Events

Belts & Beers Workshop: June 23rd, 6pm-8pm

Come sip on some beer and create your own custom-sized leather belt out of top quality leather and solid brass or nickle hardware. All materials, instruction, and 2 brews are included in the price. You will be able sip, cut, hammer, punch, and stamp your way to a custom belt that will last you a lifetime and beyond! Registration is required and limited to 7 spots! Don't let someone steal your spot! Sign up TODAY!

📍540 St Albans Dr Ste 114/116 • 11am - 7pm

Poetry Night: July 9th, 6pm-9pm

Join us in the shop for an evening of poetry hosted by Paradigm Poetry and Third Angle Poets. The night will feature readings from local and regional poets, followed by a small open mic for anyone looking to share their own work. Whether you're a longtime poetry fan or just stopping by to listen, it's a great chance to connect with the local creative community. Doors open at 6:00 PM, featured readings begin at 6:20 PM, admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

📍540 St Albans Dr Ste 114/116 • 11am - 7pm

First Annual Unlikely Pinewood Derby, August 15th

What's more nostalgic and entertaining than grown adults building and racing wooden cars to earn the bragging rights of being crowned the FIRST winners of the Unlikely Pinewood Derby. It'll be an all day event with multiple contests for best dressed pit crew, fastest car, best car design and even offering a Vintage Class division for those of you who managed to hold onto those Pinewood Derby cars from years ago. Buy your car or bring your previously built car and join us for a day full of racing and good times.

📍540 St Albans Dr Ste 114/116 • 10am - 8pm

Makers Alley Market Every Third Tuesday, 5pm-7:30pm

Join us April through December for the Makers Alley Market, an artisan focused night with popup vendors, live music, and plenty happening inside the shop. We’re keeping extended hours in the summer, pouring $5 drafts every Tuesday, and giving you a solid reason to stroll around NHID and see what’s new. Swing by, hang out, and make a night of it.

📍540 St Albans Dr Ste 114/116 • 11am - 7pm

Bring Your Own Craft Nights Every Thursday, 5pm-7pm

Pull up with your own project or grab something in the shop and get to work. We’ve got plenty to choose from if you’re coming in empty handed, from paint by number to felting kits to theremin kits. Markers and scissors are set up at the bar, and we’re running $2 off all THC and CBD drinks while you hang and create.

📍540 St Albans Dr Ste 114/116 • 10am - 8pm

Free Wine Tastings Every Wednesday 5pm-7pm and Saturday 12pm-2pm

Free wine tastings every Wednesday and Saturday, no gatekeeping. Some weeks it’s our guy Mark pouring and breaking things down, other weeks we bring in a wine rep to switch it up and keep it interesting. Come taste, ask questions, find a bottle you actually like, and hang for a bit. Easy, casual, and always free 🍷.

📍540 St Albans Dr Ste 114/116

Weekly Drink Specials

All day drink specials that make the week smoother without trying too hard.

Mondays 11-7

20% off wine bottles

Tuesdays 11-7

$5 drafts

Wednesdays 11-7

$5 house wine

Thursdays 11-7

$2 off CBD/THC drinks

Fridays 10-8

20% off NC craft beer cans

Saturdays 10-8/Sundays 12-5

$5 mimosas

📍540 St Albans Dr Ste 114/116

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Looking for a local hideout to host your monthly bookclub, company holiday hang, or birthday party? We can help with that! Drop us an email with the details and we'll see what we can do!

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UNLIKELY PROFESSIONALS AT NORTH HILLS

540 St Albans Drive #114
Raleigh, NC 27609

(919)-880-9978

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Monday - Thursday
11am - 7pm

Friday - Saturday
10am - 8pm

Sunday
12pm - 5pm

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Born from the idea of creating something from nothing, Unlikely Professionals entered the scene in 2019 as a menswear store, meets general store, meets your favorite neighborhood bar.

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