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Triangle Event Guide Free and Affordable Things to Do September 16, 2026

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Triangle on Wednesday, September 16, 2026? This midweek lineup features free concerts, family activities, dancing, craft nights, and community gatherings.

Highlights include Fiestas Patrias Vive Mexico at Moore Square, The Band of Oz at Waverly Place, and Kaia Kater at American Tobacco Campus. Most events listed offer free admission, with several additional options priced at $5 or $10.

Family Activities and Daytime Events

• Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane Open House: Enjoy free fitness classes and more throughout the day at multiple locations in Hillsborough. Admission: Free.
• Sculpture in the Garden: Explore outdoor artwork at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Opens at 9 a.m. Admission: Free; $5 suggested donation.
• Total Tot Time: A free play program for children up to age 5 runs from 10 a.m.–noon at W.D. Hill Recreation Center in Durham.
• Centennial SoundBites: Head to 321 Coffee on NC State’s Centennial Campus from noon–1 p.m. Admission: Free.
• Board Game Night: Gizmo Brew Works in Durham lists board gaming from noon–10 p.m. Admission: Free.
• Market Bunch Kids’ Activities: Visit the Carrboro Farmers’ Market from 3–6 p.m. for free children’s activities.
• Spider Stories — Historia de Aranas: This free event takes place at Hunter Park in Apex from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Free Concerts, Celebrations, and Dancing

Fiestas Patrias Vive Mexico at Moore Square

Moore Square hosts Fiestas Patrias Vive Mexico from 4–8 p.m. This free celebration offers a downtown Raleigh destination for Wednesday afternoon and evening.

The Band of Oz at Waverly Place

The Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place in Cary features The Band of Oz from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Oak City Salsa Social at Dix Park

Enjoy live band music and dancing at Gipson Play Plaza in Dix Park from 6–9 p.m. The Oak City Salsa Social is free to attend.

Kaia Kater at American Tobacco Campus

Duke Arts at American Tobacco presents Kaia Kater at 6:30 p.m. at American Tobacco Campus in Durham. Admission is free.

More Music and Dance Options

• Line Dancing Classes: 3:30–4:30 p.m., Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh. Free.
• Wine Down Wednesday: Live music and wine specials from 5–8 p.m. at La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, Chapel Hill. Free admission; purchases extra.
• Raleigh Drum Circle’s 24th Birthday Celebration: Begins at 6:45 p.m. at Pullen Park, Raleigh. Free.
• Bluegrass Jam: Begins at 7 p.m. at Sonark Farms, Hillsborough. Pay what you can.
• Ballroom Dancing Social with Pullen Dance: 7–9 p.m., Pullen Community Center, Raleigh. $5.
• Cajun Dance Party: A dance lesson and live music from 7–9:30 p.m. at Lapin Bleu, Chapel Hill. Free.
• Wednesday Singer/Songwriter Sessions: 7–10 p.m., Speakeasy, Carrboro. Free.
• Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and Social: 7:30–11:30 p.m., KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary. $10.

Markets, Fitness, and Community Gatherings

Raleigh City Farm offers two ways to connect with local growing. Its “Pay What You Can” Farm Stand runs from 4–7 p.m., followed by Wine + Weed from 6–7 p.m., a free opportunity to learn about plants and farming. Farm stand purchases follow the pay-what-you-can model.

Additional community activities include:

• Free Acro Yoga: 5:30–8:30 p.m., Pullen Park, Raleigh.
• Durham Chess Club: Players of all ages and skill levels can gather at Durham Food Hall from 6–8:30 p.m. Free.
• Intergenerational Story Circle Series with Johnny Lee Chapman III: 6:30–8 p.m., Gregg Museum, Raleigh. Free.
• Crank Arm Durham Wednesday Night Ride: Begins at 6:30 p.m. at Crank Arm Brewing, Durham. Free.

Craft Nights, Books, and Midweek Hangouts

Bring a creative project, join a book discussion, or check out a local anniversary celebration.

• Little Gem’s Anniversary Week: 5–11 p.m., Little Gem, Chapel Hill. Free admission.
• Bring Your Own Craft Night: 6:30–8:30 p.m., Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh. Free.
• Get LIT Book Club: 7–8 p.m., Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough. Free.
• Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night: 7–10 p.m., Steel String Brewery, Carrboro. Free.

Trivia, Games, and Open Mic Nights

Finish Wednesday with friendly competition or local performances across the Triangle.

• DSSOLVR Durham Bingo Night: 7 p.m., DSSOLVR Durham. Free.
• Trivia Night: 7 p.m., Raleigh Beer Garden. Free.
• Weekly Skee Ball Tournament: 8–10 p.m., Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham. Free.
• City Soul Cafe Open Mic: 8–11 p.m., Terminal 8 Bar & Lounge, Raleigh. $10.
• Open Mic Night: 8 p.m., Abbey Road Cary. Free.
• Beer Pong Tournament: 8:30–11 p.m., Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh. Free.

Plan Your Wednesday in the Triangle

This Triangle event guide for September 16 offers plenty of ways to enjoy a budget-friendly outing, from children’s activities in Durham and Carrboro to outdoor music in Cary and salsa in Raleigh.

Confirm schedules, registration requirements, age restrictions, and weather updates with organizers before heading out. Free admission does not necessarily include food, drinks, supplies, or other purchases.

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Editorial note: The supplied end times for Sculpture in the Garden, Raleigh Drum Circle, and Bluegrass Jam appear inconsistent. Only their start times are included pending confirmation.

Tuesday in the Triangle – Events and Deals for September 15, 2026

Tuesday in the Triangle brings free events, food deals, live music and opportunities to get moving. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, residents and visitors can explore activities across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Wendell.

From discounted pizza and movie tickets to run clubs, artmaking and an evening celebration of Mexican independence, this guide rounds up things to do without stretching the budget.

Tuesday Food Deals and Movie Discounts

$6.25 Movies at The Lumina Theater

All day | $6.25 per ticket | Southern Village, Chapel Hill

The Lumina Theater offers Tuesday movie tickets for $6.25. Check the theater’s schedule for available films and showtimes.

Tuesday Toss at Der Nachbar

All day | Discounted | Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Roll the dice to determine the draft selection for this $5 beer special.

Free Confetti Bundtlets at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Listed start: 9 a.m.; confirm local opening time | Free | Multiple locations

The first 300 guests at each bakery can receive a free Confetti Bundtlet as part of the brand’s September 15 celebration. Arrive early and check the local bakery’s hours. View the Nothing Bundt Cakes promotion.⁠

Insomnia Cookies’ PJ Party

8 p.m. until closing | Free cookie offer and discounts | Multiple locations

Pajamas are part of the deal: guests who visit in their PJs can receive a free Classic cookie in-store during the evening celebration. Check the official PJ Party details.⁠

Daytime Activities and Free Learning

Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane Open House

Various times throughout the day | Free | Multiple locations, Hillsborough

Explore free fitness classes and additional open-house activities. Check the organizer’s schedule for individual class times and locations.

Sculpture in the Garden

9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free; $5 suggested donation | North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Spend part of Tuesday exploring outdoor sculpture in a garden setting. The garden’s published hours confirm a 5 p.m. closing time. Plan a visit.⁠

Computer Refresher for Mature Adults

10:30–11:30 a.m. | Free | W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham

This course offers mature adults an opportunity to refresh their computer skills. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Free Fitness, Run Clubs and Dancing

Tuesday’s fitness lineup includes a line dancing class and several community run clubs:

• Free Line Dancing Class: 6–7 p.m. at The Snow Approach in Hillsborough.
• Run, Sweat, Beers Run Club: 6–9 p.m. at Growler Grlz in Durham.
• Bond Brothers Run Club: 6 p.m. at Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary.

Participation is listed as free. Check with each organizer for meeting instructions and activity details.

Art, Crafts and Games Around the Triangle

Whether the evening calls for a chess match, a creative project or a trivia challenge, these events offer plenty of choices:

• Durham Chess Enthusiasts: 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham. Free.
• Adult Coloring Night: 6–10 p.m. at Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham. Free.
• Poker Night: 6–10 p.m. at KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary. Free.
• Artist in Residence Series: Live artmaking beginning at 6 p.m. at JB Duke Hotel, Durham. Free.
• Chess Club: 6 p.m. at Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell. Free.
• Craft and Draft Tuesdays: 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh. Free.
• Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: 7–9 p.m. at Edit Beer Co., Raleigh. Free.

Live Music, Culture and Tuesday Night Events

Beer & Banjos in Raleigh

6:30–9 p.m. | Free | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

Add live music to Tuesday evening with Beer & Banjos at Bowstring.

Grito de Independencia

7 p.m. | Free | Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh

Join the Grito de Independencia celebration, a cultural highlight on Tuesday’s Raleigh calendar.

Bounce and Brews DJ Night

7–9 p.m. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Head to Gizmo Brew Works for an evening DJ session.

Beer & Banjos Carrboro

7–9:30 p.m. | Free | Speakeasy, Carrboro

Carrboro’s Beer & Banjos offers another free live music option for the evening.

Karaoke Night

8–11 p.m. | Free | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Close out Tuesday with karaoke at Boxcar Bar + Arcade.

More Free Tuesday Evening Options in Durham

• Pints & Pups: 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Ponysaurus, Durham. Free.
• Views from the Durham: 7:30–9:30 p.m. at The Durham Hotel. Free.

Plan Before Heading Out

All times are local. Event schedules, participation requirements and promotions may change, so confirm details with the venue before traveling. Free listings refer to admission or participation; food, drinks and other purchases may cost extra.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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Tuesday in the Triangle – Events and Deals for September 15, 2026

Tuesday in the Triangle brings free events, food deals, live music and opportunities to get moving. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, residents and visitors can explore activities across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Wendell.

From discounted pizza and movie tickets to run clubs, artmaking and an evening celebration of Mexican independence, this guide rounds up things to do without stretching the budget.

Tuesday Food Deals and Movie Discounts

$6.25 Movies at The Lumina Theater

All day | $6.25 per ticket | Southern Village, Chapel Hill

The Lumina Theater offers Tuesday movie tickets for $6.25. Check the theater’s schedule for available films and showtimes.

Tuesday Toss at Der Nachbar

All day | Discounted | Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Roll the dice to determine the draft selection for this $5 beer special.

Free Confetti Bundtlets at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Listed start: 9 a.m.; confirm local opening time | Free | Multiple locations

The first 300 guests at each bakery can receive a free Confetti Bundtlet as part of the brand’s September 15 celebration. Arrive early and check the local bakery’s hours. View the Nothing Bundt Cakes promotion.⁠

Insomnia Cookies’ PJ Party

8 p.m. until closing | Free cookie offer and discounts | Multiple locations

Pajamas are part of the deal: guests who visit in their PJs can receive a free Classic cookie in-store during the evening celebration. Check the official PJ Party details.⁠

Daytime Activities and Free Learning

Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane Open House

Various times throughout the day | Free | Multiple locations, Hillsborough

Explore free fitness classes and additional open-house activities. Check the organizer’s schedule for individual class times and locations.

Sculpture in the Garden

9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free; $5 suggested donation | North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Spend part of Tuesday exploring outdoor sculpture in a garden setting. The garden’s published hours confirm a 5 p.m. closing time. Plan a visit.⁠

Computer Refresher for Mature Adults

10:30–11:30 a.m. | Free | W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham

This course offers mature adults an opportunity to refresh their computer skills. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Free Fitness, Run Clubs and Dancing

Tuesday’s fitness lineup includes a line dancing class and several community run clubs:

• Free Line Dancing Class: 6–7 p.m. at The Snow Approach in Hillsborough.
• Run, Sweat, Beers Run Club: 6–9 p.m. at Growler Grlz in Durham.
• Bond Brothers Run Club: 6 p.m. at Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary.

Participation is listed as free. Check with each organizer for meeting instructions and activity details.

Art, Crafts and Games Around the Triangle

Whether the evening calls for a chess match, a creative project or a trivia challenge, these events offer plenty of choices:

• Durham Chess Enthusiasts: 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham. Free.
• Adult Coloring Night: 6–10 p.m. at Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham. Free.
• Poker Night: 6–10 p.m. at KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary. Free.
• Artist in Residence Series: Live artmaking beginning at 6 p.m. at JB Duke Hotel, Durham. Free.
• Chess Club: 6 p.m. at Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell. Free.
• Craft and Draft Tuesdays: 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh. Free.
• Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: 7–9 p.m. at Edit Beer Co., Raleigh. Free.

Live Music, Culture and Tuesday Night Events

Beer & Banjos in Raleigh

6:30–9 p.m. | Free | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

Add live music to Tuesday evening with Beer & Banjos at Bowstring.

Grito de Independencia

7 p.m. | Free | Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh

Join the Grito de Independencia celebration, a cultural highlight on Tuesday’s Raleigh calendar.

Bounce and Brews DJ Night

7–9 p.m. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Head to Gizmo Brew Works for an evening DJ session.

Beer & Banjos Carrboro

7–9:30 p.m. | Free | Speakeasy, Carrboro

Carrboro’s Beer & Banjos offers another free live music option for the evening.

Karaoke Night

8–11 p.m. | Free | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Close out Tuesday with karaoke at Boxcar Bar + Arcade.

More Free Tuesday Evening Options in Durham

• Pints & Pups: 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Ponysaurus, Durham. Free.
• Views from the Durham: 7:30–9:30 p.m. at The Durham Hotel. Free.

Plan Before Heading Out

All times are local. Event schedules, participation requirements and promotions may change, so confirm details with the venue before traveling. Free listings refer to admission or participation; food, drinks and other purchases may cost extra.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide September 14–20, 2026 Edition

The Triangle’s concert and comedy lineup for September 14–20, 2026, brings a full week of live entertainment to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Featured performances include Rod Wave, Ray LaMontagne, Black Label Society, Pat Metheny, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.

This week’s Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide covers arena concerts, club shows, stand-up comedy, tribute performances and the North Carolina Symphony. The calendar also includes regional outings in Selma, Littleton, Rocky Mount, Liberty, Saxapahaw and other surrounding communities.

Monday, September 14

The week begins with an evening performance at Cat’s Cradle’s Back Room in Carrboro.

• Devon Gilfillian: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.

Tuesday, September 15

Tuesday offers several of the week’s featured concerts, including Black Label Society at The Ritz, Ray LaMontagne at DPAC and Rod Wave at Lenovo Center.

• Black Label Society: 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Ray LaMontagne: 7 p.m. at Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.
• 156/Silence: 7 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall, Durham.
• Monsterwatch: 8 p.m. at Local 506, Chapel Hill.
• Stephen Dawes: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.
• Rod Wave: 8:30 p.m. at Lenovo Center, Raleigh.

Wednesday, September 16

Midweek options include comedy at Goodnights, Pat Metheny at Carolina Theatre and Malcolm Todd at Red Hat Amphitheater.

• Amber Wallin: 7:30 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Pat Metheny: 8 p.m. at Carolina Theatre, Durham.
• Death Lens: 8 p.m. at The Pinhook, Durham.
• Jammy Buffet – Tribute to Jimmy Buffett: 8 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Chandler: 8 p.m. at The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Evening Elephants: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.
• Malcolm Todd: 8 p.m. at Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh.
• Oskar Med K: 9 p.m. at The Fruit, Durham.

Thursday, September 17

Thursday starts with an afternoon show in Selma before an evening of live music and comedy across the region. Little Feat, Jet, Circle Jerks and Sam Robbins are among the scheduled performers.

• Classic Country Jubilee: 12:45 p.m. at Rudy Theatre, Selma.
• Jet: 6 p.m. at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh.
• Little Feat: 7:30 p.m. at Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.
• Louis York: 7:30 p.m. at The Acorn Center, Littleton.
• Sam Robbins: 7:30 p.m. at The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots, Wake Forest.
• Bodie: 7:30 p.m. at Local 506, Chapel Hill.
• Tophouse: 8 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Alistair Ogden: 8 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Circle Jerks: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Bitchin Bajas: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.

Friday, September 18

Friday’s lineup spans an ’80s party, tribute shows, stand-up comedy and orchestral music. Gary Owen appears at DPAC, Minus The Bear plays The Ritz, and the North Carolina Symphony presents Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3.

• Earlybirds Club – ’80s Party: 6 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Deric Cahill: 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Militarie Gun: 7 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Minus The Bear: 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs: 7:30 p.m. at The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots, Wake Forest.
• One Night in Memphis: 7:30 p.m. at The Acorn Center, Littleton.
• Tell Me Lies – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: 7:30 p.m. at Dunn Center for the Performing Arts, Rocky Mount.
• Bad Momz of Comedy: 7:30 p.m. at Garner Performing Arts Center, Garner.
• Pam Tillis: 8 p.m. at Liberty Showcase Theater, Liberty.
• Gary Owen: 8 p.m. at Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.
• North Carolina Symphony: Carlos Miguel Prieto – Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3: 8 p.m. at Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.
• El Ten Eleven: 8 p.m. at The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Marty Manous: 8 p.m. at The Clayton Center, Clayton.
• Leah Moore: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.
• Ian Asher: 10 p.m. at Aura Lounge & Nightclub, Raleigh.

Saturday, September 19

Saturday brings several major concerts to Raleigh, including TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, Young Thug, and the Cash Money & No Limit Tour featuring Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh. The day also includes a 919 Day showcase at Kings and another North Carolina Symphony performance.

• 919 Day: Hardcore Showcase: 2 p.m. at Kings, Raleigh.
• Deric Cahill: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Love Sick Drifters – Hank Williams Sr. Tribute: 7 p.m. at Rudy Theatre, Selma.
• TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue: 7:30 p.m. at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh.
• Young Thug: 7:30 p.m. at Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh.
• The Milk Carton Kids: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Edgehill: 8 p.m. at Local 506, Chapel Hill.
• North Carolina Symphony: Carlos Miguel Prieto – Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3: 8 p.m. at Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.
• Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh: 8 p.m. at Lenovo Center, Raleigh.
• Goodnight, Texas: 8 p.m. at The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Ripe: 8:30 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Joshwa: 10 p.m. at The Fruit, Durham.

Sunday, September 20

Close out the week with Rainbow Kitten Surprise in Cary, John Waters in Durham or Son Volt in Saxapahaw. Goodnights also hosts evening performances by Deric Cahill and Tim Shropshire.

• Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 7 p.m. at Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary.
• Deric Cahill: 7 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• John Waters: 7 p.m. at Carolina Theatre, Durham.
• Pertinence: 7:30 p.m. at Kings, Raleigh.
• Annie Stirling: 7:30 p.m. at The Pinhook, Durham.
• Son Volt: 8 p.m. at Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw.
• Whitey Morgan & The 78’s: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Tim Shropshire: 8:15 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.

Plan Your Triangle Concert or Comedy Night

Before purchasing tickets, check the venue’s or artist’s official event listing for availability, prices, age restrictions and entry policies. Confirm whether the advertised time refers to doors opening or the performance beginning.

For shows with multiple performances, double-check the selected date and time during checkout. Allow additional travel time for events outside the central Triangle.

This guide is based on the supplied event schedule. Listings, performance times and ticket availability have not been independently verified and may change.

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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide September 14–20, 2026 Edition

The Triangle’s concert and comedy lineup for September 14–20, 2026, brings a full week of live entertainment to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Featured performances include Rod Wave, Ray LaMontagne, Black Label Society, Pat Metheny, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.

This week’s Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide covers arena concerts, club shows, stand-up comedy, tribute performances and the North Carolina Symphony. The calendar also includes regional outings in Selma, Littleton, Rocky Mount, Liberty, Saxapahaw and other surrounding communities.

Monday, September 14

The week begins with an evening performance at Cat’s Cradle’s Back Room in Carrboro.

• Devon Gilfillian: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.

Tuesday, September 15

Tuesday offers several of the week’s featured concerts, including Black Label Society at The Ritz, Ray LaMontagne at DPAC and Rod Wave at Lenovo Center.

• Black Label Society: 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Ray LaMontagne: 7 p.m. at Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.
• 156/Silence: 7 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall, Durham.
• Monsterwatch: 8 p.m. at Local 506, Chapel Hill.
• Stephen Dawes: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.
• Rod Wave: 8:30 p.m. at Lenovo Center, Raleigh.

Wednesday, September 16

Midweek options include comedy at Goodnights, Pat Metheny at Carolina Theatre and Malcolm Todd at Red Hat Amphitheater.

• Amber Wallin: 7:30 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Pat Metheny: 8 p.m. at Carolina Theatre, Durham.
• Death Lens: 8 p.m. at The Pinhook, Durham.
• Jammy Buffet – Tribute to Jimmy Buffett: 8 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Chandler: 8 p.m. at The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Evening Elephants: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.
• Malcolm Todd: 8 p.m. at Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh.
• Oskar Med K: 9 p.m. at The Fruit, Durham.

Thursday, September 17

Thursday starts with an afternoon show in Selma before an evening of live music and comedy across the region. Little Feat, Jet, Circle Jerks and Sam Robbins are among the scheduled performers.

• Classic Country Jubilee: 12:45 p.m. at Rudy Theatre, Selma.
• Jet: 6 p.m. at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh.
• Little Feat: 7:30 p.m. at Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.
• Louis York: 7:30 p.m. at The Acorn Center, Littleton.
• Sam Robbins: 7:30 p.m. at The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots, Wake Forest.
• Bodie: 7:30 p.m. at Local 506, Chapel Hill.
• Tophouse: 8 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Alistair Ogden: 8 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Circle Jerks: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Bitchin Bajas: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.

Friday, September 18

Friday’s lineup spans an ’80s party, tribute shows, stand-up comedy and orchestral music. Gary Owen appears at DPAC, Minus The Bear plays The Ritz, and the North Carolina Symphony presents Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3.

• Earlybirds Club – ’80s Party: 6 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Deric Cahill: 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Militarie Gun: 7 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Minus The Bear: 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs: 7:30 p.m. at The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots, Wake Forest.
• One Night in Memphis: 7:30 p.m. at The Acorn Center, Littleton.
• Tell Me Lies – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: 7:30 p.m. at Dunn Center for the Performing Arts, Rocky Mount.
• Bad Momz of Comedy: 7:30 p.m. at Garner Performing Arts Center, Garner.
• Pam Tillis: 8 p.m. at Liberty Showcase Theater, Liberty.
• Gary Owen: 8 p.m. at Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.
• North Carolina Symphony: Carlos Miguel Prieto – Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3: 8 p.m. at Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.
• El Ten Eleven: 8 p.m. at The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Marty Manous: 8 p.m. at The Clayton Center, Clayton.
• Leah Moore: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle – Back Room, Carrboro.
• Ian Asher: 10 p.m. at Aura Lounge & Nightclub, Raleigh.

Saturday, September 19

Saturday brings several major concerts to Raleigh, including TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, Young Thug, and the Cash Money & No Limit Tour featuring Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh. The day also includes a 919 Day showcase at Kings and another North Carolina Symphony performance.

• 919 Day: Hardcore Showcase: 2 p.m. at Kings, Raleigh.
• Deric Cahill: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Love Sick Drifters – Hank Williams Sr. Tribute: 7 p.m. at Rudy Theatre, Selma.
• TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue: 7:30 p.m. at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh.
• Young Thug: 7:30 p.m. at Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh.
• The Milk Carton Kids: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Edgehill: 8 p.m. at Local 506, Chapel Hill.
• North Carolina Symphony: Carlos Miguel Prieto – Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3: 8 p.m. at Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.
• Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh: 8 p.m. at Lenovo Center, Raleigh.
• Goodnight, Texas: 8 p.m. at The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Ripe: 8:30 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Joshwa: 10 p.m. at The Fruit, Durham.

Sunday, September 20

Close out the week with Rainbow Kitten Surprise in Cary, John Waters in Durham or Son Volt in Saxapahaw. Goodnights also hosts evening performances by Deric Cahill and Tim Shropshire.

• Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 7 p.m. at Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary.
• Deric Cahill: 7 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• John Waters: 7 p.m. at Carolina Theatre, Durham.
• Pertinence: 7:30 p.m. at Kings, Raleigh.
• Annie Stirling: 7:30 p.m. at The Pinhook, Durham.
• Son Volt: 8 p.m. at Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw.
• Whitey Morgan & The 78’s: 8 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Tim Shropshire: 8:15 p.m. at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.

Plan Your Triangle Concert or Comedy Night

Before purchasing tickets, check the venue’s or artist’s official event listing for availability, prices, age restrictions and entry policies. Confirm whether the advertised time refers to doors opening or the performance beginning.

For shows with multiple performances, double-check the selected date and time during checkout. Allow additional travel time for events outside the central Triangle.

This guide is based on the supplied event schedule. Listings, performance times and ticket availability have not been independently verified and may change.

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Town of Cary Weekly Events Guide September 14–20, 2026 Edition

Looking for things to do in Cary this week? The September 14–20, 2026, calendar features live music, outdoor activities, community festivals, arts programs and town government meetings. Weekend highlights include the 11th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing, Cary Night Market, Farmers Fall Festival and Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s bones North American Tour.

Here’s a day-by-day look at the week’s events.

Monday, September 14

Start the week with a look back at Lazy Daze, a movement session or an afternoon puzzle exchange. Several town boards and committees also meet Monday.

• Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze — Time not provided.
• Stretch and Refresh — 10 a.m.
• Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet — 1 p.m.
• Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources — 5:15 p.m.
• Council Committee — 5:15 p.m.
• Information Services Advisory Board — 6 p.m.
• Zoning Board of Adjustment — 6:30 p.m.

Residents following local government should review the official meeting agendas for discussion topics and participation details.

Tuesday, September 15

Tuesday’s schedule includes a Town Council meeting and an opportunity to help in a community garden.

• Town Council Quarterly Meeting — 1 p.m.
• Fire Station 8 Garden Workday — 3:30 p.m.

Those interested in the garden workday should confirm registration requirements and any recommended supplies before attending.

Wednesday, September 16

Wednesday brings a mix of native plant education, public meetings, live music and creative activities.

• Native Plant Learn & Serve — 10 a.m.
• Special Called Meeting: Town Council — 5:15 p.m.
• Live at The Bark Bar: Sam Trebing — 6 p.m.
• Public Art Advisory Board — 6:15 p.m.
• Sunflower Prints — 6:30 p.m.

Live music fans can put Sam Trebing on their evening calendar, while residents interested in public art or town business have meetings to follow.

Thursday, September 17

Enjoy lunchtime music, explore a pollinator-focused program or follow the Greenway Committee’s work.

• Live at Lunch: Matt from Boston — 11:30 a.m.
• Pollinators in Our Parks — 3 p.m.
• Greenway Committee — 6 p.m.

Thursday offers options for both a midday outing and an evening civic activity.

Friday, September 18

Begin the weekend with a performing arts event and an evening market.

• NC Senior Games Silver Arts FOLLIES — 3:30 p.m.
• Cary Night Market — 5 p.m.

The Cary Night Market is one of this week’s featured Friday outings. Check the event listing for vendor information, location and operating hours.

Saturday, September 19

Saturday features the week’s busiest lineup, with tennis, free yoga, dragon boat racing, a farm workday, a fall festival and an evening of soul and R&B.

• ITA All American – Women’s Tennis — Time not provided.
• Sunrise Community Yoga – Free — 7:30 a.m.
• 11th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing — 9 a.m.
• Good Hope Farm Monthly Workday — 9 a.m.
• Farmers Fall Festival — 11 a.m.
• Autumn Nights: An Evening of Soul and R&B — 7 p.m.

Festivalgoers have multiple daytime options, while music lovers can close out Saturday with Autumn Nights. Confirm admission and registration details for each event before making plans.

Sunday, September 20

Wrap up the week with women’s tennis, a sound bath or an evening concert.

• ITA All American – Women’s Tennis — Time not provided.
• Sunday Sound Bath — 4 p.m.
• Rainbow Kitten Surprise: bones North American Tour — 7 p.m.

Check the concert’s official listing for ticket availability, venue policies and entry information.

Plan Your Week in Cary

From garden workdays and arts programs to festivals and live performances, this week’s Cary events offer plenty of ways to connect with the community.

The supplied schedule does not include venues, most admission prices or registration links. Confirm locations, costs, availability and any schedule changes through the Town of Cary website⁠ or individual event organizers. Only Sunrise Community Yoga is explicitly listed as free.

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Town of Cary Weekly Events Guide September 14–20, 2026 Edition

Looking for things to do in Cary this week? The September 14–20, 2026, calendar features live music, outdoor activities, community festivals, arts programs and town government meetings. Weekend highlights include the 11th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing, Cary Night Market, Farmers Fall Festival and Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s bones North American Tour.

Here’s a day-by-day look at the week’s events.

Monday, September 14

Start the week with a look back at Lazy Daze, a movement session or an afternoon puzzle exchange. Several town boards and committees also meet Monday.

• Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze — Time not provided.
• Stretch and Refresh — 10 a.m.
• Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet — 1 p.m.
• Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources — 5:15 p.m.
• Council Committee — 5:15 p.m.
• Information Services Advisory Board — 6 p.m.
• Zoning Board of Adjustment — 6:30 p.m.

Residents following local government should review the official meeting agendas for discussion topics and participation details.

Tuesday, September 15

Tuesday’s schedule includes a Town Council meeting and an opportunity to help in a community garden.

• Town Council Quarterly Meeting — 1 p.m.
• Fire Station 8 Garden Workday — 3:30 p.m.

Those interested in the garden workday should confirm registration requirements and any recommended supplies before attending.

Wednesday, September 16

Wednesday brings a mix of native plant education, public meetings, live music and creative activities.

• Native Plant Learn & Serve — 10 a.m.
• Special Called Meeting: Town Council — 5:15 p.m.
• Live at The Bark Bar: Sam Trebing — 6 p.m.
• Public Art Advisory Board — 6:15 p.m.
• Sunflower Prints — 6:30 p.m.

Live music fans can put Sam Trebing on their evening calendar, while residents interested in public art or town business have meetings to follow.

Thursday, September 17

Enjoy lunchtime music, explore a pollinator-focused program or follow the Greenway Committee’s work.

• Live at Lunch: Matt from Boston — 11:30 a.m.
• Pollinators in Our Parks — 3 p.m.
• Greenway Committee — 6 p.m.

Thursday offers options for both a midday outing and an evening civic activity.

Friday, September 18

Begin the weekend with a performing arts event and an evening market.

• NC Senior Games Silver Arts FOLLIES — 3:30 p.m.
• Cary Night Market — 5 p.m.

The Cary Night Market is one of this week’s featured Friday outings. Check the event listing for vendor information, location and operating hours.

Saturday, September 19

Saturday features the week’s busiest lineup, with tennis, free yoga, dragon boat racing, a farm workday, a fall festival and an evening of soul and R&B.

• ITA All American – Women’s Tennis — Time not provided.
• Sunrise Community Yoga – Free — 7:30 a.m.
• 11th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing — 9 a.m.
• Good Hope Farm Monthly Workday — 9 a.m.
• Farmers Fall Festival — 11 a.m.
• Autumn Nights: An Evening of Soul and R&B — 7 p.m.

Festivalgoers have multiple daytime options, while music lovers can close out Saturday with Autumn Nights. Confirm admission and registration details for each event before making plans.

Sunday, September 20

Wrap up the week with women’s tennis, a sound bath or an evening concert.

• ITA All American – Women’s Tennis — Time not provided.
• Sunday Sound Bath — 4 p.m.
• Rainbow Kitten Surprise: bones North American Tour — 7 p.m.

Check the concert’s official listing for ticket availability, venue policies and entry information.

Plan Your Week in Cary

From garden workdays and arts programs to festivals and live performances, this week’s Cary events offer plenty of ways to connect with the community.

The supplied schedule does not include venues, most admission prices or registration links. Confirm locations, costs, availability and any schedule changes through the Town of Cary website⁠ or individual event organizers. Only Sunrise Community Yoga is explicitly listed as free.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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Triangle Event Guide Monday September 14, 2026 Edition

Looking for free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the Triangle on Monday, September 14, 2026? The day’s lineup includes family activities, fitness classes, community resources and plenty of evening entertainment. From silent reading and board games to comedy, karaoke and open mic nights, this Triangle event guide offers several ways to start the week.

Daytime Events and Family Activities

Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane Open House

Time: All day
Location: Multiple locations, Hillsborough
Cost: Free

Explore free fitness classes and more during the Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane open house. Check with the organizer for individual class times and locations.

Total Tot Time

Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Location: W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham
Cost: Free

Families with children ages 5 and younger can enjoy a morning of play at this free recreation program.

Free Food Distribution

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, Durham
Cost: Free

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church hosts an afternoon food distribution. Contact the church for participation details and availability.

Coloring Vinyl Night

Time: 2–9 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Cost: Free

Add a creative break to Monday with Coloring Vinyl Night at KōMANA Brewing Company.

Books, Board Games and Voter Education

Silent Reading Club

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom
Cost: Free

Bring a book and settle in for an evening of quiet reading at The Glass Jug’s downtown Durham taproom.

Democracy Unfiltered: A Voter Education Series

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Raleigh Brewing hosts Democracy Unfiltered, a voter education series offering an opportunity to engage with civic topics.

Board Game Night

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex
Cost: Free

Make Monday a game night with a free evening of board games at Bottle Theory in Apex.

Smut Book Club

Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Readers can gather for Smut Book Club at Raleigh Brewing. Check with the organizer for the current book selection and participation details.

Open Mics, Karaoke and Comedy

Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery

Time: 6–11 p.m.
Location: Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Cost: Free

Spend part of the evening enjoying an open mic at Steel String Brewery. Those interested in performing should confirm sign-up details with the venue.

Early Karaoke

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: The Northside District
Cost: Free

Get an early start on karaoke night at The Northside District, whether taking the microphone or cheering on other singers.

Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Flying Saucer Raleigh
Cost: Free

Add some laughs to the start of the week with Cosmic Chuckles, a weekly comedy show at Flying Saucer Raleigh.

Open Mic Night at KōMANA Brewing Company

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Cost: Free

KōMANA’s Monday lineup continues into the evening with a free open mic night.

Carrboro Open Mic

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro
Cost: Free

Head to Speakeasy for another Monday open mic option in Carrboro. Contact the venue for performer registration details.

Late-Night Fun in Raleigh

Air Hockey Tournament

Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Finish Monday with some friendly competition at Boxcar Bar and Arcade’s air hockey tournament. Check with the venue for tournament entry details.

Plan Your Monday Around the Triangle

With daytime activities for young children and evening options across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex and Carrboro, September 14 offers plenty of budget-friendly ways to get out and explore.

All events are listed as free in the supplied schedule. Confirm times, registration requirements, age restrictions and availability with organizers before heading out. Food, drinks and other purchases may cost extra.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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Triangle Event Guide Monday September 14, 2026 Edition

Looking for free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the Triangle on Monday, September 14, 2026? The day’s lineup includes family activities, fitness classes, community resources and plenty of evening entertainment. From silent reading and board games to comedy, karaoke and open mic nights, this Triangle event guide offers several ways to start the week.

Daytime Events and Family Activities

Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane Open House

Time: All day
Location: Multiple locations, Hillsborough
Cost: Free

Explore free fitness classes and more during the Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane open house. Check with the organizer for individual class times and locations.

Total Tot Time

Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Location: W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham
Cost: Free

Families with children ages 5 and younger can enjoy a morning of play at this free recreation program.

Free Food Distribution

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, Durham
Cost: Free

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church hosts an afternoon food distribution. Contact the church for participation details and availability.

Coloring Vinyl Night

Time: 2–9 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Cost: Free

Add a creative break to Monday with Coloring Vinyl Night at KōMANA Brewing Company.

Books, Board Games and Voter Education

Silent Reading Club

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom
Cost: Free

Bring a book and settle in for an evening of quiet reading at The Glass Jug’s downtown Durham taproom.

Democracy Unfiltered: A Voter Education Series

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Raleigh Brewing hosts Democracy Unfiltered, a voter education series offering an opportunity to engage with civic topics.

Board Game Night

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex
Cost: Free

Make Monday a game night with a free evening of board games at Bottle Theory in Apex.

Smut Book Club

Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Readers can gather for Smut Book Club at Raleigh Brewing. Check with the organizer for the current book selection and participation details.

Open Mics, Karaoke and Comedy

Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery

Time: 6–11 p.m.
Location: Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Cost: Free

Spend part of the evening enjoying an open mic at Steel String Brewery. Those interested in performing should confirm sign-up details with the venue.

