Looking for live music in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond? Here is a list of diverse music events that are free or very inexpensive. This list will be constantly updated with music events at bars, breweries, colleges, outdoor venues and more. Although they may have no cover (or a very low cover), please consider tipping the musicians, buying a CD and checking out their future … [Read more...] about Free and cheap live music in the Triangle
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American Dance Festival’s Movies by Movers
American Dance Festival is a celebration of dance, and features performances, workshops and community events. It takes place in June and July. One FREE feature is Movies by Movers. These are movies with a theme of dancing. They are open to the public, and will be screened at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham. Here's the schedule for the summer: ADF Movies … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival’s Movies by Movers
Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
The Carrack Modern Art, 947 East Main Street in Durham, is an artist-centered, volunteer-run, zero-commission exhibition and event space. It hosts a new exhibition every two weeks, as well as frequent performances, workshops and creative gatherings. It's a place to experience fresh, exciting art, and to meet artists, as well as to explore your own artistic inclinations. Here are some free … [Read more...] about Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Chef's Palette Restaurant and Bar, 3460 Ten Ten Road in Cary, features a bar area that frequently hosts live music, with no cover. You can sit at a table in the bar, listen to the music, and order a drink or appetizers, but you can also order from the dinner menu. There's no minimum order required to listen to the music. The menu features soups, salads and starters like Fried Calamari and … [Read more...] about Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
Bull City Records at 2600 Hillsborough Road in Durham, is an independent record store, selling LPs and CDs. They also host bands and musicians for in-store performances, usually free and all-ages. Although the shows are free, consider donating to the bands, or buying a CD or something else from the store. Here's what's coming up: Live music: LithicsMonday, June 18th6 p.m.Free Kill Rock … [Read more...] about Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
Visit Cary’s parks for music, movies, fitness, kids’ activities, more
The Town of Cary boasts a wide variety of parks and natural areas, more than 30 in all, with a total of 2,688 acres. At the parks you'll find playgrounds, a sprayground, playing fields, a boat launch, a community garden and much more. The parks host children's activities, live music, fitness classes, movies and more. Most activities and events are free. Below, learn a little bit about just a … [Read more...] about Visit Cary’s parks for music, movies, fitness, kids’ activities, more
Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Raleigh Rounds is a monthly Nashville-style songwriters in the round music event in downtown Raleigh. Three singer/songwriters share the stage and take turns performing their songs. It takes place at Isaac Hunter's Tavern, 414 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There's no cost to attend, and dinner is even provided for free for … [Read more...] about Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Bull City Black Theatre Fest
Bull City Black Theatre Fest takes place at Manbites Dog Theater, 603 Foster Street, Durham, from March 15th, 2018, to March 24th. The festival includes staged readings of new short plays, community discussions and workshops. Some of the events are ticketed, and some are not. Here's what's going on: Staged Readings Thursday, March 15th, 7:30 p.m.: 12.21.09, Ops Theatre Friday, March 16th, … [Read more...] about Bull City Black Theatre Fest
Free gospel singing with Full Reliance at Falls Baptist Church
The local gospel group, Full Reliance, will be leading a night of gospel music at Falls Baptist Church, 9700 Fonville Road, Wake Forest, on Sunday, March 25th, 2018, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the community. After the music there will be a dessert social in the fellowship hall. … [Read more...] about Free gospel singing with Full Reliance at Falls Baptist Church
3 free concerts–part of NC Bach Festival
North Carolina Bach Festival was founded in 1979 as a statewide celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach. It features concerts with interpretation of his work as well as of other composers of his era. Several of the concerts take place in the Triangle, and some of those are free. The free concerts in the Triangle are listed below. See a list of all of the concerts, both free and ticketed, around … [Read more...] about 3 free concerts–part of NC Bach Festival
