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🪩 Inside Raleigh’s social scene

Social groups, events, and venues in Raleigh
Guests view contemporary art.
CAM Raleigh isn’t just a place to admire art, it’s also a regular social gathering place. | Photo by CAM Raleigh
With a variety of venues and social clubs with vibes to promote a good time, there’s so many places to get started in Raleigh. We’ve curated a list of places, events, and groups to help you get started with getting social in the Triangle.

Social Places
  • Boxcar | For the people that love arcade games like pinball + want to enjoy a full-service bar, this place is for you. There are two locations, one in Raleigh and another in Durham.
  • House of Art | A venue meant for rallying in the name of art — but also has music and drinks for an artful good time. There are events throughout the month that include open mics, comedy shows, and game nights.
  • Sports & Social Cary | This multifaceted venue offers a variety of drinks, food, and features for every patron, and if you like to switch up your vibe, PBR and AVA are also part of this venue.
Social Events
  • First Fridays at CAM Raleigh | Every month, the contemporary art museum provides the experience of great music, a place to mix and mingle, and a setting of beautiful art to explore.
  • No Skips Collective |Visit this album meetup club that offers multiple events per month in Raleigh + Durham for music lovers to assemble and dive into music history track by track.
  • Silent Book Club at Blackbird Books & Coffee | Bring whatever is at the top of your to-be-read shelf — or pick something new — and join others in a silent gathering of reading as part of the international Silent Book Club phenomenon.
Social Groups
  • Urban Run Club | Get active with this group founded to promote health, wellness, and community through running and physical activity. The club meets every Saturday for runs and people of all fitness levels are welcome.
  • Women of the Triangle Hiking Club | Besides offering multiple hikes per week of varying difficulty + terrain, this group for women also holds monthly social events to connect with those you’re hiking alongside.
  • Raleigh Social Club | This up and coming social group is for ages 21-35ish to get together and get “untraditionally social” — no name tags or ice breakers, just good vibes.
  • Raleigh Newcomers Club | This nonprofit group welcomes new Raleighites to the city through monthly small group activities like first Friday coffee meet-ups and beer tastings.
 
Events
Tuesday, June 4
  • Plant-lover’s Tour: “Small Trees for Shade Gardens” | Tuesday, June 4 | 9-10 a.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $5 | Bask in horticulture while touring gardens and learning how to squeeze more trees into your care.
  • Tuesday Evening Flow Yoga | Tuesday, June 4 | 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, June 5
  • Concerts & Cocktails: Drinks Inspired by Summer Shows at Red Hat | Wednesday, June 5 | 4-11 p.m. | 10th & Terrace, 616 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $15 | Sip signature cocktails inspired by headliners performing in Raleigh — this week: The “Green River” inspired by John Fogerty.
  • The Midweek Market at Fenton | Wednesday, June 5 | 4-8 p.m. | Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | Free | Shop local produce + eggs, handmade goods, local seafood, and more at this casual market.
Thursday, June 6
  • Midtown Beach Music Series | Thursday, June 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Midtown Park, 4011 Park at North Hills St., Raleigh | $5 | This beach music series brings island time to Raleigh. This week: Jim Quick & Coastline.
  • Red, White, and You: Burgundy and Sancerre Wine Tasting | Thursday, June 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Westgate Wine Bar, 6405 Westgate Rd., Ste. 111, Raleigh | $20-$30 | Sip your way through France with a curated wine selection.
Friday, June 7
  • First Friday at The Times | Friday, June 7 | 7-11 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Have a brew and shop local vendors + creators.
  • Freedom Friday | Friday, June 7 | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | PBR Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | Free | Dance the night away while honoring American heroes.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Drift Coffee & Kitchen is opening to the public Wednesday, June 5 in Raleigh’s Ridgewood Shopping Center. The Wilmington-based coffee shop is serving up a coastal-like atmosphere along with their crafted caffeinated beverages, breakfast, lunch and other goodies.
Sports
  • The Wolfpack baseball team has advanced after winning the Raleigh Regional. Sunday’s victory marked the first time in 10 years the team won an NCAA regional battle at home and will head to the next round in Athens, Georgia. Go Pack! (The News & Observer)
Tech
  • NC State was awarded $30 million by the Bezos Earth Fund to study alternative proteins in support of creating a sustainable way to supplement global food production. The university won the grant after a year-long process and will be provided the funding over a period of five years. (Axios Raleigh)
Holiday
  • Wake County Public Libraries have curated events and book lists in acknowledgment and honor of the LGBTQ+ community and Pride month. Reading lists are organized into different categories + planned gatherings will be hosted virtually and in person.
Plan Ahead
  • Join East Bower Cider Co. this Saturday for a summer luau. Indulge your taste buds with tropical selections of ciders + frozen beverages along with unique food items. The event will also have live music and other surprises.
Arts
  • The City of Raleigh is hosting a Micromobility Program arts contest for K-12 students to have their artwork publicly displayed. Original artworks must align with provided prompts, and submissions must be submitted no later than Friday, June 7. Learn more about requirements and important details.
Environment
  • Pollution reeks — help to protect the environment of Raleigh. With warmer temperatures comes increased outside gatherings and the City of Oaks wants to ensure that our local parks are being properly maintained by sharing ways to protect the waterways and parks. View ways the city shared to protect our environment.
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How well do you know the map of Raleigh?
A map of Raleigh with three large dots laid on top of it. In one dot is an image of the capitol building, in another is an image of Pullen Park, and in the last is an image of the North Carolina Museum of Art Museum Park.
Can you guess the Raleigh venue based on just its address? | Graphic via RALtoday
Last week we asked you how well you knew the map of Raleigh and challenged you to take a quiz on your knowledge. Here are the results.
  1. 520 Ashe Ave. is Pullen Park
  2. 1400 Edwards Mill Rd. is PNC Arena
  3. 500 E. Davie St. is Transfer Co. Food Hall
  4. 1 E. Edenton St. is North Carolina State Capitol
  5. 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. North Carolina Museum of Art
 
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