Our favorite whiskey bar is doing it big for the derby. Dram & Draught will have the race on the big screens inside and outside and juleps will be flowing all day long. A portion of each $12 Woodford Reserve Mint Julep sold on Saturday will be donated to Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center and CORRAL Riding Academy. Let’s get dressed for the first time in a year and celebrate! Hats and seersucker are highly encouraged.
Saturday, May 1: Kentucky Derby Fancy Hat Party at Raleigh Beer Garden
Head to Raleigh Beer Garden on Saturday at 11 a.m. for horse racing and Mint Juleps. There will be a contest for best hat and prizes will be given away throughout the day! The Kentucky Derby will be playing on all the TVs.
Saturday, May 1: Big Hats & Bow Ties at Nickelpoint Brewing Company
Nickelpoint will be serving their version of the Mint Julep (non-alcoholic version available) and awarding prizes for the best hat. This is an outdoor event and Covid precautions will be in place. Attendees receive a derby packet with tickets good for refreshments and derby dollars for wagering. Ticket sales benefit homeless pets and rescue horses.
Friday Five: Everybody’s Working for the Weekend
You have worked hard all week—now it is time for a drink! Whether you are starting the weekend with a mimosa or planning to grab a beer or a glass of wine when you get off work, we have the places you are going to want to go. Loosen that tie and kick off those heels, it’s time for your Friday Five!
Mornings Are For Mimosas ????
The best part of waking up is a mimosa in your cup… and we know where to find them! This warm weather is making us want to wake up early and soak up every part of the day. We have put together a list of the best mimosa specials in Raleigh so you can do just that!
Friday, April 23: Pastel IPA Release at Lonerider in Five Points
Get your weekend started with oats and blueberries… in a beer, of course. Lonerider at Five Points is releasing their Pastel IPA with oats and blueberries on Friday and it is sure to sell out fast. Cheers!
Friday, April 23: Wines from Spain’s DOCa’s Virtual Class
Who’s up for a little wine tasting tonight? The Wine Feed is hosting a virtual class that includes live streaming, instructor-led presentation, and three full bottles of wine. Only one class needs to be purchased per household so you can share the wine love! Get your tickets now. The class starts at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 26 – Saturday, May 1: Race For the Cure Pink Week ????
The 2021 Komen Triangle Race for the Cure is Saturday, May 1, but Pink Week starts on Monday! There are events going on all week and if you visit any Ruckus location this month and round up your purchase, a donation is made to Susan G. Komen! Sign up for the race and mark your calendar for Pink Week!