Throw it back to the best generation (I’m biased, but still) at Sports & Social Cary’s ’90s Throwback Jam on Saturday, Aug. 19! Dig out your plaid shirts, overalls, and combat boots and swing by for arcade games, drink specials (two words: juice pouches!), hula-hoops, and all your favorite old-school hits. See ya on the dance floor?
Celebrate & Caffeinate at 321 Coffee 🥳☕️
321 Coffee’s Bloc[83] location in Downtown Raleigh is turning one on Sunday, Aug. 20! Come out to celebrate with free cookies, bubble machines, polaroids, a special drink, and so much more. Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you…
It’s Wine O’Clock at Killjoy! 🍷
Nothing to ~wine~ about here! Killjoy is closing out the month of August with a special wine tasting on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.! You will get to sample three wines—a sauvignon blanc, cab sauvignon, and pinot noir—plus a lemon spritz modeled after limoncello. Only a few tickets are left, so grab yours now!
Calling All Creative Kiddos 📸
Say cheese! Professional photographer Melinda Harkley is partnering with the Town of Knightdale to offer a photography workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 on Saturday, Sept. 16. The basic class is meant to spark kids’ interest in photography while having fun doing it. Bring your own camera, or use one of the ones provided!
Friday Five: Coming in HOT With Things to Do in Raleigh This Weekend 🔥
Happy hot, humid weekend! Despite the fact that the world is on fire (aka dealing with a major heat wave), it’s summer and I feel like I should be outside—or at least keep myself occupied with fun activities. If you need some inspiration for what to do this weekend, here are five fun things going on around town!
But First… Take Me Out to the Ball Game ⚾️
Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks but let us handle the tickets! This month, we are giving away a pair of tickets to either a Carolina Mudcats game or a Durham Bulls game. Even if you aren’t a die-hard baseball fan, this is a great way to spend a summer evening outdoors and cheer on our home teams.
You Won’t Be-Leaf Your Eyes… 🌸
The 28-acre Juniper Level Botanic Garden will be open to the public for the last time this summer July 21–23! The garden has one of the top five plant collections in the U.S., featuring exotic and rare plants, mixed in with native NC flora and fauna. Don’t delay, as the garden won’t be open again until the fall!
Get Down With Your Bad Self at Killjoy’s Anniversary Bash 💃🕺
Party all day and all night at Killjoy’s Throwback Prom on Saturday, July 22, in honor of the Downtown bar’s third anniversary. There will be free cocktail samples and drink specials, a bitters booth, DJs, a photo station, and more special surprises.