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
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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
Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee July 6
Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dates of market in 2025: … [Read more...] about Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee July 6
Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
UPDATE: The Community Work Days have ended for 2025. Paperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Gift, which will premiere on August 8, 2025, and will be presented every weekend through September 28 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The puppet troupe is acclaimed and loved not just for their annual summer show, but for their participation in parades … [Read more...] about Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
The Market at NCMA July 5
On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA July 5
Artspace First Friday
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events First FridaySpecial events the first Friday of the month 5 to 10 p.m.Free In addition, First Friday … [Read more...] about Artspace First Friday
First Friday at CoLab: Mimicry July 4
The CoLab, at 14 Glenwood Avenue, Suite #17, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a supportive community of artists. CoLab holds many events, which you can find at thecolabraleigh.com. Here's one that's coming up... First Friday at CoLabFriday, July 4, 20256 p.m. to 11 p.m.Free There's a lot of emphasis put on the creative individual, but the truth is, nobody does it alone. Every artist cobbles … [Read more...] about First Friday at CoLab: Mimicry July 4
First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during is hosting First Friday at The Times during First Friday Raleigh July First Friday First Friday at the Times on July 4, 2025 Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
First Friday Raleigh July 4
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh July 4
First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: Focal Point: Orange on July 4
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed by the Orange County Arts Commission. The First Friday of every month, Eno Arts Mill hosts First Fridays to celebrate the new exhibit. The visual art will be combined with poetry, music or other performances. In … [Read more...] about First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: Focal Point: Orange on July 4
