IMPACT Series III: Valentine's Concert with Audio Description and Tactile Tour of InstrumentsSunday, February 16, 20264 p.m. (tactile tour of instruments from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.)Church of the Nativity 8849 Ray Rd., Raleigh, NCFree This musical event for all ages features classical and popular selections performed by NC Chamber Music Institute student ensembles. Different combinations of string … [Read more...] about North Carolina Chamber Music Institute: Valentine’s Concert on Feb. 15
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Music Bingo, Trivia, and Run Club Every Week at Growler Grlz in Durham
Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC, is a taproom that features a wide variety of fresh craft beer on tap. Fill up a reusable growler to enjoy after your visit. Growler Grlz also hosts a lot of live events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them... Check back soon. Recurring Events Run, Sweat, Beers RUN CLUBEvery Tuesday6 to 9 p.m. A group … [Read more...] about Music Bingo, Trivia, and Run Club Every Week at Growler Grlz in Durham
Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal Esther at North Carolina Museum of Art, Feb. 20
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal EstherFriday, February 20, 20262 to 3 p.m.Free with registration (register here) Enjoy a captivating lecture by Dr. Jennifer Walker exploring … [Read more...] about Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal Esther at North Carolina Museum of Art, Feb. 20
Valentine’s Date Night at Downtown Cary Park
Head to Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, for a Valentine's Date Night on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. There's no charge for the event. Celebrate love at this free Valentine’s Date Night in the Park! Perfect for couples looking for a cozy, creative evening out, this event offers arts & crafts activities to enjoy together, live music setting … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Date Night at Downtown Cary Park
Mardi Gras Live at Sports & Social in Cary Feb. 14
Sports & Social, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Mardi Gras Live! on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The event features: More info in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Live at Sports & Social in Cary Feb. 14
Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Day Prom Party at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery Feb. 14
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Road, Durham, NC, sits on 87 acres of land that feature vineyards, fields, and a pond. The main winery/brewery includes 14,000 square feet of air conditioned space, plus 7,300 square feet of roof decks. Zinc House is for ages 21+ unless otherwise specified for a specific event. ZincHouse hosts wine tastings, live music, comedy and more. You … [Read more...] about Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Day Prom Party at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery Feb. 14
The Lover and the Sword: A Poetry Showdown and Open Mic on Feb. 14
The Lover and the Sword, led by poets Travis Kyng and Antino Art, is a Valentine's Day poetry night. It takes place Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Raleigh Mutual Aid Hub, 415 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Doors at 6:30 p.m. and poetry at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. All proceeds go to supporting this community of artists. Travis Kyng and Antino Art do not have the privilege of … [Read more...] about The Lover and the Sword: A Poetry Showdown and Open Mic on Feb. 14
French Film Festival with The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke University — free screenings
The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke university is presenting its annual French Film Festival from January 29 to February 13, 2026. The screenings are free, open to the public, and take place at Rubenstein Arts Center, 2020 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The films will be introduced in English, subtitled in English and followed by a Q&A session in English. French … [Read more...] about French Film Festival with The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke University — free screenings
City Soul Cafe Open Mic every Wednesday
City Soul Cafe Open Mic takes place every Wednesday, from January 7 to December 30, 2026, at 8 p.m., at Terminal 7 Bar & Lounge, 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets are $10. This is Raleigh's longest-running poetry open mic, at 13 years. Poets, MCs and singers will all be sharing their talent. … [Read more...] about City Soul Cafe Open Mic every Wednesday
NC Museum of Natural Science
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Please follow the links to see if you need to register, and to see if there are any … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Science
