The Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival will take place in downtown Wake Forest, on White Street, Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include a parade, festival, kids' activities, and contests. Also, merchants will be offering discounts and activities throughout the day. Food trucks will be at the Fidelity Bank parking lot, 231 South White … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival
Music
Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
Northgate Jams is an acoustic jam session that takes place every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Boulevard in Durham. It's free and everyone is invited. The jam session takes place in space 134, across from Ashley Stewart. It's in the space that used to be Chick-fil-A, now referred to by the group as Pick-fil-A. Here's a directory of the mall. Follow the … [Read more...] about Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
On hold. Cary Jazz Meetup: Jazz Jam
Update: this is on hold. Cary Jazz Meetup is a group of local musicians that gets together to play all kinds of jazz in a fun, judgment-free zone. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Corner Tavern and Grill, 1301 NW Maynard Road, Cary. You're welcome to join the jazz jam. It's free. Just bring your instrument or your voice. You're also … [Read more...] about On hold. Cary Jazz Meetup: Jazz Jam
Free concerts at NC Museum of History
Update: Remaining concerts will be postponed. PineCone (Piedmont Council of Traditional Music) and the North Carolina Museum of History partner to present nine free concerts a year. Music of the Carolinas concerts feature some of the state's finest folk musicians and tradition-bearers. The concerts take place on Sundays, at 3 p.m., in Daniels Auditorium, at The North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free concerts at NC Museum of History
Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
UPDATE: The Lightup Festival has been canceled. Here's the statement from the organizer: The Chinese New Year Celebration in Raleigh has also been canceled. The Chinese School at Chapel Hill is presenting Lightup Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at this free event. The Lightup … [Read more...] about Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
Live music at Saints & Scholars Pub in North Raleigh: Peak City Band
Saints & Scholars, at 909 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, brings food, beer, spirits, and live music to North Raleigh. There's no cover for the live music, but tips are appreciated. You can find their music schedule on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events: Friday, January 24th, 2020, 9 p.m.: Peak City Band Saturday, January 25th, 2020, 9 p.m.: Major Vice Friday, … [Read more...] about Live music at Saints & Scholars Pub in North Raleigh: Peak City Band
Free in-store concerts at Schoolkids Records in Raleigh
Schoolkids Records, 2237 Avent Ferry Rd., Suite 101, Raleigh, hosts frequent performances by touring bands. They're free to attend but you're encouraged to tip the bands, buy a beer, and buy records. Follow the links below, to the Facebook events, to learn more details about the performances and the bands. Here's some of what's coming up, but check Schoolkids Records' Facebook page for … [Read more...] about Free in-store concerts at Schoolkids Records in Raleigh
New Year’s Eve Party with live music and two champagne toasts at Nash Street Tavern in Hillsborough (no cover)
Nash Street Tavern, 250 S Nash Street, Hillsborough, is Hillsborough's corner bar. Nash Street Tavern features a diverse selection of domestic and craft beers in bottles, cans, and on tap. They also are stocked with a selection of wines. You can see local and regional bands on stage here, Fridays and Saturdays, with no cover. There's also an open mic on Tuesdays and a dart tournament … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Party with live music and two champagne toasts at Nash Street Tavern in Hillsborough (no cover)
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Lawn Pass gets you admission to a season of shows for just $199
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, is offering what could be a great gift for the music lover on your list. You can buy a 2020 Lawn Pass for $199 (plus fees) that will include: 1 Personalized pass that acts as your ticket to the Moe's Lawn for Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek's 2020 season (even sold out shows)* as part of the … [Read more...] about Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Lawn Pass gets you admission to a season of shows for just $199
Postponed. Free concert by the Chapel Hill Philharmonia: New World Inspirations
Note: The spring concert has been postponed. The Chapel Hill Philharmonia is an all-volunteer community symphony orchestra that performs in Chapel Hill. Donald L. Oehler, Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, serves as Music Director. The group is in its 37th season, and they perform a wide variety of classical music, from old favorites to new works. The … [Read more...] about Postponed. Free concert by the Chapel Hill Philharmonia: New World Inspirations
