Live in the District is a free outdoor concert series in Park West Village. It takes place in front of B&B Theatres -- Park West 14, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville. Live in the District is happening every Thursday from April 17 to May 22, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This concert features some very popular beach music bands. Sit, stand, or dance! Local breweries and … [Read more...] about Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
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Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series, every Friday from May 2, 2025, probably through October. The concerts are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band and Food Truck Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch Here's the info for the Fridays on the … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Triangle Shape Note is a small local group that meets regularly to do "shape note singing" (sometimes called "sacred harp singing"). Shape note singing is a very old American tradition of group singing in four-part harmony. Singers sit in a hollow square, one voice part per side (treble, alto, tenor/lead, bass), and anyone can sing any part. Many people take turns requesting tunes and … [Read more...] about 2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is a European style village in North Raleigh, with locally owned restaurants, upscale shopping and underground parking. Follow Lafayette Village on Facebook to learn more and to stay up to date. They're hosting Paddy on the Green St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. This festival features: Look for … [Read more...] about Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Mardi Gras Party with Boom Unit Brass Band at Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop
The Pour House Music Hall, 224 South Blount Street, hosts lots of great live music, and most shows are very inexpensive. There are even some free shows. (See below.) The Pour House also has a record store in their upstairs space. It features both new and used vinyl. The record store is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day, and during select performances. You can also shop online. The … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Party with Boom Unit Brass Band at Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop
Durham Mardi Gras Celebration: parade, live music, more…
Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is March 4, 2025. It will be free. The places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page and Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at The Scrap Exchange. Read on for details about events on both … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras Celebration: parade, live music, more…
Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
The Ciompi Quartet of Duke University was founded in 1965. Its members are all professors at Duke, where they teach instrumental music, perform across campus and coach chamber music. The current members are Eric Pritchard, Hsiao-mei Ju, Jonathan Bagg and Caroline Stinson. The Ciompi Quartet is performing in several free concerts. Please visit ciompi.org for a complete list of upcoming … [Read more...] about Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park March 4
Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. The festivities include: … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park March 4
Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live New Orleans style jazz, Cajun cuisine, King Cake, and, of course, goats to meet! Tickets are $10 per person for anyone aged 3 and up. Or buy a family four pack for $30. The Blue Notes Jazz Band will be playing live … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Saturdays in Saxapahaw is a free outdoor concert series. It takes place every Saturday from May 3 to August 30, 2025. At each event there will be a farmers' market, crafts, kids activities and food trucks from 5 to 8 p.m. You'll probably find a Facebook event for each event on Haw River Ballroom's Facebook page once the band lineup is announced. The music takes place from 6 to 8 … [Read more...] about Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
