May
17

Mimosa Fest

Everyone's favorite day party is back! Mark your calendars for Mimosa Fest 2025! Sip on custom mimosas in every venue, enjoy DJs and live entertainment throughout the building, major prize giveaways, and delicious brunch options to cure your hangover. You won't want to miss the biggest day party in the Triangle! Doors open at 12pm.

General Admission includes: Ticket is required for entry into the building and includes a Mimosa Fest passport and breakfast item. Limited tickets available.

VIP Admission includes: Ticket is required for entry into the building and includes EXCLUSIVE EARLY ENTRY into the event, a Mimosa Fest passport, breakfast item, macarons from Le Petit Amour, and premium Mimosa Fest t-shirt.

Must be 21 or over for service of alcohol. Age verification will be required at the venue. No refund will be provided.

Tickets required

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May
18

Sundays at Agora

🛍️ Shop Our latest Spring/Summer styles
Refresh your wardrobe with high-quality, affordable finds from Imperative Shop.

💎 Charmed by Imperative will also be present with their stunning jewelry collection, perfect for pairing with your new outfits.

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May
29

DIY Charm Experience

Get ready to add some sparkle to your summer! Join us for a DIY workshop — an evening of creativity, community, and a little bit of glam.

Option 1: Summer Fridays Keychain Experience ($60) Each guest will receive a luxurious Summer Fridays lip gloss to add your key chain to, plus everything needed to craft a custom keychain that’s as unique as you are. Choose up to 5 charms that speak to your style, and we’ll provide all the tools and guidance to bring your vision to life.

Option 2: DIY Keychain Experience ($40) Want to focus solely on the charm? Create your own personalized keychain with up to 5 charms of your choice, using our carefully curated materials and expert tips to help you design something special — no lip gloss included.

To make the experience even sweeter, enjoy a glass of bubbly or a refreshing mocktail

Come for the craft, stay for the vibes, and leave with a personalized accessory and a glossy new favorite!

Tickets required

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May
31

Bloom’s Pretty Girl Era Soirée

You’re invited to Bloom’s Pretty Girl Era Soirée—an afternoon made for sipping, shopping, snacking, and celebrating the gorgeous community we get to call home. 🎉

🗓️ Saturday, May 31 | 1–5 PM

Start at Bloom from 1–3 PM with:
  🍮 Bites from @spoonlickerscatering
  💎 Pop-ups from @charmedbyimperative + @foreverjules.jewelry
  🧵 Custom embroidery by @whatsernamestitchco(@thesmalltownsocial GlowCon crew—bring your headwraps!)

After Bloom, head down to @thevillagewineshoppinehurst for a little bubbly and a few shopping stops along the way 🥂

This event is totally free, totally fun, and totally for YOU. Bring a friend (and kids welcome ❤️!)

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Jun
7

Ladies Night at Nomad

💖 This one’s for the GIRLS! 💖Mark your calendars because Saturday, June 7 from 6-9pm we have an evening of FUN, FUN, FUN planned just for you!

🤠 Create your own custom hat! @tierradorada.co will be here with her high quality hats & all the fixins for you to design a statement piece!

🦻Nora from @wildandco.ink will be here serving up piercings! Add to your ear party bling or get your first!

✨ Make some charm magic with @charmedbyimperative! Create a custom bracelet, or necklace.

🍹Sip & snack on some amazing cocktails/mocktails & charcuterie by the Sarah’s (@thelocal_mixer & @salty__boards )

🎶 Enjoy live music by Pete & @lydiadidiya !

💥Bonus: It’s the weekend before Father’s Day so you can grab gifts for the special dads in your life AND @popup_inthe_pineswill be having their Night Market @hatchetbrewing that evening as well so you can pop across the tracks to enjoy a DJ playing old school tunes and more local vendors! 🙌

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Jun
27
to Jun 29

The Magical Affair

Join us for a magical event featuring a DIY charm bar and Imperative Shop! Unleash your creativity at the Charm bar, where you can design personalized jewelry. Explore the latest fashion trends at our boutique. Don't miss this unique and enchanting experience!

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Jul
19
to Jul 20

AGORA all weekend

🛍️ Shop Our latest Spring/Summer styles
Refresh your wardrobe with high-quality, affordable finds from Imperative Shop.

💎 Charmed by Imperative will also be present with their stunning jewelry collection, perfect for pairing with your new outfits.

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May
11

Anchors Allies Mothers Day Brunch

Celebrate Mom with a little sparkle!
Join us this Mother’s Day at Anchors Allies in Fayetteville for brunch + charms!
Charmed by Imperative will be there with our DIY charm bar—perfect for creating a one-of-a-kind piece just for Mom (or with her!).
Sunday, May 11 | During brunch hours 8am - 3pm
Let’s toast to love, laughter, and lasting memories.

