Chatham Community Library, at 197 Highway 87 N, Pittsboro, is hosting local musicians Dorian Devins and Lou Rainone for a live performance on Thursday, July 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. This program is free and open to the public. Jazz vocalist and lyricist Dorian Devins spent much of her childhood in North Carolina’s Sandhills region. In addition to her music … [Read more...] about Live music with Dorian and Lou at Chatham Community Library July 17
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Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival features visual art, theatre, comedy, music, puppetry, film, storytelling and more. All-access passes are available, as are tickets for single performances. The festival … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
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. Look for updates on Haw River Ballroom's Facebook page. The music takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. You can use 1624 Jordan Drive, Graham, NC, as the address. If it's … [Read more...] about Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance UPDATE: The dance is not taking place in October, 2025. This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It's just $2 on the 2nd … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Duke Arts Curating Music on Main Concerts at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham
Duke Arts is partnering with The Streets at Southpoint for Music on Main. This is a series of free concerts at the Cinema Circle Stage at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina. Music on Main takes place every Saturday from May 10 to October, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Please bring a chair or blanket for seating. Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint … [Read more...] about Duke Arts Curating Music on Main Concerts at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham
Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
Holly Springs is celebrating Independence Day with its annual fireworks show on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. The celebration will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. The celebration features live music, food and fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, or towels as the event is lawn … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 5
The Town of Archer Lodge, in Johnston County, is hosting their Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It will take place at Archer Lodge Community Center, 14009 Buffalo Road, Clayton. … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 5
Canceled: Pittsboro Summer Fest July 6
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Pittsboro's Summer Fest is taking place Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m., in Downtown Pittsboro. This event typically features live music, lots of kids' activities, a bike parade and more. Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Canceled: Pittsboro Summer Fest July 6
4th of July at The Plant: Wagon parade, sprinklers, music, more…
Celebrate the 4th of July at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free celebration takes place Friday, July 4, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m. The event includes: … [Read more...] about 4th of July at The Plant: Wagon parade, sprinklers, music, more…
First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during is hosting First Friday at The Times during First Friday Raleigh July First Friday First Friday at the Times on July 4, 2025 Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