Early Karaoke

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: The Northside District
Cost: Free

Get an early start on karaoke night at The Northside District, whether taking the microphone or cheering on other singers.

Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Flying Saucer Raleigh
Cost: Free

Add some laughs to the start of the week with Cosmic Chuckles, a weekly comedy show at Flying Saucer Raleigh.

Open Mic Night at KōMANA Brewing Company

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Cost: Free

KōMANA’s Monday lineup continues into the evening with a free open mic night.

Carrboro Open Mic

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro
Cost: Free

Head to Speakeasy for another Monday open mic option in Carrboro. Contact the venue for performer registration details.

Late-Night Fun in Raleigh

Air Hockey Tournament

Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Finish Monday with some friendly competition at Boxcar Bar and Arcade’s air hockey tournament. Check with the venue for tournament entry details.

Plan Your Monday Around the Triangle

With daytime activities for young children and evening options across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex and Carrboro, September 14 offers plenty of budget-friendly ways to get out and explore.

All events are listed as free in the supplied schedule. Confirm times, registration requirements, age restrictions and availability with organizers before heading out. Food, drinks and other purchases may cost extra.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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Triangle Event Guide September 10, 2026 Edition

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and across the Triangle on Thursday, September 10, 2026? Thursday’s lineup includes Hopscotch Day Parties, free live music, community gatherings, games, and a special screening of Steel Magnolias celebrating Dolly Parton.

From a morning history tour in Raleigh to evening jazz in Cary and Hillsborough, this Triangle event guide offers plenty of ways to fill the day.

All-Day Events and Morning Activities

Wii Game Day
All day | Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company, Raleigh | Free
Add some gaming to Thursday with Wii Game Day at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company.

Stammtisch: German Community Night
All day | Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham
Gather for German community night, featuring steins of German beers for pint prices. Beverage purchases are extra.

Hopscotch Day Parties
All day | Various locations
Explore the day-party lineup during Hopscotch Music Festival. Locations, performance times, and admission details vary by event.

Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours
10–11 a.m. | Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh | Free
Start the morning with a guided history outing at Historic Oakwood Cemetery.

Afternoon and Early Evening Events

Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day
4:30–5:30 p.m. | Parktown Food Hub, Durham | Free
A community food distribution opportunity at Parktown Food Hub.

Paws and Rec Kick-Off Social
6–7 p.m. | Apex Community Park, Apex | Free
Join the Paws and Rec kick-off gathering at Apex Community Park.

Storytelling Open Mic
6–8 p.m. | The Common Market, Durham | Free
Spend the evening listening to stories at Common Market Durham’s storytelling open mic.

Durham Beer and Banjos
6–8 p.m. | Old Mill Farm, Durham | Free
Head to Old Mill Farm for an evening of music.

Vinyl Nights
6–9 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham | Free
Enjoy a vinyl-focused evening at Gizmo’s Durham location.

NC Run Club
6–9 p.m. | Bottle Theory, Apex | Free
Connect with fellow runners during NC Run Club at Bottle Theory.

Live Music at Bearded Bee Brewing Company
6 p.m. | Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell | Free
Make Wendell part of the evening with live music at Bearded Bee.

Movies, Music, and Games Starting at 7 P.M.

Steel Magnolias: Free Tribute Screening Celebrating Dolly Parton
7 p.m. | The Carolina Theatre, Durham | Free
Catch a screening of Steel Magnolias honoring Dolly Parton.

Music Bingo
7–9 p.m. | Fortnight Brewing, Cary | Free
Put song recognition skills to the test during music bingo.

PineCone Old-Time Music Jam
7–9 p.m. | Riparian Provision Co., Raleigh | Free
Enjoy an evening centered on old-time music with PineCone’s jam at Riparian Provision Company.

Opinionation
7–9 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh | Free
Gather a group for Opinionation at Gizmo’s Raleigh location.

Durham Gathers to Remember: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 — Mozart Requiem
7:30 p.m. | Durham Armory, Durham | Free
Attend a remembrance event featuring Mozart’s Requiem ahead of the September 11 anniversary.

Unisong: Guided Song Circle
7:45–9 p.m. | Current Wellness, Raleigh | Free
Join a guided song circle at Current Wellness.

Late-Night Triangle Entertainment

Thursday Jazz
8–10 p.m. | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough | Free
Spend Thursday evening enjoying jazz in Hillsborough.

Air Hockey Tournament
8–10 p.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham | Free
Bring a competitive streak to Boxcar’s air hockey tournament.

Jazz: The Session
8–11 p.m. | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary | Free
Settle in for an evening of jazz at Bond Brothers Eastside.

Cosmic Cantina Karaoke
8–11:59 p.m. | Cosmic Cantina, Chapel Hill | Free
Take the microphone or enjoy the performances during karaoke night.

Skee Ball Tournament
9–11 p.m. | Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh | Free
Close out the evening with a Skee Ball tournament in Raleigh.

Karaoke Hosted by Empress
9 p.m. | Speakeasy, Carrboro | Free
Head to Carrboro for a night of karaoke hosted by Empress.

Plan Your Thursday in the Triangle

With 21 listings marked free, Thursday offers plenty of affordable options across Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, Wendell, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro.

Confirm schedules, registration requirements, and age restrictions with organizers before heading out. Free admission does not necessarily include food, beverages, or other purchases.

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Top Headlines From The Carolinian and Triangle Tribune – Aug. 31–Sept. 6th

Black-owned and Black-focused newspapers continue to provide essential reporting about the people, institutions and issues shaping Raleigh, Durham and communities throughout North Carolina.

This week’s Black press roundup covers a proposed health system combination, support for families seeking cancer treatment, concerns about school meals, Black history, community safety and the opening weeks of HBCU football.

Top Stories From The Carolinian

WakeMed explains proposed combination with Atrium Health

In a contributed article published September 5, WakeMed outlined its case for joining Atrium Health while remaining a locally governed nonprofit organization.

WakeMed said the agreement would bring a proposed $2 billion investment to its facilities, including the Raleigh campus on New Bern Avenue. The organization also said it would expand financial assistance and access to specialty, virtual and community-based care.

Wake County commissioners must approve amendments to two governing documents before the combination can move forward. Because this article was written by WakeMed, readers should view it as the health system’s explanation of the proposal rather than independent reporting.

Read “WakeMed & Atrium Health – What’s Driving The Strategic Combination” in The Carolinian.⁠

SNAP reductions could threaten free school meals

The Carolinian republished an NC Newsline report on September 4 examining how federal SNAP reductions could affect children who receive free breakfast and lunch at school.

Some students automatically qualify for school meals through participation in SNAP or Medicaid. SNAP enrollment also helps determine whether schools can offer free meals to every student through the federal Community Eligibility Provision.

The potential consequences extend beyond food assistance. Hunger can affect attendance, concentration, health and classroom performance, making the issue particularly important for North Carolina families and school districts.

Read “SNAP Cuts Could Cost NC Kids Free School Meals” in The Carolinian.⁠

Peer ministers provide counseling inside North Carolina prisons

A September 6 report from NC Health News, published by The Carolinian, explored a program that trains incarcerated people to provide peer counseling, spiritual guidance, grief support and mentorship.

More than 80 men have graduated from the North Carolina Field Minister Program, and over 60 are serving at 16 prisons. A cohort of women is also completing the program at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women.

Participants earn bachelor’s degrees in pastoral ministry and receive training designed to help them support people experiencing addiction, isolation, family separation and mental-health crises.

Read “Peer Support Brings Faith and Counseling To NC Prisons” in The Carolinian.⁠

Elbert Cox’s Raleigh connection receives renewed attention

Carolinian staff writer Jordan Meadows profiled pioneering mathematician Elbert Frank Cox on September 6.

Cox joined Shaw University’s faculty in Raleigh in 1919 before pursuing graduate study at Cornell University. In 1925, he became the first Black person known to earn a doctorate in mathematics.

The story connects an international academic milestone to Raleigh’s HBCU legacy and the educators who created opportunities for Black scholars despite segregation and discrimination.

Read “Outnumbered: Elbert Cox’s Equation for Greatness” in The Carolinian.⁠

National pickleball championships bring visitors to Cary

The Carolinian reported September 3 that more than 1,400 players were participating in the inaugural Veolia Pickleball National Championships at Cary Tennis Park.

The August 31–September 6 tournament combined professional matches, amateur competition and community activities. Organizers expected thousands of spectators, creating potential benefits for Triangle hotels, restaurants and other businesses.

Read The Carolinian’s report on the Veolia Pickleball National Championships.⁠

Top Stories From The Triangle Tribune

Durham housing initiative will support families during cancer treatment

The Triangle Tribune reported September 2 that the HEADstrong Foundation is bringing Nick’s House Village to Durham.

Three homes on West Wilson Street will accommodate as many as six families at a time. Lodging will be provided at no cost to patients and caregivers traveling to the Triangle for treatment at Duke Cancer Center, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and other facilities.

The program addresses a significant but sometimes overlooked health-care expense: the cost of temporary housing during extended treatment.

Read “Nick’s House Village Expands to Durham” in The Triangle Tribune.⁠

NCCU professor raises questions after Raleigh hanging death

Triangle Tribune reporter Kylie Marsh examined the community response to the death of a Black man found hanging from a tree in Raleigh. Police classified the death as a suicide.

Christopher Edwards, an adjunct psychology professor at North Carolina Central University, questioned that conclusion and argued that the circumstances warranted close forensic scrutiny. The September 2 story placed the local case within broader concerns about several hanging deaths involving Black people across the South.

The professor’s statements are his analysis, while the official Raleigh Police Department determination remained suicide at the time of publication.

Read The Triangle Tribune’s report on questions surrounding the Raleigh death.⁠

North Carolina students post academic gains

In a September 3 story by WUNC education reporter Liz Schlemmer, The Triangle Tribune highlighted statewide results showing academic improvement across nearly all student groups.

The results offer an important starting point for evaluating North Carolina’s educational recovery and identifying where racial, economic and geographic achievement gaps remain.

Read “NC Students Posted Significant Gains Across Nearly All Groups” in The Triangle Tribune.⁠

Labor Day commentary celebrates African American workers

April Mial reflected on the history and economic influence of Black workers in a September 3 commentary for The Triangle Tribune.

Mial connected the uncompensated labor of slavery, the restrictions of sharecropping and domestic work, and the advancement of Black professionals and entrepreneurs. She also emphasized investing, business ownership, wealth creation and opening doors for future generations.

Read “Celebrating the Power of African American Workers” in The Triangle Tribune.⁠

Tribune honors the legacy of HBCU football coach Rod Broadway

Sports editor Bonitta Best profiled coaching legend Rod Broadway on September 3.

Broadway recorded a 125-45 record during his head-coaching career at North Carolina Central, Grambling State and North Carolina A&T. The North Carolina native is the only coach to win Black college national championships at three institutions.

Read “Rod Broadway Is the Epitome of a Coaching Legend” in The Triangle Tribune.⁠

NCCU and Shaw earn early-season football victories

The Triangle Tribune reported September 5 that North Carolina Central defeated Elizabeth City State 27-6 at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Freshman quarterback Nelson Layne completed 12 of 18 passes for two touchdowns.

Shaw University also earned a 23-13 victory over Barton College. Trey Thorpe led the Bears with 114 rushing yards as Shaw scored 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

Read The Triangle Tribune’s NCCU and Shaw football recap.⁠

Why These Headlines Matter

This week’s coverage shows the range and value of North Carolina’s Black press. The stories connect major institutional decisions to neighborhood health care, examine public safety through historical and cultural context, celebrate Black academic achievement and keep HBCU athletics at the center of the regional sports conversation.

Readers are encouraged to visit the original reports, subscribe to local Black newspapers and support the journalists documenting Raleigh, Durham and the wider Triangle.

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The Triangle Event Guide For Monday August 31 2026

Looking for something fun to do in the Triangle this Monday? The final day of August brings a full schedule of free events across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex and Carrboro.

Monday’s lineup includes live comedy, karaoke, open mic performances, board games, air hockey, silent reading and a creative vinyl-coloring night. Here is the DoRaleigh Triangle Event Guide for Monday, August 31, 2026.

Coloring Vinyl Night in Cary

Time: 2–9 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Admission: Free

Start the week with a creative afternoon and evening at KōMANA Brewing Company. Coloring Vinyl Night offers guests an opportunity to relax, socialize and create something colorful while enjoying the Cary brewery’s atmosphere.

Silent Reading Club in Downtown Durham

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom
Admission: Free

Book lovers can bring their current read to the Silent Reading Club at The Glass Jug. The free gathering offers a comfortable alternative to the traditional book club, allowing participants to read independently while enjoying a shared social setting.

Board Game Night in Apex

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex
Admission: Free

Bottle Theory hosts a free Board Game Night for players looking to test their skills, learn a new game or meet other gaming enthusiasts. Participants can bring friends or join a table after arriving.

Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery

Time: 6–11 p.m.
Location: Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Admission: Free

Carrboro performers can take the stage during Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery. The evening provides a welcoming platform for musicians, singers, poets and other local artists.

Early Karaoke at The Northside District

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: The Northside District
Admission: Free

There is no need to wait until late at night to grab the microphone. Early Karaoke at The Northside District gives singers a chance to perform their favorite songs beginning at 6 p.m.

Cosmic Chuckles Comedy Show in Raleigh

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Flying Saucer Raleigh
Admission: Free

Cosmic Chuckles returns to Flying Saucer Raleigh with a free weekly comedy show featuring local and regional performers. It is an easy Monday-night option for anyone looking to enjoy stand-up comedy in downtown Raleigh.

Game Night at Crank Arm Brewing

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh
Admission: Free

Crank Arm Brewing Company invites guests to enjoy a free Game Night in Raleigh’s Warehouse District. Bring a group or meet other players while exploring a selection of games.

Open Mic Night at KōMANA Brewing Company

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Admission: Free

After Coloring Vinyl Night, KōMANA Brewing Company continues its Monday schedule with an evening open mic. Local performers and supporters can gather for three hours of live entertainment.

Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro
Admission: Free

Speakeasy hosts another opportunity for Triangle performers to share their talents. The Carrboro Open Mic begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free to attend.

Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Raleigh

Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh
Admission: Free

End Monday with some friendly competition at Boxcar Bar and Arcade. The free Air Hockey Tournament gives players a chance to compete inside one of downtown Raleigh’s popular arcade destinations.

Plan Your Monday Night in the Triangle

With all 10 events offering free admission, Monday is a great opportunity to explore a new Triangle venue without stretching the entertainment budget.

Event schedules and participation requirements may change. Guests should confirm the latest information directly with the venue before traveling.

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Weekend Events in Towns Around Raleigh August 28–30th Edition

Looking for things to do outside Raleigh this weekend? Communities across Wake County are offering outdoor concerts, night markets, comedy, community celebrations, live music and family-friendly activities from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, 2026.

This DoRaleigh guide highlights weekend events in Cary, Apex, Knightdale, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina and Garner.

Friday, August 28

Cary Night Market

Time: 5–9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Cary Park
Admission: Free

Browse local vendors, handmade products and community displays during the Cary Night Market. Visitors can stay downtown for the One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle from 7–8:30 p.m. and Discover Dance: Swing Session from 7:30–9:30 p.m. View the Downtown Cary Park calendar⁠.

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Cary

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms bring a night of ’90s rock favorites to Cary with special guest Spin Doctors. The concert is one of the weekend’s biggest live-music events.

Comedy Show: Kiki Wynns, Jim Payne and E-Man

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Cary

Kiki Wynns, Jim Payne and E-Man take the stage for a Friday-night comedy show. The performance offers another entertainment option following Cary’s concerts, markets and downtown activities.

Neon Nights Silent Disco

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Halle Cultural Arts Center, Apex
Admission: $10–$25

Participants can choose their music channel, put on wireless headphones and dance during Apex’s Neon Nights Silent Disco. The event combines music, colorful lighting and an interactive dance-floor experience. View the Apex event calendar⁠.

Front Porch Friday at Haven Farm

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Haven Farm Venue & Shoppe, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale
Admission: Free

Haven Farm’s Front Porch Friday provides a relaxed setting for neighbors to gather and enjoy an evening in Knightdale. View the Haven Farm event listing⁠.

Saturday, August 29

150th-Themed Holly Springs Farmers Market

Time: 8 a.m.–noon
Location: 300 W. Ballentine Street, Holly Springs

Holly Springs continues its 150th-anniversary celebration with a special farmers market featuring local vendors and commemorative activities. The event also marks the final day of Savor Holly Springs: Downtown Restaurant Week, featuring specials from participating downtown businesses. See the Holly Springs anniversary event details⁠.

WCPSS Football in Cary

Local high school football returns Saturday with Wake County Public School System games in the Cary area. Fans should check with participating schools for matchups, stadium locations, kickoff times and ticket requirements.

Tuxedo at the Pool

Time: Noon–11 p.m.
Location: Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest
Admission: Free; ages 21 and older

Blackbird Brewery invites guests to dress up while cooling down during its playfully themed Tuxedo at the Pool party. The event includes a DJ set and live music from the Peak City Band. See Blackbird Brewery’s event information⁠.

WAR Live in Cary

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Cary

Legendary funk, rock and soul group WAR brings its familiar catalog of hits to Cary on Saturday evening. The performance joins a busy weekend of major concerts in the town.

Rhythm & Reels: Ol’ Joey Scrums

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Nature Park Amphitheatre, Apex

Ol’ Joey Scrums performs during the final August installment of Apex’s Rhythm & Reels series. Guests can bring blankets or lawn chairs for an evening of outdoor entertainment. View the official Apex listing⁠.

Deep 6 Pearl Jam Tribute Band

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Mason Jar Lager Company, 341 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina
Admission: Free

Deep 6 brings the music of Pearl Jam and the Seattle grunge era to Fuquay-Varina for a free Saturday-night concert. See the event listing⁠.

Live Music Saturdays

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs
Admission: Free

Saturday evening entertainment continues in Holly Springs with free live music at Bombshell Beer Company.

Sunday, August 30

Open Mic at Oaklyn Springs Brewery

Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina
Admission: Free

Local musicians and performers can take the microphone during this relaxed Sunday-afternoon gathering in Fuquay-Varina.