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May
9

Charmed For Mom

🎉 Charmed for Moms – A Mother’s Day Pop-Up
Join us at Kayla Renee Cakes in Raeford, NC for a sweet celebration of moms! Create your own personalized keepsake at our DIY Charm Bar, just in time for Mother’s Day. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or treating yourself, come enjoy a charming experience filled with love, creativity, and delicious treats.

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May
2

Cinched Hair Salon Grand Opening

Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this!
Grand opening May 2nd! HUGE GIVEAWAY RAFFLE. You gotta swing by to enter. 3 prizes.

The grand prize being a complete extension transformation. You heard that right. COMPLETE. You’ll pay for zero. Nada. Color, cut, hair, install. All included.
The second prize being a huge basket of goodies, hair products (Oribe, Goldie Locks, Iles), tools, and a bunch of other goodies.
The third prize, will be a surprise, but it’s a good one. 😉

We will have charcuterie, drinks, DIY Charm bar, goodie bags and a couple other things up our sleeves!

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Apr
27

Kentucky Derby Soiree

Join The Raleigh Girls Club for our Kentucky Derby Soiree on April 27th from 12-4 PM at the stunning 12 Oaks in Holly Springs!✨

Enjoy an afternoon of Kentucky Derby-themed fun with activities like croquet, hat decorating, team races, bingo, a photo booth, and more! 🍹 Sip on refreshing Mint Juleps, shop amazing local vendors, and make new friends!! Plus, show off your finest Derby attire for a chance to win fabulous prizes! 👒

Imperative Shop and Charm Bar will be on site !

Ticket required


Must be 21+ to attend. Rain or shine, we’ll be ready to celebrate! 🌦️

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Apr
26

Spring Fest

Springfest will be held on April 26th, 2025 from 10am to 4pm in historic downtown Southern Pines. Free to attend, both sides of Broad Street are blocked off for 2 blocks. Join us for arts, crafts, games, rides, food, entertainment, and more! Over 160 vendors from all around North Carolina and the country. Enjoy beautiful artwork and crafts including paintings, jewelry, metal art, clothing, photography, woodwork, designs from nature, and other amazing creations.

Kids ages 3-12 are invited to participate in Bicycle, Tricycle, and Electric Car races in the street in front of Sunrise Theater at 11am. Sign ups begin at 10am.

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Apr
21
to Apr 22

Midnight Release Party: Emily Henry's Great Big Beautiful Life *TICKETED*

Join us for a special, after-hours party celebrating the release of GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE by Emily Henry! Party tickets include a copy of the book, plus a celebration featuring swag, prizes, activities, trivia, refreshments, DIY Charm Bar and more!

Doors open at 10:00pm and books will be handed out at midnight. 

 

Are tickets required?

Yes, tickets purchased through the Eventbrite link embedded below are required to attend. Tickets cannot be purchased through our store register. Tickets are limited due to our city fire-code limitations - please join the waitlist once tickets are sold out.

 

What if I already pre-ordered the book through Quail Ridge Books?

Pre-orders of the book through our website or registers do not include a ticket to the party. If you've already pre-ordered the book from us, you are welcome to request a full refund of your pre-order by emailing orders@quailridgebooks.com.

 

I pre-ordered the book elsewhere. Can I still come without buying the book from QRB?

All party tickets include a copy of Great Big Beautiful Life. There is only one ticket price.

 

I'm on the waitlist. What now?

Please be patient! As with all of our events, a number of people periodically return their tickets when they realize they have a schedule conflict. After each refund, we release a ticket to a person in the waitlist line. Please do not call the store asking for your place in line - we cannot release that information.


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Apr
13

EASTER AT THE OUTPOST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

Get ready for a hoppin’ good time! Join The Given Tufts Foundation on Sunday, April 13th for Easter festivities at the Outpost! The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos from 3pm-5pm. There will be Beatrix Potter-themed activities for a literary twist! A little bunny also told us this would be a great opportunity to grab any last-minute Easter basket books for the baby bookworm in your life! Be sure to bring your own camera for photographs. Charm Bar & Boutique will be onsite.

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Apr
12
to Apr 13

AGORA all weekend

🛍️ Shop Our latest Spring/Summer styles
Refresh your wardrobe with high-quality, affordable finds from Imperative Shop.

💎 Charmed by Imperative will also be present with their stunning jewelry collection, perfect for pairing with your new outfits.

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Mar
30

DIY Charm Experience

Get ready to add some sparkle to your summer! Join us for our first-ever DIY workshop — an afternoon of creativity, community, and a little bit of glam.

Option 1: Summer Fridays Keychain Experience ($60) Each guest will receive a luxurious Summer Fridays lip gloss to add your key chain to, plus everything needed to craft a custom keychain that’s as unique as you are. Choose up to 5 charms that speak to your style, and we’ll provide all the tools and guidance to bring your vision to life.

