Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting Sunset Concert at Sweetwater on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. This concert is free to the public. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. The concert features renowned jazz vocalist Niki Haris (who performed for many years with Madonna), multi-Grammy nominated jazz guitarist Keith Ganz and The Christian Tamburr … [Read more...] about Sunset Concert at Sweetwater in Apex on April 11
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Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother's Calling is an Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 2 to 7 p.m., at Clouds Brewery and Taproom, 1233 Front Street, Raleigh. Join Climate Action NC and RUMAH fo rthis fun event. This is a free event. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main focus is food, and plenty of it will be on sale, but … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park (save the dates!)
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place twice a month from June through August, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. The concerts take place at different parks in Durham. The locations and … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park (save the dates!)
Busk and Bloom: A Spring Buskers Day Celebration at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 4
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Busk and Bloom: A Spring Buskers Day Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Buskers will be performing in every corner of the 164-acre Museum Park. Wander around and enjoy all the different performances, while enjoying the park and outdoor artwork. Bring some money to put in the guitar case! Want to … [Read more...] about Busk and Bloom: A Spring Buskers Day Celebration at North Carolina Museum of Art on Apr. 4
Pop Up Music Series at North Hills
North Hills' outdoor music series, Pop Up Music at North Hills, returns in 2026. The series will offer acoustic music events, showcasing a variety of genres. The free concerts will take place from April 3 to May 31, 2026, and from September 11 to October 25, 2026, at two locations at North Hills. The general address of North Hills is 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Avenue, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Pop Up Music Series at North Hills
Small Town Pride in Chapel Hill and Carrboro — Pride Month events
The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are joining together, along with Orgullo Latinx, to celebrate Small Town Pride during June, which is Pride Month. During this time, there will be several events to celebrate and embrace diversity. Chapel Hill Pride! PromenadeSaturday, June 6, 202612 to 3 p.m.Starting at Peace & Justice Plaza179 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC Wear your colors. … [Read more...] about Small Town Pride in Chapel Hill and Carrboro — Pride Month events
Acoustic Open Mic Nights at Esmeralda’s Cafe in Durham
Esmeralda's Cafe, 1515 North Pointe Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an Acoustic Open Mic Night the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. It's scheduled on these dates so far in 2026: Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m., with the performances starting at 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Perform for a welcoming crowd. It can be anything: music, comedy, poetry, tap dancing, mind … [Read more...] about Acoustic Open Mic Nights at Esmeralda’s Cafe in Durham
Free show by Heads up Penny at Lincoln Theatre on March 22 (grab tickets!)
Looking for a free live music option in downtown Raleigh? On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Heads Up Penny is performing in a free concert at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Grab your free ticket here. Heads Up Penny is a high-energy six-piece band with dual lead vocalists, known for delivering nonstop crowd-favorites spanning generations -- from Sabrina … [Read more...] about Free show by Heads up Penny at Lincoln Theatre on March 22 (grab tickets!)
26th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh March 21-22
The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the Lebanese Festival at its center at 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, on March 21 and 22, 2026. Hours are: Admission and parking are free. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about 26th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh March 21-22
