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
Entertainment
Extended: Live Nation’s Summer of Live $30 ticket sale through May 7
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Live Nation has announced Summer of Live, which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. (Last year the program was called Ticket to Summer.) The $30 tickets sale has been extended through May 7, 2026. The $30 includes all fees, but taxes will be added. Keep reading for a list of shows in the Triangle Alternately, please remember that there is … [Read more...] about Extended: Live Nation’s Summer of Live $30 ticket sale through May 7
Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 9
Raleigh's Spring Festival is taking place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This is a family-friendly, pet-friendly event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 9
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Ta Contento is bringing the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to The Plant! Enjoy live music with Grupo Caribe Vibe, as well as delicious food and drinks for purchase. bmc brewing will offer $5 Pints of their Mexia Mexican Lager and $1 off Tequila … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro
Triangle String Orchestra: Hollywood in Concert on May 6
Triangle String Orchestra is a community orchestra of amateur string musicians. It meets at Meredith College in Raleigh. The orchestra is presenting a concert, Hollywood in Concert, on May 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Carswell Auditorium in Meredith College's Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy songs from movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, E.T., … [Read more...] about Triangle String Orchestra: Hollywood in Concert on May 6
Star Wars Day Events in the Triangle — May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th is known as Star Wars Day. "May the 4th be with you..." It's on this day that you'll find many organizations hosting Star Wars themed events like movie screenings, cosplay events and themed markets. This is the best day of the year to break out your light saber! Read on for a list of Star Wars Day events in the Triangle, including costume parties, movies, dance parties and more. … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Events in the Triangle — May the 4th Be With You
Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is celebrating National Bike Month with a free Campfire and Movie on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. There will be a short film by Carrboro's Darryl Jones as the sun sets. Then enjoy E.T. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy s'mores … [Read more...] about Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
The Durham Craft Market Spring Fling May 3
The Durham Craft Market is celebrating 20 years of bringing you beautiful, locally made goods with a special event. Spring Fling Market will take place under the pavilion in Durham Central Park, 401 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition the artists displaying and selling their work, Spring Fling features: Member Artists Guest … [Read more...] about The Durham Craft Market Spring Fling May 3
Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
The Plant, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting a Strawberry Social on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. This event is a celebration of all things strawberry. Free to attend and for all ages. Strawberry Social welcomes spring with fresh strawberries, local vendors, and live music at The Plant. This family-friendly festival highlights strawberry desserts, drinks, … [Read more...] about Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
