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The Town of Apex is presenting EarthFest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., on the Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event for Earth Day. The theme this year is Sustainable Fashion. The event features: Schedule of Events: Know Before You Go: … [Read more...] about Apex EarthFest April 25
Oak City Music Collective is presenting Spring Jazz Market on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Moore Square Park, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is open to everyone. It features live jazz, delicious food trucks, sweet treats, and local vendors. Performers include: … [Read more...] about Spring Jazz Market in Moore Square Park Apr. 25
The Sunday Set is a monthly event on the rooftop of The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. It takes place the last Sunday of the month, through July, 2026. Check thedurham.com/events for any exceptions. The Sunday Set features live DJ sets from 5 to 10 p.m., with rotating DJs. Also $2 oysters, build-your-own-spritz bar ($10), and snack boards ($18.) And of course, great … [Read more...] about The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
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 in 2026 (Saturdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m.): Yappy HourMonday, May 18, 20265 to 7 p.m.$10 donation (includes 2 drink tickets and an appetizer) Meet other fellow dog owners at this relaxed community fundraiser! Recurring Events 12 … [Read more...] about Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: 12-pack for $12 on the 12th day of the month
The Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m., on N. Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Admission is free! This free festival is a celebration of many Latino/Hispanic cultures. The festival features: Some of the performers: … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 9
In celebration of Black History Month, Weaver Street Market is collaborating with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for the 3rd year to share the stories of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Black history. Living History From the Rock Wall has been rescheduled and is taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Carrboro Lawn, 101 E Weaver Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro rescheduled to May 17
Silver Screen & Starry Skies: Apollo 13 is a free event at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion, 5235 N Roxboro Road, Durham, North Carolina, on April 24, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Although it's free, registration is required. Bring your blankets, chairs, and friends as we gather under the night sky to watch the film Apollo 13 (1995). This film dramatizes the true story of the 1970 … [Read more...] about Film and skywatching at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion April 24
The Asian student organizations at three high schools, Chapel Hill High School, Carrboro High School and East Chapel Hill High School, are joining together to present Asian Night. This event will take place at East Chapel Hill High School, 500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10, with proceeds going toward the OneSky … [Read more...] about Asian Night at East Chapel Hill High School Apr. 24 — vendors, performers, food trucks
The RDU Book Crawl is a weekend long event celebrating independent bookstores across the "Raleigh and Durham" area. Participants are encouraged to visit as many participating bookstores as they can during the crawl. For the purposes of this crawl, the "Raleigh Durham area" is the whole Triangle, and more. One of the bookstores is in Fayetteville, which is pretty far away from everything else, … [Read more...] about RDU Book Crawl — visit independent bookstores for a chance to win prizes Apr. 24-26
The final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for an interactive map of all the participating venues, but make sure to check the Cary Art Loop Facebook page or website to make sure there is activity at each. Cary Final Friday Map … [Read more...] about Final Friday Cary Art Loop
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