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…
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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…
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
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
Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
Breakout artist Misha Fair is coming to The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, to lead Juneteenth Jamboree on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. Crafted with the help of Country Soul Songbook's Kamara Thomas, Misha takes the stage with expressive lyrics and classic country vocals. Misha has been turning heads through her heartfelt songwriting and dynamic … [Read more...] about Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood takes place Friday, June 20, 2025, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Stanford L. Warren Library, 508 Simmons Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free and open to all. As part of the DURM Juneteenth Collaborative’s citywide celebration, this event brings together live music, visual and performance art, wellness offerings, a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
$15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
NC Hops Festival is an afternoon of NC craft beverages, local vendors, food trucks and live music. It takes place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Midtown at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for a way to save. A GA tasting ticket is for a session is $51.75, including fees, if you purchase in advance. It's $57.15 the day of … [Read more...] about $15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14
The Town of Franklinton is hosting the Funkytown Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Franklinton. Franklinton is about 26 miles to the northeast of Raleigh. It's close to Wake Forest. Funkytown Festival is a 70s and 80s themed festival, and is free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14
