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Race Amity Day June 7: music, storytelling, children’s activities, more…

Partners in Racial Justice are hosting Race Amity Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m., at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free, family-friendly event promises a vibrant afternoon filled with art, music, song, poetry, theater, storytelling, children’s activities, and more. The theme is "One Human … [Read more...] about Race Amity Day June 7: music, storytelling, children’s activities, more…

Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7

Pittsboro Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The Friday event, a drag show and dance party, is for ages 13+. The Saturday event is a free, family-friendly event that features fun, food, music, vendors and more. It ends with the Pride Parade. Both events are free to attend. Friday, June 6 Grab … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7

21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7

The Beaver Queen Pageant is very popular annual Durham event at Duke Park. Specifically, it will be at Duke Park Meadow, which is at the corner of Englewood Avenue and Acadia Street, 1608 Acadia Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's a special mix of folly, pageantry and humor, and friendly competition, as people vote for their favorite contestants by donating to Keep Durham Beautiful. The … [Read more...] about 21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7

Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!

You might have heard of National Coffee Day or National Donut Day, but did you know that there's also a day devoted to changing your guitar strings? World String Change Day takes place June 6, 2025! This day is a reminder that your music will sound better with a new set of strings! Music & Arts is celebrating by offering you a FREE set of D'Addario strings on June 6. They'll even put … [Read more...] about Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

Hank Pattie & The Current in Concert at The Ridge — pay what you can

Hank Pattie & The Current are performing at The Ridge, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Courtyard will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are "pay what you can," but you do need to reserve them, regardless of the payment. Reserve tickets here. This band combines Hank Smith's banjo mastery with Pattie Kinlaw's memorizing fiddle to … [Read more...] about Hank Pattie & The Current in Concert at The Ridge — pay what you can

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

Triangle Sketch Comedy’s The Uproar: We’re Trippin’ June 5-7 — pay what you can

Triangle Sketch Comedy is presenting The Uproar: We're Trippin' on June 5 to 7 p.m., at 8 p.m. each evening, at TR Studio, 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Get tickets here. The Uproar is a 90-minute high-energy, satirical sketch comedy showcase that explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get outta here. All framed with cutting … [Read more...] about Triangle Sketch Comedy’s The Uproar: We’re Trippin’ June 5-7 — pay what you can

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Comedy

“The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30

Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ Pride month by visiting the Raleigh debut of “The In Between Exhibit: Portraits and Stories by LGBTQ Christians” at St. Paul’s Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2205. “The In Between” is a film photography portrait series curated by local artist, Molly Byrom, highlighting the unique stories … [Read more...] about “The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30

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Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1

The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 30 to June 1, 2025, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5.50 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1

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