Heyday Brewing, at 5301 Tin Roof Way, Raleigh, is a brewery and restaurant "with a southern accent -- equal parts North Carolina and Louisiana." They host a lot of events. Look for updates on their Facebook page, but you can see a complete calendar on their website. Here's some of what's coming up, but make sure to check with the brewery, because plans are subject to change. Make sure … [Read more...] about Music Bingo and Trivia Every Thursday at Heyday Brewing in Raleigh
Entertainment
Low-Priced Comedy Shows with Mettlesome Comedy
Mettlesome is a Durham-based performance and production collective, presenting improv comedy shows, and teaching classes and workshops. You can find all of their upcoming events at thisismettlesome.com. The shows take place at 800 Taylor Street, Suite 9-156, Durham, North Carolina. Most of the shows are $5 to $8. There are a wide variety of improv shows, including family-friendly shows, musical … [Read more...] about Low-Priced Comedy Shows with Mettlesome Comedy
Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival features visual art, theatre, comedy, music, puppetry, film, storytelling and more. All-access passes are available, as are tickets for single performances. The festival … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Saturdays in Saxapahaw is a free outdoor concert series. It takes place every Saturday from May 3 to August 30, 2025. At each event there will be a farmers' market, crafts, kids activities and food trucks from 5 to 8 p.m. Look for updates on Haw River Ballroom's Facebook page. The music takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. You can use 1624 Jordan Drive, Graham, NC, as the address. If it's … [Read more...] about Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
70+ Weekly Trivia Nights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle
Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here's a list of upcoming trivia nights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and all around the Triangle. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You'll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights in the Triangle. Most of the trivia nights focus on a wide variety … [Read more...] about 70+ Weekly Trivia Nights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance UPDATE: The dance is not taking place in October, 2025. This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It's just $2 on the 2nd … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
July starts off with a bang, but even after the fireworks end, there's plenty to do and celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a list of some of the top events in the Triangle in July. We focus on the "free and cheap" so many of these events will be easy on your wallet. Read about some highlighted events, or jump right to our day by day list … [Read more...] about Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Smurfs will be released in theaters July 18, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on July 12, 2025. This advance screening is at Regal Brier Creek, 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Doors open at 10 a.m. The movie starts at 11 a.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be careful about ads that … [Read more...] about Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
UPDATE: The Community Work Days have ended for 2025. Paperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Gift, which will premiere on August 8, 2025, and will be presented every weekend through September 28 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The puppet troupe is acclaimed and loved not just for their annual summer show, but for their participation in parades … [Read more...] about Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
Holly Springs is celebrating Independence Day with its annual fireworks show on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. The celebration will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. The celebration features live music, food and fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, or towels as the event is lawn … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
