Get the party started

• Put the pedal to the metal and book a Trolley Pub tour to parade through downtown.
• BYOB and step aboard Engine #1 to become a firefighter for the day with Axes & Ales Party Tours.
• Wear your fancy hats and white gloves to enjoy an afternoon tea party at The Umstead Hotel.
• To relax and reset, book a massage with The NOW Massage, a spa day at Woodhouse Spa or Synergy Face + Body, or a morning flow with YogaSix.
  

Raise a final toast to the single life

• For those “Dancing Queen” moments turn to Split, The Ugly Monkey Party Bar, and Neptunes Parlour.
• If you’re in the mood for something moody and intimate, raise your pinkies at Watts & Ward, Killjoy, Cuya, and Bittersweet.
• For outdoor and patio vibes, Atlantic Gardening and Umbrella in the Garden dry bar are the perfect spots for mimosas or mocktails.
• Bonus: Check out these eight rooftop bars.

Charcuterie + dinner reservations

• All bachelorette parties have to include a picturesque brunch, and luckily, we have a list just for that.
• If you want light bites, choose from six tapas restaurants and try Vita Vite for charcuterie + wine.
• For unique, Instagram-able foodie spots try Wonderland, Brewery Bhavana, Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, or Caffe Luna.

• Live After 5 Concert Series: Spin Doctors | Wednesday, July 19 | 5-8 p.m. | City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Dance the night away with music from the Spin Doctors and Adam Pitts, enjoy snacks from food trucks like Fancy Faye’s, and shop from local vendors.
• Freshly Brewed Poems Open Mic Poetry + Spoken Word | Wednesday, July 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Tap Yard, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh | Free | Join this expressive night where all forms of poetry, spoken word, and prose are welcome — sign ups start at 6:30 p.m.

• Rooftop Drink Up Mixer with RALtoday | Thursday, July 20 | 5-7 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Mingle with City Editors Cat + Allie on the rooftop for a barbecue-inspired cocktail with pulled pork and jackfruit sliders.
• LinkRaleigh | Thursday, July 20-Thursday, Sept. 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | City Club Raleigh, 150 Fayetteville St., floor 29, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy professional networking and the chance to win a $100 gift card to City Club Raleigh’s restaurant, Grain, when you register with free networking app SKANZ beforehand and check-in at the event.*

• Peter Lamb & the Wolves Jazz Night | Friday, July 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Young Hearts Distilling, 225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | Free | Make a reservation to eat + drink while listening to smooth jazz.
• Sidewalk Clearance Sale | Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 | Times vary | Enza Home Furnishings and Mattress Gallery, 25 Long Shoals Rd., Arden | Free | Save up to 70% on select items for your living room, dining room, bedroom + office during Enza Home Furnishings and Mattress Gallery’s Sidewalk Clearance Sale.*

• My Mini & Me — “Hamburger” Cupcake Decorating | Saturday, July 22 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $59 | Bring your little one along to help decorate fun hamburger-themed cupcakes.
• Killjoy’s Anniversary Bash: Throwback Prom | Saturday, July 22 | 3-11 p.m. | Killjoy, 116 N. West St., Raleigh | Free | Have a fun night filled with dancing, cocktail samples, drink specials, and a photography station.
• Barbie Pink Party + Fashion Show | Saturday, July 22 | 2-6 p.m. | Fenton Main Street, Fenton Main St., Cary, NC 27511, Cary | Free | Come dressed as your favorite Barbie or Ken for a chance to win a prize, and enjoy face painting, music, treats, and a photo booth.

• RDU is launching a nonstop flight to Fort Myers through Breeze Airways. The seasonal service will begin Nov. 17 with flights available on Mondays and Fridays. (Triangle Business Journal)

• The Downtown Raleigh Alliance and Raleigh Parks and Recreation are teaming up to bring Jazz in the Square back to Moore Square this fall with a new artist lineup. Starting in August on select Thursdays, this free concert series will feature live jazz performances and on-site food, beer, and wine vendors.

• Don’t miss The Raleigh Wine Shop’s Porron Pool Party Sunday, July 30. From 1 to 5 p.m., there will be porron pitchers on tap from De Maison Selections, bites from Mala Pata Molino & Cocina — coming soon to Gateway Plaza — and DJ Jermainia will be spinning the tunes.

• The 10th annual Sola Hot Mini 5K race is Saturday, Sept. 16 at Sola Coffee in North Raleigh. Thus far, the race has raised over $450,000 in the fight to end ALS with a goal to raise $200,000 more this year. Lace up those shoes and register to race.

• According to a study by The Lown Institute Hospitals Index, the most “socially responsible” hospital in the country is right here in the Triangle. Durham’s Duke Regional Hospital ranked No. 1 out of the 3,600 hospitals evaluated — this is the third time in a row the hospital has made the list. (The News & Observer)

• Could you use a vacation? How about five nights in a gorgeous beach house at Wild Dunes Resort? Lowes Foods is hosting a sweepstakes for Lowes Foods Vacation Ambassadors (read: one lucky winner and up to five guests, ages 21+) to enjoy one of three dream beach trips. See details and enter.*

• Looking to expand your palate on a well-deserved vacay? Check out these Greenville, SC restaurants that specialize in international cuisine. Plus, get your free visitor’s guide to start planning your trip.*

• With all the fun soccer events happening in the Triangle, we got some of our dates mixed up. The Chelsea vs. Wrexham match at Kenan Stadium is tonight, July 19, and USWNT takes on Vietnam on Friday, July 21.

• Make sure your child’s wardrobe is upgraded this school year with Ducks & Drakes, a clothing company with tall kids at the heart of its designs.

• Contemplating an e-bike purchase? Upway — the No. 1 certified e-bike provider — sells top-quality electric bikes up to 60% cheaper than retail.

• Freebie alert. Restaurant subscription app Offline is giving our readers a free month. Score up to $25 off local restaurants like The Merchant with code RALtoday.

• Don’t get stuck paying those pesky airline fees with a bag that exceeds the weight limit. Use this portable luggage scale to save time + money.