Beerded Lady Book Club

Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner
Admission: Free

Readers can spend Sunday afternoon discussing books and connecting with other community members at this free Garner book club gathering.

Bluegrass Open Jam

Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary
Admission: Free

Musicians and bluegrass fans can enjoy an informal Sunday jam session at Bond Brothers Eastside.

Garner Community Drum Circle

Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Benson Park, Garner
Admission: Free

The weekend concludes with the Garner Community Drum Circle at Lake Benson Park. Participants can bring a drum or percussion instrument and join the rhythm, while spectators are also welcome. See the Garner drum circle details⁠.

Plan a Weekend Outside Raleigh

From Cary’s major concerts and downtown market to Apex’s outdoor entertainment, Holly Springs’ anniversary celebration and community gatherings in Garner, Knightdale, Wake Forest and Fuquay-Varina, there are plenty of reasons to explore the towns surrounding Raleigh.

Schedules, prices and admission policies can change. Attendees should confirm the latest details with each organizer or venue before traveling.

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Triangle Event Guide: Things to Do Thursday, August 27, 2026

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill and surrounding Triangle communities? The Triangle Event Guide for Thursday, August 27, 2026, features free concerts, museum admission, craft nights, trivia, karaoke, arcade tournaments and special lunar eclipse programs.

Whether the day calls for live jazz in downtown Raleigh, beer and banjos in Durham or a night beneath the stars in Chapel Hill, here are Thursday’s events across the Triangle.

All-Day Events and Discounts

Stammtisch German Community Night

Enjoy steins of German beer for pint prices during this community gathering in Durham.

Time: All day
Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Rita’s Italian Ice BOGO Promotion

Purchase a custard cone and receive a free Italian ice at participating Rita’s Italian Ice locations.

Time: All day
Location: Rita’s Italian Ice, participating locations

Morning and Afternoon Events

Art in the Park: Sketching Summer

Spend the morning exploring creativity and nature during a free summer sketching program at Crowder County Park.

Time: 10–11 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Crowder County Park, Apex

Durham Community Day at the Museum of Life and Science

Durham County residents can enjoy free admission to the Museum of Life and Science during Durham Community Day. Proof of residency may be required.

Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: Free for Durham County residents
Location: Museum of Life and Science, Durham

Stroll Through History at Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Learn more about Raleigh’s history during a free guided tour through Historic Oakwood Cemetery.

Time: 10–11 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh

Rock, Paper, Scissors at Two Roosters

Play Rock, Paper, Scissors for an opportunity to receive a discount on an ice cream purchase.

Time: 2–9 p.m.
Admission: Discounted
Location: Two Roosters Ice Cream, multiple locations

Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day

The Parktown Food Hub will hold an open food distribution event for Durham-area residents.

Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Parktown Food Hub, Durham

After-Work Events and Live Music

Taking Back Thursday with The Forryst Bruthers

Start the evening with free live music from The Forryst Bruthers at Boxyard RTP.

Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Boxyard RTP

Craft Night at the North Carolina Museum of Art

Visitors can participate in a free evening of art and creativity at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Durham Beer and Banjos

Enjoy an evening of banjo music and community at Old Mill Farm in Durham.

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Old Mill Farm, Durham

Jazz in the Square: Jazmine Best

Jazmine Best performs during a free Jazz in the Square concert in downtown Raleigh’s Moore Square.

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Moore Square, Raleigh

Vinyl Nights

Listen to records and unwind during Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Live Music at Blackbird Brewery

Blackbird Brewery presents a free evening of live music in Wake Forest.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

NC Run Club

Join local runners for a Thursday evening run and community gathering in Apex.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Trivia, Games and Karaoke

Music Bingo

Test your music knowledge during a free game of Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Fortnight Brewing, Cary

Opinionation

Take part in Opinionation, a survey-style trivia game, at Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Cosmic Cantina Karaoke

Grab the microphone for a late-night karaoke party at Cosmic Cantina in Chapel Hill.

Time: 8–11:59 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Cosmic Cantina, Chapel Hill

Air Hockey Tournament

Compete in a free air hockey tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Durham.

Time: 8–10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Jazz: The Session

Bond Brothers Eastside hosts a free evening jazz session in Cary.

Time: 8–11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Skee-Ball Tournament

Put arcade skills to the test during a free Skee-Ball tournament in downtown Raleigh.

Time: 9–11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh

Karaoke Hosted by Empress

Empress hosts a free karaoke night at Speakeasy in Carrboro.

Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Lunar Eclipse Events in Chapel Hill

Partial Lunar Eclipse Planetarium Show

Morehead Planetarium presents a special show exploring the partial lunar eclipse and the science behind the celestial event.

Time: 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $16.95–$18.95
Location: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill

Partial Lunar Eclipse Skywatching Event

Following the planetarium show, visitors can participate in a free outdoor skywatching event.

Time: 10:30–11:15 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill

Plan Your Thursday in the Triangle

Thursday’s Triangle event lineup offers plenty of affordable ways to explore the region. Highlights include free admission for Durham County residents at the Museum of Life and Science, Craft Night at the North Carolina Museum of Art, Jazz in the Square at Moore Square and late-night lunar eclipse programming in Chapel Hill.

Event schedules, admission policies and weather-related plans can change. Attendees should confirm the latest details with the organizer or venue before leaving home.

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Triangle Event Guide Tuesday August 25th Edition

Looking for something to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary or elsewhere in the Triangle? The Tuesday, August 25 Triangle Event Guide features 25 activities, including free fitness classes, live music, chess and board games, food specials, family activities and community resources.

Tuesday’s highlights include discounted movies at The Lumina Theater, free yoga in Durham Central Park, Beer & Banjos in Raleigh and Carrboro, an expungement clinic in Durham and a Dunkin’ grand-opening celebration on Capital Boulevard.

All-Day Deals and Specials

$6.25 Tuesday Movies at The Lumina Theater

Catch a movie without stretching your entertainment budget. All Tuesday tickets at The Lumina Theater in Southern Village are $6.25.

Time: All day
Cost: $6.25
Location: The Lumina Theater, Chapel Hill

Tuesday Toss at Der Nachbar

Roll the dice to determine your $5 draft during Tuesday Toss at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps.

Time: All day
Cost: Discounted
Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Free Car Washes for Teachers and School Employees

The RipTide Car Wash is offering free car washes to teachers and school staff throughout August. Eligible guests should check with their nearest location for participation requirements.

Time: All day
Cost: Free
Location: The RipTide Car Wash, multiple locations

Rita’s Italian Ice Special

Purchase a custard cone at a participating Rita’s Italian Ice location and receive a free Italian ice.

Time: All day
Location: Participating Rita’s Italian Ice locations

Morning Events

Free Coffee for a Year at Dunkin’

Early risers have a chance to win free coffee for a year during a special promotion at the Dunkin’ on Capital Boulevard. The offer is available to the first 150 people in line.

Time: 5 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Dunkin’, 3907 Capital Blvd., Raleigh

Pop-Up Play Date at Sweetwater Apex

Families can start the morning with outdoor games and activities during this free Pop-Up Play Date at Sweetwater Apex.

Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Sweetwater Apex

Chatham Mills Pollinator Paradise Garden Tour

Explore the Chatham Mills “Pollinator Paradise” Garden during a guided tour in Pittsboro. Advance registration is required.

Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Chatham Mills “Pollinator Paradise” Garden, Pittsboro

Afternoon Deal

94-Cent Donuts at Dunkin’

Stop by the new Capital Boulevard Dunkin’ during the afternoon for donuts priced at 94 cents.

Time: 2–4 p.m.
Cost: 94 cents per donut
Location: Dunkin’, 3907 Capital Blvd., Raleigh

Community Resources

Expungement and Driver’s License Restoration Clinic

Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church will host a free clinic focused on expungement and driver’s license restoration. The event offers an opportunity for residents to learn more about addressing eligible legal records and licensing concerns.

Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham

Chess and Board Games

Durham Chess Enthusiasts

Chess players of different skill levels can meet for friendly games at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps.

Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Chess Club in Wendell

Enjoy a free evening of chess at Bearded Bee Brewing Company.

Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell

Board Game Night

Stick around at Bearded Bee Brewing Company for a free community board game night.

Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell

Poker Night in Cary

KōMANA Brewing Company will host a free poker night for guests looking for some friendly competition.

Time: 6–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Fitness and Outdoor Activities

Free Line-Dancing Class

Learn new steps and enjoy an energetic evening during a free line-dancing class at The Snow Approach.

Time: 6–7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: The Snow Approach, Hillsborough

Run, Sweat, Beers Run Club

Join fellow runners for an evening workout followed by the social atmosphere at Growler Grlz.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Growler Grlz, Durham

Bond Brothers Run Club

Runners can meet at Bond Brothers Beer Company for the brewery’s weekly group run.

Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company

Free Yoga in Durham Central Park

Bring a yoga mat and unwind with a free outdoor yoga session in Durham Central Park.

Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Durham Central Park

Creative and Social Events

Plant-y Hour Plant Swap

Trade plants, meet fellow plant lovers and possibly bring home something new during Plant-y Hour at Hi-Wire Brewing.

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham

Adult Coloring Night

Relax and get creative during a free adult coloring night at Hi-Wire Brewing’s Golden Belt location.

Time: 6–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham

Live Music and Nightlife

Beer & Banjos in Raleigh

Enjoy live roots music, pizza and a relaxed Tuesday-night atmosphere at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard.

Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

Rae The Band at Slim’s

Rae The Band takes the stage at Slim’s for an affordable night of live music in downtown Raleigh.

Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $5
Location: Slim’s, Raleigh

Bounce and Brews DJ Night

Gizmo Brew Works will combine craft beer and DJ entertainment during its free Bounce and Brews event.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Beer & Banjos in Carrboro

Carrboro’s edition of Beer & Banjos brings free live music to Speakeasy on Tuesday night.

Time: 7–9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Karaoke Night at Boxcar

Choose your favorite song and take the microphone during karaoke night at Boxcar Bar + Arcade.

Time: 8–11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Tuesday Trivia

Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia

Put your knowledge to the test during a free Jeopardy!-style bar trivia competition at Edit Beer Co.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Edit Beer Co., Raleigh

Plan Your Tuesday in the Triangle

Whether you want to exercise, hear live music, play games, find a family-friendly activity or take advantage of a local deal, Tuesday offers plenty of affordable options across the Triangle.

Event schedules, promotions and participation requirements may change. Check with the venue before traveling, especially for events requiring registration or offering limited-quantity promotions.

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Town of Cary Weekly Events Guide – August 24–31, 2026

The final week of August brings live music, comedy, sports, local government meetings and a celebration of one of Cary’s signature traditions. Highlights include performances by Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors and WAR, along with the PPA Pickleball Tour’s North Carolina Open.

“Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze” also continues throughout the week, giving the community an opportunity to celebrate the history and legacy of Cary’s popular Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival.

Explore the Town of Cary weekly events guide for August 24–31, 2026.

Monday, August 24

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

The weeklong celebration of Lazy Daze begins Monday. “Beyond the Booths” recognizes 50 years of the Cary tradition and its impact on the community.

Date: Monday, August 24

Planning and Zoning Board

Cary’s Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to meet Monday evening. The board reviews planning, development and land-use matters affecting the community.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 25

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

The Lazy Daze anniversary exhibition or program continues Tuesday.

Date: Tuesday, August 25

Wednesday, August 26

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

Cary residents and visitors can continue exploring the 50-year history of Lazy Daze on Wednesday.

Date: Wednesday, August 26

Cultural Arts Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee meeting will not take place as previously scheduled.

Time: 6 p.m.
Status: Canceled

Thursday, August 27

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

“Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze” continues Thursday.

Date: Thursday, August 27

Town Council Work Session

The Cary Town Council will hold a work session Thursday afternoon to discuss municipal priorities and other town business.

Time: 5 p.m.

Town Council Regular Meeting

The council’s regular meeting follows the work session Thursday evening. Residents interested in Cary government, development and community policy can follow the meeting and review the official agenda.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 28

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

The Lazy Daze anniversary program continues into the weekend.

Date: Friday, August 28

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms With Spin Doctors

Three popular rock bands come together for one of Cary’s biggest concerts of the week. The lineup features Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with special guest Spin Doctors.

Time: 6 p.m.

Comedy Show: Kiki Wynns, Jim Payne and E-Man

Cap off Friday night with a comedy show featuring Kiki Wynns, Jim Payne and E-Man.

Time: 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 29

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

The celebration of Lazy Daze’s 50-year history continues Saturday.

Date: Saturday, August 29

WCPSS Football

Wake County Public School System football is part of Saturday’s Cary event lineup. Check the official schedule for participating teams, game times and locations.

Date: Saturday, August 29

WAR

Legendary funk, soul and rock group WAR performs in Cary Saturday evening. The concert gives local music fans another major live entertainment option during the final weekend of August.

Time: 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 30

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

The Lazy Daze anniversary celebration continues Sunday.

Date: Sunday, August 30

Monday, August 31

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

“Beyond the Booths” concludes its listed run on Monday, August 31.

Date: Monday, August 31

PPA Pickleball Tour: North Carolina Open

Professional pickleball arrives in Cary with the PPA Pickleball Tour’s North Carolina Open. The event offers local fans an opportunity to watch high-level competition featuring professional players.

Date: Monday, August 31

Things to Do in Cary This Week

Cary’s schedule offers a broad mix of experiences during the final week of August. Music fans can choose from major rock, funk and soul performances, while comedy fans can enjoy a Friday-night showcase. Sports enthusiasts can follow local football and professional pickleball, and residents can stay connected with town government through public meetings.

Dates, times, locations, ticket requirements and event availability may change. Check with the Town of Cary or the event organizer before attending.

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Triangle Event Guide – Things to Do Monday August 24th Edition

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex and Carrboro? The Triangle offers plenty of ways to start the week on Monday, August 24, 2026. Today’s lineup includes ice cream specials, free comedy, karaoke, open mic performances, board games and an air hockey tournament.

Whether you want a relaxed evening with a book, a night of friendly competition or an opportunity to take the stage, explore today’s Triangle event guide below.

All-Day Deals Across the Triangle

Andia’s Ice Cream: Buy One Sundae, Get One Free

Enjoy a sweet Monday deal at participating Andia’s Ice Cream locations. Purchase one sundae and receive a second sundae free.

Time: All day
Cost: Discounted
Location: Andia’s Ice Cream, multiple locations

Rita’s Italian Ice Custard and Italian Ice Deal

Purchase a custard cone at a participating Rita’s Italian Ice location and receive a free Italian ice.

Time: All day
Location: Rita’s Italian Ice, participating locations

Afternoon and Evening Events

Coloring Vinyl Night in Cary

Relax with coloring activities and music during Coloring Vinyl Night at KōMANA Brewing Company. This free event offers a laid-back way to unwind in Cary.

Time: 2–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Silent Reading Club in Durham

Bring your current book and enjoy two hours of quiet reading alongside other book lovers at The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom.

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Board Game Night in Apex

Gather your friends or meet new players during Board Game Night at Bottle Theory in Apex. Guests can enjoy an evening of tabletop games in a casual setting.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Open Mic Night in Carrboro

Local singers, musicians, poets and performers can take the stage during Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery.

Time: 6–11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

Early Karaoke at The Northside District

Start singing before the night gets late at Early Karaoke. Choose a favorite song and take your turn behind the microphone.

Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: The Northside District

Cosmic Chuckles in Raleigh

Start the week with laughs at Cosmic Chuckles, a free weekly comedy show at Flying Saucer Raleigh.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Flying Saucer Raleigh

Game Night at Crank Arm Brewing

Head to Crank Arm Brewing Company for a free Monday Game Night in Raleigh. It is an easygoing option for friends looking to add some friendly competition to their evening.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh

Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy

Carrboro’s second open mic option of the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy. Stop by to perform or support members of the local creative community.

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Air Hockey Tournament in Raleigh

Put your arcade skills to the test during the free Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade in Raleigh.

Time: 8–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh

Make the Most of Your Monday in the Triangle

From free comedy and open mic performances to reading, coloring and competitive games, Monday offers something for nearly every interest. Many of today’s activities are free, making it easy to enjoy Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle communities without spending much.

Event schedules, offers and participation details may change. Contact the venue or visit its official event page before heading out.

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Triangle Weekend Event Guide – Things to Do August 21–23, 2026

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and across the Triangle this weekend? The Triangle Weekend Event Guide for August 21–23, 2026, features free concerts, food festivals, arts and crafts, outdoor movies, farmers markets, family activities and community celebrations.

Major weekend highlights include Durham Foodie Fare, Dancing at Dix, the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, Packapalooza, Kirby Derby, the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo and dozens of free live-music events.

Friday, August 21

Start the weekend with art, music, food and dancing throughout the Triangle.

Morning and Afternoon

• Tasting at Ten: Free coffee tasting at Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters in Durham, 10 a.m.
• Free Wine Tastings: Bottle Theory in Apex, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• Friday Night Tasting Party: Weaver Street Market Raleigh, 5–7 p.m.
• National Night Out: Target in Fuquay-Varina, 5–8 p.m.
• Fridays on the Front Porch: The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, 5–8 p.m.

Friday Evening Events

• Durham Foodie Fare: Durham Central Park, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
• Possum Monorail Concert: Magnetic Sound Studios in Durham, 6–8 p.m.
• Third Friday Art Opening: Reid Haithcock: Ment Beverage Co. in Durham, 6–8 p.m.
• Dancing at Dix: Free square dancing at Gipson Play Plaza, 6–8 p.m. Registration is required.
• Live Music with XOXOK: The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP, 6–8 p.m.
• Summer at The Springs: All Y’all Country All-Stars at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 6–9 p.m.
• The Long Exhale Opening Reception: 5 Points Gallery in Durham, 6–9 p.m.
• The Scrap Exchange 35th Anniversary Celebration: CCB Plaza in Durham, 6–9 p.m.
• Third Friday Durham: Art receptions, exhibits and performances in Durham City Center, 6–9 p.m.
• Live Music: Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh, 6–9 p.m.
• Front Porch Friday: Haven Farm in Knightdale, 6–10 p.m.
• Live at American Tobacco Campus: Velvet Beat, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Groovin’ in Garner: EnVision at Garner Recreation Center, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
• Raleigh International Folk Dancing: Glen Eden Pilot Park, 6:30–10 p.m.
• Bynum Front Porch Music Series: Pittsboro, 7–8:30 p.m.
• Third Space Music Open Mic: Lanza’s Cafe in Carrboro, 7–9 p.m.
• Live Music: Compass Rose Brewery in Raleigh, 7–9 p.m.
• Karaoke Bingo: KōMANA Brewing Company in Cary, 7–11:55 p.m.
• Movie Night: Raleigh Brewing, 7 p.m.
• Y2K Party with DJ Skylan: Bearded Bee Brewing Company in Wendell, 7:30 p.m.
• Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic: Durty Bull Brewing Company in Durham, 8–11 p.m.
• Pub Karaoke: West 94th Street Pub in Durham, 10–11:59 p.m.

