Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place twice a month from June through August, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. The concerts alternate between these two locations: Summer Concerts in … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park — Blue Cactus on June 13
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Raleigh Fire Museum, 105 Keeter Center Drive in Raleigh, is open just one day a month to the public, although tours can be scheduled other times. If you'd like to just walk in, though, come by the second Saturday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's free to visit. See photos and artifacts that tell the story of the history of firefighting. This is a small museum but it has hundreds of … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Repair Café in Cary June 13: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. They have periodic Repair Café Workshops where you can bring in your … [Read more...] about Repair Café in Cary June 13: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
Magnetic Sound Studios Third Friday Concert June 19: Near Blind James & Harmonica Bob
Magnetic Sound Studios, at Lakewood, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Third Friday concerts to coincide with Third Friday Artwalk in Durham. The first one features Near Blind James & Harmonica Bob on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This local acoustic blues duo plays Piedmont Blues, Ragtime, Hokum, Rockabilly and gospel tunes. Learn more here. No … [Read more...] about Magnetic Sound Studios Third Friday Concert June 19: Near Blind James & Harmonica Bob
Midweek Mix: Free outdoor concert seres at The Exchange
Dewitt Carolinas, Inc., in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, has announced the launch of Midweek Mix – Wednesdays at The Exchange Raleigh, a new outdoor concert series at The Park at The Exchange, 1000 Social Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The concerts will take place on Wednesdays from June 24 to July 29, 2026. The event and park bars will open weekly at 5:30 p.m., with live … [Read more...] about Midweek Mix: Free outdoor concert seres at The Exchange
Free line dancing classes at Sanderford Road Community Center in Raleigh
Raleigh Parks and Recreation is offering free line dancing classes on Tuesdays in June, 2026, at Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is for ages 18+. Whether you're looking to learn the staples of line dancing or just dance to your favorite hits, you'll enjoy these classes. Register on … [Read more...] about Free line dancing classes at Sanderford Road Community Center in Raleigh
Father’s Day gift idea: Coasters, mugs & t-shirts with your team’s most iconic moments
Here is a unique gift idea for sports fans. Playbook takes a team's most iconic moments and depicts them on coasters, mugs, t-shirts, babies' onesies, posters and phone cases. For example, are the coasters with some of the Carolina Hurricanes' greatest plays (well, before this season!) The coaster 4-packs (available in slate or leatherette) depict four different memorable plays of one … [Read more...] about Father’s Day gift idea: Coasters, mugs & t-shirts with your team’s most iconic moments
Book Launch Party: POP: Jazzy’s Dreamy Bubbles
Join local educator, author, illustrator, and poet JON|O for the celebration of his new children's book, POP: Jazzy's Dreamy Bubbles. The book launch event takes place at Letters Community Bookshop, 1001 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy a live reading of the book, fun activities and more. After Jazzy is … [Read more...] about Book Launch Party: POP: Jazzy’s Dreamy Bubbles
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus at 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, opens for extended hours, 5 to 9 p.m., on the 2nd Friday of every month. Stroll through the galleries featuring highlights from a collection of over 21,000 works of art, browse the Museum Store, and sketch in the galleries using art supplies from the lobby’s art … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
Live @ ATC: Summer Music Series at American Tobacco Campus
American Tobacco Campus and Live at Bay 7 are hosting a series of live outdoor concerts during the summer of 2026, featuring local acts and a range of styles, from jazz to bluegrass to rock. The concerts will take place on select Thursdays and Fridays at American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. All shows are free and open to the public, all ages welcome. Setup … [Read more...] about Live @ ATC: Summer Music Series at American Tobacco Campus
