Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 17 and 18, 2025, bringing art, music, kids' activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. The festival features the work of more than 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople, and 10 different categories. All art will be available for purchase. Learn about: Please … [Read more...] about Artsplosure in Raleigh May 17-18 — art market, performances, kids’ activities and more…
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Clothing and Art Supply Swap at Eno Arts Mill May 17
Circular Triangle, along with Orange County Sustainability and Orange County Arts Commission, are hosting a Clothing and Art Swap at Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's free to attend. Clean out your closets and find a new home for your no-longer-loved items. Bring gently used clothing and art … [Read more...] about Clothing and Art Supply Swap at Eno Arts Mill May 17
Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Morrisville SpringFest takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival features: Limited parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive). Additional parking will be available off-site at Cedar Fork Community Center (1050 #B Town Hall Drive). Shuttles will run from Cedar Fork … [Read more...] about Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Liberty Arts: Spring Third Friday at Durham Central Park
Join Liberty Arts for Third Friday at Durham Central Park, 538 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Here's what's happening at the Foundry: … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts: Spring Third Friday at Durham Central Park
NCMA After Hours at North Carolina Museum of Art May 15
NCMA After Hours a chance to spend time with art once your workday is over. The event takes place Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event includes entry to both special exhibitions The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure and Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention, thanks to … [Read more...] about NCMA After Hours at North Carolina Museum of Art May 15
Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Taste of China: Chinese Cuisine & Culture Festival is one of many fall festivals in the Triangle. It takes place Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 321 S Academy Street in Cary. Admission is free. Just pay for your food and drink. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
MUSE Gallery — Opening Reception for Embracing the Flow by Chea May 4
MUSE Gallery, 201 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting the opening reception for Embracing the Flow by Chea on Sunday, May 4, 2205, from 5 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. This stunning collection reveals the delicate balance between spontaneity and intention — where flowing pigments meet the artist’s hand to express deep emotion, movement, and vibrant life. Each piece is an … [Read more...] about MUSE Gallery — Opening Reception for Embracing the Flow by Chea May 4
Beats N Bars Festival Block Party May 3
Beats N Bars Festival Block Party returns to Durham on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at American Tobacco Campus, 705 Willard Street. Beats N Bars Festival is an immersive hip hop experience. Admission is free and the party is family friendly. Features include: … [Read more...] about Beats N Bars Festival Block Party May 3
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. HerbFest will take place at 525 S. White Street, Wake … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
CAM Raleigh: closed
UPDATE: CAM Raleigh is closed. Stay tuned for updates. CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Find more upcoming events. … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh: closed
