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Last Day: Win 5 tickets to First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival June 3 & 4

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First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival is a Memorial Day Weekend event that will encourage guests to remember and honor those who died in active military service defending our country. It will also be a family event with many fun components that everyone can enjoy, and a great way to kick off the summer. The festival will take place June 3 and 4, 2023, from 3:30 to 10 p.m. both days. These … [Read more...] about Last Day: Win 5 tickets to First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival June 3 & 4

The Raleigh Uke Jam — twice a month gathering

The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering opening to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and Thursday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele songs, but feel free to bring along copies of songs that you'd … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam — twice a month gathering

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

Make Music Raleigh June 21 — multiple participatory music events

Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Wednesday, June 21st, 2023. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in, so many of the events are participatory. It always takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. There will be free music performances and music-making events in cities around the world. … [Read more...] about Make Music Raleigh June 21 — multiple participatory music events

1st Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum

The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration with Artist Studio Project are hosting the 1st Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place June 3rd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 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 pre-school to seniors. We all … [Read more...] about 1st Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum

Music in the Park in Morrisville

The Town of Morrisville is hosting Music in the Park at the Healthy Food Hub, 280 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. The concerts take place on Friday of the month (usually the first Friday) from May to September in 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A food truck will be on site each time. May 5 June 2 July 7 Aug. 4 Sept. 8 Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy these free concerts. … [Read more...] about Music in the Park in Morrisville

Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 20 to June 15, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage sales, are used to maintain the … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Live Music at Bynum Front Porch

Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Live Music at Bynum Front Porch

Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 3

Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! Follow the Facebook event here. It will take place Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Admission is … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 3

Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Wednesdays

The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh, and a second one is in Durham. The newest location is Carrboro. The house band, the Beer & Banjos All-Stars, kicks off each night with a performance from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Usually they're followed by a headliner from 7:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Wednesdays

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Free · Music

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