JAWSFest, a Memorial Day Weekend celebration, is returning to the Midway in downtown Chapel Hill, NC in 2025. It includes a flea market, live music, karaoke, a mechanical shark, a dunk tank, and, of course, Jaws on the big screen. There's a lot going on at different businesses, and it's a little bit hard to pin down online exactly everything that's happening, but if you go there, you'll figure … [Read more...] about JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
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Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and RDU local singers performing inspirational songs, as well as Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to … [Read more...] about Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 24, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
Beats and Eats: Country Music and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Raleigh Parks is hosting a new series of evenings featuring curated pairings of music genres and delicious cuisines. Dance the night away while savoring yummy bites. The first Beats and Eats event, Country and BBQ, takes place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy a night of country music and … [Read more...] about Beats and Eats: Country Music and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh
This summer you can play mini-golf on the most imaginative and artistic course around...for free! Downtown Raleigh Alliance debuted Art Putt Artsplosure, and it's sticking around for a while! The current schedule has it in place through September 1, 2025. You'll find Art Putt at 434 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, in City Plaza, in front of Truist Building. It's free to play! Use the … [Read more...] about Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh
Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” — $30 tickets to many concerts
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Live Nation has discontinued its Lawn Pass, but they've announced $30 Ticket to Summer, which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. In Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Red Hat Amphitheater are included, and Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary is also included. The $30 tickets will go on sale May 21, 2025. The $30 includes … [Read more...] about Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” — $30 tickets to many concerts
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2025. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 10, 2025Ricardo Diquez … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
Durham Night Market at American Tobacco May 22
Durham Night Market returns to American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, in 2025. It's planned for four evenings (see below) from 5 to 9 p.m. At each of these events there will be a wide variety of vendors. This is a great way to support local! 2025 Durham Night Markets Vendors at May 22 Durham Night Market … [Read more...] about Durham Night Market at American Tobacco May 22
Weekly Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to follow Gizmo Brew Works Durham's Facebook page for updates. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoMondays7 p.m.Free Hammered TriviaTuesdays7 … [Read more...] about Weekly Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
Live in the District is a free outdoor concert series in Park West Village. It takes place in front of B&B Theatres -- Park West 14, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville. Live in the District is happening every Thursday from April 17 to May 22, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This concert features some very popular beach music bands. Sit, stand, or dance! Local breweries and … [Read more...] about Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
