Paperhand Puppet Intervention's giant puppet shows are one of the most enduring traditions of Chapel Hill and the Triangle. The group uses communal storytelling, shadows, masks, and, of course, giant puppets, to create magic. Paperhand's summer show in 2025, "The Gift" will be performed at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from August 8 to September 28, 2025, … [Read more...] about Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “The Gift” opens Aug 8 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
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Thursday Live Music: Free Outdoor Concert Series in Angier — The Embers June 19
The Town of Angier is presenting a free outdoor concert series. The music takes place at Angier Depot, 19 E Depot Street, Angier, North Carolina, on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Angier is in Harnett County, 22.6 miles south of Raleigh, and 15 miles from Fuquay-Varina. Food trucks will be on site for each concert, and there will be a beer and wine garden on site. These food vendors … [Read more...] about Thursday Live Music: Free Outdoor Concert Series in Angier — The Embers June 19
Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
The North Carolina Public Defender's Association and the NCCU School of Law Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at NCCU New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, The … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 16-19
The City of Raleigh is hosting a series of Juneteenth events at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. These free events celebrate and honor African American culture through history, entertainment, dancing and more. The events take place from Monday, June 16, to Thursday, June 19, 2025. CommUNITY Stories at John Chavis Memorial ParkMonday, June 16, 20256 to 9 … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 16-19
Party in the Park: Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
Research Triangle Park is hosting the 3rd Annual Party in the Park: A Celebration of Juneteenth, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. It will take place at The Hub RTP, 3150 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This free event includes: The first 50 guests will get a free icee. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a swimsuit or splash-friendly clothing. The rain date is June 20, … [Read more...] about Party in the Park: Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
Wendell's Meet on Main Concert Series includes live music, a kids' zone, food truck rodeo and beer and wine for purchase. The concerts take place in Downtown Wendell on four Fridays, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., and are free to attend. Meet on Main 2025 Schedule … [Read more...] about Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
Pay What You Can to Stone Soup Theatre’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” on June 18
Stone Soup Theatre Co. is presenting You're a Good Man, Charlie Man from June 13 to 22, 2025, at The Performing Arts Center at Carolina Friends School, 4809 Friends School Road, Durham. North Carolina. Tickets are $30, and $25 for students. On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., the tickets are "pay what you can." Buy tickets here for the "pay what you can" night or other … [Read more...] about Pay What You Can to Stone Soup Theatre’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” on June 18
Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2025! It will take place August 23 and 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. The 49th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
