Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Art Uncovered, a free community scavenger hunt on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, where participants can uncover 13 original artworks from up-and-coming North Carolina artist Britt Flood. Art lovers, adventure seekers and RTP employees–get ready to explore! Join us for Art Uncovered, an interactive scavenger hunt at Hub RTP in … [Read more...] about Art Uncovered — find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP Sept. 2
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Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom — How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Aug. 31
Welcome Tattoo, 316 West Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Before the Boom: How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Browse a Pop-Up Shop by The BookMistress, a curated selection of rare tattoo books, vintage prints, and memorabilia from The BookMistress pop-up shop. Then at 7 p.m., the presentation … [Read more...] about Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom — How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Aug. 31
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place September 5 and 6, 2026, and is free to attend. Check back soon for details. Make sure to check the aacfestival.org and the festival's Facebook page for updates … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. Enjoy music from many genres and countries. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 22-23
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2026! It will take place August 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. The 50th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 22-23
Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park Aug. 22: live art demos all evening
In anticipation of Lazy Daze on August 23 and 24, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Demo Daze on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family, and even features Doodle Daze, an interactive art zone just for kids. Watch artists create across a variety of artistic media, ask questions, and maybe even try your hand … [Read more...] about Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park Aug. 22: live art demos all evening
Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
August Art Show at North Durham Farmers Market
North Durham Farmers Market, 1015 Old Oxford Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its August Art Show on August 2 and 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Changing & Unchanging: Internal and external forces can change, define, or disrupt our lives and result in further change; create chaos or opportunity and build resilience. Octavia Butler wrote “Everything you touch, you change. All … [Read more...] about August Art Show at North Durham Farmers Market
Taste of WEBB: an evening of food, art, music, and more in Pittsboro
WEBB Squared is a non-profit that provides free coaching, training and support to people starting or growing a business, especially those in rural areas. In celebration of National Black Business Month, WEBB Squared is presenting A Taste of WEBB: An evening of food, art, music, and more, on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at 79 West Innovation Hub, 120 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, … [Read more...] about Taste of WEBB: an evening of food, art, music, and more in Pittsboro
5 Points Gallery in Durham: Bullish on Art — Members Showcase Aug. 15
5 Points Gallery, at 109 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, features work from contemporary artists who live and work locally. Works include paintings, drawings, fused glass, sculptures and mixed media artworks. On Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., 5 Points is hosting Bullish on Art: Members Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition features paintings, sculpture, fused glass, … [Read more...] about 5 Points Gallery in Durham: Bullish on Art — Members Showcase Aug. 15
