You might have heard of National Coffee Day or National Donut Day, but did you know that there's also a day devoted to changing your guitar strings? World String Change Day takes place June 6, 2025! This day is a reminder that your music will sound better with a new set of strings! Music & Arts is celebrating by offering you a FREE set of D'Addario strings on June 6. They'll even put … [Read more...] about Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!
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Hank Pattie & The Current in Concert at The Ridge — pay what you can
Hank Pattie & The Current are performing at The Ridge, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Courtyard will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are "pay what you can," but you do need to reserve them, regardless of the payment. Reserve tickets here. This band combines Hank Smith's banjo mastery with Pattie Kinlaw's memorizing fiddle to … [Read more...] about Hank Pattie & The Current in Concert at The Ridge — pay what you can
Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 30 to June 1, 2025, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5.50 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Check back soon for the band lineup. Six Sunday in Spring Concert … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31
Lune Spark Center for Creativity is hosting a grand opening celebration at 146 W Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event features: Lune Spark is a creativity center for kids. … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31
Carolina Brass Band Festival May 31
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
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
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
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










