Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
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St. Patrick’s Day Parties at Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Cary, Apex and Pittsboro
All four locations of Doherty's Irish Pub and Restaurant are hosting St. Patrick's Day Parties in 2026. The Cary, Apex, and Pittsboro locations are celebrating on March 14 and 17, 2026, and the Holly Springs is celebrating on March 17 only. The celebrations will feature live music, bagpipes and Irish dancing. Admission is free. You pay for your food and drinks. Read on to see what's happening at … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Parties at Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Cary, Apex and Pittsboro
Celebration of Irish music at Hibernian Pub
Hibernian Restaurants and Pubs bring a traditional Irish pub experience to Raleigh. They combine southern hospitality with an Irish kick. There are two locations of Hibernian Pub: Downtown Raleigh311 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC North Raleigh8021 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC Both locations are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in a big way in 2026 St. Patrick's Day Block Party The … [Read more...] about Celebration of Irish music at Hibernian Pub
Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music Mar. 20
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 Mar. 20
Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, March … [Read more...] about Free skywatching at Little River Regional Park March 20
Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Hub RTP is hosting a mid-week lunch break concert on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shuffle will take place March through June, 2026, and then September through October. It's free to attend. There will be a new artist-in-residence featured each month. At the opening event on March 4, 2026, the first 100 attendees will get a free ice cream. The music will take place at 3151 Elion … [Read more...] about Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Third Friday Durham Art Walk Mar. 20
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 Mar. 20
The Raleigh Uke Jam March 19 — experienced and beginner ukulele players welcome!
The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering open to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele songs, but feel free to bring along copies of songs that … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam March 19 — experienced and beginner ukulele players welcome!
Third Friday at CCB Plaza: Live painting, music, dancing and more March 20
Kick off Durham Third Friday with Durham Art Guild and Durham Arts Council at CCB Plaza, 201 N Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, on March 20, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be live painting, music, dancing and creative surprises. Swing by the Downtown Durham Inc. info table for maps, popcorn, gifts, and everything you need to plan your art-filled adventure. Then take that map and … [Read more...] about Third Friday at CCB Plaza: Live painting, music, dancing and more March 20
