The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Get Down @ The Plant on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12 to 7 p.m. This is a full day of live music. Free to attend. And read on to learn about the dance party that will follow! Band Lineup: International Dance Night will follow, from 7 to 9 p.m. This is also a free event. Dance to a variety of styles of music, including … [Read more...] about Get Down @ The Plant June 13: Full day of live music, followed by International Dance Night
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Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery June 9 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Beer and Bellydance is a recurring event hosted by Electric Shimmy Bellydance that features live music and dancing. The next Beer and Bellydance takes place at Fortnight Brewery, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, NC, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by Afrit Temple and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. This is a … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery June 9 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: AfroBeats on June 26
Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: AfroBeats on June 26
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 6
The 11th Annual Raleigh International Food Festival returns to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 6, 2026, bringing together cultures, cuisines, music, and traditions from around the world for a day-long celebration in the heart of the city. Held at Raleigh City Plaza on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the free family-friendly festival will feature … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 6
Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective
Oak City Music Collective is presenting Salsa at the Park the 2nd Friday of the month from July to October, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. It features live music from Salsa orchestras, beginner-friendly community dance lessons, vendor markets and food trucks. The community salsa dance lesson will … [Read more...] about Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow May 30
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's open to the public and free to attend. Presented in partnership with Triangle Native American Society, experience a day of competition dancing and drumming, … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow May 30
4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
4th Annual International Children’s Day and Luisito's Bilingual Book Fair will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages. It features performances, authors, and family activities. Featured Performances: Featured … [Read more...] about 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 29, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 29, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, May 29, 2026. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the month. Bring … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
Orange – Chatham African American Cultural Festival May 23
Chapel Hill - Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is presenting the Orange - Chatham African American Cultural Festival. This event will take place Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lincoln Center, 750 S. Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, NC. This is a free, family-centered event that highlights and celebrates African American art, culture and … [Read more...] about Orange – Chatham African American Cultural Festival May 23
