Loose Leaf Gallery, upstairs in the Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is featuring the exhibit "Wild Things and Found Things," for Third Friday, on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Please RSVP. Please note that the gallery is accessible only via stairs. Join us for a playful, powerful exhibition featuring work by three Durham … [Read more...] about Durham Third Friday in the Loose Leaf Gallery in Durham Food Hall
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5 Points Gallery in Durham: Bullish on Art — Members Showcase Aug. 15
5 Points Gallery, at 109 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, features work from contemporary artists who live and work locally. Works include paintings, drawings, fused glass, sculptures and mixed media artworks. On Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., 5 Points is hosting Bullish on Art: Members Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition features paintings, sculpture, fused glass, … [Read more...] about 5 Points Gallery in Durham: Bullish on Art — Members Showcase Aug. 15
Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on August 7. Imagine, create and express yourself at Marbles Big Art Bash! Collaborate with local artists and on one-of-a-kind creations and explore hands-on art installations in the Marbles Playway. All outdoor … [Read more...] about Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro on August 10
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is home to Chatham Beverage District, which includes a brewery, cideries, a distillery and more. You can find a list of the businesses here. Many of these businesses host events, and there are also some special events that take place in common areas or at several venues. Here are some upcoming events. Find more events at The Plant here. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro on August 10
Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
Art Events in the Triangle — A calendar of events in museums, galleries, and more
Every corner of the Triangle boasts visual art to enjoy, from museums, to galleries, to artist collectives, to the public art you can find outside. We will soon be adding a list of places in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Chatham County, and more to find art. But for now, read on for the calendar of art events that are on Triangle on the Cheap. We include opening … [Read more...] about Art Events in the Triangle — A calendar of events in museums, galleries, and more
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 some 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
Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
Outdoor movies are a hugely popular event in the warm months in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond. Read on to see a day-by-day list of outdoor movies. Take a look at the calendar and follow the links for details. Many of these events are free, but some require ticket purchase, and are likely to sell out. Upcoming Outdoor Movies … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
CatVideoFest: three locations in the Triangle in August
CatVideoFest is a nationwide project that curates the latest and best cat videos, creating a compilation reel that is shown in theaters across the country. CatVideoFest partners with a cat-focused charity near each theater, with proceeds from each show helping that organization. CatVideoFest is showing at three theaters in the Triangle. Here's where to catch it! CatVideoFest in Cary The … [Read more...] about CatVideoFest: three locations in the Triangle in August
