Fullsteam brewery serves classic and innovative beers crafted with locally farmed ingredients, including sweet potatoes, basil and grapes used in experimental recipes. The industrial, spacious brewery has plenty of room for groups, the occasional live band, arcade games, darts, and ping pong tables. Although Fullsteam does not serve food of its own, visitors are welcome to bring their own, or take advantage of the rotating cast of food trucks that park just outside the bar on most days.
The Lincoln Theatre is a modest, mid-sized concert venue in downtown Raleigh known for its lineup of live music ranging from national touring bands, local talent, and cover bands. The venue exudes an old school-vibe, and puts a premium on acoustics, sound and stage equipment, and beer over luxuries. Visitors can watch music standing up in front of the stage, or from balcony seating.
This fine art gallery on the second floor of a historic building is a storehouse of regional and national art in a variety of styles and media. While the gallery focuses on paintings and original prints, it also sells photographs, glass-work, books, and mixed media sculptures of more than 25 artists. Six to eight exhibits are held at Adam Cave every year. Visitors, take note: Adam Cave is home to a beautiful collection of historic 19th and 20th Century American prints.
This contemporary and fine art gallery in the heart of Raleigh’s warehouse district hosts juried art shows, monthly exhibitions by regional artists, and more than 30 resident artists working in 12 studios. The gallery is a great place to get a first-hand look at the local art community. Raleigh residents are encouraged to participate in juries, local artists teach workshops and master classes, and the gallery stays open late during weekend art walk events. A gift shop offers smaller works for sale made by resident artists.
The Pinhook is one of Durham’s favorite bars and concert venues. Known for fostering a sense of community, the bar hosts monthly events like open mic nights, karaoke parties, square dances, drag shows, and arcade game tournaments. Enjoy a beer, listen to an up and coming band, and head to the patio for fresh air. The bar is named after the settlement of Pinhook, famous for a grog shop of the same name and the rowdy, fun-loving crowd it attracted.
This comedy club and restaurant has been a great alternative to the dating standby of dinner and a movie since 1983. The club showcases all types of comedians, from newcomers to famous celebrities, while serving guests dinner and drinks specials from an in-house bar and grill. Tables for parties of four or less are offered through general admission on a first-come, first-serve basis, while larger groups are encouraged to make reservations. The club also hosts a comedy academy of stand-up workshops, and a lively schedule of open mic nights. .
If you enjoy Do-It-Yourself projects or are simply intrigued by the idea of things created out of scrap material, The Scrap Exchange is a place you absolutely cannot miss out on! Officially, this store is known as a Creative Reuse Center and it functions through donations not just of money but primarily of scrap material. Not only is this a place where you can pick up material for your creative projects, it is also a gallery where artwork created out of the re-purposed scrap is displayed.
With a collection of around 2500 works of art by 75 artists, ArtSource is a must visit for art lovers and patrons. Specializing in fine art, the gallery hosts theme-based exhibitions and showcases artwork by local talents on a monthly rotation. This ensures that each time you step in, there will always be something new and fresh awaiting you here. Browse through the selection and take home a few eye-catching paintings.
Fullsteam brewery serves classic and innovative beers crafted with locally farmed ingredients, including sweet potatoes, basil and grapes used in experimental recipes. The industrial, spacious brewery has plenty of room for groups, the occasional live band, arcade games, darts, and ping pong tables. Although Fullsteam does not serve food of its own, visitors are welcome to bring their own, or take advantage of the rotating cast of food trucks that park just outside the bar on most days.
This fine art gallery on the second floor of a historic building is a storehouse of regional and national art in a variety of styles and media. While the gallery focuses on paintings and original prints, it also sells photographs, glass-work, books, and mixed media sculptures of more than 25 artists. Six to eight exhibits are held at Adam Cave every year. Visitors, take note: Adam Cave is home to a beautiful collection of historic 19th and 20th Century American prints.
A few miles outside of Raleigh and Durham, in neighboring Chapel Hill, lies a venue that movie-goers look to in order to satiate their independent film and foreign movie cravings. This cinema is one of the few art-house theaters the city has to offer and it hums with activity on release dates and weekends. This isn't your typical movie theater where a trip to the concession stand leaves you with significantly less money than when you arrived and a tub of stale popcorn drenched in oil. Here, try the gourmet chocolates or fresh popcorn drizzled with real butter and wash it down with a cold beer or glass of wine. Chelsea Theater does not accept credit or debit cards.
The ArtsCenter in Carrboro provides a plethora of events and activities to the area. The ArtsCenter has hosted musical performances, festivals and theater performances on Earl and Rhoda Wynn Theater. The Center's gallery showcases the work of local artists. It also provides a variety of classes to both youths and adults alike. With a dance studio, multipurpose room and theater, ArtsCenter has a full calender that is worth checking out.