Sip into Spring: A Seasonal Beer Pairing Dinner
Fresh plates, bold brews, and one delicious night at The Raleigh Times.
Shannon
April 25, 2025
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Get ready to raise your glass and your standards—The Raleigh Times is hosting a Spring Harvest Beer Dinner that pairs seasonal dishes with swoon-worthy brews (plus an opening toast with a guava sour that basically is spring in a glass). Think figs, fennel, fire-roasted flavor, and your choice of wild boar or local mushrooms. Dessert? Oh, it’s happening.
Click here to see the full menu and snag your seat before it disappears like whipped ricotta on a warm pie.
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Hyper Loops | Psychedelic Garage
Wilmington’s Hyper Loops bring their psychedelic garage sound to Raleigh with high-energy sets from locals Heavy Denim and Gotta Know—and yes, Malört is flowing all night. | Slim’s Dive Bar | April 26, 9PM
🎤 Plan Ahead: Alison Brown | Country
Alison Brown is a Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso and composer known for blending bluegrass with jazz, Celtic, and Latin influences, and is a trailblazer for women in bluegrass music. | Durham Performing Arts Center | October 18, 4PM | Get tickets here →
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🎤 This Week: Stavros Halkias at Goodnights Comedy Club | April 29, 7:30PM | Stavros Halkias is a bold, sharp-witted comedian known for his unfiltered humor, playful crowd work, and self-deprecating takes on modern life and relationships. Get tickets here →
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🤝 Gratefulness Gathering @ Souly Holistic | May 8 | 12PM
A midday gathering focused on mindful reflection and discussion around the theme of appreciation, hosted at Souly Holistic in Raleigh. Get details here →
If you're into craft beer, the Raleigh Beer Trail is this low-key gem locals love. It’s not just about the beer—though with over 40 breweries, there’s plenty of that—it’s about the stories behind each pint. From a brewery in an old airplane hangar to North Carolina’s first woman-owned brewery, each stop has its own vibe. Plus, you can snag some cool swag just by checking in at different spots. It’s like a treasure hunt, but with hops and good company.
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