Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Pets are not allowed, however. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sep 21
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Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series, Live at Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., every other Thursday. It's currently scheduled through October 31, 2024. See schedule below. The free concerts take place at Academy Plaza. Learn all about the incredible Downtown Cary Park, including more free events. You can find all the Live at … [Read more...] about Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park
Durham’s CenterFest September 21-22
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. It will take place Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024. This event features musicians, dancers, street performers, a Creative Kids Zone, food vendors and tons of visual art. Read on for details about the performances, artists, parking, kids' zone and … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest September 21-22
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sep 20 and 21
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on September 20 and 21, 2024. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from Pittsboro. Carolina Indie Fest features 10 … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sep 20 and 21
Pops on the Green — free outdoor concerts by The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle Sept 20-21
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle is an orchestral ensemble of 40+ musicians from all parts of North Carolina. They are known for their varied concert series, including Beerthoven and Pops on the Green. Read on for info on Pops on the Green, and check back soon for Beerthoven! Pops on the Green Pops on the Green features familiar tunes from Star Wars and Queen, as well as classics … [Read more...] about Pops on the Green — free outdoor concerts by The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle Sept 20-21
Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 21
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Hunter Street and Apex Town Hall Courtyard, 500 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Children's Area The Children's Area will be in the Apex Town Hall, and will close at 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 21
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 21
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. Local competitors will compete in the tamale contest. Performances … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 21
The Oak City Salsa Social Sep 4 — Live Band Music and Dance Series (it’s free!)
The Oak City Salsa Social is a new live music and dance series that takes place the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these events there will be a dance lesson at 6 p.m. and live music from 7 to 9 p.m. This series is presented by Oak City Music, and it's FREE. The series starts Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and … [Read more...] about The Oak City Salsa Social Sep 4 — Live Band Music and Dance Series (it’s free!)
Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sep 21-22
Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Admission is free, and authentic Lebanese food will be available for purchase. Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC is a yearly vibrant cultural and food festival celebrating the richness of Lebanese cuisine and heritage. This lively … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sep 21-22
Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam with PineCone
PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of traditional music, dance and other folk performing arts. The organization is the force behind a lot of the music throughout the Triangle. PineCone hosts several bluegrass jams each month. You can find these sessions, along with more of their events, on their … [Read more...] about Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam with PineCone
