Plus, UNC Rex ranks high in best NC hospitals.
 
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Sunrise 6:10 a.m. | Sunset 8:31 p.m.

 

🫖 Here’s the tea — it’s Drink Up Week
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Cheers — Drink Up Week is here + we’re enjoying small bites with our crafted bevs.  |  RALtoday
Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar is finally here and we have a feeling it’ll be the toast of the town.

Here’s the tea — today through Friday, July 26, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages that make Raleigh go ‘round.

As you know, we’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals offered by local businesses in Raleigh. Here are the top deals our RALtoday editors have their eyes on — and what they plan to pair with these drinks.

A map of all of RALtoday's Drink Up Week participants.

Let us help you map out your Drink Up Week plans

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Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

City Editor Danyale is going for the $11 Gin-U-Wine Botany cocktail at The Longleaf Hotel & Lounge. She’s dropping in on Monday night with her friends because it’s bingo night — and she’s pairing her drink with the menu’s French onion dip.

City Editor Allie can’t wait to grab a $10 Patio Pimm’pin cocktail from Whiskey Kitchen to enjoy on a nighttime sip ‘n’ stroll. This drink is sour + complex with white balsamic and strawberry basil syrup — yum.

We hope you enjoy sipping your way through our city this week. Cheers to you and happy Drink Up Week, Raleighites.

This content is sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar. This elevated outdoor oasis is perfect for enjoying craft cocktails, wine, Mediterranean-inspired small plates + epic DJ sets.
 
 
Events
 
Monday, July 22
  • Stretch Class | Monday, July 22 | 3-4 p.m. | Ruby Deluxe, 415 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $20 | Get a needed stretch and release some tension with a movement instructor.
  • Bingo Night | Monday, July 22 | 7-9 p.m. | The Long Leaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Play alongside other game fanatics and indulge in some friendly competition.
Tuesday, July 23
  • Cocktail Class: The Paper Plane | Tuesday, July 23 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $50 | Craft two signature cocktails + take home a bar tool kit to further your new skills.
Wednesday, July 24
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This virtual public school meets kids where they are — literally

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NCVA students have opportunities to participate in field trips, social events, community service, and clubs.  | Photo provided by North Carolina Virtual Academy
Would your child benefit from a personalized education? Meet North Carolina Virtual Academy, one of the state’s top virtual charter schools serving K-12 students with engaging courses, interactive curriculum, and caring teachers. Psst... It’s also tuition-free.

Since its inception in 2015, the vibrant online school has grown by more than 153% — we’re talking 13,500 students over the last nine years. The demand for enrollment is so high that NCVA was recently approved to expand.

From star athletes with rigorous training schedules (like visually impaired swimmer Evan Wilkerson) to students who thrive in their own environment, NCVA teaches them all.

NCVA offers a variety of pathways featuring accredited curriculum, such as:
  • Career and College Prep programs focused on providing skills students need for their future
  • Career and Technical Education certification programs for students to explore a variety of fields, like computer science and culinary
 
News Notes
 
Biz
  • Raleigh-based company On Location has partnered with FIFA as the official hospitality provider for the 2026 World Cup. The hospitality company has led premiere experiences abroad and plans to bring similar perks to Raleigh as well. FIFA hospitality packages will debut late this year. (Triangle Business Journal)
Health
  • Raleigh hospital UNC Rex ranked fourth of the top ten on US News’ best hospitals in NC list. The Oak City medical facility scored highly in areas of adult specialties and procedures + conditions. Neighboring facilities Duke University Hospital and Chapel Hill’s UNC Hospitals came in first and second place.
Ranked
  • Our very own NC-based restaurant Biscuitville ranked No. 2 on USA Today’s list of 10 regional fast food restaurants to try. The Southern-food focused establishment has been specializing in hearty selections for 50+ years and its high ranking makes that more evident.
Arts
  • The City of Raleigh and the Water Resources Research Institute has partnered for a mural project, bringing colorful, vibrant art to Biltmore Hills Park rainwater cisterns. Local artist Adriana Ameigh created the murals highlighting the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Announced
  • Congrats to @amwooldr for winning our euphoria2024 giveaway in partnership with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival. While many events are already sold out for euphoria2024, there are still plenty of opportunities to indulge in the festivities. See the schedule.*
Real Estate
  • What does low inventory + high home prices mean for Raleigh real estate? Bidding wars. I.E., having the right expert in your corner is more important than ever.*
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*
 
 
Arts
 

🏞️ Nature’s beauty meets Block Gallery
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“Rise” by Scott Hazard, NC-based artist.  |  Photo by City of Raleigh
The Block Gallery of Raleigh has an exhibition curated by Scott Hazard, current City of Raleigh Artist in Residence for Nature Preserves. The exhibition, “plants, and birds, and rocks (and things)” features pieces by NC artists Claire Alexandre, Annie Blazejack + Geddes Levenson, Julia Einstein, and Janet Link. Learn more about each artist before you visit.

Through their work, each artist explores nature versus cultivation and dystopian aspects of our cultures, societies, histories, and landscapes.

Experience the exhibition for free now through Friday, Aug. 23, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
 
The Buy
 
Your favorite find from our list of home goods on sale in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Hint: think $200 off Le Creuset cookware + $50 off Sijo Eucalyptus sheets.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danyale
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Drink Up Week kicks off this week, and personally, I’ll be enjoying all the bevvy deals I can get. Have you mapped out your plans yet?
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