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, July 18, 2025, from 6 yo 9 p.m., 5 Points is hosting the opening reception for King Nobuyoshi Godwin’s 2025 Artist to Have a Good Day Exhibition Featuring American … [Read more...] about 5 Points Gallery in Durham: Opening Recpetion for King Nobuyoshi Godwin exhibit July 18
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Third Friday Durham Art Walk July 18, including puppets, prizes and more at CCB Plaza
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk July 18, including puppets, prizes and more at CCB Plaza
Durham Third Friday in the Loose Leaf Gallery in Durham Food Hall
Loose Leaf Gallery, upstairs in the Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is featuring the exhibit "Wild Things and Found Things," for Third Friday, on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Please RSVP. Please note that the gallery is accessible only via stairs. Join us for a playful, powerful exhibition featuring work by three Durham artists … [Read more...] about Durham Third Friday in the Loose Leaf Gallery in Durham Food Hall
Make Your Own Bagru Block Print Coaster at Hub RTP July 19
Make your own Bagru block print coaster on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Horseshoe at Hub RTP, 3150 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The cost is only $6 per person. Register here. Carve, stamp and print your own coaster using centuries-old Bagru block printing techniques at this hands-on workshop led by local artist Ami Patel of Gallery Box. Horseshoe at Hub … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Bagru Block Print Coaster at Hub RTP July 19
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. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on Facebook. The festival will feature: The music lineup … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. This event features musicians, dancers, … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
The International Festival Sept. 20
The International Festival will take place September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enter through Gate 9. It's at the field close to Martin Building. Over 30 cultures will be represented in this celebration. Admission is free. The festival will feature: … [Read more...] about The International Festival Sept. 20
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at NC State Fairgrounds July 11-13
Treasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's inexpensive to attend -- just $8 for adults and free for ages 16 and under. Your ticket is good for the whole weekend. In addition, there's a coupon available for $1 off. This … [Read more...] about Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at NC State Fairgrounds July 11-13
Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival features visual art, theatre, comedy, music, puppetry, film, storytelling and more. All-access passes are available, as are tickets for single performances. The festival … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more. Venues are generally open late afternoon and evening hours. 2nd Friday ArtWalk events and activities are free and open to all. Here are … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
