Grab those jorts and flip flops, Raleigh. It’s nice outside. ☀️
For those who want to get some vitamin D during the workday, here are a few WiFi-included, sunny spots to bring your laptop.
Work remotely on Black & White’s patio | Photo by RALtoday
For that caffeine fix ☕
Black & White, 327 W. Davie St. | Monday-Sunday, hours vary | Grab a coffee and chocolate pick-me-up before heading outside to the cafe’s patio located under a canopy of trees.
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett St. | Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | People watch downtown with a cold brew in hand + enjoy a cheeseburger and pickle chips from the Raleigh Times Bar on your lunch break.
Room to roam (BYO hotspot) 🌳
Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal North Hills St. | Monday-Sunday | Bring a blanket to lounge on this centrally-located green space near eateries like Jubala and Happy + Hale.
NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. | Monday-Sunday | Work at tables in the museum’s courtyard or wander over to the vast Museum Park to set up shop near your favorite sculpture.
The Loading Dock: Dock 1053, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd. | Monday-Friday, hours vary | This dog-friendly coworking space has lots of outdoor seating around its patio. Plus, it usually has cold brew, beer, or kombucha on tap.
The Loading Dock: Prince Hall, 216 E. Lenoir St. | Monday-Friday, hours vary | Work on this rooftop deck with a view or in the spacious backyard garden + utilize resources like high-speed WiFi, a kitchen + a printer and copier.
Lunch mini-market | Wed., May 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | City Plaza | Free | Take a break from work to explore local vendors selling food and crafts while enjoying live music. 🥪
History Adventures: Hoe a Row | Wed., May 11 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Children (ages 9-12) will learn about the Horne Creek Living History Farm.
Thursday
Comedy for a Cause | Thurs., May 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits, 2005 Fairview Rd. | $20 | All proceeds from this comedy show will be donated to SAFEchild (which stands for Stop Abuse For Every child).
Lunchtime Lecture | Thurs., May 12 | 12 p.m. | NCMA + virtual | Free | Join Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator Maya Brooks as she discusses “The Altered Environment” exhibition and how landscape photography considers people’s impact on the environment. 🌿
Friday
Longleaf Film Festival | Fri., May 13-Sat., May 14 | Times vary | NC Museum of History | Free | Attend this festival to view independent films with connections to the Tar Heel state. 🎥
Aly & AJ | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St. | $42.50+ | Throw it back to the early-2000s and see these sisters perform original songs on their “A Touch of the Beat Tour.” 🎸
Saturday
Midtown Farmers Market | Sat., May 14 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St. | Free | Buy local, family-farmed foods + shop from local artisans. 🍅
True Crime and Curious Tales | Sat., May 14 | 2-3:45 p.m. | 109 E. Jones St. | Free | Take this walking tour to learn all about Raleigh’s most interesting true crime stories.
Sunday
Dessert Pop-Up: Little Blue Macaron | Sun., May 15 | 2-5 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | Free | Try artful French macarons from this Raleigh-based pastry chef offering flavors like lavender and honey, browned butter vanilla + almond and berry jam.
Skywatching at Dix Park | Sun., May 15 | 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Dix Park | Free | Head to the Big Field and join Morehead Planetarium staff to view the Total Lunar Eclipse. 💫
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Opening Sat., May 14, this special exhibition invites guests to explore artwork, mounted skeletons, and life-sized moving models of creatures who lived before the age of the dinosaurs. The exhibition will also include exclusive content for Raleigh audiences, featuring specimens named by the museum’s Research Curator of Paleontology, Dr. Christian Kammerer(read: a real-life monster hunter). 🔍*
Last night, the Canes won game five of its first-round matchup in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Bruins, 5-1.The Canes now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. Game six is back in Boston on Thurs., May 12 at 7 p.m. 🏒
Eat
Here’s the tea. Heirloom is serving Carolina catfish fried Taiwanese style this Sunday only from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The dish comes with Laotian papaya salad-inspired slaw + fries seasoned in Taiwanese salt and pepper. Pre-order the fish fry here.
Arts
Two words: lemur art. The Duke Lemur Center is open for tours this summer and is offering virtual painting packages. Pick your favorite colors + a lemur will use its hands as a paintbrush. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind art experience here. 🎨
Watch
Raleigh native + Oscar winner Ariana DeBosewill appear in the upcoming season of HBO’s Westworld, premiering on Sun., June 26. Check out the official season four teaser and see if you can spot our local star. 🎬
A movie about former NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano, widely known as “Jimmy V,” is in the works. Ray Romano will star in the biopic about Jim’s story, including the Wolfpack’s 1983 national title run. 🏀 (WRAL)
Cause
On Fri., May 13, 70+ volunteers will gather at the Raleigh Boys and Girls Club Teen Center to pack 700 “comfort cases” for children in foster care. Backpacks will be filled with new personal care items like pajamas, a blanket, hygiene kit, and a book.
Try This
Head toBowstring on Sat., May 14 for its Spring Music Fest. From 2-10 p.m., jam with bands Easy Over, New Specialist, Lua Flora, The Brothers Gillespie, and Cosmic Superheroes + shop from local vendors with The Makrs Society. 🎶
Trending
Raleigh native Jaquel Spiveyhas been nominated for his first Tony award for his Broadway debut in “A Strange Loop.” Tune in to the ceremony (hosted by Ariana DeBose) on Sun., June 12 to see if Jaquel wins the award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. 🌟 (The News & Observer)
Celebrate
We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Charis, 6AM City Sales Executive. Know someone who deserves a shoutout? You can purchase a Celebrate listing + make their morning a little bit brighter. Happy birthday, Charis!
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Hamilton, the Hurricanes’ therapy pig, has been out-of-office — but for a good reason. He’s been looking after his new baby sister, Parker. Although he hasn’t appeared at the playoff games this season, he’s busy at home teaching Parker to be a Caniac.
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