Midweek Melodies at Vidrio!
Sips, sounds, and Mediterranean bites to beat your midweek blues
Shannon
March 18, 2025
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Say goodbye to your midweek slump and hello to lively tunes at Vidrio every Wednesday from 6-9pm! Sway to the sweet sounds of Raleigh's finest musicians while sipping handcrafted cocktails and savoring Mediterranean-inspired flatbreads (just $15 each!). From truffle-kissed mushroom magic to savory salumi sensations, it's a culinary concert worth checking out.
Reservations are recommended, but spontaneity is celebrated!
This isn't sponsored—we just really dig delicious flatbreads and good tunes. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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🏡 FOR SALE UNDER $300K: 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,194 SQ FT | .04 ACRES | $275,000
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Raleigh Overtime:
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📝 LOCAL CLASS: Learn Drawing & Painting at Raleigh Art Studio on March 19 at 6:30PM.
Evening art classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays offer a relaxed, supportive space for adults of all skill levels to explore drawing or painting with acrylic, oil, or watercolor. Bring your own supplies and choose what to create, with expert guidance from Corneille. Easels and smocks provided. $150 for four sessions, meeting once a week. Sign up here →
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With over 20 years of mental health experience, Raleigh native Hilary Norris offers compassionate telehealth therapy with a sliding scale rates to make care accessible.
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Kim Dracula | Metalcore
Kim Dracula is an Australian alternative/indie artist from Hobart, Tasmania, known for viral TikTok success, genre-blending metal covers, and original music like "Make Me Famous" from A Gradual Decline In Morale. | The Ritz | March 20, 5:30PM | $53 | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Lea Michele | Broadway, Pop
Lea Michele is an American singer, actress, and Broadway star best known for her powerful vocals, starring role as Rachel Berry on Glee, and performances in musicals like Funny Girl and Spring Awakening. | Durham Performing Arts Center | May 5, 7:30PM | Get tickets here →
🎶 Want more? Browse upcoming shows and concerts here.
Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Josh Blue at Goodnights Comedy Club | March 20, 7:30PM | Josh Blue is a stand-up comedian known for his witty, self-deprecating humor and sharp observational comedy, often drawing from his experiences living with cerebral palsy to challenge stereotypes while keeping audiences laughing. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Stavros Halkias at Goodnights Comedy Club | April 29, 7:30PM | Stavros Halkias is a stand-up comedian known for his self-deprecating humor, sharp observational comedy, and charismatic storytelling, often touching on topics like relationships, body image, and everyday absurdities. Get tickets here →
🤣 Want more? Browse upcoming comedy events now.
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Get Outside, Raleigh!
🌞 2025 Moorefields Wildflower Hike @ Historic Moorefields | April 12 | 10AM
The annual Wildflower Walk at Moorefields explores the diverse flora along the ridges, creeks, and bottomlands of Moorefields and Seven Mile Creek Nature Preserve, guided by Piedmont wildflower experts Milo Pyne and Laura Cotterman.
🌲 Twilight Nature Walk @ The Land at Hawkins Loop | April 12 | 6PM
A guided nature walk under the full moon at The Land at Hawkins Loop, featuring observation areas for night sky viewing, wildlife, and native plants, along with food vendors, picnic spots, and a campfire for relaxation.
Drop-In Workouts Around Raleigh:
No recurring gym membership required. Just show up.
⚡ CrossFit | March 19, 8:15AM | United Fitness CrossFit | $25 | 9009 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
🎶 Jazz Dance Class | March 18, 7:15PM | Glow Raleigh | $19 | 1924 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608
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Oak City Job Openings:
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🤝 RALEIGH JOB: The Family Violence Prevention Center Inc is seeking a Housing Navigator.
The Housing Navigator at InterAct assists survivors of domestic and sexual violence in finding safe, affordable housing by cultivating landlord relationships, securing housing opportunities, and supporting clients through the rental process. More details here →
💼 RALEIGH JOB: CVS Health is seeking a Store Associate.
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