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The Raleigh area is the perfect place for visitors and locals this Memorial Day weekend. From fun on the water to baseball games and fireworks, the destination is packing in the fun over the long weekend ahead. Show your patriotism On Sun. evening starting at 7pm, the Town of Cary 's Koka Booth

Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With the most live music in North Carolina , Raleigh knows how to rock the summer! The area's outdoor concert venues hit all the right notes when putting together the summer...

HUGE. FOOD. NEWS! Chef Ashley Christensen —known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming scene since opening Poole's Diner in 2007—was awarded the title of Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation on Mon., May 6. The award is the highest individual honor for a chef,...

Hello, May! A busy spring continues in the Raleigh area this month—longer days and lots of sunshine mean it's time to get outdoors and explore. Temperatures have hit a sweet spot, patios are open, picnics are in full swing, the calendar is packed with major events and there's never...

Raleigh, N.C.'s cocktail culture is as vibrant as ever. From sophisticated speakeasies to local neighborhood hangouts, a well-crafted drink—perfect for a warm, sunny day or an intimate night out—is never far away in the Raleigh area. Watts & Ward This craft cocktail bar from...

The Spring season in the Raleigh area means big beer festivals, beer dinners and all sorts of celebrations at 30+ breweries —lots of chances to experience the best of our beer scene! The fun starts in March and leads into April's Beer Month in Raleigh (in celebration of N.C. Beer Month...

With outdoor concert season coming into full swing again this spring, the Raleigh area 's live music calendar is packed with awesome shows. It's a prime time to check out some new artists and to see your favorite bands on tour. Here are 30+ picks to help you start planning your Raleigh...

April is N.C. Beer Month, and the Raleigh area is celebrating with plenty of beer events, tastings, festivals, dinners and more to enjoy all month long. Throughout the entire month, experience excellent beers and happenings area breweries have to offer. Here are 10 reasons to raise your pint and

A fast-growing slice of downtown Raleigh , the City of Oaks' Person Street neighborhood is bursting with entrepreneurial spirit and creative grit. Make the most of a visit to this growing corner of downtown by exploring its exciting collection of shops, restaurants, bars and unique...

2019 has certainly started off on the right foot for foodies! From Japanese-Italian fusion to wood-fired bagels, the Raleigh area 's food scene is bursting with flavor. With so many unique options and an ever-growing list of new restaurants, we’ve rounded up six of the best new...