The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, boasts a rooftop bar with great downtown views. The Roof has both a covered area and an open air section. While you take in the view, enjoy craft cocktails, a fresh NC raw bar and seasonal small plates. In addition, it hosts many events, which you can find on their website. Views from the Durham Views from the Durham is … [Read more...] about Views from the Durham: Skywatching from the rooftop May 19
May Month of Fitness in Wake Forest — free fitness classes all month
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will again offer a free fitness series in May. Free and open to area residents of all ages, May Month of Fitness will consist of Women's Self Defense on Mondays, Cynergy Fit on Tuesdays, Yoga on Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursdays. Each will be offered on their respective nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the E. Carroll … [Read more...] about May Month of Fitness in Wake Forest — free fitness classes all month
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Chess Club at Bearded Bee Brewing on Tuesdays, and more
Bearded Bee Brewing, at 20 E Campen Street, Wendell, North Carolina, hosts frequent events at its Downtown Wendell location. You can find all the events on their website, plus updates on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in 2026: Their full live music schedule can be found on their website calendar. Food Truck RodeoSaturday, June 6, 20263 to … [Read more...] about Chess Club at Bearded Bee Brewing on Tuesdays, and more
Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
Live Music at Lonerider Brewery, Raleigh
Lonerider is at 8816 Gulf Ct., Raleigh, NC. Lonerider has been in operation since 2019. Their beer is distributed in nine states and has a portfolio of award-winning beers, including medals from the Great American Beer Festival. Lonerider hosts many events. Find them on the Lonerider Brewery Facebook page. You can also check their website calendar. Upcoming Events Live Music: Timmy and … [Read more...] about Live Music at Lonerider Brewery, Raleigh
Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays (outdoors)
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Learn … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays (outdoors)
Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated for 2026
There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. We are updating a list of outdoor concert series for 2026 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated for 2026
Free comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
Flying Saucer, 328 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers over 300 beers, including 81 draughts and over 200 in bottles. They're always changing. Flying Saucer also offers food, including sandwiches, sandwiches, soup, pizza, snacks and more. In addition, Flying Saucer offers entertainment. Find their schedule on their Facebook page or website. Here are a couple of recurring … [Read more...] about Free comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
Free laundry event with Uplift Laundry Truck May 30
Uplift Laundry Truck provides free mobile laundry services and supplies to those in need, and people without homes, in the Triangle. The organization's goal is to provide free laundry services to North Carolina's 1.4 million low-income residents. "Laundry insecurity," where people can not afford to wash clothes or bedding regularly, leads to health problems, as well as school absenteeism and … [Read more...] about Free laundry event with Uplift Laundry Truck May 30
