We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
4th Friday Connections at Crazy Axe 7/26
Kick off the weekend at 4th Friday Connections! Mix and mingle with fellow business professionals at The Crazy Axe! 9:30am. 1531 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh 27603. More info.
Best Summer Sidewalk Shopping in Raleigh 7/26-28
Enjoy great food, giveaways, and deals from all the shops at Lafayette Village. Shop end of season sales with one of a kind boutiques over THREE days! Friday, July 26th – Saturday, July 27th from 11am to close and Sunday, July 28th from 1pm to close. RSVP to their Summer Sidewalk Sale for your chance to win a $100 gift card to your favorite shop! RSVP
Little Details Stuff The Bag Sale 7/26-27
Little Details is holding their 7th Annual Stuff The Bag Sale July 26th & 27th from 10am-6pm! Purchase a bag for $10 and everything you can fit inside the bag is 50% OFF! Purchase and fill as many bags as you’d like! 100% of the bag fee will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill! The sale is in store ONLY! More info.
Friday Night at Hartwell 7/26
Enjoy a fun-filled night with Bold Batch Creamery and St. Vicent Spain Cuisine. Plus, music from Clare Means at Hartwell. 5pm
Rhythm & Brews Music Series at Iron Works 7/26
Head to The Yard on Friday nights from 6pm-8pm pm to catch some tunes from a rotating series of artists throughout the Summer. More info.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party at Raleigh Brewing 7/26
Celebrate TEAM USA as they travel to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics! Raleigh Brewing will host a watch party for the Opening Ceremony and have continuing Olympic event coverage throughout the following weeks! Raleigh Brewing Specials – Red Beer, Gold Glitter Beer, International Beer Flights! 7:30pm
Mark Morton at Quail Ridge Books 7/26
Order a ticket/book from Quail Ridge Books, then stop by between 6pm-8pm to meet Mark Morton and have your books signed. Tickets include a signed copy of Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir. 6pm Tickets
Opening Ceremony at Marbles IMAX 7/26
For the first time ever, experience the world’s biggest event on Raleigh’s biggest screen! NBC’s broadcast of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, live at Marbles IMAX. Witness a ceremony with classic Parisian splendor and style, a star-studded cast of performers, and a spectacular parade of athletes in boats down the River Seine, past the city’s most majestic landmarks! 1:30pm-4:30pm More info.
Free Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop 7/26
Selections from Johnson Brothers Distributing with Michael Rando at Taylor’s Wine Shop. 5:30pm-7pm More info.
Rose Talk at Logan’s Garden Shop 7/27
Logan’s Garden Shop is hosting an enriching Rose Talk class led by their very own rose expert, Chapman. You’ll delve into the art and science of nurturing beautiful roses to flourish in your garden. They’ll cover essential topics such as proper pruning techniques tailored to different rose varieties, seasonal care routines, disease prevention, and maximizing bloom production. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this class promises valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve stunning rose displays year after year. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Chapman’s expertise and elevate your gardening skills to new heights! 3:30pm. Tickets and info.
The Cupcake Shoppe 17th Birthday 7/27
The Cupcake Shoppe is celebrating their 17th birthday! They’ll be debuting a first for Raleigh….Selfie Cupcakes! These will be featured in the case along with pink matcha, birthday cake cupcakes, rose lemonade, ice cream sandwiches, and more! 7:30am-8pm
Raleigh Kids Treasure Hunt 7/27
Triangle Treasure Hunt is back with another adventure! Guests will meet at the Color Pop Corner and then depart with their treasure map on a walking team scavenger hunt where they will use their minds and feet to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes to find and unlock the treasure chest for a grand prize! Puzzles are geared toward kids ages 12 and under with some parental help. The scavenger hunt portion is perfect to complete as a family. The hunt involves walking up to 1 mile in total and will take place rain or shine. The hunt typically takes about 60 minutes to complete. 11am-12pm. More info. and tickets
Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities 7/27
Sample a selection of wines from estate grown, family owned wineries from around the world. These tastings are educational, but also casual and fun! No reservations required, just bring yourself (& your friends!) to Wine Authorities and let them know when you arrive that you’re there to taste. 12pm-3pm More info.
Saving Grace Hiking Program 7/27
Need some morning exercise and want to give a shelter dog a field trip? You have your option of a 2.6 or 4-mile hike on the NC Trails with the Saving Grace Hiking Team right down the road from the farm. Open to the community for anyone that wants to join! More info.
NC Pet Expo at the State Fairgrounds 7/27-28
Shop for your furry, feathered, or scaly friends. Check out Main Stage Activities such as a Pet Costume Contest, demos and more! Is your dog a daredevil? Then check out the Carolina DockDogs event all day Saturday and Sunday! Plus, a new “Education Room” with a full schedule of Training and Pet Healthcare presentations. They’ll be splitting donations among Saving Grace NC, Hope’s Animal Kingdom Cat Rescue, and Freedom Ride! Check out the SLR members that will be there:
aMANda’s Best Friend
Binky and Bell
Five Freedoms Photography
Saving Grace
Dirty Dogs Spa
Kono Pizza
$15/Ages 10+, $10/Ages 4-9. More info. and tickets
Lincoln Theatre Outdoor Concert Series 7/27
Rock out to Charles Wesley Godwin and Drayton Farley at the Lincoln Theatre Outdoor Concert Series! 6pm Tickets
Paint Night at Unleashed 7/27
Join Unleashed STONEHENGE this Saturday when instructors from Wine and Design will be leading a group in creating an adorable set of paintings! You pick which one you paint so whether you are a dog person or a cat person, they have you covered. This fundraiser benefits Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Space is limited! Sign up to reserve your spot!
Saturday Tasting at Seaboard Wine 7/27
Saturday Tasting at Seaboard Wine. $10/person. No reservation required. 2pm-5pm More info.
Pasta Making at Hartwell 7/28
Johnny Bisi is hosting another pasta class at Hartwell! This time you’ll be making fresh cavatelli and gnocchetti sardi! Class starts at 2pm. All materials and ingredients are provided. Drink included with your ticket! 2pm Tickets
Porron Pool Party at The Raleigh Wine Shop 7/28
The Raleigh Wine Shop is having a mid-summer celebration and there’s no better way to beat the heat than with some Txakoli! Join The Raleigh Wine Shop crew, Phil Broom from De Maison Selections, and the culinary team from Raleigh’s hottest upcoming restaurant Mala Pata, for a day party full of porrons, pools, pop-ups, and more! Featuring Porron Pitchers on Tap, Mala Pata Pop-up, Wine Cocktails, Live Music with DJ Baptiste, Mini-Pool Cool Down Stations.
1pm-5pm. More info.
Sunday Yoga at Trophy Maywood 7/28
Enjoy a 60-minute yoga flow at Trophy Maywood. This class is great for all experience levels – beginners welcome! Bring your mat and any props you like to use. One drink ticket is included with your registration. 11am More info. and tickets
Live Music
7/26 Yarn at Lincoln Theatre 7pm Tickets
7/26 Caligula Blushed (tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey) at The Pour House 8pm Tickets
7/27 Orville Peck “Stampede” Listening Party at The Pour House 2pm More info.
7/27 NC Got Next: Road To Tampa at The Pour House 7pm Tickets
7/27 Lamb Of God & Mastodon at Red Hat Amphitheater 6pm Tickets
7/28 The Aristocrats at The Pour House 8pm Tickets
7/28 Catch Me If You Can Mario Kart Tournament at Lincoln Theatre 4pm Free Show
