James Joyce Irish Pub, 912 W Main Street Durham, features food and drink by both sides of the Atlantic. They also regularly host events. Find their events on their website or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Hoppy Hour ComedySunday, June 29, 20254 p.m.Free (pay for food and drink) Featuring Scott Schacher, Rob Schneider, Kuntry T, Greg Capra and Iris Medina. Full menu available. Reserve your … [Read more...] about Hoppy Hour Comedy at James Joyce Irish Pub in Durham June 29
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Griot & Grey Owl Field Day and Block Party June 28
Griot and Grey Owl Black Writers Conference is launching a kickstarter for their Black Southern Anthology & Archive with a field day and block party on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at SEEDS Garden, 706 Gilbert Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $10 plus fees. The event features: Bring your own lawn chair. … [Read more...] about Griot & Grey Owl Field Day and Block Party June 28
Live & Unleashed: Live music series at Crazy Axe in Raleigh
Crazy Axe, 1531 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is an axe throwing club with a full bar and a smoker-friendly outdoor patio. Crazy Axe hosts live music on Saturdays. Live & Unleashed is a free concert series. There's no cover and you don't have to throw axes (although axe-throwing is available.) Next up: 22 StringsSaturday, June 28, 20257 to 10 p.m.Free 22 Strings is an … [Read more...] about Live & Unleashed: Live music series at Crazy Axe in Raleigh
Smart After Dark Stand-Up Comedy in Durham June 28
Smart After Dark is a Stand-Up Comedy Showcase on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., at The Living Room, 1007 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $13.74 (including fees.) Purchase on Eventbrite. Laugh out loud with some of the funniest stand-up comedians in the region — all while enjoying craft cocktails, local brews, and the cozy, laid-back vibe that makes The … [Read more...] about Smart After Dark Stand-Up Comedy in Durham June 28
Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
The Raleigh International Folk Dancing Dancers are a group of people who are dedicated to learning and promoting dances from different cultures around the world. They've been a group since 1968. They meet every Friday, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, to dance together. All are welcome. The cost is just $3, to help offset the rental … [Read more...] about Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
Limited $10 tickets for Tyler Wilson at Goodnights Comedy Club June 26
Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, presents Tyler Wilson and Friends on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $25, but Goodnights Comedy Club has a special promotion going on for $10 tickets! Limited $10 tickets are available. Purchase here. Age 18+ Tyler Wilson is a bodacious comedian with a smooth, laid-back style and … [Read more...] about Limited $10 tickets for Tyler Wilson at Goodnights Comedy Club June 26
Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, on the Duke University campus, is hosting a summer outdoor movie series. The series celebrates the college experience with heartwarming films about determinatoin, humor and unforgettable friendships. The events take place at 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, 2025 on Terrace on the Green. 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. The films are free and open … [Read more...] about Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Wake Forest Price is holding the 2nd Wake Forest Pride Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Wake Forest, East Owen Avenue and Brooks Street. This is a free, family-friendly event with live music, food trucks, a kid zone and more. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
As Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergo renovations, Duke Arts is hosting Music Near the Gardens, a special edition of the long-running summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. Music Near the Gardens: The Pinhook Edition is curated by Kym Register, owner of The Pinhook, and is hosted by local artist and performer Stormie Daie. It will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through … [Read more...] about Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
Events at Shadowbox Studio
Shadowbox Studio hosts film events, as well as live music and other arts events. Sometimes there's a ticket required, and sometimes the events are free, but donations are always appreciated. Shadowbox Studio is at 220-D Dominion Street, Durham, inside the Ample Storage complex. You can find their events at shadowboxstudio.org/events/. Upcoming Events Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Events at Shadowbox Studio
