The inaugural Durham FRINGE Festival brings more than 50 Durham-based artists to more than 20 Downtown Durham venues over 10 days. The festival includes both ticketed events and free events. Carolina Theatre created and presents the festival, but performances and installations will take place throughout Downtown Durham rather than inside the Carolina Theatre. The festival features visual art … [Read more...] about Durham Fringe Festival Oct. 30 to Nov. 8
Literature
Open Mic with Freshly Brewed Poems at Tap Yard Raleigh Oct. 21
Freshly Brewed Poems is hosting an open mic for poetry, 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 is … [Read more...] about Open Mic with Freshly Brewed Poems at Tap Yard Raleigh Oct. 21
West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 15-17
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
Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Oct. 16
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 Oct. 16
Storytelling Open Mic at Common Market Durham Oct. 8
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, October 8, 2026. The theme is Discovery. It's free to attend, whether you're telling a story or just listening. This event is a casual meetup to hear and share stories in … [Read more...] about Storytelling Open Mic at Common Market Durham Oct. 8
3 Poets Reading at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Sept. 26
Clark Watson Music and Arts is presenting a poetry reading on September 26, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at RambleRill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Tickets are $5. You can purchase at the door, or in advance. Enjoy poetry and sweet treats from Starfish Bakery. 3 Poets Reading will feature Ross White, Sheila Smith McKoy, and Jessica Covil-Manset: Ross White is the … [Read more...] about 3 Poets Reading at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Sept. 26
Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair in Raleigh Sept. 20
Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair will take place at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes live readings, and meeting authors. Get your books signed by the authors. Whether you’re looking for bilingual children’s books, inspiring stories, poetry, or beautifully … [Read more...] about Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair in Raleigh Sept. 20
Grand Opening Weekend of Juliet Books in Cary Sept. 18-19
Juliet Books, at 200 Parkthrough Street, Cary, North Carolina, is holding a Grand Opening Weekend Celebration on September 18 and 19, 2026. On Friday, September 18, 2026, there will be a Kendra Scott Pop-Up from 6 to 8 p.m. Shop for jewelry while enjoying live music and browsing the shelves. Then celebrate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Saturday Schedule 10:00 a.m. … [Read more...] about Grand Opening Weekend of Juliet Books in Cary Sept. 18-19
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)
