Victoria Scott-Miller originally opened the pop-up shop at The Durham Hotel in 2023.
Photo by The Durham Hotel
A local biz is starting a new chapter. After closing its physical store in 2024, Liberation Station is bringing its collection of books back to the streets of Raleigh.
The independent bookstore is still in the early planning stages of opening up shop + is inviting the community to an interest meeting on Sunday, Aug. 17. From the location to layout, your input will help bring this business back to life.
RSVP to attend — you’ll be notified when the location of the meeting is announced.
Bonus: Get reacquainted with Victoria Scott-Miller, local author + founder of the bookstore, in this Q+A.
Events
Events
Monday, July 14
Brewery Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | Ponysaurus Brewing Co. | Free+ | Grab your friends, a pint, and pizza to test your knowledge — we recommend arriving early to snag a table.
Tuesday, July 15
Barenaked Ladies | 6:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $41+ | Jam out to songs like “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and even the “Big Bang Theory” theme song.
Wednesday, July 16
Pollinator Party | 10-11:30 a.m. | Prairie Ridge | Free | From bees and butterflies to birds and bats — observe native pollinators in their environment.
Thursday, July 17
Cigar + Bourbon Night | 6-9 p.m. | Moon Runners Saloon, Garner | Price of purchase | Unwind with a curated pour of bourbon and a cigar alongside other aficionados.
Friday, July 18
Extrava-greenza | Friday, July 18-Saturday, July 19 | Times vary | Logan’s Garden Shop + Garden Hut | Free+ | Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just getting started, shop for greenery + enjoy discounts.
Summer is in full swing at the museum. | Photo courtesy of North Carolina Museum of Art
The North Carolina Museum of Art is rolling out a brand-new Performing Arts and Film Series, bringing live music, dance, movies, and theater to creative spaces on and off its campus.
Inspired by the People’s Collection, the series lineup includes:
Pop-up concerts in the West Building
Commissioned dance performances with local universities
Outdoor movies in Moore Square (including “Wicked,” “Sonic 3,” and other family faves)
So much more
🏟️ Major amphitheater updates
The new series will temporarily replace the NCMA’s annual Summer Concert Series while the amphitheater in Museum Park is closed for major renovations.
Part of larger campus improvements running through 2027, these renovations are focused on accessibility and comfort, with new seating, refurbished bathrooms, redesigned pathways, and other quality-of-life updates.
Plans are sprouting over at Pleasant Valley Promenade. Sprouts Farmers Market, an Arizona-based grocery store, has signed a lease at the shopping mall to open a second location in Raleigh by 2027. Bonus: See other major developments slated for Pleasant Valley. (Triangle Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
We’re dreaming of this ~16-acre property by Falls Lake. With 5 bedrooms + 9 bathrooms, this home has it all — from a courtyard driveway that can act as a helipad (very James Bond if you ask us) to the pool and connected hot tub.
Coming Soon
Say you’re good graces because the highly anticipated market, bar, and eatery concept, Good Graces, is opening in August. Located in the North Hills Innovation District, you can expect a menu featuring Southern favorites, refreshing drinks + grab-and-go meals. Follow along on Instagram for the grand opening date.
Ranked
CoworkingCafe recently ranked Oak City No. 4 on its “2025’s Best Cities for Balance” list. The work-life balance found in Raleigh is attributed to high remote work rates, a strong median income of $82,400 + green spaces that equate to over 22 acres per 1,000 residents.
Watch
AMC Stubs members can now enjoy 50% off movie tickets and concession deals on Tuesdays + Wednesdays in a new deal that replaces $5 movie tickets on Tuesdays. Save this for a rainy day, but while the skies are clear, take a drive to Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre for a star-lit screening. (Variety)
Mailbag
Reader Josh M. wrote in with a fun fact-check for the baseball fans out there: Giants catcher and former NC State athlete Patrick Bailey joined three others in MLB history — not two — to hit a walk-off, inside-the-park home run: Pat Moran (1907) and Bennie Tate (1926) round out the trio.
Find adventure inside + see what high scores you can break at Boxcar Bar and Arcade. | Photo by RALtoday
Between this heat + recent rain, we think it’s time to head inside. Don’t get stir-crazy — here are four ways you can play indoors.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade | Grab a drink + play classic and modern games like pinball and air hockey.
Pin Point | Bring your pickleball paddles + golf clubs inside for some athletic fun, regardless of the weather.
West Street Dog | Hang out with pups at this indoor, off-leash dog park + bar. Triangle Rock Club, multiple locations | Test your strength and endurance by bouldering, auto-belayed climbing, top-rope climbing, and lead climbing.
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.
This July seems to have sparked the great hot dog debate. According to this survey, Raleigh is home to the best gas station hot dog in North Carolina. If you’re ever needing a quick meal — try out Sheetz on New Bern Avenue. Or, you can head to one of these other local joints and take your time.
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