Raleigh Underground Market: Where Shopping Meets a Soundtrack

Live music, local makers, and food trucks—what more could you ask for?

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Shannon
March 08, 2025

If your idea of a perfect Sunday includes discovering cool local vendors, eating your way through food trucks, and vibing to live music, the Raleigh Underground Market has you covered. Happening monthly at Midtown Park (11 AM - 3 PM), this market-meets-concert series features 45+ local vendors, beer, wine, and a rotating lineup of bands curated by Oak City Music Collective. Oh, and it’s completely free, so save your cash for handmade finds and snacks. Next one is tomorrow, March 9, 2025—mark your calendar!

This isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you if it was). We just like markets and music. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).

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The 919 Deal Drop:

Don’t miss these happy hour steals at Brio Italian Grille! 🔥

Enjoy drink specials & menu items for just $8 during Happy Hour. No coupon needed—just stop by and indulge!

📍Where: Brio Italian Grille
📅 When: Weekdays, 3PM-6PM

Have a phenomenal deal you'd like to share for FREE with 10,000+ people in the Triangle? Email [email protected]. It’s free to share a deal, but it has to be something really useful to our community.

Raleigh Real Estate:

🏡 FOR SALE UNDER $300K: 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,150 SQ FT | 10,018 SQ FT LOT | $300,000
This move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Raleigh features a screened porch, a fully fenced yard, and offers convenient access to major highways without an HOA. Take a look here →

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Move-in ready 2-story home with a main-floor master suite, open family room with high ceilings, loft area upstairs, and a private fenced backyard with front and back patio spaces, ideal for entertaining and gardening. Take a look here →

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Beautiful 3-bedroom Raleigh home with an open floor plan, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a stunning saltwater pool with a hot tub and slide—your private oasis awaits! Take a look here →

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Heather Larose

Top-rated Raleigh real estate agent Heather LaRose can get you into these homes or help you sell your own. But don’t wait for your free consultation—the Triangle market changes fast!*

📱 Text or call: 919-333-1571
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: LaroseRealtyGroup.com

Raleigh Overtime:

🍴 FOODIE FIND: Mandolin’s Seared Duck Breast is served with hakurie baby turnip, smoked onion, sorghum, and enhanced by a strawberry reduction and black garlic jus.

🐾 FOR ADOPTION: Ezra Scarlett | DOG| 1 YEAR, 1 MONTH | FEMALE
Ezra Scarlet is an energetic and confident pup who stole the show at the puppy party, making friends effortlessly and proving she's ready to bring endless fun and adventure to an active home! Check her out here →

🛍️ GARAGE SALE: Head over to 417 W Peace Street TODAY, March 8, until 1PM for unbeatable prices on new, high-quality triple-pane windows—perfect for replacements and available for immediate pick-up! More details here →

Looking for a Compassionate Therapist with Sliding Scale Rates?

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.

Why Choose Hilary?

✅ Help for Life’s Challenges: Specializing in anxiety, relationship struggles, and major life transitions.
✅ Flexible & Accessible: Offers telehealth sessions for convenient, confidential care—as long as you're located in NC.
✅ Affordable Care for All: Sessions are typically $150/hour, but lower rates are available if that amount isn’t feasible right now.

Call or Text Her Now–She Offers Free Consultations!

It’s rare for qualified mental health practitioners to have availability, so don’t wait to improve your situation.*

📱 Text or call: 919-608-4096
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: HilaryNorrisLCSW.com

Local Vocals:

🎸 This Week: Hovvdy | Indie Rock/Lo-fi
Hovvdy is an American indie rock duo known for their lo-fi, mellow sound and introspective, heartfelt lyrics. | Cat’s Cradle Back Room | March 8, 8PM | Get tickets here →

🎤 Plan Ahead: Ice Nine Kills | Metalcore
Ice Nine Kills is an American metalcore band known for their theatrical live performances and blending of metal, post-hardcore, and punk influences with storytelling lyrics. | The Ritz | April 30, 6PM | Get tickets here →

Let’s Get Laughing:

🎤 This Week: Martin Amini at Goodnights Comedy Club | March 8, 7:30PM | Martin Amini is an American comedian known for his laid-back storytelling style and relatable humor, often drawing from his multicultural background and personal experiences to deliver sharp and engaging observations. Get tickets here →

😂 Plan Ahead: Karen Mills at Goodnights Comedy Club | April 3, 7PM | Karen Mills is an American comedian known for her clean, relatable humor and sharp wit, often drawing from her Southern roots and personal experiences to deliver observational comedy with a lighthearted and empowering touch. 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.*

🚙 North Carolina Scenic Drives uncovers the state’s most scenic drives, charming small towns, and hidden gems—complete with maps, travel tips, and stunning photography.*

🏕️ North Carolina Outdoor Adventures maps out epic outdoor getaways—featuring the best spots for hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling, plus where to eat, stay, and stock up on gear.*

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Get Outside, Raleigh!

🌞 Sunday Hike at Umstead @ Umstead State Park | March 9 | 11:30AM
A 2.5-mile walk where participants can bring their dogs for a leisurely hike. Starting at the Umstead Visitor Center, the hike follows a relaxed pace, allowing dogs to explore. Attendees should keep dogs leashed and bring hiking boots and water. The event starts at 11:30 AM with a brief meet-and-greet.

🌲 Sunday Hike at Umstead (earlier option) @ Umstead Park - Reedy Creek Entrance | March 9 | 8:30AM
Join a brisk 7-8 mile hike at Umstead State Park’s Co Mill Loop, starting at the Reedy Creek entrance. The hike will be at a 3-3.5 mph pace with a shorter 5-mile option if needed. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome, and the hike will start at 9 AM and end by 11-11:30 AM.

Drop-In Workouts Around Raleigh:

No recurring gym membership required. Just show up.

💪 Open Gym | March 8, 10AM | Oak City CrossFit | $25 | 1317 Hodges St, Raleigh, NC 27604

🎶 Dance Fitness | March 8, 4:15PM | Glow Raleigh | $19 | 1924 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608

🧑 WANT 1:1 PERSONAL TRAINING? Contact Elio Antonini via his website. Fun fact: Elio is not only a certified personal trainer and kickboxing instructor, but also a Black Belt in Martial Arts, combining fitness with combat skills to offer a unique training experience!

Raleigh Household Deals:

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Oak City Job Openings:

💻 WORK-FROM-HOME JOB HIRING IN RALEIGH: TP.com is seeking a Healthcare Customer Service Representative.
A Healthcare Customer Service Representative inquiries and provide excellent service by assisting with benefit verification and handling inbound calls from medical professionals, all while working remotely in North Carolina. More details here →

🖥️ WORK-FROM-HOME JOB HIRING IN RALEIGH: Rev.com is seeking a Captioner.
A Captioner watches videos, accurately types the spoken content, creatively conveys sounds, and syncs the text with the video. More details here →

🤝 RALEIGH JOB: WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Communications Center Representative.
The Communications Center Rep I handles incoming and outgoing calls, provides patient and general information, assists hospital staff with call processing, and activates emergency response teams as needed. More details here →

💼 RALEIGH JOB: Meredith College is seeking a Registration and Records Coordinator.
The Registration and Records Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for customer service, processes transcript and registration requests, manages student records, provides administrative support, and supervises student workers. More details here →

📢 LOOKING TO HIRE? Email [email protected] and we’ll send your job out to the community.

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Above all, have a great day, Raleigh!

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