This one is literally on the borderline of Raleigh and well worth the drive! If you are like me and are in serious need of some retail therapy, check out the End-Of-Season Sale at Painted Tree Cary on Saturday, September 16, & Sunday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This place is a shopper’s dream! So many great vendors, including our giveaway sponsor Vivian’s Denim Bar, all under one roof. Whether you’re looking for fantastic, discounted summer steals or ready to stock up on all things fall, this sale has your name on it!
Fall Fashion Is Among Us!
Come and explore fall jewelry, fashions, and scents to embrace the upcoming season! MODE Raleigh will be hosting Bofémme Jewelry and Ky’s Candles on Thursday, September 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at their Raleigh location. Bofémme Jewelry offers a combination of bohemian and feminine jewelry, including permanent options. You will surely “fall” in love with this collection! Ky’s Kandles offers soy candles, basic candles, wax melts, and customized candles, which means scents for any nose. Also, shop MODE’s consignment selection of high-end brands that cater to fashionable shoppers of all ages while you are there!
Friday Five: This Friday is coming in HOT!
If you are starting to think it is almost time for fall and pumpkin spice lattes, you are sadly mistaken, my friend. There are still 90 days left of summer! In North Carolina terminology this means we are in the “Hell’s Front Porch” part of summer. However, don’t fret! Raleigh has a lot of indoor activities to help you beat the heat this weekend. Now, without further ado, here is your Friday Five!
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Since it has been hot as all get out, maintaining a weekly golfing routine can prove to be quite a challenge. Yet, fear not, for those enthusiastic golfers, I have the remedy: Dogwood Country Club. Boasting indoor simulators and golf courses, you now possess the flexibility to refine your swing during the dog days of summer. Don’t miss out on your chance to snag a $50 gift card to Dogwood—the perfect opportunity to enhance your golfing experience!
You’re Gonna Want to Be PROMpt to This One!
No prom-posal is necessary! Your chance to experience “The Prom”, part of Theatre Raleigh’s 2023 main stage season, ends on Sunday, August 13. The recipient of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical skillfully encapsulates the delightful humor and heartfelt essence of a traditional musical comedy, carrying a message that holds even greater relevance for today’s audiences. This is one prom you can take your mom or cousin to with no judgment!
Yoga + Coffee = HOT Yoga!
Start your day with Yoga on the Bloc at the growing Bloc[83] development on Saturday, August 12, at 10 a.m. Indulge in a revitalizing, confidence-boosting, and enjoyable yoga session, followed by selecting a beverage of your preference from 321 Coffee. Additionally, YogaSix provides validated parking for an hour and a half. Admission includes one beverage from 321 Coffee, plus a complimentary in-studio class at YogaSix.
Do You Suffer From Reptile Dysfunction?
If you are truly looking for a cool indoor experience this weekend, geck-yo-self over to the Repticon Raleigh Reptile and Exotic Animals Show at N.C. State Fairgrounds Exposition Center on Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13. Explore a wild shopping spree with a cast of critter-loving vendors! Unleash your inner animal enthusiast and dive into a treasure trove of goodies tailored for the fanciest of exotic pets. And hey, if your heart desires, shop for a new pet to take home among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids, and small exotic animals available on site.
Ain’t No Party Like an East Coast Party!
This one is for all my fellow hip-hop heads…mount up! On Saturday, August 12, the City of Raleigh Museum will be honoring the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. This day of celebration will include an educational lecture series, classic car show, hip-hop karaoke, break-dancers, line dancing classes, and best of all the Hip-Hop Sneaker Ball. The block party is free and open to the public from 12 until 4 p.m. Then it is time to drop it like it’s hot at the Hip-Hop Sneaker Ball from 6 until 12 a.m. with tickets available for purchase.