Itās me, Iām the some bunny. š While Iāll be out of town this weekend visiting the ārents for Easter, there are a whole lot of fun events planned in Raleigh for this weekend and early next week. So, get ready to mark your calsā¦ Hereās your Friday Five!
But Firstā¦ Oh, Hoppy Day!
Chocolate Bunny Shots are back! Our favorite giveaway of the year includes a bottle of Baileys, a bottle of Smirnoff vanilla vodka, and two Easter bunnies. Who needs the real Easter Bunny when youāve got us?! Enter the giveaway now using the button below.
āTis the Season
ā¦ for new seasonal cocktails! š¹ Dram & Draught just released its new spring/summer menuāand theyāre giving ācome drink me on a sunny patioā vibes (!). Try the Blackberry Smoke, Becky From the Block, Weekend Friend, and more this weekend. Cheers!
Hey, Lovers!
Canāt swing Taylor Swift tickets? You and your Swifties crew can still jam out to your fave T. Swift eras at The Taylor Party at The Ritz on Friday, April 7! Are you ready for it?!
A Paw-sitively Fun Time š¶
Unleashedās ulti-mutt annual fundraiser, Spring Fling, returns to Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Saturday, April 8! This free event features a doggie Easter egg hunt, food trucks, vendors, live music, drinks, adoptable animals, and moreāall to raise awareness and funds for animals in need. Letās have a ball!
Cheers to Humanityās First Alcoholic Beverage š»
Get ready to party like itās 7000 BC! Plates Kitchen is hosting an exclusive five-course Mead Pairing Dinner on Tuesday, April 11, featuring globally influenced, locally sourced cuisine from chef David Mitchell with hand-chosen mead pairings for each dish. Courses include an arugula and halloumi salad, sweet chili NC shrimp, roasted duck breast, and more!
Pitch, Please ā¾ļø
Batter up! The Carolina Mudcatsā 2023 season kicks off with opening day Tuesday, April 11, in Zebulon. Canāt swing a Tuesday road trip? Opening week includes several other activationsāfrom Thirsty Thursday drink specials to Friday night fireworks to souvenir Saturdays. Itās sure to be a home run.
Friday Five: That Friday Feeling š¤©
With Dreamville Festival weekend upon us, Raleigh is sure to be abuzz with great energy and activity. Itās the perfect time to showcase all the other wonderful things going on in our city and the bars, restaurants, activations, and more that make it so great. For instance, this weekend we’re happy to report Raleigh neighbor Cary has a new bar opening next week (!), 321 Coffee just dropped a new co-branded coffee with NC State, a magical lights experience is taking place at Pullen Park, and more. So without further ado, here’s your Friday Five. TGIF!