Bark & Brainpower: Monday Trivia at West Street Dog

Looking for a Monday pick-me-up? West Street Dog has you covered with trivia night starting at 6:30PM—where your brain gets a workout and your pup gets the zoomies. Teams win prizes after each round, and $5 drafts make the thinking even smoother. No dog? No problem. The off-leash bar and park are open 4–8PM for humans and hounds alike.

This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just like beer, dogs, and bragging rights. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).

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The 919 Deal Drop:

Thirsty Thursdays just got better—drink deals at The Big Easy 🔥

Get 1/2 priced wine by the glass and $5 house cosmos & martinis. No code or catch—just show up and sip

📍Where: The Big Easy
📅 When: Every Thursday

Raleigh Real Estate:

🏡 FOR SALE UNDER $300K: 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,726 SQ FT | .94 ACRES | $285,000
Prime investment opportunity in a fantastic cul-de-sac location with no city taxes or HOA, offering a 3-bedroom plus flex room home on nearly an acre with endless potential!* Take a look here →

🏠 FOR SALE UNDER $400K: 3 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHROOMS | 1,104 SQ FT | .25 ACRES | $305,000
Discover this beautifully updated three-bedroom home, where modern convenience meets cozy charm. Recently refreshed with new paint, this home feels bright and inviting. The perfect retreat for you and your family. The landscaped yard is a lovely space for entertaining and relaxing. Don't miss the opportunity to own this charming home that is ready for move in.* Take a look here →

🏘️ FOR SALE OVER $400K: 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 2,370 SQ FT | .04 ACRES | $624,900
This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome in Raleigh’s coveted Inside Wade community offers modern comforts, a prime location near the Lenovo Center, and fantastic amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, and walking trails—perfect for an active lifestyle!* Take a look here →

👨 WANT TO VIEW THESE HOUSES OR OTHERS IN PERSON (OR SELL YOUR OWN)? TEXT OR CALL RYAN FOR A FREE CONSULTATION…

Owner at Raleigh Realty, real estate agent Ryan Fitzgerald has…

• been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report

• accumulated 595 Google reviews and a 5-star rating

• been voted the Triangle's best real estate company by INDY Week

Whether you're buying or selling, he and his team are ready to help you navigate the fast-moving Triangle market. Don’t wait—reach out today!*

Contact Ryan and mention Raleigh.com sent you and he’ll send you a FREE Starbucks gift card!

📱 Text or call: 919-249-8536
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: RaleighRealty.com

🏡 View Homes in Raleigh: RaleighRealty.com/raleigh

Raleigh Overtime:

🍴 FOODIE FIND: Hummingbird’s Sumac Rubbed Chicken is a flavorful half-smoked Poulet Rouge, served with roasted sweet potatoes, pomegranate molasses, pine nuts, labneh, and preserved lemon chermoula for a bold and unforgettable dining experience. 

🐾 FOR ADOPTION: GENEVA | DOG | 5 MONTHS | FEMALE
Geneva is a sweet and gentle pup who may be shy at first but quickly becomes a loyal, affectionate companion who loves walks, playtime, and cozy snuggles. Check her out here →

🛍️ GARAGE SALE: Head over to 7026 Christian Light Road near Rawls Church today, March 23, until 5PM for a huge selection of toys, clothes, shoes, appliances, and cosmetics—happening rain or shine! More details here →

📝 LOCAL CLASS: Learn Watercolor Painting Techniques at AR Workshop Raleigh on March 29 at 11AM.
A beginner-friendly watercolor class at AR Workshop to learn blending and layering techniques while creating your own stunning painting, with a watercolor set to take home! Sign up here →

Unscrabmle, Win a Prize:

Unscramble the Raleigh-related phrase below, be the first to reply to this email with the correct answer, and we’ll send you a tote bag, stickers, and a magnet in the mail.

SAREHCER NREGILTA

Local Vocals:

🎸 This Week: Flamy Grant | Country
Flamy Grant is a drag performer and singer-songwriter known for blending gospel, folk, and Americana music with a bold, theatrical style that challenges traditional norms and celebrates self-expression. | Seance Listening Room | March 23, 6PM | $15-$35 | Get tickets here →

🎤 Plan Ahead: GHOST | Rock
Ghost is a Swedish rock band known for their theatrical stage presence, eerie aesthetic, and a unique blend of heavy metal, hard rock, and melodic pop influences. | Lenovo Center | July 15, 7PM | Get tickets here →

Save Hours of Searching—These Vetted Pros Are Ready to Improve Your Life

When you need to get things done (the right way, and fast), you don’t have time to read endless reviews. We’ve done that for you. These leading local service professionals have earned their stellar reputations and are ready to help you simplify your life.

Call them and tell them we sent you!*

✔️ Dentist: Russo DDS has 1,500+ Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating—trusted by families all over Raleigh for exceptional dental care.

✔️ Handyman: Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County has 900+ Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating—because quality craftsmanship matters.

✔️ HVAC Services: Air Experts—Raleigh’s go-to HVAC specialists with 7,300+ Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating. Don’t wait for the next heatwave!

✔️ Laser Hair Removal: BodyLase Med Spa has nearly 900 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating for expert laser hair removal. Book your glow-up today!

✔️ Massage Therapist: Lorena Luca Spa & Skin Clinic boasts 460+ Google reviews and a 4.8-star rating—because you deserve to relax.

