The Carolina Brass Band Festival will take place Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC. The FREE festival will present bands from across the state: There will be food trucks on site. … [Read more...] about Carolina Brass Band Festival May 31
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Sonark Media Presents: Jazz at the Barn – Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad May 30
Sonark Media is presenting Jazz at the Barn on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a FREE event. It takes p lace at Sonark Farms, 5292 Sonark Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The concert features Katharaine Whalen's Jazz Squad. Enjoy a magical evening under the stars. … [Read more...] about Sonark Media Presents: Jazz at the Barn – Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad May 30
Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series. This is a free concert series taking place on Saturdays in May, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is limited patio seating, so please bring your lawn chair. The concerts will be held on The Patio near Subway. Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series … [Read more...] about Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture. It takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:30 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and RDU local singers performing inspirational songs, as well as Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to … [Read more...] about Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 24, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
Beats and Eats: Country Music and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Raleigh Parks is hosting a new series of evenings featuring curated pairings of music genres and delicious cuisines. Dance the night away while savoring yummy bites. The first Beats and Eats event, Country and BBQ, takes place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy a night of country music and … [Read more...] about Beats and Eats: Country Music and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” — $30 tickets to many concerts
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Live Nation has discontinued its Lawn Pass, but they've announced $30 Ticket to Summer, which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. In Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Red Hat Amphitheater are included, and Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary is also included. The $30 tickets will go on sale May 21, 2025. The $30 includes … [Read more...] about Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” — $30 tickets to many concerts
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2025. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 10, 2025Ricardo Diquez … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
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
