Spend your evening with art, wine, and good company
Spend your evening with art, wine, and good company.
Shannon
May 14, 2025
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Ever wish you could swap your post-work Netflix binge for something a bit more...enchanting? Enter NCMA After Hours, where the North Carolina Museum of Art transforms into an evening retreat of art, live music, and yummy food. Explore the powerful exhibition The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure and the vibrant works of Grace Hartigan—both completely free to view.
Meet new friends, join hourly artist-led tours, stroll through the galleries with a glass of wine in hand, and soak up those twilight vibes. Because sometimes, the best happy hours don't come with a tab—they come with a masterpiece.
Nope, not sponsored. We just think art looks better with a glass of wine in hand. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Jaden Decker brings the spirit of Missoula to country music with raw storytelling and soulful melodies, capturing life's grit and grace as he hits the road with his debut EP, Old Lows. | The Pour House Music Hall | May 15, 7PM | $14 | Get tickets here →
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The Jonas Brothers are a pop rock band who rose to fame with their infectious melodies and sibling harmony, capturing hearts with both their music and Disney Channel fame. | Lenovo Center | October 29, 7:30PM | Get tickets here →
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🎤 This Week: Amy Silverberg at Goodnights Comedy Club | May 17, 7:30PM | Amy Silverberg is a Los Angeles-based comedian and writer known for her witty, introspective stand-up that blends sharp observations with relatable humor about life, relationships, and personal experiences. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Book Chat Social @ Black Ivory Cafe | May 17 | 11AM
A casual book discussion at Black Ivory Cafe where participants talk about their current reads, share thoughts, and discuss future reading plans over drinks. Get details here →
🤝 Always Manifesting @ Souly Holistic | May 21 | 6:30PM
A monthly gathering focused on manifestation, self-growth, and the Throat Chakra, where participants explore conscious creation through discussion, exercises, and guided meditation. Get details here →
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