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Join us for Drink Up Week sponsored by Sports & Social Cary
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Feel free to sip tight at AVA Rooftop Bar in Cary. | Photo by RALtoday
Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week sponsored by Sports & Social Cary, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing the Triangle’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and our local City Editors will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Raleigh through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.

This content is sponsored by Sports & Social Cary, where live entertainment, award-winning food + drinks, and non-stop social games create the ultimate sports party bar experience.
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Events
Monday, May 27
  • Memorial Day Service | Monday, May 27 | 4-5 p.m. | Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Commemorate veterans at a historic cemetery alongside community members.
  • Holly Springs Salamanders vs. South Wake Shakes | Monday, May 27 | 5 p.m. | Ting Stadium, 101 Sportsman Way, Holly Springs | $10-$12 | Enjoy a baseball game and root for local teams.
  • Memories And Mimosas | Monday, May 27-Tuesday, May 28 | Starting at 9 p.m. | Libido Bar & Lounge, 3136 Calvary Dr., Raleigh | $10-$350 | End the day with bottomless mimosas and music.
Tuesday, May 28
  • Stitch & Sip | Tuesday, May 28 | 9:30-11 a.m. | East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale | Free | Sip tea while creating with your favorite fabric or fiber.
  • Virtual Trivia Tuesday | Tuesday, May 28 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Free | Participate in Natural Science trivia from the comfort of your chosen location. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 29
  • Library on the Go | Wednesday, May 29 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville | Free | Visit the Wake County bookmobile to register for a library card, check out items, and return borrowed resources.
Thursday, May 30
  • Chair Yoga | Thursday, May 30 | 10-11 a.m. | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Practice some easy mobility exercises right from your seat. Registration is required.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • Moore Square is set to be reinvented, with construction underway as soon as September 2025. The central Raleigh area will be redeveloped to include an estimated $56.8 million affordable housing development, a grocery store, retail, a co-working space, and more. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
  • The Carolina Hurricanes are experiencing shifts in management and leadership. Tom Dundon, the President and General Manager, has resigned as of Friday, May 24 after ten seasons with the organization. In the meantime, Eric Tulsky will step in as interim general manager until a permanent replacement is found.
Eat
  • Enjoy free or heavily discounted food from various businesses in honor of Memorial Day. While some deals are exclusive to military personnel and veterans, there are other offers available to all. (Triangle on the Cheap)
Biz
  • Raleigh’s Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program, alongside Wake County Public School System, are collaborating to bring the 25th annual Small Business Expo on Friday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to receive lunch with a keynote speaker, but general admission is free.
Art
  • Local artist Tom McLaurin paid homage to the Nash Square Park oak tree that was recently removed due to safety concerns. The art piece is on display at Oberlin Village Library from now until July 13. (CBS 17)
Community
  • Southeast Raleigh Bond Projects is hosting a community open house event to discuss programming and activity plans. The event is open to the public and is scheduled for Thursday, June 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Chavis Community Center.
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day with the city of Cary in a Memorial Day Remembrance.
Featured Condos
  • Close your eyes and picture this: A brand-new luxury condo community overlooking the Village District with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options, lofted ceilings, and gorgeous designer finishes throughout. Is this what you were imagining? Or are the kitchens even more luxurious than you envisioned?*
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*
 
Eat

🍔 Memorial Day bites in the Triangle

Memorial Day bites in the Triangle
The exterior and sign of the first Char-Grill restaurant.
The first Char-Grill opened on Hillsborough Street in 1959. | Photo by RALtoday
Commemoration and remembrance are key components of Memorial Day, but the day is also well-known for cookouts and summertime food. That’s where we come in. Check out our list of local staples serving savory bites and sweet treats.

Savory Bites

Sweet Treats

  • Andia’s Ice Cream is the destination for ice cream and non-dairy frozen treats.
  • Funnel Me Crazy brings the best of carnival sweets to everyday life with funnel cakes and more.
The Buy
Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danyale
From the editor
I hope you’re enjoying this Memorial Day off. I’ll be listening to my favorite and personally proclaimed classic album, “2014 Forest Hills Drive” by NC’s own J. Cole and indulging in a sweet treat from Andia’s Ice Cream. I’m excited to try the Gemini zodiac pick of the sweet and spicy mango jalapeno margarita to see if it aligns with my wife’s personality.
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