Plus, to-go cocktails are permanently legal in NC.
 
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🍕 Late night bites

Restaurants open late in the Triangle
A table with pepperoni pizza, fries, and wings.
Hungry after 10 p.m.? Much on a slice from TLC Marcos. | Photo by @tlcmarcospizza
It’s no secret that a midnight snack after a night out hits differently. Whether you’re headed home after a concert at Red Hat Amphitheater or winding down post bar hopping on Glenwood, the Triangle has plenty of late-night foodie spots open after 10 p.m. to cure your cravings.

City of Oaks

Benny Capitale’s | 121 Fayetteville St., Ste. 110 | Open until 2 a.m. Friday + Saturday | Have a massive slice of heaven in the form of warm pizza.

Char-Grill | Multiple locations | Open until 12 a.m. Fridays + Saturdays | Want a taste of home without the effort? Try the specialty BLT at this Raleigh staple.

The Cardinal Bar, 713 N. West St. | Open until 2 a.m. every day | Grab a customizable hot dog topped with all the fixin’s; skip the meat and order a veggie dog with veggie chili.

Bull City

Cosmic Cantina | 1920 Perry St. | Open until 3 a.m. daily | Have a deliciously cheesy time with dishes from arroz con pollo to tightly wrapped burritos.

The Goat | 5600 Primary Dr. | Open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday-Saturday | This spot offers late night bites, daily specials, and events.

Hayti Collective | 908-101 Fayetteville St. | Open until 2 a.m. daily | A sporty environment with a menu that gets straight to the point.

Something sweet

Goodberry’s Frozen Custard | Multiple locations | Open until 12 a.m. Fridays + Saturdays (spring and summer) | During the warmer seasons, Raleighites can savor something sweet an hour later. Can’t decide what to order? Try the flavor of the day.

The Peach Cobbler Factory | Multiple locations | Open until 10 p.m. and 12 a.m., depending on location | In the mood for a down-home dessert? Try the honey apple cobbler.
More late-night 919 bites
 
Events
Friday, July 12
  • Skin Care Social | Friday, July 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Azia B’s Beauty Studio, 7400 Six Forks Rd. Ste. 22, Raleigh | $25 | Join a fun and informative gathering about skin care — tickets include a swag bag filled with full + sample-sized goodies.
Saturday, July 13
  • Herbarium Workshop | Saturday, July 13 | 10-11 a.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $15 | Learn the artist’s process creating an herbarium, an artful collection of flowers and plantings — all materials supplied.
  • Summer Fun Fest | Saturday, July 13 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Get beach vibes downtown + enjoy food trucks, drinks, desserts, games, prizes — the whole nine.
Sunday, July 14
  • Tongue & Groove Open Mic | Sunday, July 14 | 7-10 p.m. | VAE Raleigh, 228 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Watch local talent across the Triangle co-create poetry, music, storytelling, and the occasional interpretive dance.
  • Sunday Market | Sunday, July 14 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Explore art, handmade jewelry + more from local vendors.
Cheers to the weekend
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Family

Parents’ Pro Tip: Cool off with summer days at Marbles Kids Museum
Child playing at a colorful water table at Marbles Kids Museum
Cool off with some splashy play at the colorful water table. | Photo by Marbles Kids Museum
Parents’ Pro Tip: Marbles Kids Museum is open for summer play seven days a week.

Beat the summer heat with:
  • Two floors of innovative hands-on exhibits
  • Themed programming
  • IMAX Theatre featuring 3D movies (Raleigh’s only certified giant screen)
  • 65-foot-long water table
  • Hockey rink
  • Play in a kid-sized town + more
Marbles is open Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Thursday until 7 p.m. Snag half-off admission Monday-Friday after 3 p.m. Advanced admission is recommended.
Parents, plan your visit
News Notes
Drink
  • To-go cocktails are now legal in North Carolina. Gov. Roy Cooper signed the ABC Omnibus Bill into law this week. Pre-mixed liquor drinks must be sealed and sold with food and cannot be more than 24 ounces. (Axios Raleigh)
Concert
  • The City of Raleigh will host a free party, Saturday on South July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on West South Street, between South Dawson and South McDowell streets. The public will learn about what’s planned + proposed for the area near Red Hat Amphitheater.
Sports
  • Retired St. Augustine’s University track and field coach George Williams will receive a highway interchange in his name. After a 44-year career of coaching with numerous accolades and awards, the Coach George Williams Interchange will be placed where New Bern Ave. meets Interstate 440. (The News and Observer)
Outdoors
Eat
  • If you’re like us, you’re always on the go. Pro tip: This tasty sandwich alternative is perfect for the beach, the pool, or the park.*
Real Estate
  • Curious what $600,000 can get you in North Hills? Talk to an expert who knows the area like we know good coffee. (Hint: there are way more luxe home options in that price range than you might think.)*
Wellness
  • Feeling lost in a sea of generic health advice? Lumen analyzes your unique metabolism with a single breath in the morning — and we scored you 15% off.*
 
Art

🎨 Artists needed

Artists are needed for Raleigh’s Illuminate Art Walk
Downtown Raleigh lit up with large light installations.
Illuminate Art Walk is always a bright time | Photo by RALtoday
The annual Illuminate Art Walk is returning to Raleigh in December and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance is searching for artists to participate. This paid opportunity requires artists to be NC-based and able to create mid-to-large sized original pieces in downtown.

The opportunity will allow hundreds of thousands of people to view your original art.

To be a part of the month-long art celebration, interested candidates should apply by Monday, July 22. Good luck.
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Today’s edition by:
Danyale
From the editor
Raleighites, one thing you should know about me — midnight snacks are my guilty pleasure. Curating a list of late-night places to eat brought me absolute joy. Which are you planning to try first? Let me know.
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