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The Place To Be For The 2020 ACC Tournament

March 3, 2020
Events, Greensboro

Update, 3/12: Due to the cancellation of the remainder of this year's ACC Tournament games, the remainder of this event has also been cancelled. The 2020 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament is around the corner, and we're excited to be the…

Valentine Pick Up Lines

February 7, 2020
Just For Fun

We can all appreciate a good, cheesy or clever pickup line. And with Valentine's Day around the corner, what better time to compile a list of our favorites? If you're single, stop into your nearest Boxcar Bar + Arcade this…

Get ready to party, Greensboro!

January 16, 2020
Greensboro

Our Greensboro location turns 3 on January 26th, and we're hosting a weekend full of extra festive fun in celebration! Mark your calendars for these birthday weekend events at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in downtown Greensboro: Friday, January 24th Live…

2020 Boxcar Bowows Calendar

October 30, 2019
Bowows

We’re so 👏 excited 👏to announce the release of our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿, with 100% of net proceeds benefiting Hope Animal Rescue, Merit Pit Bull Foundation & South of the Bully. We collected pictures from guests all year long, and while it was no easy task, we selected the 12 lucky doggos that will…

7 Last Minute, DIY, 80s Inspired Halloween Costumes

October 24, 2019
Just For Fun

Halloween is practically here, and for us hopeless procrastinators, the costume pickings are slim. And so, to save you from tearing apart another good bed sheet, we’ve pulled together this list of 7 last minute, DIY, 80s-inspired costumes that might require a quick trip to your local thrift store, at most. Breakfast Club Gather all…

The 7 Most Interesting Pies Eaten by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

September 20, 2019
Just For Fun

Have you tried our pie? Our Greensboro & Durham locations offer fresh, made-to-order, Neapolitan style pizzas. While the classic pies are always popular – like pepperoni or margherita – our specialty pies have stolen the spotlight. But if you think our Pickle Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak or Chicken Caesar Pies are strange (yet oh-so delicious), then…

Which decade wins your vote for releasing the best video games of all time?

July 15, 2019
Games, Just For Fun

While there’s some dispute on the exact time frame of the “Golden Age of Video Games”, I think we can all agree that some of the best video games of all time were created in the late 20th century, made possible (according to Wikipedia) by the “increase in power and the decrease in cost of…

Everything You Loved About Summer Vacation in the 90s.

June 12, 2019
Just For Fun

It’s that time of year again. School is out and parents are desperately trying to get their kids off Instagram in hopes that they’ll be able to recreate the 90s Summer Vacation experience that we’re all reminiscing about. Unfortunately for this newest generation of Summer Vacationers, it just won’t ever be quite the same. Here…

Looking for things to do in durham this weekend? Try out this 48-hour itinerary!

April 23, 2019
Durham

If we’ve learned one thing about Durham, NC – it’s that there’s a surprisingly wide variety of things to do in what is otherwise a relatively small (albeit mighty!) city. If you’re new to Durham yourself, anticipating a visit from out of town family and friends or just looking for some weekend inspiration – we’ve…

5 Ways to Support Those Affected by the Durham Explosion

April 11, 2019
Charity, Durham

In the wake of yesterday’s explosion in downtown Durham, we find ourselves searching for ways to help. After seeing the community come together in fierce support of all those affected by this tragedy, we know we’re not alone in the quest for information on where and how to lend a hand and send donations. And…