Tap Yard Raleigh, at 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a neighborhood bar, beer garden, community space and live music venue. It hosts plenty of events every week. You can find upcoming events on their website's calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Event Free Live Music in 2026: World Cup Final Watch PartySunday, July 19, 20263 to 6 p.m.Free (RSVP here) Check back soon. … [Read more...] about World Cup Final Watch Party at Tap Yard on July 19, and more!
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American Craft Council Open Studios at Liberty Arts July 18
American Craft Council's National Craft Open Studios Weekend is July 18 and 19, 2026. Craft studios across the country will be hosting events. Learn more about the weekend and find events here. Locally, Liberty Arts, at 918 Pearl Street, Durham, North Carolina, is participating on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. (Not on Sunday.) This is a FREE event. Learn about Liberty Arts' … [Read more...] about American Craft Council Open Studios at Liberty Arts July 18
Switch Theatre Co. presents Pirates! A Boy at Sea with discounts and pay-what-you-can shows
Switch Theatre Co. is presenting Pirates! A Boy at Sea. This production is a swashbuckling adventure about the meaning of family. The play will be performed July 18 and 19, 2926, at Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will then be performed July 24 and 25, 2026, at The River Church, 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets for the Raleigh … [Read more...] about Switch Theatre Co. presents Pirates! A Boy at Sea with discounts and pay-what-you-can shows
Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. It's free to attend. Founded in 2006, what started as a grassroots … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
Plum Perfect Party at The Plant July 18
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Plum Perfect Party on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. This event is free to attend, and celebrates plums! Pay for your food and drink. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Plum Perfect Party at The Plant July 18
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast July 18
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays in July and August, 2026, they'll be showing a retro family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast July 18
Sunday Brunch Music at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Weaver Street Market, a community owned grocery, has four locations. The Carrboro location is hosting free outdoor music series this summer and fall. Weaver Street Market locations Weaver Street Carrboro101 E. Weaver Street, Carrboro919-929-0010 Weaver Street Hillsborough228 S. Churton Street, Hillsborough919-245-5050 Weaver Street Southern Village716 Market Street, Chapel … [Read more...] about Sunday Brunch Music at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Morgan Street Sessions on Sundays — DJs at Morgan Street Food Hall
Morgan Street Sessions is a weekly Sunday gathering that brings together music, great food, craft cocktails, and the energy of downtown Raleigh. The event takes place every Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. It's currently on the calendar every Sunday through December 20, 2026. It's free to attend. Just pay for your food and drink. Hosted at Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Morgan Street Sessions on Sundays — DJs at Morgan Street Food Hall
Raleigh’s Summer Concert Series: Thelonius at Fletcher Park on July 19
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a summer concert series in Fletcher Park and Pullen Park the summer of 2026. These concerts are free to attend. They take place on select Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. from May 31 to August 23, 2026 Raleigh Summer Concert Series 2026 Check here for any changes to the schedule. Fred Fletcher Park Pullen Park … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Concert Series: Thelonius at Fletcher Park on July 19