Saturday, August 22

Saturday offers one of the weekend’s busiest schedules, with major festivals, back-to-school events, markets and live entertainment.

Saturday Morning

• Visit Cow Sanctuary: Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill, 8 a.m.–noon; $0–$25
• Durham Craft Market: Durham Central Park, 8 a.m.–noon
• Wellness on the Block: Current Wellness in Raleigh, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival: Downtown Cary, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Kick-Off to Kindergarten: Marbles Kids Museum, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; registration required
• Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at the NCMA Museum Park, 9 a.m.
• The Raleigh Market: N.C. State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Brightleaf Harvest Day: Duke Homestead, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Community Book Bag Giveaway: Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Free Mini Cooler Cup Giveaway: Participating Lowe’s stores, 10 a.m.
• Black History Walking Tour: Pope House in Raleigh, 10–11 a.m.; $6–$10
• Millbrook UMC Food Pantry: Raleigh, 10 a.m.–noon
• Mill Open House: Historic Yates Mill County Park, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Open Farm: Sunrise Community Farm Center in Chapel Hill, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; $8

Family and Community Events

• Back-to-School Giveaway: Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Vege-Palooza: Vegan tastings, cooking demonstrations and children’s activities at Weaver Street Market Raleigh, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
• A Wild Goose Chase: Puppets and Poetry: Carolina Theatre in Durham, 11 a.m.; $5
• Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours: Mordecai Historic Park, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; $6–$10
• NC State Capitol Tours: Free tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Sisters of Purpose Clothing and Lunch Giveaway: Long Meadow Park in Durham, noon–2 p.m.
• Mahjong 101 Registration Opens: The Chapel at Dix Park, noon
• Growth NC Back 2 School Bash: Lyon Park in Durham, 1–4 p.m.
• Cultivating Wellness Family Health Festival: Bulltánica in Durham, 1–5 p.m.
• Cary Really Really Free Market: Walnut Street Park, 2–4 p.m.

Saturday Festivals and Entertainment

• Packapalooza: NC State’s free festival, 2–10 p.m.
• Doggie Pool Party: Ment Beverage Co. in Durham, 3–6 p.m.
• School of Rock: Compass Rose Brewery in Raleigh, 3–8 p.m.
• Kirby Derby: Dorothea Dix Park, 3–9 p.m.
• GOUGE Wrestling: Mason Jar Lager Company in Fuquay-Varina, 3 p.m.
• Live Music: Raleigh Brewing, 3 p.m.
• Live Music: Crooked Hammock Brewery in Raleigh, 4–7 p.m.
• Glow Market: PourWorks in Raleigh, 5–9 p.m.
• Saturdays in Saxapahaw: Haw River Ballroom, 5–8 p.m.
• Live Music: Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh and Durham, 5–8 p.m.
• Durham Summer Concert: Wilson Springs Hotel at Forest Hills Park, 6–8 p.m.
• Live Music: Fortnight Brewing in Wake Forest, 6–9 p.m.
• Live Music: Southern Peak Brewery in Apex, 6:30–9 p.m.
• Karaoke: Crank Arm Brewing in Durham, 7–10 p.m.
• The Blenders: Fortnight Brewing in Cary, 7–10 p.m.
• Golden Hour DJ Series: Ponysaurus in Durham, 7 p.m.–midnight
• Live Music Saturdays: Bombshell Beer Company in Holly Springs, 7–10 p.m.
• CaryLive! with Delta Rae: Downtown Cary Park, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
• Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Concert: Durham, 7:30 p.m.
• Rod Abernethy: Sonark Farms in Hillsborough, 8–10 p.m.; $15
• Rhythm & Reels Movie Night: Mario Galaxy at Apex Nature Park, 8 p.m.
• Stand-Up Comedy Night: Incendiary Brewing Raleigh, 8 p.m.
• Open Mic and Karaoke: Compass Rose Brewery in Raleigh, 8–11 p.m.

Sunday, August 23

Close the weekend with markets, outdoor recreation, food trucks and live music.

Sunday Morning

• Cars and Coffee Raleigh: 6270 Glenwood Avenue, 8–11 a.m.
• Visit Cow Sanctuary: Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill, 8 a.m.–noon; $0–$25
• The Raleigh Market: N.C. State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival: Downtown Cary, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sunday Morning Yoga: Compass Rose Brewery in Raleigh, 10–11 a.m.
• Mill Open House: Historic Yates Mill County Park, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Durham Underground Market: Durham Central Park, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Sunday Brunch Music: Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sunday Afternoon and Evening

• Free Dix Park Trolley Tour: Stone Houses at Dix Park, noon–2 p.m.
• Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo: Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh, noon–6 p.m.
• Morgan Street Sessions: Morgan Street Food Hall, noon–4 p.m.
• Black Farmers’ Market: Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1–4 p.m.
• Free Air Hockey Tournament: Super Rad Retro Lounge in Raleigh, 1 p.m.
• Open Mic: Oaklyn Springs Brewery in Fuquay-Varina, 2–5 p.m.
• Open Mic Night: Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh, 3–6 p.m.
• Live Music: Crooked Hammock Brewery in Raleigh, 3–6 p.m.
• Bluegrass Open Jam: Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary, 4–7 p.m.
• Raleigh Concert Series: Carpe Diem Saxophone Quartet at Fred Fletcher Park, 6–8 p.m.
• Open Mic Night: Clouds Brewing Taproom in Raleigh, 6–9 p.m.
• Gage Saylor Creek & the Creekside Boys: Slim’s in Raleigh, 6:30 p.m.; $5
• Sundays at Sundown: Southern Village in Chapel Hill, 7–9 p.m.

Plan Your Triangle Weekend

With free festivals, concerts, markets, food events and family-friendly attractions scheduled across the region, August 21–23 offers something for nearly every interest and budget. Event schedules can change, and some activities require advance registration, so confirm details with the organizer before leaving home.

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Major Triangle Events To End August 2026 – Festivals, Food, Art and Family Fun

August 2026 brings a packed calendar of major events to Raleigh and the Triangle. Highlights include the CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival, Packapalooza, Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo and the return of the Kirby Derby at Dorothea Dix Park.

Most of these community celebrations offer free admission, giving residents and visitors affordable ways to experience local music, food, art, culture and family entertainment.

Here are the major Triangle events to add to your August calendar.

CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival

Celebrate Caribbean culture in downtown Raleigh with a colorful parade, live entertainment, food and local vendors.

The parade begins at Salisbury and Davie streets before traveling to the festival village at City Plaza.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Location: City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Caribbean parade, music, entertainment and vendors

Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Children are encouraged to get messy during Mud Day at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. The outdoor celebration features activities centered around one very playful ingredient: mud.

Families can expect a mud pit, mud slide, storytelling, live music and other nature-inspired activities.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Mud pit, mud slide, music and storytelling

Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and consider bringing a towel and a change of clothing.

North Hills Kids: Kidchella

Kidchella transforms Midtown Park into a child-friendly festival featuring music, arts and interactive activities.

The morning event includes craft stations and hands-on entertainment designed for young children and their families.

• Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Time: 9:30–11 a.m.
• Location: Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Music, crafts and interactive children’s activities

Third Friday Durham

Third Friday Durham invites visitors to explore downtown galleries, studios, shops and cultural spaces during an evening celebration of local art.

Many participating venues host free receptions, exhibitions, performances and other creative activities. Hours may vary by business.

• Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
• General time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Various locations throughout downtown Durham
• Cost: Most activities are free
• Highlights: Art receptions, live music, exhibits and local businesses

Wake Forest Comic-Con

Comic book, anime and pop-culture fans can browse vendors and meet other collectors during Wake Forest Comic-Con.

The free event features comics, toys, anime merchandise, collectibles and related items.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Location: Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 North White Street, Wake Forest
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Comics, anime, toys, collectibles and vendors

Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead

Bright Leaf Harvest Day gives visitors an opportunity to learn about North Carolina’s agricultural and tobacco history.

Historic interpreters will demonstrate harvesting and tobacco looping techniques. Visitors may also have opportunities to participate in select activities.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Location: Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Agricultural history, harvesting demonstrations and hands-on activities

Packapalooza

NC State University’s annual Packapalooza celebration returns to Hillsborough Street with live music, activities, food and Wolfpack spirit.

The street festival includes nine activity zones and multiple performance stages. The event concludes near NC State’s Memorial Belltower.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 2–10 p.m.
• Location: Hillsborough Street from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Live music, activity zones, vendors and NC State traditions

Kirby Derby at Dix Park

The creative and delightfully unusual Kirby Derby returns to Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park.

Participants and spectators can enjoy costumes, a parade, pinebox car competition and the signature soapbox derby race.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 3–8 p.m.
• Location: Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Parade, costumes, pinebox cars and soapbox racing

Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

One of Cary’s signature annual celebrations returns for two days at the Town Hall Campus.

Lazy Daze features more than 300 artists, live entertainment, children’s activities and numerous food and beverage vendors.

• Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day
• Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 North Academy Street, Cary
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: More than 300 artists, music, food and family activities

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street will welcome more than 50 mobile kitchens during the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.

Admission is free, but visitors pay individually for food and drinks. With dozens of participating trucks, guests can explore a wide selection of cuisines, desserts and specialty dishes.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: Noon–6 p.m.
• Location: Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh
• Cost: Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase
• Highlights: More than 50 food trucks

Arrive early for shorter lines and the broadest menu selection.

Hillsborough Last Fridays

Downtown Hillsborough celebrates the final Friday of August with live music, visual art, poetry and community activities.

Visitors can explore participating businesses, galleries and public spaces throughout the historic downtown district.

• Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Various locations in downtown Hillsborough
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Live music, art, poetry and an art walk

Come Out and Play Sculpture Show

More than 50 artists will display serious, whimsical and imaginative outdoor sculptures during the Come Out and Play Sculpture Show at JimGin Farm.

Opening weekend takes place August 29 and 30, with the exhibition continuing every Saturday through September 26. The event also includes live music and complimentary food.

• Opening dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
• Extended schedule: Every Saturday through September 26, 2026
• Time: Noon until dark
• Location: JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Outdoor sculpture, more than 50 artists, live music and food

Plan Your August in the Triangle

August’s major event calendar offers something for nearly every interest. Families can enjoy Mud Day and Kidchella, art lovers can visit Lazy Daze or the Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, and food fans can explore the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.

Several large events take place on August 22, including Packapalooza, Kirby Derby, Wake Forest Comic-Con, Bright Leaf Harvest Day and the opening day of Lazy Daze. Visitors should consider travel time, parking and event hours when planning to attend more than one.

Schedules and participation details may change. Confirm information with the event organizer before leaving home.

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Major Triangle Events To End August 2026 – Festivals, Food, Art and Family Fun

August 2026 brings a packed calendar of major events to Raleigh and the Triangle. Highlights include the CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival, Packapalooza, Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo and the return of the Kirby Derby at Dorothea Dix Park.

Most of these community celebrations offer free admission, giving residents and visitors affordable ways to experience local music, food, art, culture and family entertainment.

Here are the major Triangle events to add to your August calendar.

CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival

Celebrate Caribbean culture in downtown Raleigh with a colorful parade, live entertainment, food and local vendors.

The parade begins at Salisbury and Davie streets before traveling to the festival village at City Plaza.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Location: City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Caribbean parade, music, entertainment and vendors

Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Children are encouraged to get messy during Mud Day at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. The outdoor celebration features activities centered around one very playful ingredient: mud.

Families can expect a mud pit, mud slide, storytelling, live music and other nature-inspired activities.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Mud pit, mud slide, music and storytelling

Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and consider bringing a towel and a change of clothing.

North Hills Kids: Kidchella

Kidchella transforms Midtown Park into a child-friendly festival featuring music, arts and interactive activities.

The morning event includes craft stations and hands-on entertainment designed for young children and their families.

• Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Time: 9:30–11 a.m.
• Location: Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Music, crafts and interactive children’s activities

Third Friday Durham

Third Friday Durham invites visitors to explore downtown galleries, studios, shops and cultural spaces during an evening celebration of local art.

Many participating venues host free receptions, exhibitions, performances and other creative activities. Hours may vary by business.

• Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
• General time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Various locations throughout downtown Durham
• Cost: Most activities are free
• Highlights: Art receptions, live music, exhibits and local businesses

Wake Forest Comic-Con

Comic book, anime and pop-culture fans can browse vendors and meet other collectors during Wake Forest Comic-Con.

The free event features comics, toys, anime merchandise, collectibles and related items.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Location: Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 North White Street, Wake Forest
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Comics, anime, toys, collectibles and vendors

Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead

Bright Leaf Harvest Day gives visitors an opportunity to learn about North Carolina’s agricultural and tobacco history.

Historic interpreters will demonstrate harvesting and tobacco looping techniques. Visitors may also have opportunities to participate in select activities.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Location: Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Agricultural history, harvesting demonstrations and hands-on activities

Packapalooza

NC State University’s annual Packapalooza celebration returns to Hillsborough Street with live music, activities, food and Wolfpack spirit.

The street festival includes nine activity zones and multiple performance stages. The event concludes near NC State’s Memorial Belltower.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 2–10 p.m.
• Location: Hillsborough Street from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Live music, activity zones, vendors and NC State traditions

Kirby Derby at Dix Park

The creative and delightfully unusual Kirby Derby returns to Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park.

Participants and spectators can enjoy costumes, a parade, pinebox car competition and the signature soapbox derby race.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 3–8 p.m.
• Location: Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Parade, costumes, pinebox cars and soapbox racing

Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

One of Cary’s signature annual celebrations returns for two days at the Town Hall Campus.

Lazy Daze features more than 300 artists, live entertainment, children’s activities and numerous food and beverage vendors.

• Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day
• Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 North Academy Street, Cary
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: More than 300 artists, music, food and family activities

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street will welcome more than 50 mobile kitchens during the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.

Admission is free, but visitors pay individually for food and drinks. With dozens of participating trucks, guests can explore a wide selection of cuisines, desserts and specialty dishes.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: Noon–6 p.m.
• Location: Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh
• Cost: Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase
• Highlights: More than 50 food trucks

Arrive early for shorter lines and the broadest menu selection.

Hillsborough Last Fridays

Downtown Hillsborough celebrates the final Friday of August with live music, visual art, poetry and community activities.

Visitors can explore participating businesses, galleries and public spaces throughout the historic downtown district.

• Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Various locations in downtown Hillsborough
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Live music, art, poetry and an art walk

Come Out and Play Sculpture Show

More than 50 artists will display serious, whimsical and imaginative outdoor sculptures during the Come Out and Play Sculpture Show at JimGin Farm.

Opening weekend takes place August 29 and 30, with the exhibition continuing every Saturday through September 26. The event also includes live music and complimentary food.

• Opening dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
• Extended schedule: Every Saturday through September 26, 2026
• Time: Noon until dark
• Location: JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Outdoor sculpture, more than 50 artists, live music and food

Plan Your August in the Triangle

August’s major event calendar offers something for nearly every interest. Families can enjoy Mud Day and Kidchella, art lovers can visit Lazy Daze or the Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, and food fans can explore the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.

Several large events take place on August 22, including Packapalooza, Kirby Derby, Wake Forest Comic-Con, Bright Leaf Harvest Day and the opening day of Lazy Daze. Visitors should consider travel time, parking and event hours when planning to attend more than one.

Schedules and participation details may change. Confirm information with the event organizer before leaving home.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for everything Raleigh and the Triangle, including festivals, concerts, family activities and weekend event guides.

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Compiled by Bryan Tomlinson for DoRaleigh.com.

Major Triangle Events To End August 2026 – Festivals, Food, Art and Family Fun

August 2026 brings a packed calendar of major events to Raleigh and the Triangle. Highlights include the CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival, Packapalooza, Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo and the return of the Kirby Derby at Dorothea Dix Park.

Most of these community celebrations offer free admission, giving residents and visitors affordable ways to experience local music, food, art, culture and family entertainment.

Here are the major Triangle events to add to your August calendar.

CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival

Celebrate Caribbean culture in downtown Raleigh with a colorful parade, live entertainment, food and local vendors.

The parade begins at Salisbury and Davie streets before traveling to the festival village at City Plaza.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Location: City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Caribbean parade, music, entertainment and vendors

Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Children are encouraged to get messy during Mud Day at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. The outdoor celebration features activities centered around one very playful ingredient: mud.

Families can expect a mud pit, mud slide, storytelling, live music and other nature-inspired activities.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Mud pit, mud slide, music and storytelling

Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and consider bringing a towel and a change of clothing.

North Hills Kids: Kidchella

Kidchella transforms Midtown Park into a child-friendly festival featuring music, arts and interactive activities.

The morning event includes craft stations and hands-on entertainment designed for young children and their families.

• Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Time: 9:30–11 a.m.
• Location: Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Music, crafts and interactive children’s activities

Third Friday Durham

Third Friday Durham invites visitors to explore downtown galleries, studios, shops and cultural spaces during an evening celebration of local art.

Many participating venues host free receptions, exhibitions, performances and other creative activities. Hours may vary by business.

• Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
• General time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Various locations throughout downtown Durham
• Cost: Most activities are free
• Highlights: Art receptions, live music, exhibits and local businesses

Wake Forest Comic-Con

Comic book, anime and pop-culture fans can browse vendors and meet other collectors during Wake Forest Comic-Con.

The free event features comics, toys, anime merchandise, collectibles and related items.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Location: Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 North White Street, Wake Forest
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Comics, anime, toys, collectibles and vendors

Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead

Bright Leaf Harvest Day gives visitors an opportunity to learn about North Carolina’s agricultural and tobacco history.

Historic interpreters will demonstrate harvesting and tobacco looping techniques. Visitors may also have opportunities to participate in select activities.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Location: Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Agricultural history, harvesting demonstrations and hands-on activities

Packapalooza

NC State University’s annual Packapalooza celebration returns to Hillsborough Street with live music, activities, food and Wolfpack spirit.

