Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
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Crafty 10 Year Anniversary Party at Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits in Raleigh
Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits, at 2005 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC, is a bottle shop and bar offering national, international, and local products. It features 8-16 different beers on tap at all times, a relaxing coffee shop vibe, and free wifi. It also hosts frequent events. You can find them listed on their Facebook page. Here is one event coming up: Crafty 10 Year Anniversary … [Read more...] about Crafty 10 Year Anniversary Party at Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits in Raleigh
Westgate Wine Bar Presents: Devon Flaherty
Westgate Wine Bar, at 6405 Westgate Road, #115, Raleigh, NC, offers wine by the bottle and the glass. It hosts regularly scheduled wine tastings, which are a great, low-priced way to find a new favorite wine. You can see Westgate Wine Bar's upcoming events on their website calendar or Facebook page. Here's one upcoming special event... Westgate Wine Bar Presents: Devon Flaherty in … [Read more...] about Westgate Wine Bar Presents: Devon Flaherty
Bachata Fixation at Luna Night Club
Bachata Fixation is a dancing event, presented by Numinus Live, on the 3rd Friday of the month, 2023, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., at Luna Night Club, 3019 Auto Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's currently scheduled through November 17, 2023. Cover is $10. The event features Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk, Merengue and more. There will be a FREE class at 9 p.m. to get you started! Purchase tickets … [Read more...] about Bachata Fixation at Luna Night Club
Sheetz Community Clinic: Free baseball clinic from Ripken Baseball May 17
Ripken Baseball is partnering with Sheetz to bring a free baseball clinic to Raleigh. It is for children ages 7 to 14 and takes place Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Honeycutt Park, 1032 Clear Creek Farm Drive, Raleigh, NC. Register here for the Raleigh clinic. The clinic includes instructional drills on hitting, throwing, infield and outfield. The clinic includes: … [Read more...] about Sheetz Community Clinic: Free baseball clinic from Ripken Baseball May 17
Free event: Apex Youth Football Combine May 20
Apex Pop Warner Football and Cheer is hosting a free Youth Football Combine for kids ages 7-13. The event takes place Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Apex High School, 1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC. Apex Pop Warner Football and Cheer announced this event on their Facebook page. During the event, the kids will participate in 6 or more drills. Apex Pop Warner is … [Read more...] about Free event: Apex Youth Football Combine May 20
The Guild Grand Opening Reception + Art Dedication
The Guild, an apartment building at MOSAIC at 249 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro, is celebrating its grand opening on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 4 p.m. The reception will feature Hors D'oeuvres catered by Root Cellar Cafe. … [Read more...] about The Guild Grand Opening Reception + Art Dedication
May Month of Fitness in Wake Forest — free fitness classes all month
May Month of Fitness in Wake Forest includes a 5-mile walking challenge, along with a free outdoor fitness series all through May. Everyone who registers for the 50-mile walking challenge by April 27, and completes the challenge, returning their tracking card by June 2, 2023, will be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card. Read on for information on the free fitness classes in May. Free … [Read more...] about May Month of Fitness in Wake Forest — free fitness classes all month
Get 25% off GrubHub Order for Mother’s Day May 1-14
Help a mom in your life celebrate Mother's Day with the help of Grubhub. From May 1 to 14, 2023, diners who have signed up for Grubhub+ through Amazon Prime will receive 25% off an order of $20+. Use the promo code MAMA25. This is a one-time use promo code. If you're an Amazon Prime member but you haven't signed up for Grubhub+ through Amazon Prime, it's a great deal! For a year, you get FREE … [Read more...] about Get 25% off GrubHub Order for Mother’s Day May 1-14
Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
Registration is open for Raleigh's Jewish History Trolley Tour, which takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2023. There will be three tours: The tour leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and lasts for about one hour. This tour will be a historic journey starting with Moses Mordecai, the namesake of Mordecai Historic Park and the first Jewish man recorded to live in … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Jewish History Trolley Tour May 14
