Raleigh Weekend

Monday Magic: Beat the Weekday Blues with Midtown Percussion

Swap your usual evening screen time for the vibrant polyrhythms of the Caribbean on Monday, June 15. Local rhythm expert Greg Whitt—founder of the Raleigh Drum Circle—is hosting an intimate, beginner-friendly percussion workshop right in Midtown. You’ll get hands-on experience learning folkloric traditions from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Brazil on everything from congas and bongos to maracas and chekeres. Don’t stress if you don't think you have rhythm; absolutely no prior experience is required, and all traditional instruments are provided for the session. It’s a high-energy, low-pressure way for adults and teens to shake off Monday stress and connect with local music lovers. 📍 Midtown Raleigh (Near North Hills; exact address provided upon registration) 📅 Monday, June 15 | 7–8 p.m. 💰 $28–$34 📎 Beginners Conga Drumming Class, learn more at www.drumforchange.com Think of this as the ultimate hands-on stress relief... but maybe warn your neighbors before you start practicing your new conga skills on the kitchen counters later.

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Monday Magic: Beat the Weekday Blues with Midtown Percussion Swap your usual evening screen time for the vibrant polyrhythms of the Caribbean on Monday, June 15. Local rhythm expert Greg Whitt—founder of the Raleigh Drum Circle—is hosting an intimate, begin…

Friday Five: For the Weekend & Beyond We’ve Rock Anthems, Local Markets, and Boot-Scooting Beats

Calendar looking a little blank for the next few days? We're about to fix that... Raleigh is packing the lineup with everything from high-voltage musicals and whimsical park birthdays to a massive four-market shopping crawl. The momentum carries straight into next week with outdoor country anthems and boot-scooting dance lessons to kick off your summer right. And of course, LET'S GO CANES!

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