The street festival includes nine activity zones and multiple performance stages. The event concludes near NC State’s Memorial Belltower.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 2–10 p.m.
• Location: Hillsborough Street from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Live music, activity zones, vendors and NC State traditions

Kirby Derby at Dix Park

The creative and delightfully unusual Kirby Derby returns to Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park.

Participants and spectators can enjoy costumes, a parade, pinebox car competition and the signature soapbox derby race.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 3–8 p.m.
• Location: Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Parade, costumes, pinebox cars and soapbox racing

Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

One of Cary’s signature annual celebrations returns for two days at the Town Hall Campus.

Lazy Daze features more than 300 artists, live entertainment, children’s activities and numerous food and beverage vendors.

• Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day
• Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 North Academy Street, Cary
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: More than 300 artists, music, food and family activities

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street will welcome more than 50 mobile kitchens during the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.

Admission is free, but visitors pay individually for food and drinks. With dozens of participating trucks, guests can explore a wide selection of cuisines, desserts and specialty dishes.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: Noon–6 p.m.
• Location: Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh
• Cost: Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase
• Highlights: More than 50 food trucks

Arrive early for shorter lines and the broadest menu selection.

Hillsborough Last Fridays

Downtown Hillsborough celebrates the final Friday of August with live music, visual art, poetry and community activities.

Visitors can explore participating businesses, galleries and public spaces throughout the historic downtown district.

• Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Various locations in downtown Hillsborough
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Live music, art, poetry and an art walk

Come Out and Play Sculpture Show

More than 50 artists will display serious, whimsical and imaginative outdoor sculptures during the Come Out and Play Sculpture Show at JimGin Farm.

Opening weekend takes place August 29 and 30, with the exhibition continuing every Saturday through September 26. The event also includes live music and complimentary food.

• Opening dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
• Extended schedule: Every Saturday through September 26, 2026
• Time: Noon until dark
• Location: JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Outdoor sculpture, more than 50 artists, live music and food

Plan Your August in the Triangle

August’s major event calendar offers something for nearly every interest. Families can enjoy Mud Day and Kidchella, art lovers can visit Lazy Daze or the Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, and food fans can explore the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.

Several large events take place on August 22, including Packapalooza, Kirby Derby, Wake Forest Comic-Con, Bright Leaf Harvest Day and the opening day of Lazy Daze. Visitors should consider travel time, parking and event hours when planning to attend more than one.

Schedules and participation details may change. Confirm information with the event organizer before leaving home.

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Triangle Event Guide Tuesday August 11th Edition

Looking for things to do around the Triangle this Tuesday? The August 11 calendar includes a free children’s movie in Raleigh, yoga in Durham Central Park, line dancing in Hillsborough, run clubs, trivia, karaoke and live bluegrass music.

Here are events and deals happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough.

All-Day Tuesday Deals

$6.25 Tuesdays at The Lumina Theater

Moviegoers can catch a film at a discounted price during The Lumina Theater’s weekly Tuesday promotion.

• Time: All day
• Cost: $6.25 per ticket
• Location: The Lumina Theater at Southern Village, Chapel Hill

Premium screenings, online fees or special events may be excluded.

Tuesday Toss at Der Nachbar

Roll the dice and let chance determine your discounted draft during Tuesday Toss at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps.

• Time: All day
• Cost: Discounted $5 draft
• Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Free Car Washes for Teachers and School Staff

The RipTide Car Wash is offering free car washes to teachers and school employees throughout August.

• Time: All day
• Cost: Free
• Location: The RipTide Car Wash, multiple locations

Bring a valid school identification card or other proof of employment. Participation may vary by location.

Morning Events

Pop-Up Play Date at Sweetwater Apex

Families can enjoy outdoor games and activities during a free Pop-Up Play Date at Sweetwater Apex.

• Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Sweetwater Apex

Free Kids’ Movie: The Wild Robot

Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks presents a free screening of the animated family film The Wild Robot.

• Time: 10 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks, Raleigh

Seating may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so families should consider arriving early.

Afternoon Events

“Reflections” Public Tour

Explore art and ideas during a free guided public tour at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham.

• Time: 2–3:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Nasher Museum of Art, Durham

Tuesday Evening Events

Durham Chess Enthusiasts

Chess players of different experience levels can meet for friendly games at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps.

• Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Free Line-Dancing Class

Learn basic steps and combinations during a free line-dancing class at The Snow Approach in Hillsborough.

• Time: 6–7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Snow Approach, Hillsborough

Run, Sweat, Beers Run Club

Join fellow runners for an evening workout followed by a social gathering at Growler Grlz.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Growler Grlz, Durham

Adult Coloring Night

Relax with a creative activity and craft beer during Adult Coloring Night at Hi-Wire Brewing’s Golden Belt location.

• Time: 6–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham

Poker Night at KōMANA Brewing Company

Put your card-playing skills to the test during Poker Night in Cary.

• Time: 6–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Bond Brothers Run Club

Meet local runners for a group outing beginning at Bond Brothers Beer Company.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, Cary

Free Yoga in Durham Central Park

Bring a mat and unwind with a free outdoor yoga class in Durham Central Park.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Durham Central Park

Outdoor programs may be affected by weather.

Beer & Banjos in Raleigh

Enjoy free live roots and bluegrass-inspired music at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard in Raleigh.

• Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

Bounce and Brews DJ Night

Gizmo Brew Works brings music and craft beer together during its free Tuesday DJ night.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia

Put your knowledge—and your response-in-the-form-of-a-question skills—to work during Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Edit Beer Co., Raleigh

Beer & Banjos Carrboro

The Beer & Banjos series continues in Carrboro with another free night of live acoustic music.

• Time: 7–9:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Karaoke Night at Boxcar

Choose a favorite song and take the microphone during Karaoke Night at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Durham.

• Time: 8–11 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Plan Your Tuesday in the Triangle

Tuesday’s lineup offers affordable options for families, runners, music fans, moviegoers and anyone searching for a casual night out. Many of the listed activities are free, making it easy to explore the Triangle without stretching the budget.

Schedules, promotions and participation requirements can change. Confirm details directly with each venue before attending.

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Town of Cary Weekly Event Guide August 9–16th Edition

The Town of Cary’s calendar for August 9–16, 2026, includes a historic preservation meeting, a glowing summer celebration, an outdoor adult fitness class and a live concert featuring Jonathan Butler and Najee.

Two government meetings—the Environmental Advisory Board and Town Council Quarterly Meeting—have been canceled. The quarterly meeting is expected to take place on a new date.

Here is what residents should know about the week ahead in Cary.

Tuesday, August 11

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting Canceled

The Environmental Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening has been canceled.

The board typically advises the Town of Cary on environmental policies, sustainability initiatives and issues involving natural resources.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Status: Canceled
• Category: Town government

Residents should monitor Cary’s official calendar for information about the board’s next meeting.

Wednesday, August 12

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday evening. The commission reviews matters involving Cary’s historic landmarks, districts and preservation programs.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Category: Town government
• Status: Scheduled

Residents interested in local history, historic properties and preservation efforts can review the meeting agenda for participation and viewing information.

Big Summer GlowOut

Light up the night during Cary’s Big Summer GlowOut. This evening celebration is expected to feature colorful lights, music and family-friendly summer activities.

Guests are encouraged to wear bright colors, glowing accessories or other light-up gear.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Category: Community event

Thursday, August 13

Town Council Quarterly Meeting Canceled

The Cary Town Council Quarterly Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday afternoon has been canceled and moved to a new date.

• Time: 1 p.m.
• Status: Canceled and being rescheduled
• Category: Town government

A replacement date was not included in the provided schedule. Residents should check Cary’s official calendar for the updated meeting information.

Friday, August 14

Pop-Up Summer Adult Fitness Class

Start Friday with an outdoor Pop-Up Summer Adult Fitness Class. The morning session offers adults an opportunity to get active while enjoying Cary’s summer weather.

• Time: 8:30 a.m.
• Category: Fitness and recreation

Participants should check the official event listing for the location, registration requirements and suggested equipment.

Sunday, August 16

Art of Cool Presents The Frequency Series Featuring Jonathan Butler and Najee

The Art of Cool presents another installment of The Frequency Series featuring acclaimed musicians Jonathan Butler and Najee.

Butler is known for blending jazz, R&B, soul and gospel influences, while Najee has built a celebrated career as a jazz saxophonist and flutist. Together, they bring an evening of smooth jazz and soulful live music to Cary.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Performers: Jonathan Butler and Najee
• Series: The Frequency Series
• Presented by: Art of Cool

Check the official event listing for venue information, ticket availability and entry policies.

Plan Your Week in Cary

This week’s Cary calendar combines local government, recreation, community celebrations and live music. Residents can follow historic preservation discussions, attend an adult fitness class, enjoy the Big Summer GlowOut or close the weekend with Jonathan Butler and Najee.

Schedules, locations and participation requirements may change. Confirm the latest information through the Town of Cary’s official calendar before attending.

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Triangle Event Guide Monday August 10th Edition

Looking for things to do around the Triangle this Monday? The August 10 event calendar includes free s’mores in Morrisville, open mic nights in Carrboro, comedy in Raleigh, a pollinator garden tour in Pittsboro and a discounted mystery movie at Regal Cinemas.

Whether you want to explore the outdoors, play board games, enjoy live entertainment or take advantage of a local deal, here are some of the best events happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Carrboro and Pittsboro.

Morning and Afternoon Events

Tour the Chatham Mills Pollinator Paradise Garden

Discover plants that support bees, butterflies and other pollinators during a guided tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro.

Registration is required.

• Time: 10 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Chatham Mills Pollinator Paradise Garden, Pittsboro

Coloring Vinyl Night

Spend the afternoon coloring, listening to vinyl records and relaxing at KōMANA Brewing Company in Cary. Guests can enjoy a casual creative activity while exploring the brewery’s beverage selection.

• Time: 2–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Monday Evening Events

Morrisville Becomes “S’Morrisville”

Morrisville is turning into “S’Morrisville” for an evening of free s’mores and community fun. Bring the family to Morrisville Community Park for this free seasonal gathering.

• Time: 5–7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Morrisville Community Park

Silent Reading Club

Bring your current book and enjoy two hours of relaxed reading at The Glass Jug’s downtown Durham taproom. Silent Reading Club offers a social night out without the pressure of assigned reading or group discussion.

• Time: 6–8 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Board Game Night

Bottle Theory in Apex is hosting a free board game night. Bring a favorite game or join other guests for a friendly evening of tabletop competition.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery

Local musicians, poets, comedians and other performers can take the stage during Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro.

• Time: 6–11 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

Early Karaoke

Start singing before the night gets late during Early Karaoke at The Northside District.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Northside District

Smut Book Club

Raleigh Brewing hosts an evening book club devoted to romance and adult-themed fiction. Readers can meet fellow fans and discuss the club’s latest selection.

• Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Regal Cinema Mystery Movie Monday

Watch a surprise film on the big screen for only $5 during Regal Cinema’s Mystery Movie Monday. The title remains a mystery until the screening begins, adding an extra twist to movie night.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Cost: $5
• Location: Participating Regal Cinemas

Choral Society of Durham Summer Sing

Join the Choral Society of Durham for a community Summer Sing at the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The event gives local singers an opportunity to enjoy choral music together in a welcoming environment.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham

Cosmic Chuckles Weekly Comedy Show

Flying Saucer Raleigh presents another edition of Cosmic Chuckles, its free weekly comedy showcase featuring local and regional performers.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Flying Saucer Raleigh

Game Night at Crank Arm Brewing

Make Monday more entertaining with games and craft beer at Crank Arm Brewing Company in downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh

Carrboro Open Mic

Speakeasy hosts another opportunity for Triangle performers to share music, comedy, poetry and other creative work with a live audience.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Air Hockey Tournament

Test your arcade skills during a free air hockey tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade in Raleigh. Players can compete for bragging rights while enjoying the venue’s collection of classic and modern games.

• Time: 8–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh

Plan Your Monday in the Triangle

Monday’s event lineup offers plenty of affordable ways to get out of the house. Visitors can tour a pollinator garden, enjoy free s’mores, attend a comedy show, sing karaoke or compete in an air hockey tournament.

Event schedules, promotions and participation requirements may change. Confirm details with the venue before leaving home.

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First Friday Events in Raleigh, Durham and Cary August 7th Edition

The Triangle is kicking off the weekend with outdoor movies, live music, art experiences, food trucks and family-friendly activities on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Downtown Raleigh hosts the region’s traditional First Friday celebration, while Durham and Cary offer their own Friday-night experiences. Here are some of the best events happening across the Triangle.

First Friday Events in Raleigh

First Friday Market and Movie: Zootopia 2

Time: 5–9 p.m.
Location: Moore Square, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Moore Square for an evening featuring local vendors, food trucks, live music and an outdoor showing of Zootopia 2. The market opens at 5 p.m., live music begins at 5:30 p.m. and the movie is scheduled to start around 7:15 p.m. View event details⁠.

First Friday Ice Cream Social

Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: Pope House Museum, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Meet neighbors, learn more about the Pope family and enjoy free ice cream at this community gathering. The event will also include information about plans involving the Pope House Museum, South Park Heritage Trail and John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center. View event details⁠.

First Friday With the NC Courage

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Cost: Free

Celebrate women’s soccer with the NC Courage during this special First Friday happy hour. Activities include photos with Roary, mini soccer, giveaways and friendship-bracelet making. View event details⁠.

Explore Downtown Raleigh’s Art Scene

First Friday Raleigh is a free, self-guided celebration of art, culture, food and local businesses. Participating galleries, museums, studios and alternative venues establish their own hours, but most activities take place between 6 and 9 p.m. Visitors can explore downtown exhibits while stopping at nearby restaurants and bars throughout the evening.

Friday Events in Durham

Durham’s primary downtown art walk is traditionally held on the third Friday of the month, but the Bull City still has several creative First Friday experiences scheduled for August 7.

PLAYlist Concert Series: Some of It All

Time: Evening activities begin at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street
Cost: Free

Durham Central Park and WNCU 90.7 FM continue the PLAYlist Concert Series with Some of It All. Food and drinks open at 6:30 p.m., DJ Travis Gales begins at 7 p.m. and the band takes the stage at approximately 7:30 p.m. A dance party follows the performance. View event details⁠.

Hot Metal Cold Beer

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: The Glass Jug Downtown, 545 Foster Street
Admission: $85

This interactive foundry experience combines art, metal casting and a Friday happy hour. Participants will design a bronze medallion, watch a live metal pour and browse a pop-up market featuring Liberty Arts artists. Admission includes the hands-on project and a drink token. Space is limited. View event details⁠.

Indelible: Tattooed Ceramics Opening Reception

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Claymakers Gallery, Durham

Claymakers Gallery opens Indelible: Tattooed Ceramics, an exhibition exploring the connection between tattoo imagery and ceramic artwork. The exhibition is scheduled to remain on display through September 25.

Friday Events in Cary

Cary’s official art crawl is known as Final Friday and will return on August 28. However, Cary has two major outdoor events planned for August 7.

Bands, Bites and Boats

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Bond Park Boathouse
Cost: Free admission

Spend the evening beside Bond Lake with live music from Adam Pitts, food from Not Just A Fry Guy and Craft Public House, and drinks from Fortnight Brewing Company. Guests can bring blankets or chairs, enjoy after-hours boat rentals and watch the sunset over the lake. View event details⁠.

Movie Night: Pirates of the Caribbean

Time: 6–10:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street
Cost: Free

Downtown Cary Park presents an outdoor showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Food trucks scheduled for the park include Kona Ice of Western Wake and Virgil’s Jamaica. Visitors can arrive early to explore the park, grab dinner and find a spot before the movie. Check the Downtown Cary Park calendar⁠.

Plan Your First Friday Evening

With free movies, concerts, gallery events, food trucks and community activities, Friday night offers plenty of reasons to explore Raleigh, Durham or Cary. Event details may change because of weather or organizer updates, so attendees should confirm schedules before leaving home.

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Triangle Event Guide Things to Do Thursday August 6th Edition

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and across the Triangle? Thursday’s lineup includes live music, community markets, trivia, karaoke, creative gatherings and several free events.

From German community night in Durham and outdoor music at Boxyard RTP to a Raleigh ukulele jam and late-night arcade tournaments, here’s your Triangle Event Guide for Thursday, August 6, 2026.

All-Day Events

Stammtisch at Der Nachbar

Celebrate German community and culture while enjoying steins of German beer for the price of a pint.

• Time: All day
• Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Morning Event

Bilingual Storytime

Families can enjoy a bilingual storytime at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham.

• Time: 10:30–11 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Nasher Museum of Art, Durham

Afternoon and Evening Events

Taking Back Thursday: The Forryst Bruthers

Start the evening with free live music from The Forryst Bruthers at Boxyard RTP.

• Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Boxyard RTP

Wendell Market

Browse local vendors and enjoy the community atmosphere at Bearded Bee Brewing Company.

• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell

Unisong: Guided Song Circles

Participate in a welcoming guided song circle at the North Carolina Arts Incubator.

• Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: North Carolina Arts Incubator

Durham Beer and Banjos

Spend the evening enjoying live roots music in a relaxed farm setting.

• Time: 6–8 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Old Mill Farm, Durham

Vinyl Nights

Listen to music on vinyl while enjoying an evening at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

NC Run Club

Join other Triangle runners for a social run-club gathering in Apex.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Raleigh Uke Jam

Ukulele players and music lovers can gather for an evening of collaborative music-making.

• Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Church of the Nativity, Raleigh

Doodle & Drink

Bring your creativity to this casual evening of drawing and drinks in Durham.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Ment Beverage Co., Durham

Music Bingo

Test your music knowledge during a free game of Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Fortnight Brewing, Cary

Opinionation

Gather a team and see how well you can predict the most popular answers during Opinionation.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Public Domain Movie Night

Catch a public-domain film while enjoying an evening at bmc brewing in Pittsboro.

• Time: 7–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: bmc brewing, Pittsboro

Nightlife and Late-Night Events

Live Music: Audrey Smith Trio

Enjoy a free performance by the Audrey Smith Trio at Yonder in Hillsborough.

