Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a concert series, Live & Local! Live & Local highlights local talent and creativity and will be free to enjoy. These music and dance concerts will take place at the park's Great Lawn Pavilion. Bring your own chairs and blankets. The event is suitable for all ages You can bring your own food into the park. Live … [Read more...] about Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park Nov. 21: Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
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Oak City Salsa Social: FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series Oct. 14
Oak City Salsa Social is a live music and dance series that takes place at Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. These are FREE events, but registration is required. Registration begins two weeks before each event, at 12 p.m. Each event includes: Look for info on Oak City Music Collective's Facebook page. Oak City Salsa Social Schedule Follow the links … [Read more...] about Oak City Salsa Social: FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series Oct. 14
BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists Oct. 13
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle is an orchestral ensemble of 40+ musicians from all parts of North Carolina. They are known for their varied concert series, including BEERthoven. Read on to learn about the BEERthoven program and the schedule for 2026/2027. BEERthoven COT musicians and guest artists leave the concert stage to give you a front row seat for BEERthoven. These donation-only … [Read more...] about BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists Oct. 13
Wake Up Wednesday Networking Event at Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: $10 entry includes breakfast and coffee
Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro, NC, is at 120 Lowes Drive #100. Visit their Facebook page or website calendar for a full list. Upcoming Events Free Live Music (Saturdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.): Last updated 10/11/2026. Events are subject to change. Double-check Carolina Brewery's live music schedule on their website calendar. Recurring Events Wake Up WednesdayEvery third Wednesday of … [Read more...] about Wake Up Wednesday Networking Event at Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: $10 entry includes breakfast and coffee
Open Mic at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh on Sundays, and more…
Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh, holds frequent events and many are free. See their upcoming schedule on their calendar or Facebook page. Recurring Events Open-Mic NightsSundays3 to 6 p.m.Free Music BingoTuesdays7 to 9 p.m.Free Hammered TriviaWednesdays7 to 9 p.m.Free Live MusicFridays and Saturdays (scheduled through November 14, 2026)Friday: 6 to 9 … [Read more...] about Open Mic at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh on Sundays, and more…
Classical Music in the Park at North Carolina Museum of Art moved inside Oct. 10
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Classical Music in the Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. Due to the weather it will take place in the West Building. This is a free event but tickets are required. Featured music spans the Renaissance, baroque, classical, Romantic, and contemporary eras. … [Read more...] about Classical Music in the Park at North Carolina Museum of Art moved inside Oct. 10
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE and parking is $10. Hum Sub Diwali is the largest Diwali celebration in the Triangle. What You Can Expect Festival Schedule … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 9-11
FlushFest is a homegrown music and film festival in West Hillsborough that supports the Appropriate Sanitation Institute, which has the goal of improving sanitation and water quality in crowded urban areas around the world. The festival features music, dance, fun and a silent film. Admission is by donation. Venues Flush Fest takes place at two venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 9-11
Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective Oct. 9
Oak City Music Collective is presenting Salsa at the Park the 2nd Friday of the month from July to October, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. It features live music from Salsa orchestras, beginner-friendly community dance lessons, vendor markets and food trucks. The community salsa dance lesson will … [Read more...] about Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective Oct. 9
Wilson Jazz Festival Oct. 9-10
The 4th Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place October 9 and 10, 2026, in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina. The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park on Saturday around 9:15 p.m., to Downtown Public House. Main Stage Tickets (advance … [Read more...] about Wilson Jazz Festival Oct. 9-10
