Pro tip: Check the online events calendar for each spot for more events. | Photo by Longleaf Lounge
It’s no secret that you work hard — especially Monday through Friday. But Raleigh doesn’t slow down after 5 p.m. — give yourself a break from your usual routine and hit the town with these 10 weekly events + activities.
Monday
Keep things low-key with a game of bingo at The Longleaf Lounge twice per month — plus, enjoy drag-themed games during June for Pride Month.
Tuesday
Get into a grooving good time at Slim’s Downtown for live music performances starting at 9 p.m.
Wednesday
Keep a low profile at Blackbird Books & Coffee’s crochet and coffee session or jazz up your evening at Moon Room in Smoky Hollow with a jam session.
Thursday
Celebrate Friday eve at The Brass Tap with trivia and happy hour specials, including the $9 cheeseburger and fries entree.
Friday
Stroll into the weekend with a Public Art Sip n’ Stroll Tour with Raleigh Walking Tours.
This is just the tip of the iceberg in weekly fun in Raleigh — we’ve got more recs below.
Raleigh Sip N’ Stroll Treasure Hunt | 2-3 p.m. | Crank Arm Brewing | $12+ | Add a live adventure to your sip and stroll with friends + family.
Make Traditional Dumplings | 1-3 p.m. | Tin Roof | $55 | Join this hands-on workshop and hone the craft of dumplings from scratch.
Keith Urban: High and Alive Tour | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | 7 p.m. | $30+ | Enjoy a night of tunes with this singer and guitarist.
Sunday, June 1
Yoga | 11 a.m. | Compass Rose Brewery | $5+ | Bring your own props for this invigorating class.
Sip & Shop Market | 1-5 p.m. | The Parlor at Heights House | Free | Shop from various local vendors with unique + antique items from clothing to handmade pottery.
🎵 Rock out this summer at “the Red Rocks of the Blue Ridge”
Presented by Blue Ridge Music Center
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Blue Ridge Music Center hosts performances amidst the picturesque Appalachain Mountains. | Photos courtesy Mike Duncan (1, 2, 4, 5), Two Rivers (3)
If live music, Blue Ridge views, and cool mountain air sound like your ideal summer night, let us introduce you to this hidden-gem music venue: The Blue Ridge Music Center.
Nestled at the foot of Fisher Peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, this outdoor music venue is rich with Appalachian heritage + beauty, and home to the sounds of the region every May-October.
The Music Center’s Summer Saturday Concert Series brings some of your favorite artists to the mountains, with past acts including Grammy winners like Sierra Ferrell, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Doc Watson. Check out this year’s lineup + grab tickets.
Pro tip— stay the weekend to discover everything that makes the Music Center worth the road trip:
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Watch
Add to queue. Stop by CBS 17 to see City Editor Allie on “My Carolina” at 9 a.m. as she dives into our June Plan Ahead, Out! Raleigh Pride, and more of what’s happening in Raleigh.
Pets
The Wake County Animal Center is nearly full, housing over 490 animals, and adoption fees are waived for select pets through June 8 to help them find forever homes. Consider adopting or fostering.
Eat
Take a bite of this. Mexican restaurant Little Rey and chef Cheetie Kumar, owner of Ajja, are collaborating on a limited-edition taco featuring honey harissa fried chicken with sumac onion. The June taco will benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation, an organization supporting workers in the food + beverage industry.
Kids
Celebrate the start of summer break on Thursday, June 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Worthdale Community Center. Kids ages five to 12 can enjoy games, crafts, face painting, and more. The event is free and open to families — registration is encouraged.
See the iconic Dr. Seuss like never before at The Cat Behind the Hat, a new exhibit open at Crabtree. Explore quirky 3D sculptures, early illustrations of Seuss’ beloved characters, and even private art from his personal collection. Details right here.*
Moisturizers matter — but they only go so far under the summer sun. Facials work much deeper, hydrating layers of skin, softening fine lines, and boosting collagen production below the surface. See which facial is best for your skin.*
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Coming Soon
🌮 Let’s taco ‘bout a new eatery
Our mouths are already watering over Velvet Taco’s eccentric menu. | Photo provided by Kane Realty
Korean fried rice. Nashville hot tofu. Fish and chips. All of these are coming to Raleigh in a tortilla thanks to Velvet Taco. The Dallas-based fusion taco restaurant will open in North Hills’ Park District in the former World of Beer later this year.
Velvet Taco also makes for a prime late-night spot in North Hills — the taco shop’s two Charlotte eateries are open as late as 2 a.m. on the weekends and serves libations like ranch water and the Kick Ass margarita. Hot tip: Don’t leave without a slice of red velvet cake.
Velvet Taco joins a burgeoning taco scene in Raleigh — in addition to national brands like Torchy’s and Taco Bamba coming to the 919, homegrown taco spots like Campo Taco Co. and La Taqueria by Katsuji Tanabe in RTP are also on the rise.
The Buy
A great find in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Get up to 60% off dresses, shoes, tees, and beauty before the sale ends this weekend. Here’s what we’re eyeing:
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to play pickleball like I have — now’s our chance. Worthdale Community Center is giving lessons for $5 this Sunday, June 1. Meet me there?
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