Celebrate Japanese culture at the Tanabata Festival on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event is free and open to the public, with a $10 suggested donation per adult. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Tanabata Festival June 29 — celebrate Japanese culture in Raleigh
Music
Live & Unleashed: Live music series at Crazy Axe in Raleigh
Crazy Axe, 1531 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is an axe throwing club with a full bar and a smoker-friendly outdoor patio. Crazy Axe hosts live music on Saturdays. Live & Unleashed is a free concert series. There's no cover and you don't have to throw axes (although axe-throwing is available.) Next up: 22 StringsSaturday, June 28, 20257 to 10 p.m.Free 22 Strings is an … [Read more...] about Live & Unleashed: Live music series at Crazy Axe in Raleigh
Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
As Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergo renovations, Duke Arts is hosting Music Near the Gardens, a special edition of the long-running summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. Music Near the Gardens: The Pinhook Edition is curated by Kym Register, owner of The Pinhook, and is hosted by local artist and performer Stormie Daie. It will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through … [Read more...] about Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
Electric Solstice at BOOM Club June 21, and more
BOOM Club is an electronic music incubator and shared working space, where artists can play, learn and experiment. It's located at The Rail Car at American Tobacco Campus, 300 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. BOOM Club hosts workshops, demonstrations, performances and more. You can find all the upcoming events at boom-club.org. Here are a few... Upcoming … [Read more...] about Electric Solstice at BOOM Club June 21, and more
Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting a two-day Juneteenth celebration for the whole family, on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Friday, June 20 A Community Gathering at Taylor Street Park, 416 N Taylor Street, Wake Forest, will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy giveaways, Jay's Italian Ice, arts and crafts and more. The sprayground will be open. Saturday, June … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21
Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This is a free family-friendly festival with live music, community education booths, activities for kids and food vendors from around the world. Durham Refugee Day takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Durham … [Read more...] about Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21
Free Capital Carnival June 21
Capital Marketplace, 6250 Plantation Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capital Carnival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but please RSVP at the above link. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Free Capital Carnival June 21
Make Music Raleigh June 21 — performances, free harmonica lessons, ukulele jam and more…
Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Saturday, June 21, 2025. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in, so many of the events are participatory. It always takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. There will be free music performances and music-making events in cities around the world. … [Read more...] about Make Music Raleigh June 21 — performances, free harmonica lessons, ukulele jam and more…
