Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, has rebranded its summer concert series PLAYlist Concert Series (read why here.) It will run 10 weeks, on Fridays, from June 8th, 2018, through August 10th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's free to attend and will include food trucks and craft beer. Bring a blanket or low chair. Admission to the concerts is free. The lineup hasn't been … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series in Durham Central Park, with headliner Valerie June
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ShakesBEER, presented by Bare Theatre (no tickets, pass the hat)
ShakesBEER II: The Bard Strikes Back! A.K.A. ShakesBEER II: Iambic Boogaloo (This Time It’s Personal) combines Shakespeare and beer. Presented by Bare Theatre, it's Shakespeare performed in the Triangle's breweries, bars and unconventional spaces. Tickets aren't required, but a hat will be passed. Eating and drinking during the show is encouraged. Just show up early and place your order. The … [Read more...] about ShakesBEER, presented by Bare Theatre (no tickets, pass the hat)
Free: Beer & Banjos music series at Raleigh Times Bar: Elonzo Wesley
Every Tuesday, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Raleigh Times Bar, at 14 East Hargett Street in Raleigh, hosts 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 hosted by Hank Smith. Click on the Facebook events, below, to learn more about the upcoming … [Read more...] about Free: Beer & Banjos music series at Raleigh Times Bar: Elonzo Wesley
Family and Friends Sunday at Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. Its permanent collection consists of more than 17,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and … [Read more...] about Family and Friends Sunday at Ackland Art Museum
Live Music on the Village Green at Southern Village
Market Street at Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is presenting a free outdoor summer concert series. They run on Sundays, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The concerts run from April 8th to September 9th. Tips are gratefully accepted. On dates with asterisks, food donations for TABLE, which feeds local hungry kids, will be accepted. APRIL 8 The Durham Ukulele Orchestra (The … [Read more...] about Live Music on the Village Green at Southern Village
Third Friday Durham: explore art and music
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. Musicians and other entertainers busk on the sidewalks (moving inside during inclement weather) and many artists open their studios to visitors. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham: explore art and music
Free in Morrisville: Live in the District Music Series
Live in the District is a free outdoor concert series in front of Stone Theatre -- Park West 14, Village Market Place, Morrisville. It takes place every Thursday from April 19th, 2018, through June 7th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adult beverages will be for sale. No outside alcoholic beverages allowed. Live in the District Schedule April 19: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Brooke Hatala 7:30 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Free in Morrisville: Live in the District Music Series
Midtown Beach Music Series in Raleigh
Thursdays, from April 19th through August 16th, 2018, North Hills Common, 4158 Main at North Hills Street in Raleigh, hosts the free Midtown Beach Music Series. The concerts are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert series greets over 125,000 guests throughout the 18 week season. The series offers the best of beach music on warm summer nights and features Shag dancing. This is the 11th season of … [Read more...] about Midtown Beach Music Series in Raleigh
Wake Forest Listening Room concert series: Infielder, Andrew Kasab, more
The Wake Forest Listening Room is a music series that brings live music performances to downtown Wake Forest. The shows take place at Sugar Magnolia Cafe is at 219 South White Street, Wake Forest. For most show there's not a cover, but the hat is passed and a $10 donation is suggested to help pay the musicians. Also, please consider buying a CD and coffee to support the musicians and … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Listening Room concert series: Infielder, Andrew Kasab, more
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music, free treats for kids, free samples
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, hosts Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday, starting April 18th, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sip a new wine, bubbly, or wine cocktail (think Sangrias!) each week with free palate-pleasing samples during our open social! We’ll also have live music on our patio, discounts on all wine, and free treats for kids. Small plates — … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music, free treats for kids, free samples
