Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A wide variety of international wine and beer suppliers are coming to Raleigh for this event. The festival is free to attend. Wine, beer and food will be available for purchase. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 17
Music
Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
El Futuro is hosting Kermes, Community Fiesta, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Vendors are invited to apply. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of many Latino countries. Participants are coming dressed in the … [Read more...] about Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
Durham Gathers to Remember: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Mozart Requiem
Choral Society of Durham and Durham Symphony Orchestra are presenting a major performance of the deeply moving Mozart Requiem, featuring a 200-voice chorus and full symphony, will be offered free to the public on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm, at the Durham Armory, 212 Foster St. in downtown Durham, NC. This performance and gathering will solemnly mark and commemorate the … [Read more...] about Durham Gathers to Remember: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Mozart Requiem
Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro Oct 3 and 4
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on October 3 and 4, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro Oct 3 and 4
City Soul Cafe Open Mic every Wednesday
City Soul Cafe Open Mic takes place every Wednesday, from January 7 to December 30, 2026, at 8 p.m., at Terminal 7 Bar & Lounge, 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets are $10. This is Raleigh's longest-running poetry open mic, at 13 years. Poets, MCs and singers will all be sharing their talent. … [Read more...] about City Soul Cafe Open Mic every Wednesday
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
Common Market Durham’s 3rd Anniversary Party Sept. 26
Common Market Durham, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrate its 3rd anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m. At this free event, enjoy: … [Read more...] about Common Market Durham’s 3rd Anniversary Party Sept. 26
Drum Circle at Lake Benson Park in Garner Every Sunday
Stephen Gornick of Drum Together is hosting a weekly drum circle in Garner. It takes place every Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina, in the pavilion. All are welcome! Whether you're a beginning drummer or an experienced one. Not just drummers either. Dancers, do you want to dance to the drums? Rappers, do you want to freestyle over the … [Read more...] about Drum Circle at Lake Benson Park in Garner Every Sunday
Cary Underground Market Sept. 6: bands, vendors, workshops and more
The MAKRS Society presents Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. They feature 40+ local vendors, live bands, a mini food truck rodeo and more. Cary Underground Market 2026 … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market Sept. 6: bands, vendors, workshops and more
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place September 5 and 6, 2026, and is free to attend. The Festival’s Main Stage will be located at 500 Fayetteville Street, with the festival footprint extending throughout the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
