On June 19, 2026, Start Third Friday Durham out at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festivities start with the raising of the Juneteenth flag with Spectacular Magazine at 5:30 p.m. Then Pierce Freelon and friends will present Family Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. This special event features performances, music, puppets, crafts, and a hands-on beat making lab for kids and … [Read more...] about Third Friday in Downtown Durham June 19 includes Pierce Freelon’s Family Fest at CCB Plaza
Music
Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham’s concert June 14: Hear My Voice
The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham is presenting their annual June concert, Hear My Voice, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. This free concert brings together music that reminds us every voice deserves to be heard, with messages from people who are … [Read more...] about Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham’s concert June 14: Hear My Voice
Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 13
The Annual Triangle Community Band Festival will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event! Enjoy performances by several area community bands: The finale includes all five bands performing together! Multiple food trucks will be on site. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. … [Read more...] about Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 13
Get Down @ The Plant June 13: Full day of live music, followed by International Dance Night
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Get Down @ The Plant on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12 to 7 p.m. This is a full day of live music. Free to attend. And read on to learn about the dance party that will follow! Band Lineup: International Dance Night will follow, from 7 to 9 p.m. This is also a free event. Dance to a variety of styles of music, including … [Read more...] about Get Down @ The Plant June 13: Full day of live music, followed by International Dance Night
Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro
UPDATE: The May 22 event will take place in the Drakeford Library Complex Performance Space, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, because of the weather. Music Maker Foundation's Freight Train Blues Concert Series is returning in 2026. This series features roots musicians steeped in the diverse traditions of the Carolina Piedmont. The concert series is in honor of Piedmont blues … [Read more...] about Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro
Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh June 11: Music, food trucks, photo ops, kids’ zone, more…
Celebrate Juneteenth at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday, June 11, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) In partnership with the Human Relations Commissions, this exciting community event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-a-longs, and more. This is a FREE event. What’s Happening Kidz Zone (Ages 5 - … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh June 11: Music, food trucks, photo ops, kids’ zone, more…
Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery June 9 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Beer and Bellydance is a recurring event hosted by Electric Shimmy Bellydance that features live music and dancing. The next Beer and Bellydance takes place at Fortnight Brewery, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, NC, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by Afrit Temple and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. This is a … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery June 9 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Hymn Sing and Ice Cream at Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary June 7
Genesis United Methodist Church, 850 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Hymn Sing and Ice Cream on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 3 p.m. This is a free event. All ages are welcome. Bring your sweet tooth and your favorite hymns! Everyone will enjoy ice cream and fellowship together, and then the church's music director will take your hymn requests in a good old fashioned … [Read more...] about Hymn Sing and Ice Cream at Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary June 7
Home Brewed at Durty Bull June 6: Live music, art, more…
The CNOTE Foundation is bringing Home Brewed to Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. Home Brewed meshes art, live music, and community for an amazing evening. All in the name of supporting HBCUs! Performers: Art: Enjoy live Painting throughout the evening and a fun nightcap you don't want … [Read more...] about Home Brewed at Durty Bull June 6: Live music, art, more…
Blues and Brews at The Plant June 6
Come to The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1 to 9 p.m., for Blues & Brews @ The Plant, a day of live blues music and local craft beer. There will also be vendors, food and other craft beverages! Band lineup: Admission and parking is free. … [Read more...] about Blues and Brews at The Plant June 6
