Warmer weather is on its way — it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and prep for spring + summer gatherings, both indoor and outdoor. | Photos provided by Wayfair
Recently moved or using spring cleaning as an excuse to finally finish off that one room you just haven’t gotten around to? If either of these are you, or you’ve just had your eye on a big piece of furniture or new kitchen appliance for a while, your time has come.
Lodge 3.6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Casserole: Use this cast iron pan for just about anything, from pasta dinners to baking. Plus, it’s cheaper than another big name enamel brand.
Shop and save up to 80% on everything from faucets to furniture, plus cookware and bakeware, mattresses, outdoor furniture, and more with thousands of sitewide discounts, limited-time flash deals, and — our favorite perk — free shipping on everything.
The deets on discounts
Shopping for a specific category? With savings ranging, here’s a breakdown of some of the discounted categories we’re pulling from to spruce up our space:
A. Outdoor furniture B. Kitchen products and appliances (think: Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid) C. Table + drinkware for entertaining D. Home décor
Moss Mirror Workshop | Monday, May 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Edit Beer Co., 1911 Sego Court, Ste. 101, Raleigh | $45 | Learn how to create a moss-covered mirror while sipping beer — all materials are included with your ticket.
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday Evening Flow Yoga at the Farm | Tuesday, May 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $18 | Bring your mat to enjoy this flow surrounded by nature — a portion of the fee will go to the farm.
Wednesday, May 8
Wine Tasting with Matthew Weiss | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Overlook Restaurant, 616 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $40 | Taste wines from Napa Valley and Los Carneros with sommelier and co-host of the NC Food & Beverage Podcast Matthew Weiss.
US Open Cup | Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $10 | Watch North Carolina FC take on Phoenix Rising FC in this knockout cup competition.
Thursday, May 9
Music On The Lawn - Spring 2024 | Thursday, May 9 | 5-8 p.m. | The Parlor at Heights House, 308 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh | $15 | Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy live music, drinks from the parlor, food trucks, lawn games, and activities.
Friday, May 10
Boon Blooms Class | Friday, May 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Raleigh Cheesy, 3075 Medlin Dr., Raleigh | $50 | What’s better than a floral arrangement Mother’s Day gift? A floral arrangement Mother’s Day gift that you made yourself — learn how in this class.
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Yesterday, the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the New York Rangers 3-4 in Game one of their second-round matchup. We’ll get another chance to take the win tomorrow, with Games three and four in Raleigh on Thursday, May 9 and Saturday, May 11.
Coming Soon
Jaguar Bolera — a new restaurant and entertainment space complete with duckpin bowling and darts — is set to open on Sunday, May 19. Stay tuned for a RALtoday sneak peek of the spot that brings “Mexican with a Southern accent.”
Civic
Yesterday, the R-line bus returned after a three-year hiatus. The free bus route that brings riders to major downtown destinations was suspended back in 2021 due to low ridership. (WTVD)
Opening
New York-based sandwich shop Brooklyn Pickle will open in Raleigh’s Marketplace at Lake Boone shopping center today at 10 a.m. All of the shop’s sandwiches — known for being “deliciously overstuffed” — start at under $10. (The News & Observer)
Biz
A 10,000-sqft seafood market and processing facility is coming soon to East Raleigh from Locals Seafood. The market plans to open on Saturday, May 18 at 1408 Corporation Pkwy. and will operate on Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (The News & Observer)
Award
Raleigh’s Brewery Bhavana recently took home a bronze medal in the World Beer Cup’s “Specialty Saison” category. Bhavana won for its Piglette Grisette — you can try the beer now on Bhavana’s rotating menu and pair it with upscale Chinese bites.
Cheers to good beers — find out what Untappd users say are the best in Raleigh. | Photo by RALtoday
Happy National Beverage Day, Raleigh. In honor of the holiday, we’re sharing a few of the most popular + highest rated brews found in Raleigh, according to users of Untappd — an app based in Wilmington, NC where users can check in at breweries, rate and review new beers, and explore bevs internationally.
A tribute to the City of Oaks, Raleigh Brewing Company’s Belgian Golden Hell Yes Ma’am packs a fruity, spicy, and warming punch. Careful — it’s easy to drink, but 9.2% ABV.
While you visit Ancillary* Fermentation’s cool outdoor space, try Overdraught Protection, a West Coast IPA.
Crank Arm Brewing Company’s Road Hazard is a New England-style hazy IPA which the brewery describes as a “cloudy mouthful of hoppy happiness.”
A coffee-infused brew, the Hidden Pipe porter from Raleigh Brewing Company is a bitter beer with sweet elements for a balanced sip.
The 10% ABV Remix Double IPA from R&D Brewing is a pineapple-y and slightly carbonated hoppy beer with high ratings on Untappd.
Lume Acidified Body Wash, which is supposed to remove odor better than soap thanks to its key ingredient: mandelic acid. Choose from scents like clean tangerine or go unscented for sensitive skin types.
Hey, Raleigh. I’ll be helping out the RALtoday team this week while Cat begins her new role. I grew up traveling to Raleigh often to visit cousins and have many fond memories of spending time in Pullen Park — though you folks have a lot more where that came from, it seems.
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