Twice a year Oak City Voices (OCV) has a Meet & Greet event for prospective singers to come and see if OCV’s women’s chorus might fit their desire to make beautiful music in a fun environment with a highly professional director (Russell McKinney) and a wonderful accompanist (Martha Abernathy.) The next Meet & Greet is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal … [Read more...] about Oak City Voices Meet & Greet / Open Rehearsal for 10th Anniversary Season Aug. 18
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11th Annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of handcrafted, illuminated lanterns showcasing various themes. There are many interactive elements. In addition, enjoy stage performances several times each night. The festival … [Read more...] about 11th Annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
August marks the end of the summer (although it might not feel like it) and the beginning of the school year for many kids. There's still lots to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, in August. Read on for more than 20 of the top events in the Triangle in August. Then keep reading for a day by day calendar of everything on Triangle on the Cheap's calendar in August, … [Read more...] about August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
Piedmont Pear Party at The Plant Aug. 16
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Piedmont Pear Party on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Food and drink, and additional activities, are available for purchase. Here's what's happening: And there’s even more pear-inspired fun happening around The Plant, including Gelli Printing with Pears at Roam Paint Press and a fruit … [Read more...] about Piedmont Pear Party at The Plant Aug. 16
CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 15
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The parade of bands starts at 11 a.m. at Salisbury Street and Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, and ends around the same place. The festival follows. It's at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 15
Songs for Humans Singalong at Common Market Durham on Aug. 15
Songwriter Jesse James DeConto, of The Pinterton Raid, is leading a Songs for Humans Singalong on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 6 p.m., at The Common Market, 660 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. The Common Market sells drinks and snacks. In partnership with Bull City Indivisible, Jesse will lead a singalong with the theme of "Songs of Hope." To start off the … [Read more...] about Songs for Humans Singalong at Common Market Durham on Aug. 15
Peel Gallery: Opening reception of Deere John on Aug. 14
Peel, at 708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is an art gallery, community event space, digital photography lab and retail space promoting contemporary art. You can find information on Peel's exhibitions and events on its website and Facebook page. Opening Reception for Deere JohnFriday, August 14, 20266 to 9 p.m.Free A muse, a landmark, a monument to the passage of time - an … [Read more...] about Peel Gallery: Opening reception of Deere John on Aug. 14
Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Aug. 14: Galaxy Quest
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Museum Movie Night on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The featured movie is Galaxy Quest. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for museum members. Space is limited. Purchase tickets. The event features live music, science stations, food and drink for sale, and the … [Read more...] about Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Aug. 14: Galaxy Quest
Live After 5: Harvey Street at Moore Square Aug. 13
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2026. This year it will take place at rotating locations, on six Thursdays from May 14 to August 13, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. Please note that one concert has been rescheduled to a Wednesday as a rain date. (See below.) This family-friendly summer concert series will also include local food trucks and more. Locations Moore Square201 … [Read more...] about Live After 5: Harvey Street at Moore Square Aug. 13
How to shop online for books and still support your local bookstore
Shopping local is best. However, if you like the convenience of shopping online for books, but you still want to support your local bookstore, check out bookshop.org. At Bookstore.org you shop online for books and they're shipped directly to you just like they would be from a certain large online retailer. But the difference is that when you shop you select a local bookstore to support, and … [Read more...] about How to shop online for books and still support your local bookstore
