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Extended: Live Nation’s Summer of Live $30 ticket sale through May 7

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Live Nation has announced Summer of Live, which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. (Last year the program was called Ticket to Summer.) The $30 tickets sale has been extended through May 7, 2026. The $30 includes all fees, but taxes will be added. Keep reading for a list of shows in the Triangle Alternately, please remember that there is … [Read more...] about Extended: Live Nation’s Summer of Live $30 ticket sale through May 7

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro

The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Ta Contento is bringing the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to The Plant! Enjoy live music with Grupo Caribe Vibe, as well as delicious food and drinks for purchase. bmc brewing will offer $5 Pints of their Mexia Mexican Lager and $1 off Tequila … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro

Triangle String Orchestra: Hollywood in Concert on May 6

Triangle String Orchestra is a community orchestra of amateur string musicians. It meets at Meredith College in Raleigh. The orchestra is presenting a concert, Hollywood in Concert, on May 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Carswell Auditorium in Meredith College's Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy songs from movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, E.T., … [Read more...] about Triangle String Orchestra: Hollywood in Concert on May 6

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3

The Plant, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting a Strawberry Social on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. This event is a celebration of all things strawberry. Free to attend and for all ages. Strawberry Social welcomes spring with fresh strawberries, local vendors, and live music at The Plant. This family-friendly festival highlights strawberry desserts, drinks, … [Read more...] about Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3

Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3

HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. HerbFest will take place at 530 S. White Street, Wake Forest, on … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3

Out of This World: Planet Hopping with Durham Medical Orchestra May 3

The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Out of This World: Planet Hopping with Durham Medical Orchestra May 3

Raleigh Concert Band’s Spring Concert — Movement! May 2

Raleigh Concert Band is a non-profit community band with members from a wide variety of professions. The band plays everything from J.S. Bach to Lady Gaga. Raleigh Concert Band is known for for its many years of performances at the historic North Carolina State Capital’s Annual Fourth of July celebration and the Annual Governor's Tree Lighting, and even received the honorary title of "The State … [Read more...] about Raleigh Concert Band’s Spring Concert — Movement! May 2

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

A Different Thread album release show at Local 506, with Sugaree String Society May 1

A Different Thread celebrates the release of their new album Over Again with a full band live show at Local 506, 506 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on May 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. The show also features Sugaree String Society. Advance tickets are $16.95 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Purchase tickets here. A Different Thread Known for their harmony-rich, award winning … [Read more...] about A Different Thread album release show at Local 506, with Sugaree String Society May 1

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First Friday Block Party at Raleigh Times — music, art, more

The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during First Friday Raleigh. These events typically include live music, an art market and more. May First Friday First Friday at the Times on May 1, 2026. Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday Block Party at Raleigh Times — music, art, more

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