Royalty Reawakened is presenting a free community workshop, Eating Well on a Budget, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Coper Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a fun and informative event on how to eat healthy without breaking the bank! Learn tips and tricks on budget-friendly meal planning, smart grocery shopping, and making … [Read more...] about Eating Well on a Budget — free community workshop
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Perry’s Steakhouse Offering 79-Cent Pork Chop Lunch — one day only
Perry's Steakhouse is throwing it all the way back to its founding date of 1979 by offering a one-day only bargain. On Friday, May 2, 2025, Perry's Steakhouse is offering its Pork Chop Friday Lunch Special for just 79 cents. The first 100 dine-in customers in line at 10:30 a.m. will receive the special deal. Perry's Pork Chop Friday Lunch Special normally costs $19 and includes: Dine-in … [Read more...] about Perry’s Steakhouse Offering 79-Cent Pork Chop Lunch — one day only
20+ Farmers’ Markets in the Triangle
This is a listing of farmers markets in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Chatham County, Cary, and more. See one we can add? Fill us in! Make sure to follow the link for the farmers market before you go and make sure that there haven't been changes. Read on for information on all the farmers' markets, organized by location. Chapel Hill and Carrboro … [Read more...] about 20+ Farmers’ Markets in the Triangle
First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade in Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is presenting the First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Part bike ride, part parade, all fun! The bike parade starts at Oak City Cycling Project, 707 N Person Street, Raleigh, NC, to Downtown Raleigh - this ride will bring you to the heart of downtown for all the First Friday festivities. This family friendly "slow roll" is … [Read more...] about First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade in Raleigh
Family Mental Health & Wellness Forum in Durham May 17
Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC) is hosting a day focused on mental health, wellness, and family connection. Family Mental Health & Wellness Forum takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Rogers-Herr Middle School, 911 W Cornwallis Road, Durham, North Carolina. This free forum is created with Black families in mind and offers a welcoming space to learn, share, … [Read more...] about Family Mental Health & Wellness Forum in Durham May 17
Live music at The Night Rider: Charlie Craichy, Patrick Carr and Ryan Irby May 8
The Night Rider, 416 W. South Street, Raleigh, is a bar that frequently hosts live music and comedy events. Here's one upcoming event. Live music: Charlie Craichy, Patrick Carr and Ryan IrbyThursday, May 8, 20257 to 9 p.m.Free, with $5 suggested donation … [Read more...] about Live music at The Night Rider: Charlie Craichy, Patrick Carr and Ryan Irby May 8
Raleigh’s Summer Beats July 12
NC Vibes is bringing the fun of the beach to Raleigh with Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event will features live music and dance, games, a food truck rodeo and much more: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Beats July 12
Kentucky Derby Watch Parties in the Triangle
The 151st Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s known as “The Run for the Roses” because of the blanket of 554 red roses bestowed upon the winning horse. The Kentucky Derby is also known for the traditions of drinking mint juleps and wearing elaborate hats at the race. It’s probably a good thing that the traditions leading up … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Watch Parties in the Triangle
CAM Raleigh: closed
UPDATE: CAM Raleigh is closed. Stay tuned for updates. CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Find more upcoming events. … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh: closed
Smashburger: 50% off milkshakes with any purchase on Fridays
If you love Smashburger, you've come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals. Half-Off Milkshakes Every Friday from May 2 to July 31, 2025, get 50% off all hand-spun milkshakes from 2 to 5 p.m., with any purchase, using the code SHAKES25. The deal is valid whether ordering in-store, to-go, online or through the Smashburger app. Fine print of the deal is in … [Read more...] about Smashburger: 50% off milkshakes with any purchase on Fridays
