The North Carolina Public Defender's Association and the NCCU School of Law Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at NCCU New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, The … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Entertainment
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Pay What You Can to Stone Soup Theatre’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” on June 18
Stone Soup Theatre Co. is presenting You're a Good Man, Charlie Man from June 13 to 22, 2025, at The Performing Arts Center at Carolina Friends School, 4809 Friends School Road, Durham. North Carolina. Tickets are $30, and $25 for students. On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., the tickets are "pay what you can." Buy tickets here for the "pay what you can" night or other … [Read more...] about Pay What You Can to Stone Soup Theatre’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” on June 18
Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Blueberry Bonanza on Sunday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event to celebrate the blueberry! At this event: … [Read more...] about Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15
Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father’s Day
Celebrate Father's Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. On June 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring the kids to the Great Lawn Pavilion, and you can all unleash your creativity. Art supplies will be on hand for everyone to explore and create with. … [Read more...] about Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father’s Day
Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of Othello in Cary June 14 and 15
Switch Theatre is presenting Shakespeare in the Parks: OTHELLO -- free professional productions around the Triangle in May and June of 2025. The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in this spring's free-to-the-public, outdoor performance of Shakespeare in the Parks: OTHELLO. This professional production's six-week tour of the Triangle stops in Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Knightdale, Apex, and … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of Othello in Cary June 14 and 15
$15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
NC Hops Festival is an afternoon of NC craft beverages, local vendors, food trucks and live music. It takes place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Midtown at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for a way to save. A GA tasting ticket is for a session is $51.75, including fees, if you purchase in advance. It's $57.15 the day of … [Read more...] about $15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
Auroraflow’s 3rd Annual Pride Block Party in Durham
Auroraflow, 607 William Vickers Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its 3rd Annual Pride Block Party on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend and will include: … [Read more...] about Auroraflow’s 3rd Annual Pride Block Party in Durham
Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14
The Town of Franklinton is hosting the Funkytown Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Franklinton. Franklinton is about 26 miles to the northeast of Raleigh. It's close to Wake Forest. Funkytown Festival is a 70s and 80s themed festival, and is free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14
Mebane: Juneteenth Freedom Day Community Celebration June 14
The City of Mebane, NC, is hosting Juneteenth Freedom Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mebane Community Park, 627 W Center Street, Mebane. This free event will include speakers, entertainment, vendors, food and fellowship. Backyard Games will be available, including: … [Read more...] about Mebane: Juneteenth Freedom Day Community Celebration June 14
