Enjoy free dance performances at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The performances will take place outdoors at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Please bring a chair or blanket. American Dance Festival: Made in NC features the performance of four ADF-commissioned works by North Carolina artists. Enjoy work by: … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival Performance in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 26
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Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, and then every Saturday through September 26, 2026. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass fusing … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors will compete for the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Saturday Afternoon Ecstatic Dances in Durham Sept. 12 and 26
Ecstatic dance is a free-form, spontaneous form of dance where participants move to music without any specific steps. If you'd like to try ecstatic dance, some local dance set weavers are hosting Saturday Afternoon Ecstatic Dance at Durham Friends Meeting, 404 Alexander Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. There's no cover charge, but donations are accepted to help cover the rental fee of the … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Ecstatic Dances in Durham Sept. 12 and 26
3 Poets Reading at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Sept. 26
Clark Watson Music and Arts is presenting a poetry reading on September 26, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at RambleRill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Tickets are $5. You can purchase at the door, or in advance. Enjoy poetry and sweet treats from Starfish Bakery. 3 Poets Reading will feature Ross White, Sheila Smith McKoy, and Jessica Covil-Manset: Ross White is the … [Read more...] about 3 Poets Reading at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Sept. 26
Common Market Durham’s 3rd Anniversary Party Sept. 26
Common Market Durham, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrate its 3rd anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m. At this free event, enjoy: … [Read more...] about Common Market Durham’s 3rd Anniversary Party Sept. 26
Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, plus sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 26
The Apex Latino Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Apex Town Campus, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Festival Features Entertainment Schedule … [Read more...] about Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 26
Trivia and Music Bingo at Carolina Brewing Company (Holly Springs)
Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Road in Holly Springs, is the oldest active brewery in Wake County. Here are some of their upcoming events. Look at their Facebook page for upcoming events. Recurring Events Tuesday Night TriviaThe first and third Tuesday of every month (scheduled through December 2026)7:15 and 8:15 p.m.Free Music BingoThe second and fourth Wednesday … [Read more...] about Trivia and Music Bingo at Carolina Brewing Company (Holly Springs)
RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more on Sept 26
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 RTP Underground Market four dates in 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Each event features live music, local vendors, and more. They are … [Read more...] about RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more on Sept 26