Option 2: DIY Keychain Experience ($40) Want to focus solely on the charm? Create your own personalized keychain with up to 5 charms of your choice, using our carefully curated materials and expert tips to help you design something special — no lip gloss included.

To make the experience even sweeter, enjoy a drink of your choice from Agora Bakery — whether you’re craving a refreshing mocktail or a celebratory sip of something stronger. Plus, we’ll provide a delicious snack to keep your creativity fueled!

Come for the craft, stay for the vibes, and leave with a personalized accessory and a glossy new favorite!

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Mar
15
to Mar 16

AGORA all weekend

🛍️ Shop Our latest Spring/Summer styles
Refresh your wardrobe with high-quality, affordable finds from Imperative Shop.

💎 Charmed by Imperative will also be present with their stunning jewelry collection, perfect for pairing with your new outfits.

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Mar
1

Off The Page Fantasy Ball

Join us on March 1st, 2025, for the Off the Page Fantasy Ball at the enchanting Fair Barn venue in Pinehurst, North Carolina. This is a 21 and over event. Featuring a select group of authors and vendors. Each ticket includes opportunities to meet these authors, support their works, and shop with our vendors. Additionally, your ticket grants access to catered meal and beverages, henna station, a photo booth, live entertainment, goodie bags, and theres still more to be booked!

We are excited to have each of you join us for this extraordinary event, and we can't wait to share this special night with you. Your presence will make the evening even more memorable as we celebrate and support the vibrant community of indie authors together. We look forward to creating lasting memories and fostering a deeper appreciation for voices in literature.

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Feb
22
to Feb 23

Last Chance Sale at AGORA all weekend

Don't Miss Our Last Chance Sale!

🛍️ Shop Clothing for All Seasons
Join us for a huge Last sale featuring stylish pieces for every season with discounts up to 80% off! This is your chance to refresh your wardrobe with high-quality, affordable finds from Imperative Shop.

💎 Charmed by Imperative will also be present with their stunning jewelry collection, perfect for pairing with your new outfits. (Please note: Charmed by Imperative items are not included in the sale.)

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Feb
15

Galentines at Sante

Gather your girlfriends and head to The Wine Shop in Southern Pines for an unforgettable evening with Imperative Shop and Charmed by Imperative!

What to Expect:

  • Browse the latest styles.

  • Browse over 200 Charms from our DIY CHARM BAR

  • Sip on your favorite wines in a cozy and chic atmosphere.

  • Enjoy exclusive offers and a relaxing night out!

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Feb
13

The Raleigh Girls Club Galentines Event

Charmed by Imperative & Imperative Shop at The Raleigh Girls Club Galentine’s Event! 💖

Join us at Pin Point Raleigh on Thursday, February 13, at 5:30 PM for a fun-filled Galentine’s Day celebration with The Raleigh Girls Club! 🎉 We’ll be popping up with Charmed by Imperative, where you can create your own custom jewelry, and Imperative Shop, bringing you stylish fashion finds!

What to Expect:
💖 DIY Charm Bar – Design your own personalized jewelry piece
🛍️ Imperative Shop – Curated fashion pieces to refresh your wardrobe
🍸 Galentine’s Cocktails – Sip on festive drinks
🎾 Fun Activities – Pickleball, ping pong, putt-putt & more!
🎟️ Exciting Raffles & Vendors

Whether you're coming with your besties or riding solo, this event is all about celebrating sisterhood, making new friends, and treating yourself! Come sip, shop, and create something special with us. Can’t wait to see you there! 💕✨

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Feb
1

Marie and Marcele Boutique (Charm bar only)

Join us for a special Charmed by Imperative pop-up at Marie & Marcele Boutique! ✨ I’ll be bringing my DIY charm bar, where you can create your own custom jewelry pieces on the spot. Choose from a selection of beautiful charms, chains, and connectors to design something unique to you! Come by, get creative, and leave with a personalized piece you’ll love! Can’t wait to see you there! 💖 IMPERATIVE SHOP WILL NOT BE PRESENT

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Jan
25
to Jan 26

Warehouse Sale at AGORA all weekend

Don't Miss Our Warehouse Sale!

🛍️ Shop Clothing for All Seasons
Join us for a huge warehouse sale featuring stylish pieces for every season with discounts up to 80% off! This is your chance to refresh your wardrobe with high-quality, affordable finds from Imperative Shop.

💎 Charmed by Imperative will also be present with their stunning jewelry collection, perfect for pairing with your new outfits. (Please note: Charmed by Imperative items are not included in the sale.)

