Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, November 21, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. Highlights: … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 21
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Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
Paper & Stars Studio is bringing Spellbound at Mordecai, a children's festival, to Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. This is a fun, family-friendly event where you can: This is a family event full of spooky fun for children - no horror, gore, weapons, or full face masks please. This event … [Read more...] about Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Art Loop Reception Oct. 31
Cary Gallery of Artists, at 200 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a cooperative operated by local artists. It features contemporary and traditional fine art and craft, with more than 300 artworks exhibited by 24 artists from around the Triangle. Displays change monthly, and are introduced with a "Final Friday" evening reception. Final Friday Reception The Final Friday … [Read more...] about Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Art Loop Reception Oct. 31
Weekly Swing Dancing at Back Studio Stomp in Durham (pay what you can)
Back Studio Stomp, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, hosts swing dancing every Tuesday. There is a beginner and intermediate lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and then social dancing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This weekly event takes place in the back left studio. Both are "pay what you can," with a suggested donation of $5 for the lesson and $10 for the social dance. The focus of the … [Read more...] about Weekly Swing Dancing at Back Studio Stomp in Durham (pay what you can)
Line Dancing at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery
Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Line Dancing at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. This is a new location for Beer & Banjos. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Beer & Banjos Carrboro: free music event every Tuesday
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: free music event every Tuesday
International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour Oct. 21: Gaston Reggio Group
Oak City Music Collective is presenting International Jazz Open Jam the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Neptune's Parlour. Neptune's Parlour is a subterranean bar, under Kings, at 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. International Jazz Open Jam is a free event. All styles of jazz are welcome. All ages are welcome. Hot food will be available for sale. More info … [Read more...] about International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour Oct. 21: Gaston Reggio Group
Terror Tuesdays Halloween Movie Nights at Ponysaurus Brewing Durham, and more
Ponysaurus Brewing, at 219 Hood Street in Durham, describes itself as a "forward-thinking, backward-tasting brewery and taproom based in Durham, NC, creating beers that are meant to be savored, appreciated, contemplated, philosophized, studied, nuzzled, and mindfully guzzled." It has a taproom and beer garden where you can enjoy the brews and buy lunch or dinner from food … [Read more...] about Terror Tuesdays Halloween Movie Nights at Ponysaurus Brewing Durham, and more
BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle is an orchestral ensemble of 40+ musicians from all parts of North Carolina. They are known for their varied concert series, including BEERthoven and Pops on the Green. Read on for info on the 2025/2026 season of BEERrthoven. BEERthoven COT musicians and guest artists leave the concert stage to give you a front row seat for BEERthoven. These … [Read more...] about BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists
