The Carrack Modern Art, 947 East Main Street in Durham, is an artist-centered, volunteer-run, zero-commission exhibition and event space. It hosts a new exhibition every two weeks, as well as frequent performances, workshops and creative gatherings. It's a place to experience fresh, exciting art, and to meet artists, as well as to explore your own artistic inclinations. Here are some free … [Read more...] about Opening reception for Native Soil by Shane Charles Smith at The Carrack Modern Art
Entertainment
Melon Tasting Day at Carrboro Farmers’ Market
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays: November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April to October 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays: April to November: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. In … [Read more...] about Melon Tasting Day at Carrboro Farmers’ Market
“Cheese Please” at Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market–grilled cheese competition
Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 19th, 2017, through October 11th, at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh. It brings the highest quality local growers and food artisans together for a Raleigh audience. Vendors include North Carolina farmers, ranchers, fisherman, nurserymen, bakers, cheese makers, and specialty foods … [Read more...] about “Cheese Please” at Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market–grilled cheese competition
Movie Loft: Free movies, hot dogs & more at Shadowbox Studio in Durham
Shadowbox Studio and Blastco Productions present: Movie Loft, monthly film screenings with accompanying music/bands/sounds/stuff. Classics to schlock, unheralded gems to timely revivals, the tawdry to the topical, regional interest to worldly flair. There will always be free hot dogs. And free popcorn. Beverages available but BYO also encouraged. Note: donations are welcome! Shadowbox Studio … [Read more...] about Movie Loft: Free movies, hot dogs & more at Shadowbox Studio in Durham
Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Full Frame Documentary Film Series is screening three short films at lunchtime at RTP on Friday, July 28th, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. It's free to attend but seating is limited. Register at eventbrite to reserve your space. Programmed to fit your lunch hour, Full Frame will present three short documentaries from their 2017 Festival featuring female innovators who grace the world with skill and … [Read more...] about Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Pleiades Arts, at 109 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, community-focused, artist-driven contemporary art gallery founded in 2013 by Renee Leverty and Kim Wheaton, who are both artists. By juried invitation, Pleiades represents a group of talented, Triangle-based artists in diverse media who are participating members of the gallery. The artists are Mark Abercrombie, Teddy Devereux, Tom Dunne, Gray … [Read more...] about Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Wind Down Wednesday concert series
Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, is presenting a free live music series, Wind Down Wednesdays, in June and July, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Playgrounds and a splash pad will be open for kids during concert hours. Lawn chairs and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Beverages and a variety of hand held foods will be available at stations on the promenade. Several Waverly Restaurants have … [Read more...] about Wind Down Wednesday concert series
Free concerts in Wake Forest’s E. Carroll Joyner Park
The Town of Wake Forest, along with Wake Forest ARTS, PineCone, and the United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, is putting on two free concerts at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest. They will take place on two Sundays, August 6th and September 3rd, at 5 p.m., at Joyner Park Amphitheater. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own. … [Read more...] about Free concerts in Wake Forest’s E. Carroll Joyner Park
Win 2 tickets to Reevestock Music Festival in Elkin, with headliner The Marcus King Band
Reevestock Music Festival-Presented by Food Lion, taking place on Friday, August 4th, and Saturday, August 5th, 2017, is a small family-friendly music festival in a beautiful setting just couple hours west of the Triangle. You can win two tickets! To enter the contest, just email jody@triangleonthecheap.com and put "Reevestock" in the subject line. In the body of the email, please include … [Read more...] about Win 2 tickets to Reevestock Music Festival in Elkin, with headliner The Marcus King Band
Triangle Game Night
Triangle Game Night is a group of board game enthusiasts who meet up at a variety of venues in the Triangle to play games. The group has a huge collection of board games--more than 265, including nostalgic games, like Hungry, Hungry Hippos, party games like Cards Against Humanity, and serious gamer games like 7 Wonders. Here's a list of the games in the collection. At events they bring out … [Read more...] about Triangle Game Night
