While we (impatiently) wait for the season three release of Only Murders in the Building, may we suggest checking out Raleigh Walking Tours? The local tour group offers a “True Crime & Curious Tales” format that’s perfect for the budding sleuth in all of us, with the next happening coming up this weekend on Sunday, Sep. 4, at 10:45 a.m. Registration is free, tip what you can to take care of your guide!
Who’s Got the Best Mimosa Specials in Raleigh?
It appears that y’all really like your weekend mimosa specials! Every month, this blog post is our No. 1 source of traffic, so we updated the list. Cheers to the freaking weekend, friends!
Let’s Roll (Into the Weekend)
Before we get into things, let’s be specific here for a second: I’m being figurative when I write, “let’s roll”. I am in no way suggesting that any of us get as bruised, bumped, and battered as this girl did…
Seriously, shoutout to recent NC State graduate Abby Lampe who won the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll in Gloucester, England, last weekend. My Pack seems to keep getting robbed of championships, but leave it to a Pi Phi to aim high and bring home the gold cheddar. 🧀 You go, Abby! (If that wasn’t a perfect “roll-up” to our last month of cheese appreciation, how about crowning Raleigh Weekend reader Diana W. our May gift card winner? Congrats, Diana!)
Back to the business at hand, I’m pretty pleased if I do say so myself with this week’s Friday Five (plus a few extra) highlights for your weekend efforts. We’ve got beer, a new bodega, fireflies, film, live theatre, and even some feel-good experiences for your solo or group pursuits. I’ll get out of the way now and leave you to it. Thanks for being here, everyone!
Spa Month Continues with a Low-Maintenance Luxe Look + Giveaway
Ladies, can you imagine being able to toss out your lash curler and mascara, hitting the day with confidence? For a quick, easy, and safe way to curl your lashes, a lash lift is perfect for you! Our friends at The Lash Lounge Raleigh ITB are this week’s “Raleigh Spa Month” feature and with this service, you’ll be in and out in just about an hour and on your way to enjoying results that last up to eight weeks. (Don’t forget to click through and register for your chance to win a gift card to treat yourself!)
These Three Events Are Lighting up the Night
No matter your entertainment style, we’ve got a bevy of options for you to pick from to light up your Friday night: Fireflies at Prairie Ridge, Spider-Man at the Garner Rec Center lawn, and In the Heights at Raleigh Little Theatre!
It Wouldn’t Be Raleigh Without a Solid Beer Event
It’s NC Hops Festival time, people! 🍺 Get dropped off at the NC State Fairgrounds on Saturday or Sunday to partake in live music, local vendors, food trucks, and of course, beverage samplings including NC beer, cider, and seltzers. Three sessions are available to choose from priced at $45 each.
Brookside Bodega Reopens as Reimagined Community Hang with “Drinkable Drinks” and a “Baller Patio”
1000 Brookside Drive has seen its share of restaurant and market concepts but we’re particularly excited about the latest rendition, which will host a grand opening event on Friday. What makes the latest version more noteworthy? In this girl’s humble opinion, it’s the leadership… steeped in deep hospitality industry experience. Let’s get to know Brookside Bodega together.
Listen Up… These Events Just Might Change Your Perspective
Easier than “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes”, we are excited about these upcoming events that allow you to simply sit, relax, and listen for your chance to hear from others about their first-hand experiences… the first takes place on Friday at Raleigh’s Union Station.