Island Escape Party at Tap Yard Raleigh
Tiki drinks, food trucks, and live music to kick off summer.
Shannon
June 19, 2025
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Celebrate the first day of summer like you're on vacation—no plane ticket required. Tap Yard’s Island Escape on Saturday, June 21 (4–7pm) features tropical drinks, summery beer specials, food trucks, and live music from Runyons Funyons (with Crush taking over at 8pm). Doors open at 3pm, so bring your shades and stay late.
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