Signature Event at The Artist Lounge Combines Culture and Culinary Excellence
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Artist Lounge Raleigh will host The Cultural Pour, a signature event blending food, drinks, music, and art, this Friday, October 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1011 S Person Street.
The evening promises a unique cultural and professional experience designed to celebrate community while supporting meaningful causes. This year’s event will spotlight Griot & Grits, a culturally relevant nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Black experience through AI and other advanced technologies, capturing stories one voice at a time.
What to Expect
Guests will enjoy a floating-style experience featuring local vendors and curated entertainment in an elevated, welcoming atmosphere. The evening’s musical entertainment will showcase the textured vocals and sultry melodies of performers Ally J and Kevin Clark.
For those seeking a relaxed ambiance, the venue offers a secluded outdoor lounge where guests can retreat and unwind in style.
Culinary Offerings
General admission tickets, priced at $40, include a welcoming charcuterie spread paired with either sommelier-selected wine or a refreshing mocktail. Early bird tickets at $30 have already sold out, indicating strong community interest in the event.
Attendees can elevate their culinary experience by adding Chef Lemar’s signature Taco Experience, featuring four distinct offerings:
- Chicken carnitas with pickled peppers, ancho sauce, and radish
- Steak with green sauce and queso fresco
- Shrimp with lime slaw and suiza sauce
- Mushroom chorizo (vegetarian) with pickled peppers
Tacos are available as three of the same variety for $10 or three mix-and-match for $12.
Event Details
Doors open at 3:55 p.m., with the event running until 8 p.m. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person by contacting the organizer. Sales end in one day.
The Cultural Pour represents more than just an evening out—it’s an opportunity to pour into oneself while simultaneously pouring into the community, organizers say.
For more information and tickets, interested guests should act quickly as general admission sales close soon.
