You're Invited! Dinner, Markets, & More (March 18–24, 2025)

You can sign up TODAY for Dinner Club — learn about it below! 🎟

Take a quick quiz about your interests, food preferences, and the kind of folks you’d be open to meeting — be honest here (it helps us plan).

Get matched with 5 other Raleigh locals based on your quiz answers.

Receive your unique invite on the morning of the Dinner, with reservations already handled for you in Downtown Raleigh.

Dinner time starts at 6:30PM, with the social at 8PM (a short walk away), it’s optional but we highly recommend it as that is where you can meet a larger group of great local folks.

Wye Hill has a beginner “Calligraphy and Planter Lettering” class for any stationery folks out there — starts at 7PM.

For any of you who attended ShopSpace last week, their Forging II class takes place tonight as well as other — local blacksmith classes.

Every Wednesday check out Cuya for a weekly Salsa & Bachata class and social dance — starts at 8:30PM.

Boatman Spirits 🎷 Al Strong & Friends [jazz] 8:30PM - FREE

The Davie has a Upstairs Stand Up comedy night — starts at 8PM sharp.

Trophy Brewing & Cozy Panda are throwing a Pajama + Pottery Party, includes snacks, movies, and tabletop games as well — details here.

The Bridge International and Raleigh Founded host Runway to Resilience, a Women’s Month inspired runway fundraiser — starts 6PM.

Pour House 🎧 Jarv, RDGLDGRN, Damn Skippy [hip-hop] 8PM - $25

For two days, starting Friday at 5PM, check out their Yard “Sale” Fundraiser from the LGBT Center — donations always welcome.

Martin Marietta Center 🪕 Balsam Range [bluegrass] 7:30PM - $35

Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Cosmic Charlie [gf dead tribute] 8:30PM - $22

Chapel of Bones 🤘 Goth Rave [goth/house] 9PM - $17

KINGS 👑 Moondoggy [indie rock] 8PM - $18

Pop-Up Raleigh has their first market of the season over a Trophy on Maywood this weekend — kicks off at noon.

BJ Barham of American Aquarium, takes center stage at The Rialto this weekend for a solo performance — starts at 7PM.

Clothing Swap! Mend Mother is collecting donated items and all items will be shoppable on March 21st with donations to RUMAH — details.

Missed the crowds last week for St. Patrick’s Day? There’s a 2nd Bar Crawl happening the 21st as well — more info here.

Yates Mill is open again, as of the 14th they have free tour dates through the 26th — see the schedule here.

Carolina Shakespeare invites you to Stewart Theatre for an afternoon of short plays, every 30 minutes find a new one — learn more.

The Raleigh Makers & Riders Market over at Art Moto Garage takes place this weekend at 10AM — schedule here, flyer below:

The Portal HQ 🪘 Solstice Reggae Dance Party [reggae] 2PM - $10

Bowstring Brewyard 🍕 End of the Line [allman tribute] 7PM - $23

Moon Room 🌕 Roland Burnot Quartet [jazz] 8PM - FREE

Merch Madness, an opportunity for local bands, show creators, music focused artists, takes place Sunday at 1PM, promote your band sell your merch — without a door fee.

The Raleigh Tea Festival is this weekend, includes tasting cup, tea samples, and access to workshops — learn more here.

Trophy Brewing has their 13th anniversary over at their Morgan Street location, join for live music, throwback pizza, and — special brews.

Boylan Arts District has their studio tour this Sunday with FREE rides on the Raleigh Trolley — details here, tour spots below:

Neptunes 🔱 Adrian and the Bees, Snowblinder [indie] 7PM - $10

Hayes Barton Church 🎹 Piano Trio in Am [classical] 3PM - $40

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 next 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 your website.

The Portal HQ has a screening of Howl’s Moving Castle on the big screen, check it out at $7PM for just $5 — flash tattoos available onsite.

Slim’s Dive 🎙 Case Watson [indie/alt] 7MP - FREE

KINGS 👑 Sesame, Emily Grimm, & More [metalcore] 8PM - $12

Neptunes has a DJ Networking + Dancing event starting at 9PM — details.

Blackbird has their March Book Club at 5:30PM, the book this month is The Merge by Grace Walker — you still have time to read it.

CrankArm has added their Summer Routes for their Tuesday Run Club each week, starts at 6:30PM — check them out here.

WXYZ Lounge 🎷 Jazz Night Jam [jazz] 6PM - FREE

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

Not much here this week, still working some updates to Sir Walter’s Guide, our own website is under renovation later this month, and I hope to see you at Dinner Club soon.

Jaguar Bolero, in Iron Works, has abruptly closed according to multiple sources — seems folks agree it had a bit of growing still left to do.

Call for Artists! Artspace is looking for an artist or team to help design an outdoor installation at the Cottages of Idlewild — learn more here.

As of last week, Heirloom Coffee in Raleigh is hiring — details here.

The NC Courage ⚽ came out 2-1 over Louisville in their season opener, they play away against Gotham FC in New Jersey this weekend.

The Carolina Hurricanes 🏒 had a rough loss last night 1-5 against the Blue Jackets, they look to bounce back tonight against Pittsburgh.

March Madness starts tomorrow! From the Triangle we have #1 ranked Duke, #6 ranked UNC, and already out in the First Four, #11 ranked NC State, who fell to Texas 68-66.