Rooftop Bubbles & Tunes at Dram & Draught
Live music, refreshing drinks, and snackable bites with a view.
Shannon
June 26, 2025
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Float into summer with Bubbles on the Roof at Dram & Draught Cary—an every-other-Thursday hang that mixes live music, fizzy wine, and dangerously snackable bites (hi, S’mores Dip). Next up: July 3 from 5:30–7:30PM, featuring the band SHEESH! and a list of crisp, refreshing cocktails perfect for golden hour.
Reserve your spot here and peek the menu if you’re the type to pregame with burrata fantasies.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just respect a rooftop with both bubbles and balsamic glaze. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Raleigh Overtime:
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Hank Sinatra | Rock
Hank Sinatra, the North Carolina-based rock-n-roll powerhouse, makes a much-anticipated return to the stage with new music and fresh faces joining the lineup. | The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop | June 28, 9PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Poppy | Rock
Poppy is an American singer, songwriter, and YouTuber who first gained recognition through surreal performance art videos portraying an uncanny, android-like persona that satirized internet culture and modern society. | The Ritz | September 9, 7PM | Get tickets here →
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Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: JJ Williamson at Raleigh Improv | June 27-29, 7PM | J.J. is a fast-rising talent in comedy and acting, gaining national recognition for his tenacity and commitment to excellence in the entertainment industry. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
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🤝 The Raleigh Girls Club x JETSET Pilates @ 500 North West Street, Suite #145 | June 29 | 1:45PM
Raleigh Girls Club and JETSET Pilates host a social reformer Pilates class, designed to make meeting new people easier. Get details here →
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