Celebrate summer’s greatest tropical rock legends—Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Beach Boys, and more—at Koka Booth Amphitheatre’s Tropical Rock for 5 O’clock… Somewhere concert on Saturday, June 14. Vocalists and the NC Symphony will be performing timeless hits like “Fins,” “Under the Boardwalk,” and “Brown-Eyed Girl.” Get your vocal cords ready! Tickets from $22.30
Friday Five: Ladies and Gentlemen, HER ✨
It’s Mother’s Day weekend (there’s your heads up if you forgot!), and if your mom’s not a regular mom, but a cool mom, you’re gonna want to spend time with her in the coolest way possible on Sunday. Whether you’re a mama looking to treat yourself or you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate the mothers in your life—or you just need some good weekend plans!—here are some fun events happening around town this weekend.
But First… Where There’s Wine, There’s a Way 🍷
In honor of National Wine Day on Sunday, May 25, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to one of our favorite local gems, Raleigh Wine Shop! (P.S. This would make a great late Mother’s Day gift!) Enter below by Saturday, May 31, for your chance to win. Cheers!
Craft It Up With a Paint & Sip 🎨
Let your creative flag fly at Joy Worthy Co.’s Mother’s Day Paint & Sip on Sunday, May 11, where you’ll be guided through drawing a still-life of a floral bouquet while enjoying macarons, tea cakes, and other treats—plus a cocktail/mocktail bar and tea station. No previous art experience necessary!
Get Jazzy With It 🎷
If your mom’s a jazz fan, take her to Crank Arm on Sunday, May 11, for live jazz and mimosa specials. Bonus points if you bike to and from the taproom and enjoy a bev or two on the patio!
A Mediterranean Tasting Tour Awaits
Transport your mom—and your taste buds—to the Mediterranean via Vidrio’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 11. The meal includes such traditional dishes as shakshouka, lamb kebabs, vegetarian quiche, lavender cornbread, and much more. And you don’t even need to buy a plane ticket!
Shop, Sip, and Sway at Ajja
Ajja is going all out for its special Mother’s Day-themed market this Sunday, May 11! Shop from 10 local vendors, listen to live music from three bands, try a new cocktail on the patio, and enjoy a special surprise from Spicewalla. Talk about a Sunday funday!
Massages for Mom? Say Less
Every mom could use a little R&R! So take her to Downtown Cary Park on Sunday, May 11, for a relaxing afternoon of free chair massages from The NOW Massage, live performances by North Carolina Chamber Music Institute musicians, Umbrella Dry Bar mocktails, and lawn games.