Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, will offer a free performance of “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., Wake Forest, North Carolina. 🗓️ It's a moving story of resilience, resistance, and hope, told through the soundscape of history. … [Read more...] about Freedom Songs — The Music of Black History in Wake Forest Feb. 21
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Teen Museum Market at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 21
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Teen Museum Market on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. This is a free event, and open to everyone. Shop handmade art, jewelry, goods, and more made by talented local teens and get a chance to make something of your own at the DIY craft tables. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Teen Museum Market at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 21
Free Turkish Music Concert in Cary Feb. 21
American-Turkish Association NC is presenting a free concert on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at ATA-NC Turkish House, 303 E Durham Road, Cary, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date and time. The program includes: This concert is presented by ATA-NC and Cary Art Loop, and sponsored in part by the Town of Cary Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Free … [Read more...] about Free Turkish Music Concert in Cary Feb. 21
Mardi Gras Jazz Jam, with free gumbo, at Downtown Public House in Wilson Feb. 21
Downtown Public House, at 113 Goldsboro Street N, Wilson, North Carolina, frequently hosts live music and more. You can find their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Read on for a few! Upcoming Events Mardi Gras Jazz JamSaturday, February 21, 20263 to 6 p.m.Free Wilson Jazz Festival presents Root Down Collective, who will be leading a jazz jam from 3-6 pm at Downtown Public … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Jazz Jam, with free gumbo, at Downtown Public House in Wilson Feb. 21
Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park Feb. 21
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkSaturday, … [Read more...] about Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park Feb. 21
Sounds on Oberlin Concert: New Day Singers Feb. 22
White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting the 8th season of Sounds on Oberlin. Each concert will have a reception to follow. The concerts are free to attend. Donations are accepted, with a suggested donation of $20, but all are welcome to attend! Sounds on Oberlin Laurelyn DossettSunday, November 16, 20253 p.m.Sanctuary Christmas … [Read more...] about Sounds on Oberlin Concert: New Day Singers Feb. 22
Apex Underground Market: live music, vendors, more…
The MAKRS Society presents Apex Underground Market one Saturday a month from March to December, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. In general they take place the second Saturday of the month, but in May the market is on the first Saturday of the month. These events are free to attend. They feature 30+ local vendors, live bands, food … [Read more...] about Apex Underground Market: live music, vendors, more…
Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops and more
The MAKRS Society presents Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. They feature 40+ local vendors, live bands, a mini food truck rodeo and more. Cary Underground Market 2026 … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops and more
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Party at Bull McCabe’s
Bull McCabe's, at 427 West Main Street, Durham, is hosting a St. Patrick's Day party March 14, 15, and 17, 2026. There's no cover charge and it's family-friendly until 8 p.m. Here's what's going on: Line-Up Saturday March 14 Line-Up Sunday March 15 Line-Up Tuesday March 17 … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Party at Bull McCabe’s
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
North Carolina Museum of History's 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. The festival takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast for January 31. This … [Read more...] about 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
