Can’t get enough of the Olympic games? Neither can we! Head to the 2021 Sir Walter Miler at Cardinal Gibbons High School Track on Friday, August 6, for a little taste of the Olympics right here in Raleigh!
Saturday, August 7: Grand Opening of The PumpHouse 1906™ Cocktail Bar & Social House ????
Yes, we know this is in Kinston, but it is worth the drive! Join SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka in celebrating the grand opening of The PumpHouse 1906™ Cocktail Bar & Social House on Saturday, August 7, at Three Stacks Distillery in Kinston, NC.
A little party never killed nobody – visitors can expect smooth spirits, live music, and a grand time to be had by all.
Monday, August 9: Girl’s Guide to Cocktails at Dram & Draught
We’re so excited to bring back Girl’s Guide to Cocktails: Whiskey 101 at Dram & Draught. We’ve scheduled one each month until the end of the year! Gals, don’t miss out on our upcoming ladies-only whiskey tastings. Join Raleigh Weekend’s own Lisa Jeffries, a Stave & Thief Certified Bourbon Steward, for an hour and a half introduction to whiskey course, complete with three one-ounce pours of whiskey with varying taste profiles.
Friday, August 13: Summer Luxury Picnic Experience – Date Night
You’re invited, along with your bae or besties, to join McCormick Creations for a luxury-style picnic on Friday, August 13, at River Ridge Golf Club! Enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars. Listen to the smooth sounds of jazz as you sit at one of their luxury-styled boho picnic tables.
Add a Little More Fun to Your “Darty”
Planning a “day party” or any event, for that matter? Make it one to remember with the help of Triangle Lawn Games. Triangle Lawn Games is the leading lawn game rental and cornhole specialist in the country and they can help take your get-together to the next level. Who doesn’t love a little competition?
Friday Five: If You Like Piña Coladas… You Are in the Right Place
???? “If you like piña coladas and gettin’ caught in the rain” ☔… Raleigh is the place for you! This month, the Raleigh Weekend team is putting all our eggs in one basket—and those eggs come in the form of delicious cocktails to help cool you off this summer. Our friends at Raleigh Magazine got things started with a great list of summer slushies and where to find them. Read that first, then come back to check out a few of our favorite places for frozen cocktails.
We hope you have dried off from yesterday’s weather and are ready to venture out because it’s time for your Friday Five!
But First… Where Are You Drinking This Summer? ????
We are always telling you about our favorite places to grab a drink, and now it is your turn! This month, we want to send a lucky winner a $25 gift card to their favorite Raleigh watering hole.
Before the Cocktails… Asali Desserts & Cafe and Sassool Are Teaming Up
We know, we know, we promised frozen cocktails. Don’t worry, they are coming. However, before we dive into the concoctions, we have to tell you about an event you are not going to want to miss. Enjoy a dinner for two inspired by culture and traditional flavors, and get to know the faces behind the food at Asali Desserts & Cafe and Sassool on Saturday, July 17. The meal will be made up of an entrée, and salad provided by Sassool, and a crafted beverage and dessert provided by Asali.