Good Morning Raleigh!
It’s that time of year to finally pull out the coat (that wind chill this past weekend was something) and put on our winter theme. But first, a quick giveaway to start the day:
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Wednesday 17th
It’s the Ugly Sweater Night Ride with Crank Arm, bring a $15 gift if you’d like to partake in the optional gift exchange — details here, ride is free. NOTE: Don’t let the meetup attendees turn you off, this is a very active group.
Boxcar Raleigh has a Santa Social with games, holiday swag, and game tournaments — event starts at 7PM.
NC State Men’s Basketball plays Texas Southern after an OT loss against #19 ranked Kansas — tickets here.
Saving Grace Animal Adoption has a holiday lights open house and supply drive for their pets — see the full list of needed supplies here.
Live Music
The Ritz 🎸 Silverstein (25th Anniversary Tour) [alt/metal] 6PM - $48
Pour House 🎙 glowr, Lizzie Lakes, Anne Malin [indie/folk] 8PM - $19
Slim’s Dive Bar 🎹 Soul Livin’ Group [local jazz] 9PM - $5
Thursday 18th
Need a few more ornaments? Come out to Incendiary Brewing for a ceramic ornament painting pop-up event — details on eventbrite.
Secret Santa gag gift event, 9PM at Pearl & Peril downtown on Glenwood — looks to have a Home Alone theme, check it out here.
The Rink at Red Hat reopens through the 20th, remember it has limited time this year (ends the 28th) due to convention center recovery — learn more.
Source: Red Hat Rink Page
Live Music
Chapel of Bones ☠ Today is The Day [metal/experimental] 7:20PM - $22
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Friday 19th
Today is the first day to see the NC Holiday Brass for a Candlelight Christmas over at Meymandi Concert Hall, ends on Tuesday the 23rd — details here.
From 5-9PM, check out the Night Market in Downtown Cary Park — info.
The Portal HQ has a interactive holiday showcase featuring poetry, cinema, music, art, and trivia from 8-11PM — check out the event here.
Live Music
Gipson Play Plaza 🎧 Silent Disco for the Solstice [varies] 5PM - FREE
The Rialto 🎄 Jeanne Jolly & The Mistletoes [roots/holiday] 8PM - $36
WF Listening Room 🪕 Songs from the Road [bluegrass] 7:30PM - $22
Saturday 20th
The last Trophy Pop-Up Market of 2025 kicks off at 12-5PM this weekend,
check out local art, grab a drink, walk your dog — details here.
East Bower Cider Co. is hosting a Winter Solstice Party from 4-6PM, giveaways, a live DJ set, and specialty house cocktails — info here.
All weekend long(starting at 10AM both days) the Handcrafted Holiday Market with 200+ local makers takes place at the State Fairgrounds — last minute gifts, free event parking.
Live Music
Pour House 🌵 Dylan Earl, Blue Cactus [folk/country] 8PM - $18
Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Dillon Fence, The Mayflies [local rock] 8PM - $26
Sunday 21st
It’s a tad slow this week as we move towards the holidays, gotten all your gifts and travel settled? If so, maybe check out the tunes below.
Live Music
Neptunes 🎤 Emo Karaoke Night [emo covers] 8PM Signup - FREE
KINGS 👑 Kodoku, Olin [gospel/soul] 7PM - $20
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Monday 22nd
Ponysaurus has weekly trivia night over at Iron Works — info here.
Live Music
KINGS 🎸 Mart O’Reilly, Aarik Duncan [folk/americana] 8PM - $20
Tuesday 23rd
Festivus (for the rest of us)
The Canes take on the Panthers here at home on Tuesday for their holiday game, as of the time of me writing this, they are 1st in the East and 3rd in the NHL — see game tickets here.
The Carolina Ballet Nutcracker also ends tomorrow (Christmas Eve) if you wanted to snag tickets still — dates and tickets here.
Live Music
Bowstring 🪕 Beer & Banjos [bluegrass / folk] 6:30PM - FREE
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City News & Business
If you’re looking for a new barista gig, Unhinged Coffee Co. is hiring for a part-time role — find it and more over on our job board.
Looking for a liquor barrel for a DIY project? Trophy Brewing has a few for sale — get in contact here.
A classic local dive, The Goat, is possibly reopening early into 2026 after closing in 2024 after 21 years in business. Could not find a legitimate source for this one, but keep an eye out for it next year.
Capulet Cocktail Club is an Italian inspired lounge located in The Exchange near midtown in Raleigh — see their website and decor here.
Sports News
NC state fell to Washington in the Men’s Soccer Final here in Cary on Monday night, they tied it late in regular time and lost to golden goal in the first few minutes of overtime.
The Canes beat the Flyers back to back this past weekend with both games going to a shootout in overtime. They take on the Predators tonight.
NC State football announced it ACC Home & Away schedule this week, check it out to see who we play next year — schedule.
Final Thoughts
Hey folks, thanks for reading! Just a heads up that while there is still a newsletter next week, events are looking a bit slow until after the new year, so consider using that time with friends, family, or maybe just to wind down after a long year.
See you all next week for the first edition we’ve ever written for Christmas!
— Mason @ The Raleighwood Inbox