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• Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes: Raleigh’s Music Bingo | Tuesday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Spend Taco Tuesday with tequila, tunes, discounted foods + bingo.
• O.A.R. Summer Tour | Tuesday, July 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $40-$140 | Get your groove on to the sounds of O.A.R. + Fitz and The Tantrums.

• White Burgundy Wine Tasting | Wednesday, July 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Westgate Wine Bar, 6405 Westgate Rd. Ste. 111, Raleigh | $15-$30 | Explore the birthplace of chardonnay and origins of Chablis, Mâconnais, and Aligoté through a tasting + curated discussion.
• Smooth Jazz at the Improv Presents: Najee | Wednesday, July 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | Relax and settle into the sultry sound of jazz during this mid-week jam session.

• “Beach Please” Paint & Sip | Thursday, July 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $65 | Sip on a cocktail or mocktail while creating your own beach-themed art.
• Line Dancing Boot Camp | Thursday, July 18 | 7-8 p.m. | PBR Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | $10 | Fall in line + learn how to properly throw down at the next shindig.

• VinFast, an EV electric car maker, is pushing back the start of production for its North Carolina plant to 2028. This second delay is due to the loss of more than $150 million in Q1 and decreased sales. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Raleigh’s newest vintage clothing store Same Old Same Old is bringing thrifty fashion and handmade materials to the forefront of the shopping scene. Owners Christian Roach and Maddie Lukomski collected unique appeals + size inclusive pieces, offering shoppers a tailored experience. (The News & Observer)

• Growth and development for property owners is on the way with the City of Raleigh’s Building Up-fit Grant. The grant supports property owners with revitalizing their vacant or underutilized space to create new business use or jobs. Find out how to apply before the Sunday, July 21 deadline.

• Grab an “Old Skool” cinnamon roll for $2 at any Cinnaholic in the Triangle to celebrate the establishment’s 14th birthday. If that doesn’t seal the deal, the bakery also offers more sweet treats that are all completely vegan.

• Let’s get artsy. Pullen Arts Center is offering classes on various mediums including mixed media, bookmaking, and art journaling. Review the class descriptions, prices, and dates using the center’s catalog and registration portal.

• Wake County Animal Center is at full capacity and is in need of help finding animals a furever home. The center is waving adoption fees for dogs, cats, and other small animals through Monday, July 22.

• Have outstanding credit card debt? A new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Credit card experts identified this top credit card for anyone looking to pay down debt. (Plus, earn up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in three months.)*

• Being in the newsletter biz, we read a lot of emails. One we especially enjoy: The Daily Upside. It’s all about the latest stock market news, with no bull, so you can be smarter about your investments. Give it a try (for free).*

• Black & White Coffee is now open at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and we checked it out for ourselves. See what we loved most about the popular coffee shop + roastery making its way to RDU to ensure Raleighite travelers get their pre-flight fix.*

• Village District’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale returns this Friday, July 19, for three days of strolling, sipping + saving. Get a sneak peek of all 20+ participating vendors.*

• Today, July 16 and tomorrow, July 17 are Amazon Prime Day. Shop thousands of deals, including $200 off this Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine that has 20,000+ five-star reviews.*

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