Crabtree Valley Mall, 4236 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an Art Walk on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are invited to explore a walkable gallery experience. Local artists will be stationed throughout the upper and lower level common area. In addition, there will be live painting demonstrations. … [Read more...] about Art Walk at Crabtree Valley Mall on May 16
Entertainment
56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham — headliner Doug E. Fresh
The 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Main Stage … [Read more...] about 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham — headliner Doug E. Fresh
Pickin’ in the Park in Knightdale May 16
The Town of Knightdale is presenting a new annual event, Pickin' in the Park, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Admission is free. Get ready to enjoy some delicious barbecue and awesome music! PRIME Barbecue, in collaboration with the Town of Knightdale, will be bringing together an incredible lineup of … [Read more...] about Pickin’ in the Park in Knightdale May 16
Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
The annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and open to all ages. Enjoy: Check for updates in the Facebook event. What to know Schedule Performances on Center Lawn: … [Read more...] about Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town May Daze Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. They're bringing in 65+ vendors — retro and modern video games and consoles, Pokémon and TCG favorites, Funko, retro tech, Gundam kits, pop culture collectibles, and one of a kind geeky art … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Exotic & Classic Car Show May 16
Cars and Coffee Raleigh hosts car shows at various locations in the Triangle. The shows are family and pet friendly, and are free to attend. Follow Cars and Coffee Raleigh on Facebook for announcements about the shows. Exotic and Classic Car Show and MarketSaturday, May 16, 20269 a.m. to 12 p.m.Boxyard RTP900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NCFree For this day only, Boxyard RTP is opening … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Exotic & Classic Car Show May 16
Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Wheels on Academy takes place on North Academy Street, in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the cars of yesteryear, as well as some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Wheels on Academy also features: It's free to attend and free to register your car! Interested in showing your car at Wheels? To be considered for awards, … [Read more...] about Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
The Can Opener, at 205 South Gregson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Spring Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 10 p .m. This is a free event, featuring live music, face painting and a balloon artist. The balloon artist and face painting will be going on from 12 to 6 p.m. Music Schedule: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
FM2FV Concert Series is a free outdoor concert series at Centennial Square, 102 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. The concerts, which are scheduled for the spring and fall each year, take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FM2FV Spring Concerts 2026 No pets or coolers are allowed. There will be a number of food trucks and beer vendors at each concert. … [Read more...] about FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
Bimbé Weekday Events: Cypher at the Bull, more…
Leading up to the 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, there will be several Bimbé Weekday Events in Durham. These are FREE, community-centered happenings. Bimbé Block partyWednesday, May 13, 20266 to 8 p.m.Holton Career and Resource Center Athletic Field401 N. Driver Street, Durham, NCFreeAll Ages Enjoy an evening of carnival-style games, community fun, and great food. The first 150 … [Read more...] about Bimbé Weekday Events: Cypher at the Bull, more…
