Raleigh Fringe Festival | Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh Arts Center | Free+ | This quirky performing arts fest celebrates everything weird + wonderful in the 919 and beyond.
Summer Beats Festival | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Raleigh City Plaza | Free+ | Groove to this outdoor extravaganza with food trucks, an ice cream rodeo, a cutest dog contest, and so much more for the perfect day in Raleigh.
Tyler, The Creator | 5 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $173+ | This genre-bending hip hop artist is taking on Raleigh with Lil Yachty and Paris Texas
Sunday, July 13
Raleigh Girls Club Masquerade Party | 5-9 p.m. | Donovan Manor, Fuquay-Varina | $33 | Dust off your fancy dresses + don a mask to enjoy speed friending, friendship bracelet making, vendors, and drinks with the gals.
Iron & Wine | 6:30 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | $44+ | Chill out with this singer-songwriter + indie group I’m With Her at Koka Booth.
Thursday, July 17
Nate Bargatze | Thursday, July 17 + Friday, July 18 | 7 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $76+ | You know this comedian from his Netflix specials and “Saturday Night Live” appearances — don’t miss him live.
Saturday, July 19
Book Fair | 1-6 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Co. | Free+ | Add to your TBR piles by hitting up this pop-up market with Quail Ridge Books featuring vendors, live music, and brews.
In need of a summer road trip that doesn’t break the bank? Condé Nast Traveler just listed Myrtle Beach, SC (a ~three-hour drive from Oak City) in its roundup of the best affordable family vacations in the US. The article highlights offerings like beachfront properties, the boardwalk, and Huntington Beach State Park.
Drink
Are you craving an Mountain Dew in the midsummer heat? You’re not alone. A new study by Power Brands found it to be the most popular soda in North Carolina. Combine it with some local ice cream and you’ve got a Hoosier State float to be proud of. (All Recipes)
Eat
McDonald’s is spicing up its menu and bringing the summer heat with new Spicy McMuffin breakfast sandwiches — made with all the classic ingredients + spicy pepper sauce. Can’t make it before the 10:30 a.m. cutoff? Try these brunch spots around Raleigh instead.
The Word
“Fridge cigarette.” A snack or drink — most often a Diet Coke — used as an excuse for a short break, akin to a smoke break. If you’re going to join the trend, might as well head to a local farmers market and stock the fridge with some healthy snacks. (Today)
The Buy
Nordstrom’s adorable Winona Slide Sandal, newly marked down and perfect to slip on for summer date nights, dinners, and hangs. We love: The chic blue color + the rafia heel.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
In case you missed it, Hopscotch Music Festival dropped its lineup this week. Fun fact: This indie fest booked Pavement to headline in 2023.
I actually got to watch the documentary “Pavements” recently at the Chattanooga Film Festival and learn more about the iconic rock band. Catch a local screening July 28-29 at The Rialto — you might notice a little nod to Raleigh.
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