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Jan
18

Ladies night at the Wine Shop

Gather your girlfriends and head to The Village Wine Shop in Aberdeen for an unforgettable evening with Imperative Shop and Charmed by Imperative!

What to Expect:

  • Browse the latest styles.

  • Browse over 200 Charms from our DIY CHARM BAR

  • Sip on your favorite wines in a cozy and chic atmosphere.

  • Enjoy exclusive offers and a relaxing night out!

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Dec
15

Pop up in the pines

Discover the charm of Pop up in the Pines. With over 50 local vendors, it's a shopping extravaganza like no other. Explore unique finds, from handmade crafts to trendy fashion, all while enjoying delectable bites from your favorite food trucks. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere with live music serenading your shopping spree. Quench your thirst with craft beer and more surprises that await. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, diverse offerings, and the joy of supporting local businesses. Don't miss out on this unforgettable market experience!

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Dec
7
to Dec 8

Pop-Up Paradise: weekend Shopping Extravaganza

Your favorite DUO Pines and Charms and Imperative Shop, two sister businesses owned by Ashley. Unleash your inner designer at Pines and Charms' DIY charm bar, crafting personalized jewelry that tells your unique story. Then, indulge in a shopping spree at Imperative Shop, our local boutique featuring the latest fashion trends and must-have accessories. Don't miss this enchanting evening filled with creativity, style, and a touch of magic! Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm.

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Dec
6

Village Tree Lighting

Once a year, the Village of Pinehurst comes alive with holiday spirit at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring your family and friends to downtown Pinehurst for music, holiday cheer, pop-up vendors and of course, the chance to see Santa! Enjoy festive fun from and the official lighting of the tree is scheduled in Tufts Memorial Park for 6:30pm. Vendors will be onsite with food & beverages available for purchase. Parking made easy by the Sandhills Trolley Company with free shuttles from the Cannon Park Community Center straight to downtown.

Friday, December 6, Tufts Memorial Park/Downtown Pinehurst

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Nov
30

Shop Small Saturday CLT

Shop Small Saturday has been a South End tradition for 12 years because shopping small also means supporting a big dream.

Shop Small Saturday will kick off on November 30 with open-air shopping markets alongside unique retail at Atherton and along Camden Road.

Keep the holiday spirit going and continue to shop local all season long. Big things happen when you shop small!

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Nov
22
to Nov 24

Pop-Up Paradise: A 3-Day Shopping Extravaganza

Your favorite DUO Pines and Charms and Imperative Shop, two sister businesses owned by Ashley. Unleash your inner designer at Pines and Charms' DIY charm bar, crafting personalized jewelry that tells your unique story. Then, indulge in a shopping spree at Imperative Shop, our local boutique featuring the latest fashion trends and must-have accessories. Don't miss this enchanting evening filled with creativity, style, and a touch of magic! Friday 10am-2pm ; Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm.

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Nov
17

Pop up in the pines

Discover the charm of Pop up in the Pines. With over 50 local vendors, it's a shopping extravaganza like no other. Explore unique finds, from handmade crafts to trendy fashion, all while enjoying delectable bites from your favorite food trucks. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere with live music serenading your shopping spree. Quench your thirst with craft beer and more surprises that await. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, diverse offerings, and the joy of supporting local businesses. Don't miss out on this unforgettable market experience!

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Nov
6

Ladies night at Village Pine

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and fashion at The Village Pine Venue, featuring Pines and Charms and Imperative Shop! From 4 PM to 8 PM, enjoy complimentary charcuterie cups and sip on a cozy fall drink while you shop, mingle, and create at our charm bar. Whether you're here to treat yourself to new fall styles or just enjoy a night out with friends, this event has everything you need for a perfect ladies' night. Don’t miss it!

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Nov
3

Front Porch Sundays

  • 2140 South Boulevard Charlotte, NC, 28203 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

First Sunday of every month, April through November. 10:30am to 4:30pm. 90+ small businesses, food, fun, photo opps, and more, Join the thousands who visit every month.

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Nov
2

RALEIGH FOODIE FARE

Join us & lift your taste buds with a mini food truck rodeo, food and art vendors, coffee, drinks, and tunes from local musicians! Makrs mission for the Foodie Fare to highlight the Triangles' diverse food scene by bringing you delicious flavors to you every month!

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Oct
25
to Oct 26

Pop-Up Paradise: A 2-Day Shopping Extravaganza

Your favorite DUO Pines and Charms and Imperative Shop, two sister businesses owned by Ashley. Unleash your inner designer at Pines and Charms' DIY charm bar, crafting personalized jewelry that tells your unique story. Then, indulge in a shopping spree at Imperative Shop, our local boutique featuring the latest fashion trends and must-have accessories. Don't miss this enchanting evening filled with creativity, style, and a touch of magic! Friday 10am-2pm ; Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm.

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