Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about Register now for the 17th Annual Kirby Derby–Space Oddities: May the Farce Be With You
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Neighbor Day at Durham Co-op Market
Durham Co-op Market, at 1111 W. Chapel Hill Street, Durham, is celebrating community with Neighbor Day, a big party on Sunday, September 9th, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: Free food Kids' activities Giveaways Music Grub Durham, Joe Van Gogh and Local Yogurt are teaming up with Durham Co-op Market for the party. More upcoming free kids' … [Read more...] about Neighbor Day at Durham Co-op Market
Kids for Change: End of Summer Celebration
Families Moving Forward is presenting its Inaugural Kids for Change End of Summer Celebration Sunday, August 26th, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. This is a free event and all are welcome. Here's what's going on: Performance by Rissi Palmer Performance by Baron Von Rumblebuss Hip-hop puppetry by Jeghetto Affordable food … [Read more...] about Kids for Change: End of Summer Celebration
Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music: Morgan Creek August 17
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music: Morgan Creek August 17
80s Party at Mason Jar Lager Company, featuring Rockzilla
The Mason Jar Lager Co., at 341 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, hosts frequent events, many of them free. You can find them on The Mason Jar's Facebook page. Here's some of what's coming up: 80's Party featuring Rockzilla Saturday, September 1st 6 p.m. Free Come dressed in your best 80's gear to enjoy live music from Rockzilla from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. After that, DJ Johnny … [Read more...] about 80s Party at Mason Jar Lager Company, featuring Rockzilla
[TGI] Friday on the Green–Free concerts at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, is presenting a free concert series: [TGI] Friday on the Green. These shows take place Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Here's the schedule: July 13: Armand & Bluesology July 20: Wyatt Easterling July 27: Pagan Hellcats August 3: Batala Durham August 10: Little Wing August 17: Neville's Quarter and Richard Edwards August … [Read more...] about [TGI] Friday on the Green–Free concerts at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Hopscotch Day Party Series, including WUNC Music Stage, Hopscotch Makers Market, more
Hopscotch Music Festiva 2018 features more 120 bands performing from September 6th to September 8th, in multiple venues across Raleigh. But aside from the ticketed events, there are tons of shows as part of the Hopscotch Day Party Series, and these shows are free. These take place from noon onwards on all those days, including post-Hopscotch shows on Sunday, September 9th. Buy tickets for the … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Day Party Series, including WUNC Music Stage, Hopscotch Makers Market, more
Bands, Bites and Boats at Bond Park in Cary
One Friday a month, From April to October, the Bond Park Boathouse plays host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals. This is the second year for Bands, Bites and Boats, and this year they've added "brew" to the mix. Each month they'll features beer from a local brewery. Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. Here's the 2018 … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats at Bond Park in Cary
Saturdays in Siler, and more, at NC Arts Incubator
The NC Arts Incubator, at 223 North Chatham Avenue, Siler City, is home to the PAF Gallery with rotating art exhibits by regional artists and plays host to Saturdays in Siler, a monthly downtown event with live music, gallery exhibit openings and other fun happenings geared toward celebrating our culturally diverse community. It's also home to Courtyard Coffee and McInturff Guitars. Follow … [Read more...] about Saturdays in Siler, and more, at NC Arts Incubator
LIve music and comedy at Mystery Brewing
Mystery Brewing Public House, 230 South Nash Street, Hillsborough, presents live music, usually with no cover, on many Fridays and Saturdays. Please tip the band and buy a beer though. (And tip your bartender.) You can see the whole music schedule here and it's a good idea to check back to make sure there haven't been any changes. Also, Mystery Brewing's website has more information each of these … [Read more...] about LIve music and comedy at Mystery Brewing
