Head out to Durham Bulls Athletic Park Saturday, Aug. 9, for the MLB Home Run Derby X, a 3-on-3 baseball format built around power hitting and catching returns. Featured players include MLB legends like Manny Ramirez and Andruw Jones, plus locals from NC State, UNC, Duke, and ECU. Let’s play ball!
📍 409 Blackwell St.
🎟️ Tickets starting at $18
Cheers to nine years! Whiskey Kitchen is celebrating its anniversary Sunday, Aug. 10, with a fun-filled day of half-off all whiskey and complimentary cake. While you’re at it, order some faves from the kitchen menu, from the cracklin’ biscuits and crispy broccoli to the fried chicken sandwich and Ashe & Co burger. Here’s to many more!
📍 201 W. Martin St.
🎟️ Free to attend, food & drink available for purchase
ICYMI, La Terrazza is now offering to-go lunch Tuesdays through Fridays! Skip your usual boring desk meal for standouts like Greek and burrata salad, slow-fermented pizza, pasta, and sandwiches like the Colosseo (mortadella, prosciutto, stracciatella, arugula, pistachio pesto) or Vegano Vegetariano (arugula, grilled eggplants, zucchini, onions, balsamic mushrooms, garlic confit, black olive tapenade).
No post-holiday blues here! Raleigh is keepin’ it rockin’ and rollin’ this weekend with a variety of great events around town. There’s something for everyone—whether you’re looking for live music, food trucks, special dinners, or a new restaurant to try. So without further ado, here’s your Friday Five!
ICYMI: William & Company, one of Downtown Raleigh’s most popular cocktail bars, has a new back patio! The sunny, secluded space is just made for sipping on refreshing drinks, chowing down on a house tamale or two, grooving to the occasional DJ, or just basking in the vibes. Haven’t checked out the new space yet? You’re in luck! In honor of National Tequila Day on Thursday, July 24, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Willco this month. Click the link below to enter the contest (giveaway ends July 31).
What’s so right it’s “wong”? Raleigh newest taco place, Wong’s Tacos, open now at GlenLake! Offering the best of both Mexican and Asian cuisine, Wong’s boasts fusion tacos like The Jerk Chicken, Braised Korean Brisket, and Bulgogi Asada—plus apps, fajitas, bowls, margaritas, beer + wine, and more. Taco ‘bout delicious eats!
📍 4251 Parklake Ave.
Get ready to groove! Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, is bringing fun in the sun to City Plaza via a food truck rodeo, beer and wine, games, live music, and cutest dog and best vacation couple contests. Catch ya outside. 😎
📍 400 Block Fayetteville Street
💸 Free | Prepurchase beer and wine samples
Pack the house and rock out! Stray Volts’ high-energy performance is coming to Tap Yard on Saturday, July 12. The band performs songs from a wide variety of styles and decades in their signature hard rock sounds—plus mashups and originals—complete with a full concert experience featuring professional sound, lighting, atmospherics, and stage platforms. It is certainly a sight to behold!
📍 1610 Automotive Way
💸 $11.54 per person
