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Designbox is a design gift shop that offers unique items as well as equally unique opportunities to create something truly special. Whether you're a freelance artist, an entrepreneur or just starting out, you'll find the perfect way to express your vision and utilize your talents in this alluring shop. The store features internationally designed objects that create an amazingly eclectic selection of gifts and souvenirs.

The Raleigh Times Bar is a timeless local watering hole with Raleigh’s past, present and future on display with old press clippings and images from their namesake newspaper on the walls. This 100 year old building includes second floor seating and a rooftop patio with the best views in downtown Raleigh. Providing exceptional cuisine, classic bar fare favorites, an inventive drink menu and extensive Belgian beer selection.

If your week has been kind of a downer, how about a little laughter to draw you out of the dumps? That laughter can be inspired by the talented and sometimes off-the-map funny observations from the comedians who take the stage at Goodnight's Comedy Club.

Art is in the air every May as nearly 70,000 people convene in Raleigh for the annual Artsplosure. It is one of North Carolina's most well-attended and well-respected outdoor art events. The festival is held in the Moore Square Park area in downtown Raleigh and features more than 250 visual and performance artists. The weekend-long celebration is typically held on the third weekend of May and is free to the public.