Tea on Tenth Brings Rooftop Afternoon Tea to 10th & Terrace
Sip tea, enjoy sweet treats, and take in the skyline from above.
Shannon
July 13, 2026
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Trade your usual Sunday routine for an elegant afternoon at Tea on Tenth on Sunday, July 19, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 10th & Terrace. This rooftop tea service features specialty teas, tea sandwiches, fresh scones with butter and jam, cakes, pastries, and other carefully curated bites, with cocktails available if you're in the mood. Whether you're catching up with friends, treating family, or simply slowing down for a couple of hours, it's a charming way to wrap up the weekend.
Reserve your table here before the rooftop fills up.
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A Used Bookstore That’s Been Around Since 1975
Some bookstores feel curated for social media photos. Reader's Corner feels more like the kind of place where you wander in looking for one thing and leave an hour later holding three completely unrelated books and possibly a record you didn’t plan on buying.
The shop has been buying and selling used books, records, and CDs since 1975 and is one of the oldest surviving used bookstores in Raleigh. That alone makes it feel worth appreciating a little. Places like this tend to disappear quietly over time, and somehow Reader’s Corner is still here doing its thing.
It also feels increasingly rare to find a spot where books, music, and random discoveries all exist together under one roof without feeling overly polished. If you enjoy browsing more than shopping with a specific plan, this seems like an easy place to lose track of time.
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Senior Center Book Club @ Morrisville Senior Center | July 17 | 12:30 PM
Monthly book club for seniors featuring engaging discussions, new literary discoveries, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Get details here →
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE | Hip-Hop
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE bring introspective lyricism, inventive production, and understated live performances that blend alternative hip-hop with deeply personal storytelling. | The Ritz | July 17 | 8:00 PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Jack Johnson | Rock
Jack Johnson is an American singer-songwriter known for his laid-back acoustic sound, surf-inspired style, and hits like “Better Together” and “Banana Pancakes.” | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | August 22 | 7:30 PM | Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
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