Every First Friday of the month is welcomed by a downtown art celebration. With the spring showers, we’re lucky to have some blooming flowers for this event! Head down to City Market where you can have your picture taken with the beautifully designed floral arrangement by Olivia Chisholm.
Saturday, June 5: You’ll Want to Pop Over to This Pop-Up Event! 💥
‘Tis the season for pop-up events! With warmer weather and outside events still holding a sweet spot in our hearts (❤️), we are loving these pop-up markets. No matter who you’re shopping for, or if you are looking to discover new artists, you have to check one out.
Sunday, June 6: Let’s Celebrate Pride! 🌈
On Sunday, June 6, Raleigh Brewing and the Green Monkey will be hosting a Drag show in honor of Pride Month! There will be music, food trucks, and of course, a drag show.
We Know How to Make Your Weekend More Sweet … and Savory! 😋
Get your baby back rib fix this Friday night at Midtown Grille! Every Friday night you can now get a half rack of Baby Back ribs served with Brussel sprouts and potato salad for just $21.
Self-Care and Chill? Get Ready For Raleigh Spa Month!
Why should Miami have all the fun? We want to start having a month to feature Triangle spas. So, here it is! 😏 Each upcoming week in June we will be highlighting one of our favorite local spots and giving away a prize to a lucky reader. Let’s celebrate National Selfie Day on June 21, 2021, by taking time to care for our skin. Check out a few of our most loved spas to get prepped for our weekly contest.
Friday Five: We Know You Are Probably Going Out of Town… 🏖️
It’s hot outside. Raleigh is just a few hours from the beach and mountains. It’s a long weekend. What does this mean? Many of you will be packing your bags and heading to the water or the hills for the weekend so, for this week’s Friday Five, we picked one activity to do in town this weekend, boozy lemonade recipes you can get in Downtown Raleigh or make wherever you are, and a concert that is next week. Plus, some tips to keep you from burning. So, wherever you are, let’s raise a glass, it is time for your Friday Five.
But First… It’s Your Last Chance for BBQ 🍖
We are coming to the end of National BBQ Month which means it is time to fill up on all the BBQ goodness you can. Don’t forget to take a break from chowing down to vote for your favorite BBQ spot in Raleigh and be entered to win a $25 gift card to the restaurant that takes home the most votes.
Worth the Drive: First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival 🇺🇸
Head to First Fruit Farms in Louisburg this weekend, May 28-May 31, 2021, for their Memorial Balloon Festival. There will be hot air balloon flights, live music, carnival rides, a beer garden, food trucks, fireworks, a memorial flag garden, air shows, and more.