NC State LIVE is presenting the premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu's theatre work, Saints and Aints, at James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This work will feature Ahanu's poetry, along with music and puppetry. Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his … [Read more...] about Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
Music
PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
PeakFest returns to Apex on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please note that this year it's at a new location, Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. New parking spaces recently added in the downtown Saunders Lot and Moore Street lot are a short walk away from Town Hall. Check back soon for the festival's schedule. … [Read more...] about PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
Pop Up Music Series at North Hills
North Hills' outdoor music series, Pop Up Music at North Hills, returns in 2025. The series will offer acoustic music events, showcasing a variety of genres. The free concerts will take place from April 4 to June 21, 2025, and from September 5 to October 26, 2025, 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
Wilson Ukulele Band
The Wilson Ukulele Band is a group of musicians -- not just ukulele players -- who meet up to play music together. If you're interested in learning more about the group, please check out the their Facebook group. … [Read more...] about Wilson Ukulele Band
St. Patrick’s Day Parties at Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Cary, Apex and Pittsboro
All four locations of Doherty's Irish Pub and Restaurant are hosting St. Patrick's Day Parties in 2026. The Cary, Apex, and Pittsboro locations are celebrating on March 14 and 17, 2026, and the Holly Springs is celebrating on March 17 only. The celebrations will feature live music, bagpipes and Irish dancing. Admission is free. You pay for your food and drinks. Read on to see what's happening at … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Parties at Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Cary, Apex and Pittsboro
Holi @ Garland Court in Durham March 16
Celebrate Holi at Garland Court, 491 Driver Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Kids under 10 are admitted for free. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Holi @ Garland Court in Durham March 16
Preschool Rockstar: Free rock concert for families at Midtown Park March 15
Bring your family to a free concert and album release party with Preschool Rockstar as they celebrate the launch of their new album Tiny Humans, Big World. This event takes place Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy lively rock and roll music that both kids and adults can enjoy. The band will … [Read more...] about Preschool Rockstar: Free rock concert for families at Midtown Park March 15
Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
Raleigh's Spring Festival is taking place Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Triangle Shape Note is a small local group that meets regularly to do "shape note singing" (sometimes called "sacred harp singing"). Shape note singing is a very old American tradition of group singing in four-part harmony. Singers sit in a hollow square, one voice part per side (treble, alto, tenor/lead, bass), and anyone can sing any part. Many people take turns requesting tunes and … [Read more...] about 2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
The Ciompi Quartet of Duke University was founded in 1965. Its members are all professors at Duke, where they teach instrumental music, perform across campus and coach chamber music. The current members are Eric Pritchard, Hsiao-mei Ju, Jonathan Bagg and Caroline Stinson. The Ciompi Quartet is performing in several free concerts. Please visit ciompi.org for a complete list of upcoming … [Read more...] about Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
