Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., near Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Haw River Festival is the kickoff to this season's Saturdays in Saxapahaw concerts. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Besides the music, the festival includes: Bands: Free Admission! All donations and … [Read more...] about Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
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Josh Cellars Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in April
The popular low-cost Wednesday night Josh Cellars Jazz Series will take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, promising a refreshing mid-week break. The shows take place Wednesday evenings from April 1 to April 22, 2026. Parking is free. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. and the music is from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. Dogs on leashes are also … [Read more...] about Josh Cellars Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in April
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new season of the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from March 4 to April 29, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m. No concert is listed for March 18 at the time of this post. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays (outdoors)
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Learn … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays (outdoors)
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Hub RTP is hosting a mid-week lunch break concert on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shuffle will take place March through June, 2026, and then September through October. It's free to attend. There will be a new artist-in-residence featured each month. At the opening event on March 4, 2026, the first 100 attendees will get a free ice cream. The music will take place at 3151 Elion … [Read more...] about Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Pullen Dance hosts low-cost ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about this weekly event. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $5 per person. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Elisabeth von Trapp — FREE concert in Cary Apr. 25
From the family that inspired "The Sound of Music", Elisabeth von Trapp is performing in a FREE concert on April 25, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Genesis United Methodist Church, 850 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. She will be singing and playing guitar in a free concert open to the public. A suggested donation of $10 is optional. Parking is also free. Elisabeth will bring selections from her … [Read more...] about Elisabeth von Trapp — FREE concert in Cary Apr. 25
Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
