Get hands-on with watercolor painting fundamentals at Raleigh Art Group’s upcoming class on Hillsborough Street. This beginner-to-intermediate class covers blending, layering, and brush control. Only four seats left—reserve yours now!
📍Raleigh Art Group – 3009 Hillsborough St, Raleigh
🎟 $49 per seat · Register online for a seat | Sat., Aug. 2 – 10 a.m.
Now through Sunday, Aug. 3, local restaurants are serving up exclusive menus, seasonal specials, and prix fixe perfection via Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. It’s the best time of year to try something new—or revisit your favorites. From rooftop patios to tucked-away gems, your table’s waiting.
📍Participating restaurants throughout Downtown Raleigh
🎟 No ticket needed · Menu pricing varies | Happening now through Sunday, Aug. 3
The museum is coming to you—Knightdale style. Join the North Carolina Museum of History crew at Oak City Brewing for a casual evening of NC trivia, state history gems, and sneak peeks into the museum’s building renovation. Bonus: prizes for trivia champs. History + hops = a midweek win.
📍616 N. First Ave, Knightdale
🎟 Free to attend · Food & drink available for purchase | Wed., Aug. 6 – 6 p.m.
The long weekend is nearly upon us, and I’ve curated five standout events (and a Monday bonus!) to kick off your July with a variety of tastes. From spectacular evenings in Downtown Raleigh or Clayton to cinematic thrills or outdoor thrills on Sunday, there’s something for everyone.
And if you’re hoping for a rundown of the area’s best fireworks and whatnots, my pals at WRAL have got us covered with their comprehensive town-by-town guide to fireworks, festivals, and food trucks across the Triangle: https://www.wral.com/story/the-top-july-4-fireworks-festivals-and-food-trucks-in-the-triangle-maps/20906322/.
Ready to make the most of your weekend? Let’s dive in! 👇
Channel your inner Zorba and get ready to dance on Friday, July 4. 💙 Taverna Agora’s Greek Night returns with bouzouki beats, live belly dancing from the incredible Yara Sultan, and a menu full of authentic flavors. Grab a res timed to catch one (or all!) of her three sets—then stick around as the tables get cleared and the real dancing begins. You will be pulled into the fun.
📍 Taverna Agora | 326 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
💸 No cover | All ages welcome | Reservations encouraged
This Saturday, July 6, shop local and soak up the art! 🛍️ Triangle Pop-Up brings a fresh batch of local makers to the North Carolina Museum of Art for its monthly market series. Come for the shopping, stay for the museum galleries and scenic strolls through the park. Culture and creativity? Yes, please.
Triangle Pop-Up is a woman-owned small business specializing in showcasing local artists and makers. They work with local vendors and businesses to create unique pop-up markets and events that meet all over the Triangle. Support the market at the NCMA and join the fun! All markets take place in Gipson Plaza, the first Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 North Carolina Museum of Art | 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
💸 Free admission | All ages welcome
A little spritz here, a little spritz there… let’s party 🥂 Head to Clayton on Saturday, July 6, as Ladida Wine Shop launches its new by-the-glass + spritz menu just in time for the holiday weekend. Expect chilled pours, live music from 7:00–9:00 p.m., and prizes that’ll keep the vibes flowing. Cheers to good times and even better wine.
📍 Ladida Wine Shop | 439 East Main Street, Clayton
💸 Free to attend, price of purchases | 21+ only
Rev up your Sunday plans! 🏁 Catch an open caption screening of F1 The Movie on Sunday, July 7, at 3:30 p.m. at Marbles IMAX. This high-octane story follows Sonny Hayes—once a rising Formula 1 star—as he chases redemption behind the wheel decades after a devastating crash. Think speed, heart, and second chances, all on the big screen. Get your tix!
📍 Marbles IMAX | 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
💸 Standard IMAX pricing | Open to all | Captions on screen
