Rooftop Wine Tasting at 10th & Terrace

A complimentary evening with Sommelier Lily Schild.

On Thursday, September 18 from 5–7 pm, Sommelier Lily Schild from Sunrise Wines will be pouring complimentary selections at the 10th & Terrace rooftop. Expect a guided tasting, winemaker stories, and maybe even a new favorite bottle. Can’t make this round? No worries—future tastings are scheduled for October 9 and November 20.

Reserve your spot here—before all the good pours are gone.

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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings

Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.

👋 Event of the day: NC Senior Games Silver Arts State Finals @ Cary Arts Center | September 18-19
The North Carolina Senior Games Silver Arts Division state finalists will be celebrated with artist displays across four galleries and two days of competition and performances at the Cary Arts Center theater. Get details here →

💲 Senior Discount of the Day: Ross | 10% Off Tuesdays
Ross offers 10% off every Tuesday for shoppers 55 and older.

Local Vocals:

🎸 This Week: Open Mic
Step on stage at Slim’s Open Mic and perform with a full live band ready to back any song you throw their way.* | Slim's Dive Bar | September 16, 9PM 

🎤 Plan Ahead: The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight | Rock
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🎤 This Week: Brooks Wheelan at Raleigh Improv | September 19-20 | Brooks Wheelan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known for his sharp, self-deprecating humor and his time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Get tickets here

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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:

👋 Light Up The Night Ride @ Cary Regional Library | September 18 | 7PM
Light Up The Night is a fun, easy, social group ride meeting at the Cary Regional Library on the third Thursday of every month. Get details here →

🤝 The Wright Start: Startup Weekend on Innovation @ Wright Note Cafe | September 19-21
An action-packed weekend where innovators and community builders launch businesses to tackle real-world challenges, creating lasting social impact beyond a typical startup event. Get details here →

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Tucked behind Raleigh Little Theatre, the Rose Garden feels like stepping into a secret storybook scene. In spring and summer, the blooms go wild, and the air smells like something out of a perfume bottle. Bring a book, a picnic, or just yourself and wander...nobody rushes you here.

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