05.04.2023

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Events

Friday, May 5

Hell Yes Mamacita Beer Release | Friday, May 5 | 3-11 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the release of this Belgian golden ale aged in tequila-soaked oak and lime peels.
First Friday Market & Movie Night | Friday, May 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Shop from local vendors, grab a snack from a food truck, and enjoy “Shang-Chi: The Legend of the Ten Rings” on the lawn.
Pour Me Another Exhibit Opening | Friday, May 5 | 6-9 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Museum director Ernest Dollar will share stories about the state’s unique beverage history while visitors enjoy NC craft beer and spirits.
NJ Devils at Carolina Hurricanes | Friday, May 5 | 8 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $75-$475 | Cheer on the Canes in the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Saturday, May 6

Marbles Bike Rodeo | Saturday, May 6 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Grab your bike (or trike) and helmet for this family-friendly day filled with obstacle courses, bike safety, and art activities.
Satyre Festival | Saturday, May 6 | 12-6 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Inspired by the Fyre Festival, enjoy the fun of a normal local music festival with great food and performers, but with a twist of comical festival faux pas.
Punk Rock Flea Market | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Rebus Works, 301-2 Kinsey St., Raleigh | Free | Shop local art, oddities, and records, and enjoy music, food, beer, and coffee at this pup- and family-friendly market.
Watts & Ward Derby Party | Saturday, May 6 | 4-8 p.m. | Watts & Ward, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $60 | Wear your Derby attire to celebrate the 149th Run for the Roses with big hats, mint juleps, and live music.

Sunday, May 7

Longleaf Lo-Fi | Sunday, May 7 | 4-7 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | DJ Big Lyd will provide vinyl tunes of disco, jazz, and chill pop on the patio.
Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour | Sunday, May 7 | 7 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $35-$95 | Watch this stand up comedian known for his role on “The King of Queens” perform live.

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Editor’s Pick

Small treasures laid out on a tree trunk.

Some of the treasures City Editor Cat recently found on a geocache hunt. | Photo by RALtoday

Seasonal

The first ever Downtown Raleigh Plant Week, hosted by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance and houseplant shop Urban Pothos, is Monday, May 8-Saturday, May 13. Here’s where to grow to celebrate.

Try This

Are you up for a little adventure? The City of Oaks is chock-full of thrilling treasure hunts organized by community members through apps like Geocaching. There are around 1,100 geocaches (read: hidden treasures) in Raleigh waiting to be discovered. Learn how to join this worldwide treasure hunt from your own backyard.

Travel

With the Beaufort Music Festival coming up Friday, May 19-Saturday, May 20, plan your weekend getaway with our guide for the ultimate road trip to Beaufort. Bonus: This coastal town is only a ~2 hours 40 minute drive from downtown.

Great Escapes

Our Guide to Wrightsville Beach, NC

Great Escapes: Our Guide to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

This charming beach town is the perfect summer getaway. | Photo by @through.elanas.lens

Wrightsville Beach is a vibrant town on the coast of North Carolina filled with colorful shops, towering live oak trees, and friendly people.

In the summertime, this two-stoplight town bustles with locals and visitors alike on their way to walk The Loop, grab a beer at the beach bars, or catch a wave.

Why go? WB is a small community with a lot of character. It’s a great spot for riding bikes through the neighborhood, beachcombing for seaglass and shark teeth, and taking a boat ride on the Intracoastal.
Act like a local: Your trip is not complete without Trolly Stop. Grab a Carolina dog with lemonade for lunch. Make dinner reservations at Seabird in Wilmington and order the smoked yellowfish tuna + tomatoes.
Vrbo: Soundfront condo, this top-floor condo features waterfront views and a boat slip perfect for a quiet coastal getaway (~$424/night)

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Holiday

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Drink

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