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7 local record stores to sift through
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The Pour House is hosting live music from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on RSD. | Photo by RALtoday
Ready to get groovy, Raleigh? Record Store Day is Saturday, April 22 and we’re turning the tables on how you listen to music. From classic rock bands like The Beatles + Pink Floyd to iconic singers representing various genres such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan + Marvin Gaye — there’s a vinyl for just about everyone at these local music hubs.

We’ve rounded up six vibrant record stores that are well-stocked and totally in tune with your musical needs.

Hunky Dory, 111 Seaboard Ave., Ste. 116, Raleigh | Browse new and used vinyls at this old-school-meets-new-school store and take a load off (Fanny) at the bar with a local craft beer.

The Pour House Record Shop, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Walk down a graffiti-marked alleyway + take the “Stairway to Heaven” up to the record store where you can grab a drink as you sift through a massive collection of new and used records.

Nice Price Books & Records, 3106 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | “Come as You Are” to this spot offering just about every music genre of used + new records. Pro tip: Dive into the $1 record section and search for hidden gems.

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Nice Price Books & Records has a podcast about new and reissued records.

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Schoolkids Records, 2237 Avent Ferry Rd., Ste. 101, Raleigh | Dig through new, used, and rare vinyls — this spot regularly hosts local talent.

Sorry State Records, 317 W. Morgan St., Raleigh | Though there is a heavy emphasis on punk, metal + hardcore titles, this quaint store offers thousands of records of different genres in new and vintage condition.

Sound Off Records & Hi-Fi, 608 W. South St., Raleigh | This spot recently moved to a new location to offer more space for used vinyl records and vintage audio equipment. Call ahead to set up a time for a hi-fi repair. You can also sell + trade old equipment and records, or stop in to comb through a wide variety of vinyl genres.

For a larger list of independent record stores participating in Record Store Day with promotions and RSD titles, use this map to search your zip code.
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Events
Wednesday, April 19
  • Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand | Wednesday, April 19 | 4-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Purchase produce from this neighborhood farm.
Thursday, April 20
  • Midtown Beach Music | Thursday, April 20 | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh | $5 | Bring a blanket or chair to listen to local party band North Tower perform.
Friday, April 21
  • Lil Wayne | Friday, Apr. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $120 | Listen to this rapper perform on the Welcome To Tha Carter Tour.
Saturday, April 22
  • Socks & Undie 5K Rundie | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Note in the Pocket, 4730 Hargrove Rd., Raleigh | $35 | This 5K benefits Note in the Pocket, an organization that provides clothing to impoverished and homeless children and families.
  • Touch-A-Truck | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | NCSHP Driving Track, 380 E. Tryon Rd., Raleigh | $10-$12 | Junior League of Raleigh is hosting this fun-filled day featuring an all-access pass to tour buses, emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery, and more.
  • Letterpress Card Making Workshop | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Decree Company, 135 E. Martin St., Raleigh | $85 | Try your hand at letterpress with the shop’s tabletop machines and leave with 20 of your own letterpressed cards.
  • Goth Night: Halfway to Halloween | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 9 p.m. | The Wicked Witch, 416 W. South St., Raleigh | $15-$150 | Join this night party packed with DJ performances.
Sunday, April 23
  • Special Event: Drag Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 12 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $50 | Spend an afternoon with Raleigh drag queens as you enjoy cocktails and an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
  • Poses & Popsicles | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 2-3 p.m. | Raleigh Popsicle Co., 119 E. Hargett St., Ste. 110, Raleigh | $10 | Join this yoga class for kids and stick around for a popsicle.
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  1. Change your air filter.
  2. Clean your bathroom fans.
  3. Unblock all air vents.
  4. Close your blinds or curtains.
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  6. Fire up the outdoor grill.
  7. Run full dishwasher + laundry loads.
  8. Install a programmable thermostat.
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Development
  • Forge at Raleigh Iron Works, a modern-industrial apartment complex, is now pre-leasing with move-ins starting in June. Located along Atlantic Avenue, the building is positioned between retail space including a barrel room and restaurant by Ponysaurus and eatertainment concept Jaguar Bolera.
Opening
  • Vintage seller Boot and Trunk is opening a brick-and-mortar location at 424 S. Person St. near City Market. The new spot will offer funky vintage digs starting this Friday, April 21.
Eat
  • Black Restaurant Week, founded in 2016 by Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell, and Derek Robinson, will come to the Triangle Friday, April 28-Sunday, May 7. This is the third time the campaign has visited the Carolinas. The week will highlight Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, sweets, and more. Find participants in our area.
  • Would you try chorizo pizza with al pastor sauce on a corn masa crust? How about a red pepper hummus and spinach pie? Check out these five adventurous pizza options from Lowes Foods, perfect for those nights when you just don’t feel like cooking.*
Job
  • Do you love live music? Live Nation Entertainment is hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 22 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Positions range from security to barbacks at three local music venues.
Award
  • Triangle Business Journal is hosting its 23rd annual 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards, honoring the Triangle’s brightest, most promising young business people under the age of 40. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, April 24.
Plan Ahead
  • Farm to Fork, a celebration of the local food community, is returning to Fearrington Village in Pittsboro on June 4. The event features bite-sized dishes prepared and sourced by some of the area’s most notable farmers and chefs. There will also be live music and activities for kids. Tickets are $125 for adults.
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🧱 Lego art exhibition coming to Raleigh

Lego art exhibition coming to Raleigh
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This exhibit has toured 100+ cities in 24 countries. | Video provided by Art of the Brick
The Art Of The Brick, an exhibition of Lego art by artist Nathan Sawaya, will take over the space that currently houses Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Pleasant Valley Promenade.

Starting Thursday, May 18, the space at 6240 Glenwood Ave. will house more than one million Lego bricks crafted into 90+ eye-catching sculptures. The innovative exhibit will include a 20-foot T. rex skeleton, reimagined versions of famous masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” and other original life-size sculptures.

Bonus: While visiting the expo, guests can explore a play and construction area to create their own Lego sculptures. Tickets (ages 13+) start at $22.
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If you’re planning on scooping up some new records on Saturday, April 22, one of our sister cities, LEXtoday, provided some tips on tackling Record Store Day like a pro.

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