The annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and open to all ages. Enjoy: Check for updates in the Facebook event. What to know Schedule Performances on Center Lawn: … [Read more...] about Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
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Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Wheels on Academy takes place on North Academy Street, in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the cars of yesteryear, as well as some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Wheels on Academy also features: It's free to attend and free to register your car! Interested in showing your car at Wheels? To be considered for awards, … [Read more...] about Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
The Can Opener, at 205 South Gregson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Spring Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 10 p .m. This is a free event, featuring live music, face painting and a balloon artist. The balloon artist and face painting will be going on from 12 to 6 p.m. Music Schedule: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
Bimbé Weekday Events: Cypher at the Bull, more…
Leading up to the 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, there will be several Bimbé Weekday Events in Durham. These are FREE, community-centered happenings. Bimbé Block partyWednesday, May 13, 20266 to 8 p.m.Holton Career and Resource Center Athletic Field401 N. Driver Street, Durham, NCFreeAll Ages Enjoy an evening of carnival-style games, community fun, and great food. The first 150 … [Read more...] about Bimbé Weekday Events: Cypher at the Bull, more…
FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
FM2FV Concert Series is a free outdoor concert series at Centennial Square, 102 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. The concerts, which are scheduled for the spring and fall each year, take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FM2FV Spring Concerts 2026 No pets or coolers are allowed. There will be a number of food trucks and beer vendors at each concert. … [Read more...] about FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
Free Spring Concert Series at Sweetwater: Julia Golden
The final concert in Sweetwater Town Center's Spring Concert Series takes place Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It takes place on the Market Square Lawn at Sweetwater Town Center, 1481 Richardson Road, Apex, North Carolina. Performing are Jamey Meeter and headliner Julia Golden. Julia Golden was seen on The Voice (Season 29), and is a CCMA Emerging New Artist winner, and 3-time Best of … [Read more...] about Free Spring Concert Series at Sweetwater: Julia Golden
Weird Pot Party: Artists will be live painting Downtown Durham’s large planters during Third Friday
A highlight of Downtown Durham's Third Friday on May 15, 2026, is Weird Production's and Downtown Durham's Weird Pot Party from 6 to 9 p.m. 10 artists will be live painting 10 of Downtown Durham's large planters. Plus, there will be a DJ, some weird art and more at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. Start at CCB Plaza, get your map and work your way around Downtown, checking … [Read more...] about Weird Pot Party: Artists will be live painting Downtown Durham’s large planters during Third Friday
Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
Wendell's Meet on Main Concert Series includes live music, a kids' zone, food truck rodeo and beer and wine for purchase. The concerts take place in Downtown Wendell on four Fridays, from 5 to 10 p.m., and are free to attend. Meet on Main 2026 Schedule … [Read more...] about Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
Durham Labor Choir’s Spring Concert on May 15
Durham Labor Choir performs labor songs to celebrate the workers of Durham. The group is presenting Bread & Roses: Spring Concert on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina. Experience powerful labor classics and new re-writes around the theme of textiles and women of the labor movement. Bring your … [Read more...] about Durham Labor Choir’s Spring Concert on May 15
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 15 and 16
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on May 15 and 16, 2026. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 15 and 16
