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🪵 Join the Kubb crew

Socialize with local lawn game club Raleigh Kubb
Players high five after knocking down a Kubb.
Raleigh Kubb was established in 2018 and has been growing ever since. | Photo by RALtoday
Picture this: You’re new to a city and head to its Wikipedia page to learn more. If that city is Raleigh, you might have heard about the Scandinavian lawn game “Kubb,” pronounced like “tube.” Founder Drew Gander put the Raleigh Kubb club on Raleigh’s Wikipedia page to grow its membership and get the club on the map.

Kubb is played with a set of wooden blocks — called Kubbs — and batons to topple them over. Kubb can be played with two to 12 players. We won’t go into detail, but this game is easy to pick up and fun for all ages on grass, sand, and even snow.

Local player Dan Corey emphasized the social aspect of Kubb. According to Dan, playing Kubb is just like a running club, but without the running — where people can enjoy a beer, meet people, and get outside.

“You see people online saying, ‘I need friends, I don’t have any friends,’” Drew told RALtoday. “I always say, ‘Come out and play Kubb.’ We’re just regular people out there having a beer. You can have a beer, you can not have a beer, you do whatever, just show up and play Kubb.”

A NC license plate that says "KUBB."

Join Raleigh Kubb for outdoor fun and friendship.

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Photo by Raleigh Kubb

Kubb is particularly popular in Europe and the upper Midwest, but it’s growing strong in the Southeast as well. Raleigh Kubb is one of four East Coast clubs, and one of two in NC, joining Queen City Kubb.

Members like Dan travel across the country to play in Kubb tournaments. Raleigh is hosting its own tournament on Oct. 21, and all of the proceeds from the tournament go to charity.

Join Raleigh Kubb on Tuesdays on the lawn beside Trophy on Maywood at 6 p.m. for some brews and casual Kubb — bring a friend or make some new ones. Raleigh Kubb can be contacted through X, formerly Twitter, Facebook, and their email, raleighkubb@gmail.com.
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What events and places do you attend to make new friends?
A. Local clubs
B. Bars and restaurants
C. Sporting events
D. Trivia nights
E. Coffee shops
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Events
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • Lunchtime Trivia | Thursday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Quench your mid-day thirst for knowledge with a bite-sized trivia game and a chance to win prizes.
  • Mommy and Me Joyus Afternoons Meet Up | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Umbrella at the Garden, 12825 Norwood Rd., Raleigh | Free | Relax with friends and your little ones with a refreshing drink.
  • Wine Tasting | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Killjoy, 116 N. West St., Raleigh | $35 | Sample four unique wines in this spirited cocktail bar.
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Newcomers Club of Raleigh - First Friday Coffee | Friday, Sept. 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sertoma Art Center at Shelley Lake Park, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh | Free | Meet other new Raleighites and learn a bit more about the Old North State over some joe.
  • Designed For Joy First Friday in the Studio | Friday, Sept. 1 | 5-7 p.m. | 517 W. Cabarrus St., Ste. A, Raleigh | Free | Shop handbags, jewelry, and decor at this nonprofit as part of First Friday celebrations.
  • D.L. Hughley | Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $40-$100 | Laugh along with this renowned comedian.
Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Haunted History Tour | Saturday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | Raleigh Walking Tours LLC, 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Learn about the history of some of Raleigh’s most important landmarks accompanied by a ghost story at each stop.
Sunday, Sept. 3
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News Notes
Try This
  • Tomorrow is First Friday in downtown Raleigh. Don’t forget to check out $2 lemonade benefiting St. Jude at Raleigh’s smallest park, permanent jewelry at the Gathering Gallery, and an opening reception at art gallery Lump.
Plan Ahead
Concert
  • Astroworld is coming to Raleigh. Rapper Travis Scott’s Utopia Circus Maximus Tour will be at PNC Arena on Oct. 13. Tickets are on sale today at 10 a.m.
Real Estate
  • Raleigh’s Oberlin neighborhood will be adding more middle housing in the form of 13 cottages. These are higher density homes, like townhomes or condos. The court of cottages will be at 2513 Bicton Place. Pricing has not yet been released. (Triangle Business Journal)
Film
  • Lights, camera, action. Longleaf Film Festival is looking for films with a connection to NC for its 10th annual film festival. This independent film festival is juried and free-to-attend May 10-11, 2024.
Number
Ranked
  • The annual US News high school rankings are in, and the Triangle is boasting some top schools. Wake STEM Early College High School and Raleigh Charter High School ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively in NC. Way to learn, Raleigh. (US News)
Correction
  • We jumped on the wave too early. The other day we shared the wrong opening date for Coastal Urge in the Village District, which is not gnarly. The island lifestyle shop will open this Friday, Sept. 1 and offer a wide selection of men and women’s activewear, swimwear, shoes, and accessories.
 
Answered

Last week we asked “Which NC college football team are you rooting for this year?” and here’s what you said:
NC State football players practice on the field.
We’re getting hyped to see these players back on the field this year. | Photo provided by NC State Athletics
Are you a member of the NC State Wolfpack, the UNC Tar Heels, the Duke Blue Devils, or or do you root, root, root for another team? With Pack football kicking off tonight, we wanted to share our readers’ favorite teams.

Kevin Z. backs the Pack because they have a “classy coach who brings meaning beyond football to these young men.”

Kevin P. roots for all Heels’ sports, not just the football team, and Linda W. has just two words: “Drake Maye.”

John H., K. Miller, and Jim W. are all Duke alums and root for the darker of two blues.

Other honorable mentions in NC include ECU, Appalachian State, and UNC-Charlotte.

Nina D. roots for the App State Mountaineers because of the rockin’ atmosphere at the Rock in Boone.

Earnest H. is a 49ers fan for coach Biff Poogi who’s making things happen in the Queen City.

Any more squads to add to our list? Let us know below.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Learning to play Kubb was so much fun. When I hear Scandinavian lawn game, I think complex and long, but each game was only around 25 minutes. Plus, great brews are right next door at Trophy, making for a great weeknight activity.
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