What better way to spend your Saturday night than with comical drag queens playing bingo?! To boot,…read morethe proceeds go to the Alliance of AIDS Services NC as well as many other local charities like the SPCA. It's a win-win for everyone! The lovely hostesses Mary K Mart and Marilyn Merlot are sure to make your bellies chuckle as you frantically dab your numbers as they're hollered out. Last Saturday's event was on the NC Fairgrounds for Super Hero themed bingo. Though the acoustics were horrible in the Kerr Building, this didn't jeopardize the fun that was had by all... just good, sober fun :) There was a concession stand and other small businesses selling various goods around the room. Some of the queens put on a show in between games, and it seemed like everyone was just having a lovely time. I think they said there were more than 1000 tickets sold.... and they raised more than $25,000 that night alone! I had a delightful time & I'm eager to go to the next event!

Short Version: If you want to go to a fun event that helps a great charity, the monthly Drag Bingo…read moreevents are your ticket. I was glad I went to the most recent one, it was very entertaining, full of bingo suspense and diva comedy as well as musical numbers. Two thumbs up! The Deets: Looking for something different on the weekends? Want to help a very worthy cause? Do you like bingo and sassy diva entertainers? Look no further than the monthly Drag Bingo events here in the Triangle! Drag Bingo nights in the Triangle help support the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolinas charity. Go to their site for tickets in advance (cheaper) or pay at the door to support this event and a great charity. Once there, you will enjoy the entertaining BVDs (Bingo Verifying Divas) including MCs Mary K Mart and Marilyn Merlot and a large host of others as they call out the bingo numbers as well as perform musical numbers with their special kind of sassy diva comedy. Each event has its own theme, such as July was Stars and Stripes Drag Bingo with the entertainers reflecting the theme of course. The actual location of each event rotates so be sure to look on the fliers and the website (listed on their Yelp page here) for the location that month. People of all ages come out to enjoy these events and that the proceeds go to a great cause, it's hard to resist. They even have concessions such as drinks, corn dogs, nacho bar, ice cream, popcorn, etc. so you won't get the hungrys while you play bingo. It's a full night of fun going usually from around 630p to about 10p. Of course there are prizes to be won, so what else do you need?

So much fun going to the quarter auction! The people are so fun! The empanadas were great!read more

Have been wanting to visit & play Bingo here finally did on Thursday. Had a good time friendly…read morehelpful people , workers and patrons both. Had the impression that there was a snack bar but they only serve chips and water/ sodas. There is a bar but I suppose you'd need to be a member. They do call fast so as another "yelper" advised don't buy too many cards. I'm not a novice but had some trouble keeping up on some games. We had fun though and when in the area will return.

Staff is friendly They even have a drive thru…read more We have only tried the ice cream we come for date night but there is also a drive through I guess they have karaoke on Thursdays Very small town vibes mom & pop shop We will gladly come here again :) it's very clean

Great options ! Usually I like my coffee sweet and they had no problem helping me with the best…read morecoffee that would meet my needs. I think I got some white mocha coffee , wish I could remember what they recommended I'll def be back though

I absolutely love this quirky movie theater. As soon as you walk in it feels like you travel back…read morein time. Full library of rental dvds and vhs. And also a cool selection for purchase. The recliner chairs are new, I do wish they would recline a little bit further back. Super simple QR code ordering, the chicken tenders are delicious, get the ranch!

Pros: Unique franchise. Chicken tenders and fries were…read moreexcellent but only warm to cold temperature. Cons: The whole building and every theater smell of mildew bc it's mostly underground. The seat trays are so old the varnish has worn off so they are sticky gross. The leg rests are very uncomfortable b/c they are too short and only open 45 degrees. Sodas cost $7. High fructose corn syrup costs more than hops in a beer. Let that sink in. Bathrooms are nasty dirty, like a dive bar. 18% gratuity is added which fine for wait staff who has to service a table 5-10 times during a meal. However, it's excessive for cashier/counter service and movie theater staff who only drop off food/drinks. To add insult to injury, they add and additional 5% tip if you don't 'close the check' within 20 minutes of the movie ending. Adding a 23% tip, plus issues listed are exactly why places like this vanish during recessions. For better theater experiences, try Paragon Fenton in Cary or Regal in North Hills.

The City of Raleigh Museum has become a great museum. I was looking through my previous pictures…read moreand just seeing how it has transformed over the years. Some exhibits are temporary but it feels all connected now. Admission is free but they do ask for a $5 donation. With COVID the interactive exhibits are closed. There is a guide book you can get at the front desk. There is plenty to read without the interactive aspects. The museum is doing a great job with COVID procedures. There is hand sanitizer when you enter. They do take your name and temperature and ask the routine questions about feeling ill and if you have traveled in the past two weeks. They even have masks if you forgot yours as they are required. Currently, the exhibits are the City of Raleigh history over 200 years; Dwane Powell's political cartoons; Women of Change (about the 19th Amendment); Dorothea Dix history of the hospital and it becoming a park; and another about Raleigh musicians. I was lucky enough to meet Dwane Powell on an earlier visit to the museum in 2018 so glad they have kept his work on display after his passing. The tributes added my other comics was a nice touch. I highly recommend visiting this gem of a museum.

The museum was interesting especially the exhibit with the typewriter and the old IBM computer and…read morehow they were related to the history of Raleigh. The museum had some artifacts from the Roe v. Wade overturn protests too. The museum was small and didn't take too much time to go through which makes the museum a good option to spend time when you're time-strapped.

Great, nice interesting people in attendance in all age meets..read more

I've speed dated with this company on one or two occasions and the dating events I have attended…read morehave been nothing but exceptional. The clientele this company tends to attract consist of professionals and students who are too busy with other responsibilities (work, school, etc.) to take part in the dating scene. Clients are not only given the opportunity meet a potential date, but also make friends with fellow speed daters. The events are well planned and the service is second to none. If you're single and are in the area, I highly recommend attending a Master Dater event.

I absolutely love this amphitheater. I have been to many events here. I finally made it to the…read moreChinese Lantern Festival and I must say that it was amazing! There was so much to see! The colors, the lighting, the activities for the kids....great job yall!

When we bought our $200 plus tickets to see Willie Nelson we were assured that there would be…read more"plenty" of handicapped parking available. We arrived at 6:30, two hours before Willie started performing, and there was NO handicapped parking left. I had to push my 90 year mother-in-law's wheel chair for half a mile. When we got near the entrance we saw that there were PLENTY, I MEAN DOZENS, of the $30 premium parking spaces empty. A $200 ticket, especially for a 90 year handicapped person should include parking in one of those spots. I will NEVER go back to that HELL HOLE. Read about the frustration economy.