Hub RTP is hosting Concerts on the Creek on select Saturdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. This is a FREE concert series. Families, friends and music lovers are invited to gather alongside Hub RTP’s Burdens Creek boardwalk for an open-air showcase of standout performers and nationally acclaimed musical talent. Band Lineup You'll find information on each artist here. The format transforms the … [Read more...] about Concerts on the Creek at Hub RTP Nov. 21: Rissi Palmer
Entertainment
Movies on the Bloc at 321 Coffee: Hoppers Oct. 16
321 Coffee is hosting Movies on the Bloc. These free outdoor movies take place at the 321 Coffee Bloc Courtyard, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. 321 Coffee announced these events on Facebook. 321 Coffee will be open from 6 to 7 p.m. The movies start at 7 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Everyone gets a FREE drink, courtesy of First Horizon Bank. Fall Movie … [Read more...] about Movies on the Bloc at 321 Coffee: Hoppers Oct. 16
Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 10th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where all the … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
Carrboro Songwriters Festival Oct. 16-18
Carrboro Songwriters Festival brings together outstanding songwriters from across the Southeast and beyond for a weekend devoted to the thing that matters most: the song. The festival takes place from October 16 to 18, 2026. Across three days and multiple Carrboro venues, you’ll hear Nashville-style songwriter rounds, intimate performances, unexpected collaborations, and a few provocative panels … [Read more...] about Carrboro Songwriters Festival Oct. 16-18
18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16
The 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Raleigh takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. This event starts outside Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is a suggested $5, which is a donation to help prevent cruelty to animals. Exact change is encouraged. Outside the cemetery, learn the Ghost Dance. You'll learn simple moves, and then music will be put … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16
Spooky Movie Night at Carrboro Town Commons Oct. 16
The Town of Carrboro is presenting Spooky Movie Night on Friday, October 16 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a free event and no registration is required. Bring your friends, family, blankets and chairs for a Halloween Movie Night featuring Hotel Transylvania! The Town Commons event space opens at 6:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at … [Read more...] about Spooky Movie Night at Carrboro Town Commons Oct. 16
Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Oct. 16
Poetry in the Park is a free event that takes place at House of Many Porches Market in Dorothea Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for the two upcoming dates. Enjoy a relaxed, open mic gathering in the park celebrating poetry, short stories, and creative works-in-progress. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a first-time reader, or someone who just wants to listen, … [Read more...] about Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Oct. 16
Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music Oct. 16
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Foodie Fare one Friday each month, from March to December, 2026, except April, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each event … [Read more...] about Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music Oct. 16
Town of Garner Diwali Celebration Oct. 16
Town of Garner's Diwali celebration takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event includes: Performances: Parking will be available at the following locations: For the following location please cross railroad tracks only at designated crossings on St. Mary's St. or Benson … [Read more...] about Town of Garner Diwali Celebration Oct. 16
Third Friday Durham Art Walk Oct. 16
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk Oct. 16
