The Town of Carrboro is hosting the West End Poetry Festival on October 15 to 17, 2026. All events are free and open to the public. The West End Poetry Festival is sponsored by the Town of Carrboro and is planned by the Carrboro Poets Council (currently comprised of Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett, former Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis, Jay Bryan, Fred Joiner, Chad Knuth, … [Read more...] about West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 15-17
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Open Mic with Freshly Brewed Poems at Tap Yard Raleigh Aug. 19
Freshly Brewed Poems is hosting an open mic for poemtry, prose and spoken word the third Wednesday of the month. It takes place at Tap Yard, 1614 Automotive Way, Raleigh, North Carolina, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and is free to attend. Free parking is available. Upcoming dates are: Follow Freshly Brewed Coffee on Facebook for any updates, and for announcements about future events. Sign-in … [Read more...] about Open Mic with Freshly Brewed Poems at Tap Yard Raleigh Aug. 19
Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Aug. 28
Poetry in the Park is a free event that takes place at House of Many Porches Market in Dorothea Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for the two upcoming dates. Enjoy a relaxed, open mic gathering in the park celebrating poetry, short stories, and creative works-in-progress. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a first-time reader, or someone who just wants to listen, … [Read more...] about Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Aug. 28
Storytelling Open Mic at Common Market Durham Sept. 10
The Common Market Durham, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is home to a storytelling open mic, hosted by Hope Wilder. It will be taking place the 2nd Thursday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. Next up is Thursday, September 10, 2026. The theme is Race against the clock! It's free to attend, whether you're telling a story or just listening. This event is a casual meetup to hear and … [Read more...] about Storytelling Open Mic at Common Market Durham Sept. 10
How to shop online for books and still support your local bookstore
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Shopping local is best. However, if you like the convenience of shopping online for books, but you still want to support your local bookstore, check out bookshop.org. At Bookstore.org you shop online for books and they're shipped directly to you just like they would be from a certain large online retailer. But the difference is that when you shop you select a local bookstore to support, and … [Read more...] about How to shop online for books and still support your local bookstore
Wake Forest Comic-Con Aug. 22 (free event)
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics to present this event. Admission is FREE. The event features a dynamic showcase of: Wake Forest Comic-Con is … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con Aug. 22 (free event)
Peace and Love on America’s 250th at Fletcher Park — Hair in Concert, and more…
Peace and Love on America's 250th is a community event to celebrate America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event for all ages, but please RSVP to help with planning. The event includes: Schedule Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Peace and Love on America’s 250th at Fletcher Park — Hair in Concert, and more…
All-day Juneteenth Celebration at Liberation Station Bookstore on June 20
Liberation Station, at 430 Hill Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. It's a place where Black children can see themselves beautifully reflected in the books they read. Liberation Station also hosts many events for the community. You can find them at liberationstationbookstore.com/events/ or on Facebook. Liberation Station is hosting an … [Read more...] about All-day Juneteenth Celebration at Liberation Station Bookstore on June 20
Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
The Town of Garner is presenting the Garner Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, NC. Admission is free. This year’s theme focuses on telling the story and recognizing the importance of Black landowners in Garner. Through powerful storytelling, the program will feature local choirs, dance … [Read more...] about Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
Third Friday in Downtown Durham June 19 includes Pierce Freelon’s Family Fest at CCB Plaza
On June 19, 2026, Start Third Friday Durham out at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festivities start with the raising of the Juneteenth flag with Spectacular Magazine at 5:30 p.m. Then Pierce Freelon and friends will present Family Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. This special event features performances, music, puppets, crafts, and a hands-on beat making lab for kids and … [Read more...] about Third Friday in Downtown Durham June 19 includes Pierce Freelon’s Family Fest at CCB Plaza
