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City Guide
🌿 Find zen in Raleigh
YoBa has unique yoga fusion classes for those looking to amp up their flow. | Photo provided by YoBa
Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, the City of Oaks has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 21 yoga studios around Raleigh.
Current Wellness, 219 S. East St.
This highly inclusive wellness center helps folks get connected with their body and mind offering yoga classes, a teaching kitchen for food education, and coworking spaces for wellness practitioners.
Homebody Yoga, 600 W. Cabarrus St.
Stop into this West End studio that skips the mirrors and opts for natural light, community-driven classes, and restorative flows.
YogaSix, 621 Hillsborough St., Ste. 103
This studio regularly offers communal events outside at Bloc[83] with a complimentary 321 Coffee beverage afterward. Regular classes are full sensory experiences with warm to hot studios, surround sound, and vibey lighting.
Yes, it’s gorgeous. The azaleas bloom and dogwoods stretch toward the sun. But the real magic is in the rhythm of it all.
🎶 Tune into local sounds
From Dex Fest in June at the Cat’s Cradle to soaking up sounds with the North Carolina Symphony during free summer concerts, you’ll find live music nearly every evening if you know where to look.
Sip and stroll through Weaver Street Market with coffee and an almond croissant, or browse vintage and handmade goods in Carrboro’s shops and along Chapel Hill’s sidewalks.
If you were born to stand out, you’ll fit right in.
Did the Canes clinch the series last night? If we haven’t reached four wins yet, they’re back in the 919 tonight to try and advance to Round 2. Let’s go Canes.
Mansion Monday
Talk about royal living. This timeless five-bedroom home sits right above 540 in North Raleigh, and we can’t get enough. Our favorite feature is the huge grand staircase welcoming you into this estate. Meet 5316 Wynneford Way.
Try This
Ever wanted to explore Pullen Park at night? On Thursday, May 21, you can explore the park by moonlight with Mocktails & Masterpieces, an 18+ event with four paint-and-sip opportunities. Tickets are on sale for $40.
Environment
The weather is heating up, and the mosquitoes have taken notice. Skip the calamine lotion this summer and prepare with these tips from NC bug experts. (The News & Observer)
It’s almost pool season, and if you don’t have one of your own, we’ve got a suggestion. Try using Resort Pass, a tool where you can find day passes to hotel pools across the Triangle. We’re eyeing a day at The Unscripted in Durham.
Ranked
Raleigh-Durham is the No. 12 top tech market in the US and Canada, according to a recent CBRE analysis. The ranking looked across 13 metrics ranging from tech talent concentration to office rents.
27,400+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in manufacturing, sales, marketing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig.
The Buy
Quick, what battery percentage is your phone at? Make your phone happier and your life easier by getting a charger you’ll actually remember to use:
⌚ This pro three-in-one charger will charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. Bonus: Fold it up and pop it into your purse or pocket.
🐶 Or, get the same three-in-one charging power, but in the shape of a puppy.
✨ Embrace your girly side with this novelty beaded charger cable — it makes a great gift, too.
🚗 Make sure your phone charges while you’re driving with a handy fast car charger.
📲 If you simply need more charging spots around the house, go for a two-pack of reliable fast chargers rated 4.7 stars.
Happy Monday, Raleigh. Looking to make it a Meatless Monday? Look no further than our vegan + vegetarian guide — I’m craving a plate of Neomonde falafel.
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