting shelter animals — adopt a cat.

Pop-Up Raleigh brings local art, vintage, and handmade goods to Trophy on Maywood, food trucks too — monthly market, noon-5PM.

The Portal HQ throws a Summer of Pride Rave running late into the night from 10PM-2AM — tickets from $12.

Lincoln Theatre 🤘 Toxic, Forever This Way [2000s tribute] 7:30PM - $15

NCMA 🎮 Turnabout Players [video game jazz] 5PM - $15

All Things Groovy Hippie Fest returns to Moore Square for its 3rd year with local makers, a car show, and food trucks — FREE, 11am-4pm.

Hartwell 🎷 VGM Jams [video game jazz] 2PM - FREE

KINGS 👑 EMM, Aphasia Chancellor [pop] 8PM - $22

Pot your own Pothos and paint a terracotta planter at this hands-on workshop at Dix Park's Chapel, led by Durham gardener Megan Cain — FREE, starts at 6PM.

Calton Chops is a Raleigh operated, fully insured tree service specializing in storm cleanup and removals near houses at competitive, flexible rates — Contact directly via email, via phone number, or over at Instagram.

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.

The 2026-27 season tickets for the NC Symphony are on sale now — check it out here.

Moving in (or helping someone move in)? Check out the Poster Sale at Talley Student Union — with NC State Arts.

After 40 years, Endless Grind is closing it’s doors in Raleigh — they plan to continue online though.

The Davie, a neighborhood bar, is hiring bartenders — details here.

Watch the Carolina Hurricanes preseason game at Nashville in Greensboro with their newer affiliate team, the Greensboro Gargoyles — tickets on sale Wednesday.