• Time: 8–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough

LaureNicole, Solar Illusion and Lady Jane Grey

Three acts take the stage for an affordable night of live music in downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Cost: $5
• Location: Slim’s, Raleigh

Air Hockey Tournament

Put your arcade skills to the test during Boxcar Durham’s free air hockey tournament.

• Time: 8–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Jazz: The Session

Settle in for a free night of jazz at Bond Brothers Eastside.

• Time: 8–11 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Skee-Ball Tournament

Compete for arcade bragging rights during a late-night Skee-Ball tournament in Raleigh.

• Time: 9–11 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh

Karaoke Hosted by Empress

Close out Thursday by taking the microphone at Speakeasy in Carrboro.

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Plan Your Thursday in the Triangle

Thursday offers plenty of affordable entertainment across the Triangle, whether you want to hear live music, explore a community market, join a run club or compete in an arcade tournament.

Event schedules, admission policies and venue details can change. Check with the organizer or venue before leaving home.

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Town of Cary Weekly Event Guide August 3–9th Edition

Cary’s weekly calendar for August 3–9, 2026, includes town advisory board meetings, a dinner club outing, a virtual rezoning meeting and an evening of live music and outdoor recreation.

Residents can also register for a trip to see The Revolutionists at Theatre in the Park. Two scheduled government meetings—the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Economic Development Committee—have been canceled.

Here’s what’s happening in and around Cary this week.

Monday, August 3

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Meeting

Cary’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources board will meet Monday afternoon.

• Time: 5:15 p.m.
• Category: Town government

The board provides input on Cary’s parks, greenways, recreational facilities, cultural programs and related community services.

Information Services Advisory Board

The Information Services Advisory Board will hold its scheduled meeting Monday evening.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Category: Town government

Canceled: Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday has been canceled.

• Original time: 6:30 p.m.
• Status: Canceled
• Category: Town government

Residents following a particular zoning matter should check Cary’s official meeting calendar for updates or a rescheduled hearing.

Tuesday, August 4

Dinner Club at Pimento Tea Room

Cary’s Dinner Club will travel to Pimento Tea Room for a Level 1 outing. The program offers participants an opportunity to socialize while exploring a local dining destination.

• Time: 4 p.m.
• Program: Level 1 trip
• Registration: May be required

Participants should confirm transportation arrangements, fees, eligibility requirements and availability before attending.

Human Relations, Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Board

Cary’s Human Relations, Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Board will meet Tuesday evening.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Category: Town government

The advisory board supports efforts to promote inclusion, strengthen community relationships and help Cary remain a welcoming community.

Wednesday, August 5

Senior Advisory Board

The Senior Advisory Board will meet Wednesday at noon.

• Time: Noon
• Category: Town government

The board advises Cary on services, programs and issues affecting older adults in the community.

Canceled: Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon has been canceled.

• Original time: 5:15 p.m.
• Status: Canceled
• Category: Town government

Virtual Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting

Cary residents can learn about a proposed rezoning and share feedback during a virtual neighborhood meeting Wednesday evening.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Format: Virtual

Neighborhood rezoning meetings give nearby residents an opportunity to hear directly from applicants, ask questions and better understand how a proposal could affect surrounding properties.

Check the official Cary calendar for the meeting link, rezoning case information and participation instructions.

Friday, August 7

Bands, Bites and Boats

Enjoy an evening combining live music, food and outdoor recreation during Bands, Bites and Boats.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Category: Community event

The event offers a relaxed way to spend Friday evening with family or friends. Attendees should confirm the location, boating availability, food options and any weather-related updates before leaving home.

Sunday, August 9

The Revolutionists at Theatre in the Park

Participants can attend a Level 1 trip to see The Revolutionists at Theatre in the Park.

• Time: 2 p.m.
• Program: Level 1 trip
• Registration: May be required

Written by Lauren Gunderson, The Revolutionists centers on four women navigating art, activism and political upheaval during the French Revolution. Prospective participants should verify the departure point, transportation details, cost and registration availability.

Plan Your Week in Cary

This week’s Cary calendar offers several ways to participate in local government, learn about development proposals and enjoy cultural and recreational activities.

Meeting times, locations, registration requirements and event details can change. Confirm the latest information through the official Town of Cary event calendar or the event organizer before attending.

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Triangle Event Guide Monday, August 3rd Edition

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Carrboro and across the Triangle this Monday? The Triangle’s August calendar starts with a full day of affordable entertainment, including free comedy, open mic performances, board games, karaoke, reading clubs and an air hockey tournament.

You can also cool off with a buy-one-get-one-free sundae at Andia’s Ice Cream or support a free food distribution event in Durham. Here’s your Triangle Event Guide for Monday, August 3, 2026.

All-Day Ice Cream Deal

Andia’s Ice Cream: Buy One Sundae, Get One Free

Enjoy a sweet Monday deal at participating Andia’s Ice Cream locations throughout the Triangle. Buy one sundae and receive a second sundae free.

• Time: All day
• Cost: Discounted
• Location: Andia’s Ice Cream, multiple locations

Availability and restrictions may vary by location, so consider confirming the offer before visiting.

Free Food Distribution in Durham

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church Food Distribution

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church will host a free food distribution for Durham residents and families who need assistance.

• Time: 2 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, Durham

Supplies may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Coloring Vinyl Night in Cary

Coloring Vinyl Night at KōMANA Brewing Company

Spend the afternoon and evening coloring, relaxing and listening to vinyl records at KōMANA Brewing Company in Cary.

• Time: 2–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Silent Reading Club in Downtown Durham

Silent Reading Club at The Glass Jug

Bring your current book and enjoy a relaxed reading session with fellow book lovers at The Glass Jug’s Downtown Durham Taproom.

• Time: 6–8 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Board Game Night in Apex

Board Game Night at Bottle Theory

Gather your friends or meet new players during a free board game night at Bottle Theory in Apex.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Open Mic Night in Carrboro

Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery

Local singers, musicians, poets and performers can take the stage during Steel String Brewery’s Monday open mic night.

• Time: 6–11 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

Early Karaoke

Early Karaoke at The Northside District

Start the week by singing your favorite songs during an early-evening karaoke session at The Northside District.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Northside District

Free Comedy in Raleigh

Cosmic Chuckles at Flying Saucer Raleigh

Monday night gets funnier with Cosmic Chuckles, a weekly comedy show featuring local and regional performers at Flying Saucer Raleigh.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Flying Saucer Raleigh

Game Night at Crank Arm Brewing

Monday Game Night in Downtown Raleigh

Head to Crank Arm Brewing Company for a casual night of games, craft beer and community in downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh

Open Mic Night in Cary

KōMANA Brewing Company Open Mic

After Coloring Vinyl Night, KōMANA Brewing Company will welcome local performers for an evening open mic session.

• Time: 7–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Carrboro Open Mic

Open Mic at Speakeasy

Carrboro’s Monday entertainment continues with another opportunity for local musicians, comedians, poets and other performers to take the stage.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Air Hockey Tournament in Raleigh

Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade

Test your reflexes during a free air hockey tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade in Raleigh. Players can compete while enjoying classic arcade games and the lively atmosphere of the Warehouse District.

• Time: 8–10 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh

Plan Your Monday Around the Triangle

Monday, August 3, offers plenty of reasons to get out of the house without spending much money. From ice cream and food assistance to comedy, games, karaoke and live performances, there are events for a wide range of interests across the Triangle.

Event schedules, capacity and offers can change. Confirm details directly with the venue before traveling.

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Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition July 31–August 2nd

The first weekend of August brings free concerts, community festivals, art walks, outdoor movies, back-to-school giveaways and family activities to Raleigh, Durham, Cary and communities across the Triangle.

The Triangle Weekend Event Guide for July 31–August 2, 2026, includes Final Friday celebrations in Cary and Hillsborough, Durham Fiesta Latina, Raleigh World of Hot Wheels, museum programs, farmers markets and dozens of free live-music events.

Here is your DoRaleigh guide to what’s happening around the Triangle this weekend.

Friday, July 31, 2026

All-Day Deal

Baskin-Robbins: 31% Off Scoops
All day | Discounted | Participating Baskin-Robbins locations

Celebrate the final day of July with 31% off scoops at participating Baskin-Robbins locations.

Daytime Events

Tasting at Ten
10 a.m. | Free | Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, Durham

Start Friday with a complimentary coffee tasting and learn more about Counter Culture’s current selections.

JoCo Block Party
3–5 p.m. | Free | Johnston County Visitors Bureau

Friday Art, Markets and Community Events

Free Wine Tastings
4:30–6:30 p.m. | Free | Bottle Theory, Apex

Last Fridays Makers Market
5:30–8:30 p.m. | Free | Old Courthouse, Hillsborough

Hillsborough Arts Council’s Live on the Lawn
5:30–8:30 p.m. | Free | Hillsborough

Last Fridays Art Walk
5:30–9 p.m. | Free | Downtown Hillsborough

Downtown Hillsborough offers an entire evening of art, shopping and entertainment, with a makers market, outdoor performances and galleries participating in the monthly Art Walk.

Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: “Intertwined” Opening Reception
6–9 p.m. | Free | Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

Final Friday Cary Art Loop
6–9 p.m. | Free | Downtown Cary

Splash Bash
6–8:30 p.m. | Free | Pleasant Park, Apex

Families can enjoy extended splash-pad hours, outdoor games and food trucks.

Front Porch Friday at Haven Farm
6–10 p.m. | Free | Haven Farm, Knightdale

One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle
7–8:30 p.m. | Free | Old Cary Library Site

The gathering includes a community drum circle and a flow-arts performance by Caroleena & Friends.

Discover Dance: DISHOOM
7–10:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown Cary Park

Free Friday Concerts

Beer Garden Concert: The Hourglass Kids
6–9 p.m. | Free | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP
Genre: Reggae rock

Live Music
6–9 p.m. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Performances at the Page: A Celebration of Bluegrass Featuring Redbud
6:30–9 p.m. | Free | Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary

Live @ ATC: Covered in Jam
6:30–9 p.m. | Free | American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Live Music: 2DIGH4
6:30–9:30 p.m. | Free | Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina

Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series
7–8:30 p.m. | Free | Bynum Front Porch, Pittsboro

Live Music
7–9 p.m. | Free | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh

Live Music: Sam Trebling
7–10 p.m. | Free | Oaklyn Springs Taproom, Fuquay-Varina

Bounce and Brews DJ Night
7–9 p.m. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Live Music Fridays
7 p.m. | Free | Growler Grlz, Durham

Friday Live Music
8–11 p.m. | Free | Tap Yard, Raleigh

Friday Live Music
8–11 p.m. | Free | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough

Friday Night Entertainment

Dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers
6:30–10 p.m. | Free | Glen Eden Pilot Park, Raleigh

Drag Bingo
7–9 p.m. | Free | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Comedy Hypnosis Fundraiser Show
7–10 p.m. | $10 | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs

Storytelling Open Mic
7 p.m. | Free | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Movie Night
7 p.m. | Free | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Karaoke Bingo Night
7–11:55 p.m. | Free | KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic
8–11 p.m. | Free | Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham

Movie Night at Pluck Farm
8:30 p.m. | Free | Steel String Brewery, Mebane

Pub Karaoke
10–11:59 p.m. | Free | West 94th Street Pub, Durham

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Saturday offers one of the weekend’s largest schedules, including free museum admission, markets, back-to-school events, historical tours, outdoor concerts and family movies.

Saturday Morning Events

Museums on Us at Marbles Kids Museum
All day | Free for eligible Bank of America customers and employees | Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh

Eligible Bank of America cardholders and employees can receive free admission during the first full weekend of the month. Bring qualifying identification and confirm the program’s admission requirements before arriving.

Visit Cow Sanctuary
8 a.m.–noon | $0–$25 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill

Cars and Coffee Morrisville
8–11 a.m. | Free | Imperial Center, Durham

Durham Craft Market
8 a.m.–noon | Free | Durham Central Park

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Rocket Game
9 a.m.–noon | Free | Participating Home Depot locations

Community Clothing and School-Supplies Giveaway
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free | Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham

Wendell Baptist Church Community Day
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free | Wendell Baptist Church

The community event includes clothing, small-engine repair, a complimentary lunch and a children’s block party.

The Raleigh Market
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free admission | N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh

Family and Educational Events

Mill Open House
10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free | Historic Yates Mill County Park

Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Free | RambleRill Farm, Hillsborough

Back-to-School Community Resource Event
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Free | Durham County Memorial Stadium

Back2School Bash
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Free | New Hope Baptist Church, Raleigh

Raleigh Dream Center and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin will help host a community event featuring free school supplies, rides and more. Parking is off-site, so attendees should review transportation instructions before leaving home.

Raleigh World of Hot Wheels
10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free | Triangle Town Center, Raleigh

Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura
10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

This bilingual Day of Science and Culture program combines educational activities with cultural experiences.

Millbrook United Methodist Church Food Pantry
10 a.m.–noon | Free | Millbrook United Methodist Church, Raleigh

Open Farm at Sunrise Community Farm Center
10 a.m.–5 p.m. | $8 | Sunrise Community Farm Center, Chapel Hill

The Market at NCMA
11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Retro Family Series: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
11 a.m. | Free | Carolina Theatre, Durham

Grand Opening of Enso Movement
1:30–3:30 p.m. | Free | Enso Movement, Capital Boulevard, Raleigh

The new Raleigh parkour and acrobatics gym will celebrate its grand opening with a free community event.

Raleigh History Tours

Black History Walking Tour
10–11 a.m. | $6–$10 | Pope House, Raleigh

Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours
11 a.m.–3 p.m. | $6–$10 | Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh

Four one-hour tours are scheduled during the day.

Free Guided Tours of the North Carolina State Capitol
Tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. | Free | North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh

Saturday Afternoon Events

Reflections Tour for People with Memory Loss
2–3 p.m. | Free | Nasher Museum of Art, Durham

Carrboro Really Really Free Market
2–4 p.m. | Free | Carrboro Town Commons

Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare!
2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. | Free | Carrboro Town Commons

Live Music
3 p.m. | Free | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Metalcore Night
4–9 p.m. | Free | Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina

Saturday Concerts and Nightlife

Live Music: Olive Branch Quartet
5 p.m. | $5 | Slim’s, Raleigh

Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
5–8 p.m. | Free | Haw River Ballroom area, Saxapahaw

Live Music
5–8 p.m. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Live Music Saturdays
5–8 p.m. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Live Music: J Candeed
6–9 p.m. | Free | Durham Beer Garden

Live Music
6–9 p.m. | Free | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest

Live Music
6:30–9 p.m. | Free | Southern Peak Brewery, Apex

Rhythm & Reels Concert: Tre. Charles
7 p.m. | Free | Apex Nature Park

Live Music Saturdays
7–10 p.m. | Free | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs

Family Movie Night: “Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
7:30 p.m. | Free | E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest

Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Concert
7:30 p.m. | Free | Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, Durham

2010 Throwback Party
8–11:59 p.m. | Free | Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar, Raleigh

Open Mic and Karaoke Night
8–11 p.m. | Free | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh

Saturday Live Music
8 p.m. | Free | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough

Movie Night at Pluck Farm
8:30 p.m. | Free | Steel String Brewery, Mebane

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Sunday closes the weekend with markets, cultural festivals, brunch music, community giveaways and outdoor concerts.

Sunday Morning Events

Museums on Us at Marbles Kids Museum
All day | Free for eligible Bank of America customers and employees | Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh

Visit Cow Sanctuary
8 a.m.–noon | $0–$25 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill

The Raleigh Market
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free admission | N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh

Sunday Morning Yoga
10–11 a.m. | Free | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh

Mill Open House
10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free | Historic Yates Mill County Park

Pop-Up ARTernative Market
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Free | Chapel of Bones Coffee, Raleigh

Raleigh World of Hot Wheels
10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free | Triangle Town Center, Raleigh

Sunday Brunch Music
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free | Weaver Street Market, Carrboro

Sunday Festivals and Markets

Durham Fiesta Latina
Noon–4 p.m. | Free | Durham Central Park

Durham Fiesta Latina brings music, culture and community activities to Durham Central Park.

Fifth Annual Kids Fest
Noon–5 p.m. | Free | Fortnight Brewing, Cary

Okra Jamboree
Noon–6 p.m. | Free | The Plant, Pittsboro

Cary Underground Market: Bands and Vendors
Noon–4 p.m. | Free | Bond Brothers Beer Company, Cary

Morgan Street Sessions
Noon–4 p.m. | Free | Morgan Street Food Hall, Raleigh

Catalog Cupping
1–2 p.m. | Free | Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, Durham

Taste selections from Counter Culture Coffee’s current menu during this guided cupping.

Kanikapila Ukulele Meetup
1–3 p.m. | Free | KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Black Farmers’ Market
1–4 p.m. | Free | Durham Technical Community College, Main Campus

Free Air-Hockey Tournament
1 p.m. | Free | Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar, Raleigh

Sunday Afternoon and Evening Events

Bricks & Minifigs Event
3–5 p.m. | $10 | Ment Beverage Co., Durham

Admission includes a minifigure and beverage.

Back-to-School Bookbag Giveaway
3–6 p.m. | Free | Worthdale Park and Community Center, Raleigh

Craft Club and Supply Swap
3–5 p.m. | Free | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Open Mic Night
3–6 p.m. | Free | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Bluegrass Open Jam
4–7 p.m. | Free | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Raleigh Concert Series: Holly Springs Community Band
6–8 p.m. | Free | Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh

Open Mic Night
6–9 p.m. | Free | Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh

Sundays at Sundown Live Music
7–9 p.m. | Free | Southern Village, Chapel Hill

Live Music: Loser
8 p.m. | $5 | Slim’s, Raleigh

Top Weekend Picks

With so many choices, these events stand out for their combination of value, atmosphere and broad appeal:

• Friday: Hillsborough Last Fridays, Final Friday Cary Art Loop and Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park
• Saturday: Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura, Raleigh World of Hot Wheels, The Market at NCMA and Rhythm & Reels
• Sunday: Durham Fiesta Latina, Okra Jamboree, Morgan Street Sessions and the Raleigh Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park

Free Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend

The overwhelming majority of this weekend’s listed events are free. Families can find complimentary school supplies, museum programs, movies, concerts, cultural festivals and markets throughout the region.

