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…
Music
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
Mardi Gras Jazz Jam, with free gumbo, at Downtown Public House in Wilson, and more
Downtown Public House, at 113 Goldsboro Street N, Wilson, North Carolina, frequently hosts live music and more. You can find their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Read on for a few! Upcoming Events Live music: Nathan Harris & The FloodFriday, February 28, 20257 p.m.Free Rooted in groove-rock, this band also plays classic covers, original music and cosmic instrumental … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Jazz Jam, with free gumbo, at Downtown Public House in Wilson, and more
Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Check back soon for the band lineup. Six Sunday in Spring Concert … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Jazz Concert with Choral Society of Durham March 2
The Choral Society of Durham is a group that shares a common interest in high quality performance of significant choral literature, both sacred and secular. Check out the Choral Society of Durham's list of concerts this season. The Choral Society of Durham is hosting a Jazz Concert on March 2, 2025, at 4 p.m., at Church of the Good Shepherd, 3741 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina. The … [Read more...] about Jazz Concert with Choral Society of Durham March 2
Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops and more
The MAKRS Society and Oak City Music Collective present Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2025, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. The bands play from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Follow the Facebook event for updates. These events are free to attend. They feature: Musical artists: … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops and more
Mardi Gras Celebration in Franklinton
The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, March 1, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. It’s free to attend. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It’s about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The celebration will take place in front of the Owls Roost on Main Street. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Celebration in Franklinton
