Seize the Leap: A Downtown Raleigh Weekend Guide
Check out our curated list of happenings in the heart of the city this weekend to make the most of the bonus time this year:
Live Music & Brews: Wednesday, Feb. 28:
Catch Pocket Strange X Babe Honey with Bottom Shelf at The Pour House, or grab a mellow midweek beer at Landmark Tavern.
Sports, Pizza & Entertainment: Thursday, Feb. 29:
Engage in an ‘It Ain’t All White and Black’ guided conversation at Block Gallery, followed by live music by Harrison & Wentz at the Longleaf Hotel.
Grab one of The Pizza Times’ take-away party packages, and catch the Carolina Hurricanes play against Columbus at home. Or, groove to Schweet N’ Low & Vinnie Dangerous at The Pour House.
Cultural Celebrations, Art, First Friday & Yoga: Friday, March 1:
Kick off Women's History Month at Moore Square's Feminist First Friday before grabbing a beer at The Raleigh Times, or explore a photography project by Chris Facey about Black fatherhood at Transfer Co. Food Hall.
Immerse yourself in studio tours and shopping at Designed for Joy, and experience other various exhibitions and events across the city as part of First Friday.
Enjoy live music at The Green Monkey or The Pour House, or unwind with a (free!) First Friday EmPOWERment Yoga at Current Wellness.
Weekend Wonders: Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3:
Catch performances like C.S. Lewis Onstage at Fletcher Opera Theater
Engage in the Future Me Fair at Marbles Kids Museum
Ongoing, March 1-17:
The Sheraton Raleigh Hotel and eight independent downtown businesses have put together a promotion to give away one night in downtown Raleigh that you won’t want to miss! The Prize includes:
One complimentary hotel night at & provided by the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel,
A meal for two at Tonbo Ramen, $25 to Munjo Munjo, Unorthodox Vintage, Gathering Gallery, The Green Monkey, Needle & Thread Co. / Sarah Rosa Glickman Art (located at Martin Street Pop-Up), The Hippo Wine Bar, and $25 worth of Locally Roasted Coffee to make at home compliments of Robert Courts Mortgage Professor.
Starting on Friday, March 1, Shoppers can get a passport stamp card at one of the participating downtown businesses by spending at least $5 to get their first stamp. Each stamp in the passport (One per business) will count as one entry when the passport is turned in. Get a stamp at each place and get seven entries!
Happy Leap Year!!