Some of the best free options include:

• Home Depot Kids Workshop
• Raleigh World of Hot Wheels
• North Carolina State Capitol tours
• Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura
• Durham Fiesta Latina
• Final Friday Cary Art Loop
• Hillsborough Last Fridays
• The Market at NCMA
• Back-to-school giveaways
• Raleigh Concert Series
• Numerous brewery concerts and open-mic events

Before You Go

Event schedules, admission policies and weather-related plans can change. Confirm details with the organizer before traveling, particularly for outdoor concerts, movies and programs with limited capacity.

Arrive early for school-supply giveaways and free family events. For outdoor activities, bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and seating when permitted.

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Triangle Event Guide Thursday July 30th Edition

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and across the Triangle on Thursday? The July 30 event lineup includes free concerts, National Cheesecake Day specials, family movies, music bingo, arcade tournaments, karaoke and community gatherings.

Start the day with a free screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, take advantage of half-price cheesecake slices and then choose from more than a dozen evening events around the Triangle.

National Cheesecake Day Deal

Half-Price Cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory

Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with half-price slices at participating Cheesecake Factory locations. It is an ideal opportunity to order a favorite flavor or try something new for dessert.

Time: All day
Cost: Discounted
Location: The Cheesecake Factory, participating locations

Availability and purchase requirements may vary by restaurant. Confirm the promotion before ordering.

Morning Family Event

Free Kids’ Movie: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks continues its free children’s movie series with a screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Families may want to arrive early for seating.

Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks, Raleigh

Afternoon Food Deal

Insomnia Cookies Happy Hour

Treat yourself during Insomnia Cookies’ afternoon happy hour. Customers can buy one eligible item and receive another free at participating locations.

Time: 2–5 p.m.
Cost: Buy one, get one free
Location: Insomnia Cookies, participating Triangle locations

Raleigh Events

Live After 5: Fancy Gap

Moore Square welcomes Fancy Gap for another installment of the free Live After 5 Summer Concert Series. Bring friends and enjoy live music in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.

Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Moore Square, Raleigh

Opinionation at Gizmo Brew Works

Put your knowledge of popular opinions to the test during Opinionation at Gizmo Brew Works. The game challenges teams to identify the answers most commonly given by survey respondents.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Live Music: The Spectacles

The Spectacles take the stage at Slim’s for a late-night live music performance in Downtown Raleigh.

Time: 9 p.m.
Cost: $5
Location: Slim’s, Raleigh

Skee-Ball Tournament

Test your arcade skills during the evening Skee-Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade. Players can compete while enjoying the venue’s collection of classic and modern games.

Time: 9–11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh

Durham Events

Stammtisch at Der Nachbar

Join Durham’s German community night at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps. During Stammtisch, guests can enjoy steins of select German beers for pint prices while meeting fellow German-language and culture enthusiasts.

Time: All day
Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham

Durham Beer and Banjos

Old Mill Farm hosts a free evening of beer, banjo music and laid-back outdoor entertainment.

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Old Mill Farm, Durham

Vinyl Nights

Enjoy an evening centered around records and craft beer during Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Nintendo 64 Tournament

Revisit a classic era of gaming during an N64 Tournament at The Glass Jug’s downtown Durham taproom. Competitors can test their skills on Nintendo 64 favorites.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Air Hockey Tournament

Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham invites players to compete in a free air hockey tournament.

Time: 8–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Cary Events

Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing

Music Bingo replaces numbers with recognizable songs. Listen for each track, mark the corresponding space and compete for a winning card.

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Fortnight Brewing, Cary

Jazz: The Session

Bond Brothers Eastside presents an evening of live jazz in Cary. The Session offers a relaxed late-night destination for jazz fans and local music supporters.

Time: 8–11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Wake Forest Event

Live Music at Blackbird Brewery

Blackbird Brewery hosts three hours of free live music on Thursday evening. Stop by for local beer and a relaxed performance in Wake Forest.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

Apex Event

NC Run Club

Join other Triangle runners for NC Run Club at Bottle Theory in Apex. The community event combines an evening run with a social gathering at the bottleshop.

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Pittsboro Event

Public Domain Movie Night

BMC Brewing hosts a free movie night featuring a film from the public domain. Grab a beverage and settle in for a casual community screening.

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: BMC Brewing, Pittsboro

Carrboro Event

Karaoke Hosted by Empress

Take the microphone or cheer on local singers during karaoke hosted by Empress at Speakeasy in Carrboro.

Time: 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Plan Your Thursday in the Triangle

Thursday’s schedule makes it easy to build an affordable day or night out. Families can begin with a free movie, dessert lovers can celebrate National Cheesecake Day and evening visitors can choose among concerts, jazz, karaoke, trivia-style games and arcade tournaments.

Event details, specials and schedules may change. Contact the venue or check its social media pages before traveling, particularly for capacity limits, age restrictions and participation requirements.

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Town of Cary Weekly Events Guide July 28 Thru August 2nd Edition

The final week of July brings guided trips, family activities, food festivals, fitness classes, visual arts, bluegrass music, comedy, and a fire show to Cary and the surrounding area.

Highlights include the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Final Friday art celebrations, a bluegrass performance at The Page-Walker, and an opportunity to meet artists from the Fine Arts League of Cary.

Here is the Town of Cary weekly events guide for Tuesday, July 28, through Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Tuesday, July 28

Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Tour

Participants can explore the architecture, artwork, and religious significance of Raleigh’s Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral during this Level 2 trip.

• Time: 10:15 a.m.
• Activity level: Level 2 trip

Because this is an organized trip, advance registration and transportation arrangements may be required.

Wednesday, July 29

Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Tour

A second cathedral tour will be offered Wednesday morning for participants unable to attend Tuesday’s excursion.

• Time: 10:15 a.m.
• Activity level: Level 2 trip

Rockets & Robots With Dad

Families can explore science, technology, and imagination during Rockets & Robots with Dad. The program offers an engaging way for children and their fathers or father figures to learn and create together.

• Time: 5 p.m.

Thursday, July 30

Dinner Club at Lucky 32

Enjoy dinner and conversation during a group outing to Lucky 32. The restaurant is known for serving Southern-inspired dishes in a welcoming setting.

• Time: 4:30 p.m.
• Activity level: Level 1 trip

Participants should confirm whether registration, transportation, and meal costs are included.

Friday, July 31

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival begins Friday, bringing together barbecue, craft beverages, and festival entertainment.

• Date: Friday, July 31

Admission requirements, tasting policies, and age restrictions may apply.

Pop-Up Summer Senior Fitness Class

Older adults can start Friday with a seasonal pop-up fitness class designed to encourage movement and healthy activity.

• Time: 8:30 a.m.

Final Friday: Meet the Artists

Cary’s Final Friday celebration gives visitors an opportunity to meet local artists and explore the community’s creative scene.

• Time: 6 p.m.

Performances at the Page: Celebration of Bluegrass

Bluegrass music takes the spotlight during this edition of Performances at the Page. The program offers a fitting celebration of North Carolina’s musical traditions.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

Final Friday: One Tribe Drum Circle and Fire Show

Final Friday continues with an energetic drum circle and fire performance from One Tribe. The program combines rhythm, movement, and visual spectacle.

• Time: 7 p.m.

Comedy Show: Cyrus Steele and Joe Perrow

End the evening with stand-up comedy featuring Cyrus Steele and Joe Perrow.

• Time: 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 1

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival continues Saturday with food, drinks, entertainment, and festival activities.

• Date: Saturday, August 1

Review the event’s official admission information before attending, particularly if tastings require separate tickets or guests must be at least 21 years old.

Sunday, August 2

Meet the Artists: Fine Arts League of Cary

Wrap up the week by meeting artists from the Fine Arts League of Cary. Visitors can learn about their creative processes and connect with members of Cary’s visual-arts community.

• Time: 2 p.m.

Plan Your Week in Cary

This week’s Cary calendar offers something for many interests. Families can explore rockets and robots, music fans can celebrate bluegrass, art lovers can participate in Final Friday, and adults can enjoy comedy or the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival.

Registration, admission fees, locations, and schedules may vary. Confirm the latest information with the Town of Cary or individual event organizer before attending.

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Triangle Weekend Event Guide July 24–25th Edition

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and across the Triangle this weekend? The July 24–25 lineup includes free concerts, outdoor dancing, night markets, family activities, school-supply giveaways, history tours, farmers’ markets and community celebrations.

Friday night highlights include Dancing at Dix, the Hillsborough Street Makers & Music Series, Twilight on White and live music throughout the region. Saturday brings the Raleigh Market, Durham Disability Pride Parade, free health screenings, back-to-school events and a juggling record attempt at Pullen Park.

All-Weekend Events and Deals

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week continues Friday and Saturday, giving diners an opportunity to explore participating restaurants and special menus throughout the city’s center.

MyLowe’s Money Days

Shoppers who spend $200 may receive up to $30 in MyLowe’s Money during the promotional period. Review the program’s terms and qualifying purchase requirements before shopping.

Friday, July 24, 2026

National Tequila Day Deals

Time: All day
Location: Various locations

Restaurants and bars around the Triangle will celebrate National Tequila Day with drink specials and other promotions.

Park Tales: “One Frog Song”

Time: 10–10:45 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Historic Yates Mill County Park

Families can begin the day with a nature-themed story program at one of Wake County’s most scenic historic parks.

Tasting at Ten

Time: 10 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, Durham

Learn more about coffee while tasting selections at Counter Culture Coffee’s recurring educational event.

Scented Storytime

Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Southwest Regional Library, Durham

This sensory storytime program offers an engaging library experience for children and families.

Mill History Tour

Time: 11:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Historic Yates Mill County Park

Explore the history of Yates Mill and learn more about the landmark’s importance to the region.

Bring Your Own Backpack

Time: 4–6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Miller-Motte College, Raleigh

Families can bring their backpacks and receive free school supplies while quantities last.

Free Wine Tasting

Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Sample featured wines during a free early-evening tasting in Apex.

Free Sake Tasting

Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Taylor’s Wine Shop

Discover different varieties of sake during this complimentary tasting.

Dancing at Dix

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Admission: Free; registration required
Location: Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh

Try square dancing during an outdoor community event at Dix Park. Advance registration is required.

Afternoon in the Garden

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Apex Nature Park

Enjoy an early evening outdoors surrounded by the natural beauty of Apex Nature Park.

Vinyl Night

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company, Raleigh

Music fans can unwind with an evening dedicated to records and classic sounds.

Twilight on White Summer Night Market

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: White Street, Wake Forest

Shop from vendors and enjoy an evening in downtown Wake Forest during this summer night market.

Retro Video Game Night

Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: The Daily Beer Bar, Durham

Play throwback video games and connect with other gaming fans.

Live Music at Gizmo Brew Works

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Start the weekend with free live music and local beverages.

Chime In Open Mic

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Lanza’s Cafe, Carrboro

Poets, storytellers and songwriters are invited to share their work during this community open mic.

Front Porch Friday at Haven Farm

Time: 6–10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Haven Farm, Knightdale

Spend Friday evening at the farm with community entertainment and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere.

Live at American Tobacco Campus: Jake Richter

Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Jake Richter performs during the free Live at ATC music series.

Hillsborough Street Makers & Music Series

Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Compiègne Park, Raleigh

Browse local makers and enjoy live entertainment during this free Hillsborough Street gathering.

Raleigh International Folk Dancers

Time: 6:30–10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Glen Eden Pilot Park, Raleigh

Experience international folk dancing during an inclusive community dance event.

Artist Notes Concert

Time: 7–9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: The Corner at NC State Centennial Campus

The performer is to be announced for this free Friday-night concert.

Live Music: 2Digh4

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: The Mason Jar Lager Company, Fuquay-Varina

Enjoy a free performance by 2Digh4 at The Mason Jar Lager Company.

Single Mingle at Downtown Cary Park

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Downtown Cary Park

Triangle singles can meet new people in the lively setting of Downtown Cary Park.

Live Music: Josh Branch

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina

Josh Branch provides the soundtrack for a relaxed Friday evening at the brewery.

“Pirates! A Boy at Sea”

Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: Pay what you can
Location: The River Church, Durham

Catch an accessible, family-friendly stage production with pay-what-you-can admission.

Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series

Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bynum Front Porch, Pittsboro

The community music series continues with a free outdoor performance in Pittsboro.

Bounce and Brews DJ Night

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

A DJ provides high-energy Friday-night music at Gizmo Brew Works’ Durham location.

Video Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Time: 7–11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham

Spend the evening playing video games and meeting other local gamers.

Karaoke Bingo Night

Time: 7–11:55 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

This event combines karaoke favorites with the excitement of bingo.

Movie Night at Raleigh Brewing

Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Settle in for a free Friday movie screening at the brewery.

Live Music Fridays

Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Growler Grlz, Durham

Enjoy free live music and a wide beverage selection in Durham.

Moth Night

Time: 8–10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Apex Nature Park

Discover the moths and other nighttime insects that become active after sunset.

Friday Live Music at Yonder

Time: 8–11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough

Enjoy a free evening performance in downtown Hillsborough.

Karaoke Under the Stars

Time: 8–11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP

Sing your favorites outdoors during a free night of karaoke.

Live Music: Beaux Mondes

Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $10
Location: Sonark Farms, Hillsborough

Beaux Mondes performs during an evening concert at Sonark Farms.

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

Time: 8–11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham

Local comedians test new material during this free open-mic show.

Karaoke with Mega Mike

Time: 8–11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh

Take the microphone or cheer on the performers during a free karaoke night.

Movie Night at Pluck Farm

Time: 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm, Mebane

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor movie at the farm.

Live Music: Cleophus James

Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: $5
Location: Slim’s, Raleigh

Cleophus James performs at one of downtown Raleigh’s longtime live-music venues.

Pub Karaoke

Time: 10–11:59 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: West 94th Street Pub, Durham

Close out Friday night by singing karaoke favorites in Durham.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Triple Bucks Day at Durham Farmers’ Market

Time: 8 a.m.–noon
Admission: Free
Location: Durham Farmers’ Market

Eligible shoppers can stretch their food benefits while purchasing fresh, locally produced food.

Durham Craft Market

Time: 8 a.m.–noon
Admission: Free
Location: Durham Central Park

Shop directly from Triangle artists and makers at this Saturday market.

The Raleigh Market

Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh

Browse antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, crafts and other finds from a large selection of vendors.

Make Paper in Nature

Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve

Triangle Land Conservancy hosts a hands-on papermaking activity inspired by nature.

Online and Personal Safety Workshop

Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Admission: Free
Location: Advance Community Health, Raleigh

The Neighborhood Network workshop will share practical guidance about online and personal safety.

MrBeast Swarm Jet Workshop

Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Admission: $14.95
Location: Participating Lowe’s stores

Young builders can take part in a MrBeast-themed Swarm Jet workshop at participating locations.

Steam Shop Saturday

Time: 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Admission: $13.20–$16.45
Location: New Hope Valley Railway

Railroad fans can get a closer look at steam equipment and railway operations.

Free Health Screenings

Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Participating Walmart pharmacies

Select Walmart pharmacies will offer complimentary health screenings.

Chatham Mills Pollinator Paradise Garden Tour

Time: 10 a.m.
Admission: Free; registration required
Location: Chatham Mills, Pittsboro

Tour the Pollinator Paradise Garden and learn about plants that support bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Black History Walking Tour

Time: 10–11 a.m.
Admission: $6–$10
Location: Pope House, Raleigh

Explore Raleigh’s Black history and important local stories during this guided walking tour.

Millbrook United Methodist Church Food Pantry

Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Admission: Free
Location: Millbrook United Methodist Church, Raleigh

Community members who need grocery assistance can visit the church’s food pantry.

Mill Open House

Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Historic Yates Mill County Park

Tour the historic mill and learn about its role in Wake County history.

Open Farm at Sunrise Community Farm Center

Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: $8
Location: Sunrise Community Farm Center, Chapel Hill

Visit the farm for an educational and family-friendly outdoor experience.

Free Laundry Event

Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: The Wash House on Trawick Road, Raleigh

The Uplift Laundry Truck will help community members wash their clothes at no cost.

2B’s Brains & Brothers Back-to-School Party

Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Walmart Supercenter on New Bern Avenue, Raleigh

The event includes free school supplies, haircuts, food and other resources for students and families.

Retro Family Series: “The Rugrats Movie”

Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Carolina Theatre, Durham

Families can revisit the animated Nickelodeon adventure on the big screen.

Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours

Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; four departure times
Admission: $6–$10
Location: Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh

See Raleigh landmarks and hear local stories during a one-hour guided trolley tour.

Free Tours of the North Carolina State Capitol

Tour times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh

Explore the historic Capitol building during one of three guided Saturday tours.

Coastal Cowgirl Vendor Market

Time: Noon–3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Crooked Hammock Brewery, Raleigh

Browse a themed selection of local vendors during this afternoon market.

Pickle Days Field Day Finale

Time: Noon–5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bull City Burger and Brewery, Durham

Celebrate the end of Pickle Days with an afternoon of field-day fun.

Hops for Hope Back-to-School Bash

Time: Noon–7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

This family-focused back-to-school event features activities for children and the community.

Christmas in July

Time: Noon–8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex

Celebrate the holidays early during a festive Christmas in July event.

Carolina Brewing Company’s 31st Anniversary Party

Time: Noon–9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Carolina Brewing Company, Holly Springs

Help the brewery celebrate 31 years with a daylong anniversary gathering.

Bearded Bee’s Sixth Anniversary Block Party

Time: Noon–11:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell

Bearded Bee marks six years with an extended community block party.

The People’s Free Market

Time: 1–3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Phillip R. Wright Community Park, Clayton

Exchange useful items and community resources without spending money.

World Series of Arm Wrestling

Time: 1 p.m.
Spectator admission: Free
Location: Sports & Social, Cary

Watch competitors test their strength during an arm-wrestling tournament at Fenton.

Saturday Comedy Improv Jam Meetup

Time: 1–3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham

Improvisers and newcomers can join a casual afternoon comedy jam.

Juggling Record-Breaking Attempt

Time: 2–4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Pullen Park, Raleigh

Juggling enthusiasts will gather at Pullen Park for a community record-breaking attempt.

Raleigh Brewing Book Fair

Time: 2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Browse books and connect with fellow readers at this brewery book fair.

“Pirates! A Boy at Sea”

Time: 2 p.m.
Admission: Pay what you can
Location: The River Church, Durham