Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, at 114 W. King Street, Hillsborough, serves cocktails, wine and beer. It frequently hosts events like music, comedy, trivia, and open mics. There is no cover for most events. However, please tip the performers, and consider buying a CD or other merchandise if you enjoy the performance. Also, please tip your bartender. You can see everything coming up on … [Read more...] about Free live music at Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew in Hillsborough, and more!
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Live After 5: Harvey Street at Moore Square Aug. 13
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2026. This year it will take place at rotating locations, on six Thursdays from May 14 to August 13, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. Please note that one concert has been rescheduled to a Wednesday as a rain date. (See below.) This family-friendly summer concert series will also include local food trucks and more. Locations Moore Square201 … [Read more...] about Live After 5: Harvey Street at Moore Square Aug. 13
NCMA After Hours at North Carolina Museum of Art Aug. 13
NCMA After Hours is a monthly event at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It is FREE to attend. No registration is required. NCMA After Hours is designed for adults, but all ages are welcome. Enjoy an evening of art, music, and creative energy. Explore the galleries after dark, experience live music or a DJ set, and take part in hands-on art activities … [Read more...] about NCMA After Hours at North Carolina Museum of Art Aug. 13
Wii Bowling Tournament at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co. on Aug. 13, and more
Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., at 7449 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, is a newcomer to the Raleigh brewing scene. They're hosting events, which you can find on their website or Facebook page. Here are a few events. Upcoming Events Mini MarketSaturday, August 1, 20262 to 6 p.m.Free Sip and shop with local vendors! Karaoke NightSaturday, August 8, 20267 to 10 p.m.Free Wii Bowling … [Read more...] about Wii Bowling Tournament at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co. on Aug. 13, and more
PineCone Old-Time Music Jam on Aug. 13, more…
PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of traditional music, dance and other folk performing arts. The organization is the force behind a lot of the music throughout the Triangle. PineCone hosts jam sessions each month. You can find these sessions, along with more of their events, on their calendar. Here's … [Read more...] about PineCone Old-Time Music Jam on Aug. 13, more…
Unisong: Guided Song Circles in Raleigh Aug. 13
What medicine does your heart need? Perhaps your soul cries out to sing and clap in joy, to grieve trom your very depths, to shout in anger at injustice, to sing praise to nature, or to hum in deep vibrational connection with others. Unisong: Guided Song Circles are 90-minute journeys designed for beginner and experienced singers alike. Leaders Deja Belle and Tessie Castillo will guide you … [Read more...] about Unisong: Guided Song Circles in Raleigh Aug. 13
Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 14 and 28
Level Up Live: Boxyard RTP is a free event on August 14 and 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Turnabout Players will be playing live video game music, while you play classic video games provided by NC Eclectic Esports. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or simply love great music, this event brings legendary … [Read more...] about Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 14 and 28
Free live music at Tap Yard
Tap Yard Raleigh, at 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a neighborhood bar, beer garden, community space and live music venue. It hosts plenty of events every week. You can find upcoming events on their website's calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Event Live Music: CircusSaturday, August 15, 20268 to 11 p.m.Free to attend Live music, food trucks, and more! Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Free live music at Tap Yard
Survey Slam Trivia every Tuesday at D’s Bottle Shop, and more!
D's Bottle Shop, at 13200 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, is a beer store and wine bar. It features over 500 craft beers from all over the United States and Europe. You can find their events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a couple of events... Upcoming Events D's OktoberfestSunday, September 13, 20262 to 8 p.m.Free to attend There will be live German music, brats and salty … [Read more...] about Survey Slam Trivia every Tuesday at D’s Bottle Shop, and more!
Bynum Front Porch’s Friday Night Music Series
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro, North Carolina), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch’s Friday Night Music Series
