All Gonza Tacos y Tequila locations will be opening early at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 5, in celebration of Cinco de Mayo (and the party don’t stop until the tequila runs out)! Enjoy tasty margs, tacos, and other Mexican dishes while jamming to DJs. How spec-taco-lar!
Two Parties, One Venue (!)
Sports & Social Cary is upping the ante this weekend with not one, but two parties. Come out Friday, May 5, for Fiesta de Mayo featuring live entertainment, games and giveaways, and food and drink specials. Then return Saturday, May 6, for a classy Derby Days party with all your favorites: Kentucky hot brown sandwiches, mint juleps, a $500 cash prize for the best hat, and a cornhole tournament. And they’re off…!
Get Down and Derby at Dram 🐎
It’s time to break out those fancy hats! Dram & Draught’s annual Kentucky Derby watch party (Saturday, May 6, 3–8 p.m.) is always a fave for watching the “greatest two minutes in sports.” Festivities include a hat contest with prizes, special Derby drink specials (Mint juleps! Bourbon!), a DJ, and raffle benefiting North Carolina equine charity HORSEPOWER.
Party Like It’s the 1950s at Watts & Ward 🎶
Celebrate the 149th Run for the Roses with big hats, bow ties, mint juleps, and live music from Keenan McKenzie & The Riffers feat. Laura Windley and special guest Xara Wilde at Watt’s & Ward’s Derby Party on Saturday, May 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best big hat for the women and best dapper for the men—so don’t be shy about your outfits!
Friday Five: Welcome to Fri-Yay, Raleigh!
I don’t know about you, but I have been looking forward to the weekend all week. From Brewgaloo to Earth Day celebrations to wine and chocolate, this weekend is jam-packed with opportunities to kick back, relax, and enjoy all Raleigh has to offer! So, without further ado, here is your Friday Five!
But First, Some Bunny Needs to Win!
There is only one week left to enter our April contest. Don’t miss out on this giveaway, which includes a bottle of Baileys, a bottle of Smirnoff vanilla vodka, and two Easter bunnies.
Calling All Craft Beer Enthusiasts, Brewgaloo Is Here!
That’s right, Brewgaloo, North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival and the second biggest in the U.S., is back! This two-day festival begins with a Friday Night Kick-Off Party on April 21 followed by the Saturday Street Fest on April 22. Saturday’s festival lines the streets of Downtown Raleigh with more than 110 North Carolina craft breweries, 50 local food trucks, dozens of local vendors, and multiple stages of live local entertainment!
Hey Earth, You Rock!
What better place to celebrate Mother Earth than Dorothea Dix Flower Fields? Check out Raleigh Earth Day on Friday, April 21, for a free community event from 5 until 7 p.m. Explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.