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Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7

Pittsboro Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The Friday event, a drag show and dance party, is for ages 13+. The Saturday event is a free, family-friendly event that features fun, food, music, vendors and more. It ends with the Pride Parade. Both events are free to attend. Friday, June 6 Grab … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7

Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!

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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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

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

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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Food and drink · Music

Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays this Fall

Live in the District is a free outdoor concert series in Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, North Carolina. Live in the District is happening every Thursday from September 17 to October 22, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  This concert features some very popular beach music bands. Sit, stand, or dance! Local breweries and food trucks will be there as well. Check back … [Read more...] about Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays this Fall

Music at the Stack — free, outdoor concert series at American Tobacco Campus

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle is presenting a free outdoor concert series, Music at the Stack, on Wednesdays from April 30 to May 21, 2025. The concerts take place at 6:30 p.m. at American Tobacco Campus, 316 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, at Stack Alley. Registration is not required, but it is appreciated. Schedule Food and beverages will be available for purchase from … [Read more...] about Music at the Stack — free, outdoor concert series at American Tobacco Campus

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