Downtown Raleigh stays buzzing on Tuesday nights with neighborhood socials, art exhibitions, movies, trivia, run clubs, live music, open mics, and brewery events. Whether you want a laid-back evening, a creative outing, or an energizing after-work hang, this guide has your perfect Tuesday lineup.
🍻 After Work Shenanigans – Tuesdays at Slim’s
⏰ 4:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
📍 Slim’s Downtown
Kick off your evening with one of Raleigh’s longest-running dive-bar hangouts. Expect drink specials, music, friendly crowds, and that classic Slim’s neighborhood energy.
🍺 Boilermaker Tuesdays at Boatman Spirits Co.
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
📍 Boatman Spirits Co.
A Tuesday tradition: beer + shot combos, great music, relaxed atmosphere, and a perfect pre- or post-dinner stop in the heart of downtown.
🎨 Wonder Women! Three Mid-Century Modernists from North Carolina
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Saturday)
📍 Gallery C
Explore artistic excellence by three groundbreaking mid-century NC women artists. A must-see for Raleigh art lovers.
🎲 Dungeons n’ Drafts
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
📍 Incendiary Brewing Taproom
Love D&D? Join fellow adventurers for campaigns, casual play, and good brews. All experience levels welcome.
🏃 Crank Arm Run Club
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Crank Arm Brewing
A weekly favorite! Get your miles in with the Crank Arm crew, then stick around for brews, food trucks, and community hangs.
🍻 Craft & Draft & Crank Arm Raleigh
⏰ 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Crank Arm Brewing
After the run, settle in for beer specials and social hour. Not running? No worries—you can join straight for the draft portion.
🎶 Charlotte Jacobs & Também at Wolfe & Porter
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 Wolfe & Porter
Enjoy an evening of smooth, intimate live music in one of Raleigh’s most stylish venues.
🎬 Raleigh Times Movie Night: Wicked Part 1
⏰ 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
📍 The Raleigh Times Bar
A free rooftop movie night in the heart of downtown! Enjoy Wicked Part 1 with food, cocktails, and skyline views.
🧠 Tuesday Night Trivia
⏰ 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Morgan Street Food Hall
Gather your crew and test your knowledge at one of Raleigh’s most popular trivia nights, surrounded by dozens of food and drink options.
🎤 Open Mic with a Live Band at Slim’s
⏰ Open 4:30 p.m., Open Mic 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
📍 Slim’s Downtown
One of the best open mics in the Triangle thanks to Slim’s house band. Musicians, poets, vocalists—take the mic and show out.
Explore Downtown Raleigh Tonight
With music, trivia, art, film, run clubs, and brewery events happening all evening, Tuesday is an underrated gem for downtown adventures. Keep following DoRaleigh.com for daily guides, weekend roundups, and Raleigh nightlife highlights.
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