Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about Register now for the 17th Annual Kirby Derby–Space Oddities: May the Farce Be With You
Music
Neighbor Day at Durham Co-op Market
Durham Co-op Market, at 1111 W. Chapel Hill Street, Durham, is celebrating community with Neighbor Day, a big party on Sunday, September 9th, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: Free food Kids' activities Giveaways Music Grub Durham, Joe Van Gogh and Local Yogurt are teaming up with Durham Co-op Market for the party. More upcoming free kids' … [Read more...] about Neighbor Day at Durham Co-op Market
Kids for Change: End of Summer Celebration
Families Moving Forward is presenting its Inaugural Kids for Change End of Summer Celebration Sunday, August 26th, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. This is a free event and all are welcome. Here's what's going on: Performance by Rissi Palmer Performance by Baron Von Rumblebuss Hip-hop puppetry by Jeghetto Affordable food … [Read more...] about Kids for Change: End of Summer Celebration
[TGI] Friday on the Green–Free concerts at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, is presenting a free concert series: [TGI] Friday on the Green. These shows take place Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Here's the schedule: July 13: Armand & Bluesology July 20: Wyatt Easterling July 27: Pagan Hellcats August 3: Batala Durham August 10: Little Wing August 17: Neville's Quarter and Richard Edwards August … [Read more...] about [TGI] Friday on the Green–Free concerts at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Hopscotch Day Party Series, including WUNC Music Stage, Hopscotch Makers Market, more
Hopscotch Music Festiva 2018 features more 120 bands performing from September 6th to September 8th, in multiple venues across Raleigh. But aside from the ticketed events, there are tons of shows as part of the Hopscotch Day Party Series, and these shows are free. These take place from noon onwards on all those days, including post-Hopscotch shows on Sunday, September 9th. Buy tickets for the … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Day Party Series, including WUNC Music Stage, Hopscotch Makers Market, more
Bands, Bites and Boats at Bond Park in Cary
One Friday a month, From April to October, the Bond Park Boathouse plays host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals. This is the second year for Bands, Bites and Boats, and this year they've added "brew" to the mix. Each month they'll features beer from a local brewery. Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. Here's the 2018 … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats at Bond Park in Cary
LIve music and comedy at Mystery Brewing
Mystery Brewing Public House, 230 South Nash Street, Hillsborough, presents live music, usually with no cover, on many Fridays and Saturdays. Please tip the band and buy a beer though. (And tip your bartender.) You can see the whole music schedule here and it's a good idea to check back to make sure there haven't been any changes. Also, Mystery Brewing's website has more information each of these … [Read more...] about LIve music and comedy at Mystery Brewing
Forever Young: Benefit show at Cat’s Cradle (free, but donations encouraged)
More than a dozen bands are playing in a show, Forever Young: A Benefit for Andy, on Sunday, August 19th, 2018, at 3 p.m. (doors at 2:30 p.m.) at Cat's Cradle, 300 E. Main Street, Carrboro. The show is a benefit for Andy Young, long time Cat's Cradle soundperson who sustained an injury while on tour with Rainbow Kitten Surprise. It's free, but, of course, donations are encouraged. $10 is … [Read more...] about Forever Young: Benefit show at Cat’s Cradle (free, but donations encouraged)
Raleigh Night Market is a new monthly market starting August 16
Raleigh Night Market is a new event that will take place the 3rd Thursday of the month from August to October from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. outside City Market Hall, 306 Parham Street. (215 Wolfe Street is also a good address to get you there.) The first Raleigh Night Market will take place August 16th, 2018 (future dates are September 20th and October 18th.) 30 Triangle area artisans and food, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Night Market is a new monthly market starting August 16
Carnaval Latino in Garner
Experience traditional and contemporary Latino cultures while celebrating Garner's diversity at Carnaval Latino, presented by the Town of Garner. The festival will take place Sunday, September 16th, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on the back lawn of Garner Performing Arts Center, 125 Avery Street, Garner. This is a free festival. Here's what's going on: Live music Children's craft … [Read more...] about Carnaval Latino in Garner
