Hello, Raleigh. TGIF! The weekend is calling, so slam that laptop shut until Monday morning. Many exciting things are happening this weekend here in Raleigh, so take your pick. You have worked hard this week and now it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy. Enough chitchat, here is your Friday Five!
But First… Par For the Course!
We all have a golfer in our lives, the question is, do they need some practice? With this unpredictable weather we have been having this summer, it’s been hard to hit the golf course every week. However, Dogwood Country Club is the perfect solution for the eager golfer! With indoor simulators and golf courses, you are able to practice your swing rain or shine. Enter to win a $50 gift card to Dogwood!
Friday Night Under the Stars!
Are you looking for the perfect way to kick off the weekend? Look no further! Come on down to Moore Square Friday, August 4, from 5 until 9 p.m. for a market and movie night, part of the First Friday presented by the City of Raleigh. Join in on the local market vendors, food trucks, and a showing of The Princess and The Frog! This is a family-friendly event that kids will love. Grab your family and a blanket and get ready to spend your Friday night outside under the stars!
The Three B’s… Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ!
If you love beer, bourbon, or BBQ, this is the place for you! This weekend is the 16th annual Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival! Enjoy all the wonders of BBQ while learning all there is to know about both beer and bourbon. There will be games to keep you challenged and you can get down to some live music on the main stage.
“We’ll Stay up Late, Swapping Manly Stories, And in the Morning… I’m Making Waffles!”
Looking for a family-friendly outing this weekend? Well, Flowers Field at Dix Park has got you covered! This Saturday, August 5, from 5 until 8 p.m. they will be having a showing of Shrek! They are encouraging all attendees to dress to the nines as their favorite Shrek characters. No need to pack a cooler because there will be food trucks, including the well-known BBQ Lab!
Young, Wild, and Free
Do you know what famous rapper once said, “When I am no longer rapping, I want to open an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg”? If you guessed Snoop Dogg then you would be correct! Join him on Sunday, August 6, as the iconic rapper makes the best stop of his H.S. Reunion Tour here in Raleigh! He will be joined by Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, and more at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party
Pink is the color of the summer! With the Barbie movie making a huge splash over this past week, what better way to celebrate than a Barbie-themed brunch with cocktails? The answer is, there is no better way! Pick out your cutest pink outfit and head down to Wine and Design from 12 until 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, to enjoy drinks, food, and all things Barbie.
The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow?
It’s the weekend! To nobody’s (and I mean nobody’s) surprise, Raleigh does have some rain showers in the forecast this weekend, but when has that stopped us from having a good time? We are grabbing our umbrellas and heading out! There is no shortage of activities to get up to this weekend, but just in case you need some inspiration, here is your Friday Five!