The popular low-cost Wednesday night Josh Cellars Jazz Series is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, for a ninth year, promising a refreshing mid-week break. The shows take place Wednesday evenings from April 3 to May 1, 2024. Parking is free. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. and the music is from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. Dogs on leashes … [Read more...] about Josh Cellars Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
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Calico Makers Market April 27-28
Calico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Market on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature 27 local artists, including painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, sauciers, photographers, illustrators and more. See the list of artists here. In addition, enjoy music, art activities and … [Read more...] about Calico Makers Market April 27-28
Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam at Pullen Park
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held weekly, starting April 3, 2024, at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC. In the cold weather it will move to Method Road … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam at Pullen Park
Live After 5 returns in 2024
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2024. This is the music series' second season (since its long absence) and it has a brand new theme this year: A Celebration o fWomen in Music. It will take place at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, one Wednesday a month from April to July 31, 2024. Live After 5 Vendors Live After 5 Schedule for 2024 … [Read more...] about Live After 5 returns in 2024
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk April 26
The last Friday of every month, from March to November, 2024, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. The activity takes place mostly on and … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk April 26
Raleigh Concert Band’s Spring Formal Concert April 27
Raleigh Concert Band is a non-profit community band with members from a wide variety of professions. The band plays everything from J.S. Bach to Lady Gaga. Raleigh Concert Band is known for for its many years of performances at the historic North Carolina State Capital’s Annual Fourth of July celebration and the Annual Governor's Tree Lighting, and even received the honorary title of "The State … [Read more...] about Raleigh Concert Band’s Spring Formal Concert April 27
Beer & Banjos at Raleigh Times Bar on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Raleigh Times Bar, at 14 East Hargett Street in Raleigh, hosts Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is hosted by Hank Smith. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) to see … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Raleigh Times Bar on Tuesdays
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Salvatore Giuliano May 5
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that shows classic, foreign and independent films once a month, at 2 p.m., at the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The Passmore Center is next to the Orange County SportsPlex. At each event, there is an expert speaker who sets the background for the film. There is also free popcorn! The events are free to attend. … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Salvatore Giuliano May 5
11th Anniversary Party at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh May 4
Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh, holds frequent events and many are free. See their upcoming schedule on their calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in Spring 2024: Check Gizmo Brewing's live music schedule on their website calendar. Gizmo Aniversary PartySaturday, May 4, 202412 to 10 p.m.Free Celebrate Gizmo's 11th anniversary with live … [Read more...] about 11th Anniversary Party at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh May 4
North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 27
The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning as an in-person and in-pickle event on April 27, 2024, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. Mount Olive is just about an hour's drive, to the southeast, from Raleigh, and is a little closer for those along I-40 East, like Garner, Benson, and Willow … [Read more...] about North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 27