Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, is a community farm inclusive of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and interests. In addition to farm activities, Sunrise Community Farm Center also hosts special events throughout the year, including live music and dancing. On Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sunrise Community Farm Center is hosting a Barn Dance with … [Read more...] about Barn Dance with The Fuzzy Catfish Blues Band on May 15 — pay what you can!
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Free Spring Concert Series at Sweetwater: Julia Golden
The final concert in Sweetwater Town Center's Spring Concert Series takes place Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It takes place on the Market Square Lawn at Sweetwater Town Center, 1481 Richardson Road, Apex, North Carolina. Performing are Jamey Meeter and headliner Julia Golden. Julia Golden was seen on The Voice (Season 29), and is a CCMA Emerging New Artist winner, and 3-time Best of … [Read more...] about Free Spring Concert Series at Sweetwater: Julia Golden
Concerts on the Creek at Hub RTP: Too Phat Brass Band May 9
Hub RTP is hosting Concerts on the Creek the second Saturday of the month in March, April, May, June, and September, 2026, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. This is a FREE concert series. Families, friends and music lovers are invited to gather alongside Hub RTP’s Burdens Creek boardwalk for an open-air showcase of standout performers and nationally acclaimed musical talent. Band Lineup You'll find … [Read more...] about Concerts on the Creek at Hub RTP: Too Phat Brass Band May 9
Irish Session at Bond Brothers Eastside May 9, and more…
Bond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very full music calendar, in addition to a great beer list. The food truck Bulkogi is there every day that Bond Brothers Eastside is open, offering the Bulkogi Burger, Galbi Basket, Ramen Fried … [Read more...] about Irish Session at Bond Brothers Eastside May 9, and more…
Dr. M.T. Pope House Presents: Black Joy in the Springtime — free concert with Shenette Swann on May 9
Enjoy a FREE concert, Black Joy in the Springtime, at the Pope House Museum, on 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. Music played a central role in American family life during the 19th and early 20th centuries, long before the advent of television and cellphones. African American households embraced music as a powerful means of … [Read more...] about Dr. M.T. Pope House Presents: Black Joy in the Springtime — free concert with Shenette Swann on May 9
13th Anniversary Party at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh: live music, food trucks, raffles, and more!
Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh, holds frequent events and many are free. See their upcoming schedule on their calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Gizmo's 13th Anniversary PartySaturday, May 9, 202612 to 10 p.m.Free Celebrate Gizmo's 13-year anniversary! They are throwing a party with local bands and musicians playing all day, delicious beer, and food truck … [Read more...] about 13th Anniversary Party at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh: live music, food trucks, raffles, and more!
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 9
The Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m., on N. Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Admission is free! This free festival is a celebration of many Latino/Hispanic cultures. The festival features: Some of the performers: … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 9
Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Saturdays in Saxapahaw is a free outdoor concert series that takes place outside of Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd., Saxapahaw, North Carolina. The series is every Saturday from May 2 to August 29, 2026. At each event there will be a farmers' market and food trucks from 5 to 8 p.m. The music starts at 6 p.m. The only exception to the time listed above is the first date. … [Read more...] about Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fayetteville Street, between Hargett and Davie Streets, in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop local this year for your parents with some of the best local vendors! There will be a DJ and live music keeping the party alive and an interactive lounge section … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
