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
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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
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
“The Broadside” Presents: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling May 13
Join WUNC’s narrative journalism show “The Broadside” for a special live storytelling event exploring the unsung history and present-day experiences of Asian Americans in North Carolina. The Broadside Present: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., at The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina. Tickets are $7.51. Hosted by … [Read more...] about “The Broadside” Presents: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling May 13
Top Things to do in the Triangle in May — big list of events
In the Triangle, May is the beginning of the summer season. That means that free outdoor concerts are in full swing, festivals are kicking in, and there's tons of kid-friendly fun as well. Plan May, 2026, with this list of the top things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. We're highlighting more than 25 events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge … [Read more...] about Top Things to do in the Triangle in May — big list of events
Free Concert by New River Ensemble for Kids and Families at Meredith College — with a chance to play music too on May 10
Meredith College is hosting a FREE concert with New River Ensemble for kids and families. The concert takes place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 3 to 3:45 p.m., at Carswell Recital Hall, Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the door. American Tales is a multimedia program that combines children’s … [Read more...] about Free Concert by New River Ensemble for Kids and Families at Meredith College — with a chance to play music too on May 10
Dr. M.T. Pope House Presents: Black Joy in the Springtime — free concert with Shenette Swann on May 9
Enjoy a FREE concert, Black Joy in the Springtime, at the Pope House Museum, on 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. Music played a central role in American family life during the 19th and early 20th centuries, long before the advent of television and cellphones. African American households embraced music as a powerful means of … [Read more...] about Dr. M.T. Pope House Presents: Black Joy in the Springtime — free concert with Shenette Swann on May 9
Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fayetteville Street, between Hargett and Davie Streets, in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop local this year for your parents with some of the best local vendors! There will be a DJ and live music keeping the party alive and an interactive lounge section … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 9
The Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m., on N. Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Admission is free! This free festival is a celebration of many Latino/Hispanic cultures. The festival features: Some of the performers: … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 9
