20+ Things to Do in July In and Around Raleigh
This month, turn up the heat at outdoor movies, live music, and food festivals — or stay cool indoors with silent films and art openings.
Monthly Archives: June 2021
The Whirl: Drinks and Design
On May 23, 125 guests gathered to support The Green Chair Project. Guests enjoyed cocktails from Junction West, snacks from Nosh Raleigh and a chance to bid on 14 designer chairs reimagined to support the programs of The Green Chair Project.
Below Expectations: Amber Share of Subpar Parks
The Raleigh creative who launched an online phenomenon offers a tongue-in-cheek look at our National Parks.
The Need for Speed: Scenes from the Wake County Speedway
Click into a classic pastime, just a few miles outside of Raleigh, at our local NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack.
Exclusive: Subpar Parks Posters of North Carolina Landmarks
Instagram sensation Amber Share created these illustrations of North Carolina State parks — featuring their highly entertaining one-star reviews — exclusively for WALTER to celebrate her new book.
Take a Dip: Cool Off in the Water on these Hikes
The heat is rising! Here are five hikes near the Triangle that offer a chance to swim in creeks, lakes, and swimming holes.
Road Trip Playlist: Carolina Tunes to Keep you Cruising
Whether you’re driving to the beach or the mountains, roll down the windows and turn up the volume: these classic songs by North Carolina artists will keep you cruising.
Chef Scott Crawford Shares How to Travel Like a Foodie
Local celebrity chef Scott Crawford’s insider tips on planning travel and why Croatia is his favorite place to visit.
Flashlight Books: Series and Stories for Summer Nights
Keep your child or grandchild turning pages under the covers — or under the stars — with these book recommendations.
Special Delivery! 20 Triangle-based Food Subscriptions & CSAs
Seafood, spuds, and sprouts: here’s a list of Community Supported Agriculture programs in the Raleigh area to help you decide which one is best for you.
Saving Chavis: The History of Chavis Memorial Park
After decades of neglect, one neighborhood led the charge to revitalize Chavis Memorial Park, an attraction built for Raleigh’s Black families in 1937.
11 Raleigh Restaurants to Satisfy Your Summer Wanderlust
Capture the joy of travel much closer to home with these local restaurants that boast unique atmospheres and food inspired by other countries.
15 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July in Raleigh
From parades and fireworks to picnics and happy hours, the Triangle is brimming with festive options for you to celebrate July 4th this year.
History Reimagined: The Lost Colony’s New Vision
A new director breathes life into the 83-year-old play on Roanoke Island about America’s oldest mystery.