Downtown Raleigh is turning all the way up this Tuesday with a full slate of events perfect for creatives, trivia buffs, night owls, and anyone ready to break the weekday routine. Whether you’re looking to write a short story, build a fantasy world, crush some trivia, or vibe to a live band, this is your downtown playground.

Let’s dive into your Tuesday lineup:

✍️ Flash Fiction Crash Course

🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

📍 Redbud Writing Project

Start your day with a literary punch! This high-energy writing workshop helps you craft powerful stories under 1,000 words. Think fast, write faster, and walk away with a mini masterpiece.

🍻 After Work Shenanigans – Tuesdays at Slim’s

🕟 4:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

📍 Slim’s Downtown

Slim’s is serving up post-work magic with drinks, chill vibes, and maybe even a bit of downtown chaos (the fun kind). Whether you’re coming from a cubicle or a coffee shop, this is the spot to unwind.

🌌 Science Fiction & Fantasy World Building

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

📍 Redbud Writing Project

Writers and dreamers unite! Explore the craft of building immersive worlds, magical systems, and intergalactic empires. Perfect for anyone with a love for dragons, dystopias, or starships.

🧠 Tuesday Night Trivia

📍 Two chances to show off those brain cells!

🕢 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Morgan Street Food Hall Grab tacos, sip a cocktail, and put your random knowledge to good use. 🕖 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Wolfe & Porter Slightly more refined, still rowdy. Come for the trivia, stay for the drinks and team banter.

🎤 Open Mic with a Live Band – Jam Session at Slim’s

🕘 9:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

📍 Slim’s Downtown

Calling all performers! Slim’s closes out your Tuesday with a full-blown jam session. Sing, rap, strum, or just soak it in. Backed by a live band, this open mic turns up the volume and the energy.

🚶‍♂️ Your Downtown Tuesday, Upgraded

With creativity by day and music by night, there’s no excuse to stay home. Downtown Raleigh is the place to be today—and it’s all happening within walkable, vibe-filled blocks.

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See you out there, Raleigh—don’t forget your trivia team name and your mic-check voice! 🎤✨