✔️ Mortgage Broker: Erika Fonseca - Oak City Lending (NMLS #2679761) has 15 Google reviews, all 5.0 stars. Get the best home loan options with a pro who truly cares!

✔️ Therapist: Elizabeth Tatum, LCMHC has 5.0 stars and 30+ Google reviews for compassionate, effective therapy. Take care of your mental wellness with one of Raleigh’s best.

✔️ Wealth Advisor: Capitol Financial has 25+ Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating for expert financial planning. Your future self will thank you.

Let’s Get Laughing:

🎤 This Week: Caitlin Peluffo at State of Beer | March 23, 8PM | Caitlin Peluffo is a bold, high-energy comedian known for fearless, self-deprecating humor and sharp storytelling. A New York-based comic, she’s been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Get tickets here →

😂 Plan Ahead: Danae Hays at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | April 5, 8PM | Danae Hays is a Nashville-based comedian, actress, and content creator known for her hilarious southern characters, quick wit, and viral parody country songs. With a unique blend of storytelling and musical comedy, she has captivated millions across social media, amassing a dedicated following with her sharp humor and relatable southern charm. Get tickets here →

Raleigh Reads:

🚗 North Carolina Day Trips includes 170 must-visit destinations, organized by theme.*

🔍 Raleigh's Great Scavenger Hunt Adventure uncovers 50 must-see spots and hidden gems.*

🥾 Best Hikes Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill features 40 family-friendly hikes within an hour of the Triangle, including hidden trails.*

Looking for guides to Raleigh neighborhoods? Check these out: Boylan Heights, Downtown, Glenwood South, Historic Oakwood, Mordecai, North Hills, and North Raleigh.

Looking for guides to towns around Raleigh? Check these out: Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon.

Find New Friends in Raleigh:

By popular demand, here are curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:

👋 Afternoon Tea/Coffee @ Lucky Tree | March 23 | 2PM
Head to Lucky Tree for great energy, meaningful conversations, and good vibes—bring a question to discuss or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals! Look for the Empowered Empaths flag to find the group.

🤝 Expat & Immigrant Speed Friend Matching @ 509 W North St | March 29 | 1:30PM
A speed friending event in downtown Raleigh for international residents to connect through quick 4-5 minute conversations. Afterward, attendees can continue socializing at a nearby bar. Registration required; event starts promptly at 1:45 PM.

Raleigh Household Deals:

🛏️ Get comfy: This could be the comfiest thing you ever put on your bed.*

☕ Your coffee game, upgraded: This top-rated coffeemaker makes the perfect cup. It’s not the cheapest but it’s way cheaper than a daily Starbucks.*

🛒 Harris Teeter savings: Pillsbury Biscuits, 2 for $5

🦁 Food Lion savings: Michelina’s Frozen Dinners, $0.99 each

Oak City Job Openings:

💻 WORK-FROM-HOME JOB HIRING IN RALEIGH: Weareeverise.com is seeking a Contact Center Agent.
A Contact Center Agent assists customers by answering inquiries, resolving issues, and providing support via phone, email, or chat, ensuring a positive customer experience and maintaining service quality standards. More details here →

🖥️ WORK-FROM-HOME JOB HIRING IN RALEIGH: Acolad.com is seeking an Interpreter.
Facilitate real-time communication by accurately conveying spoken or signed messages between languages while preserving meaning, tone, and cultural context. More details here →

💰 WORK-FROM-HOME SIDE GIG IN RALEIGH: SurveyJunkie is looking for people to take surveys! Get paid to share your opinions on products, services, and trends—all from the comfort of your home.* More details here →

🤝 RALEIGH JOB: WALMART is seeking an IN-PERSON PERSONAL SHOPPER.
Online Order Filling associates prepare and package online orders with accuracy, making substitutions and coordinating with customers to ensure satisfaction. More details here →

💼 RALEIGH JOB:TWO ROOSTERS ICE CREAM is seeking an ICE CREAM SCOOPER.
Scoopers provide friendly, welcoming service by greeting customers, offering samples, and preparing scoops and shakes with care, even during busy times. More details here →

The Hookup:

The Gift Your Parents Don’t Know They Need

You’ve heard the stories—now help preserve them for the next generation.

With Grandkids.com’s Leave a Legacy Packages, your parents can capture their life stories in their own words through expertly guided interviews that yield beautifully written keepsake books and video recordings.

Created by the founder of Raleigh.com, these packages start at $700 and are designed to make storytelling easy, meaningful, and secure.

What’s Included:

• Multiple 1-on-1 interviews with compassionate journalists

• Professionally written legacy books with photos

• Video recordings

The best gift isn’t a thing—it’s a legacy.*

Start the process by emailing [email protected] today.

Raleigh Hidden Gem:

Oh, if you haven’t been to Crank Arm Brewing in downtown Raleigh, you’re missing out—it’s got this laid-back vibe that just feels like home. They’ve got some seriously good craft beer, and the whole cycling theme adds a quirky, local charm. It’s one of those spots where you can grab a pint, sit outside, and people-watch while the city hums around you. Total hidden gem.

—Aneesa, a Raleigh.com reader

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Above all, have a great day, Raleigh!

A reminder to our Raleigh neighbors: Dates and locations are accurate to the best of our knowledge when communicated, but things can change! Please check the event organizer's website before heading out!