Live After 5 Returns to Raleigh With Free Music at Moore Square
Grab a lawn chair, bring the family, and kick off your evening with live tunes and local food.
Shannon
July 22, 2026
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Downtown's favorite summer concert series is back with a fresh twist. Live After 5 returns from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on July 30 at Moore Square, featuring live music from Fancy Gap, local food trucks, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere—all completely free. It's an easy excuse to stay out a little later, enjoy great music, and soak up a summer evening downtown.
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Thursdays — A Board Game Night With 300+ Games
Board game cafés have become increasingly popular, but this weekly gathering at Moon Dog Meadery keeps things refreshingly simple: show up, find a game, and join a table.
Community Board Game Night takes place every Thursday from 7 PM to 11 PM at Moon Dog Meadery. Between the meadery's library of more than 300 games and the additional titles brought by regular attendees, there's plenty to choose from. New players are welcome, and there's usually someone happy to teach a game if you've never played before.
Moon Dog also serves its house-made meads alongside canned and bottled beverages, and snacks like chips and popcorn. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, and dogs are welcome too.
Whether you're hoping to learn a new strategy game, revisit an old favorite, or simply meet people over a shared activity, it's the kind of event where pulling up a chair is part of the idea.
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Bingo, Books, & Bagels for Seniors @ Southeast Regional Library | July 23 | 11:00 AM
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Passion Pit | Pop
Passion Pit is an indie-pop band known for its vibrant electronic sound, infectious melodies, and the distinctive falsetto vocals of frontman Michael Angelakos. | The Ritz | July 31 | 7:00 PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Clint Black & Midland | Country
Clint Black and Midland bring together traditional country storytelling and modern honky-tonk influences, delivering a blend of classic hits, rich harmonies, and Texas-inspired country sound. | DPAC | October 23 | 7:00 PM | Get tickets here →
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Let’s Get Laughing:
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