The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting its 2nd Annual Okra Jamboree on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend this celebration of okra. Look for updates on the Facebook event. Here's what's going on: … [Read more...] about Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 3
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Durham Fiesta Latina August 3
El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is a cultural celebration and a chance for community building. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Durham Fiesta Latina August 3
Grand Opening of Ascension Gallery in Raleigh
Ascension Gallery, at 416 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is dedicated to showing modern and contemporary works by artists of the African diaspora. The gallery will feature trendsetting exhibitions by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color.) Ascension Gallery is celebrating its grand opening from August 1 to 3, 2025, with a number of events to celebrate Conscious and … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Ascension Gallery in Raleigh
Beer Study Carrboro: Comedy Night and more
Beer Study Carrboro, at 101 Two Hills Drive, Carrboro, North Carolina, is a bottle shop and bar that features a rotating selection of rare and local brews, ciders and imports. Beer Study Carrboro hosts many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events. Upcoming Events Study Break: Stand-Up ComedyFriday, August 1, 20257:30 p.m.Free Hosted by Joel … [Read more...] about Beer Study Carrboro: Comedy Night and more
Common Market Durham
Common Market, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting many events. The following events were sent out in their email newsletter, and you can follow along on their Instagram for updates. It would be a good idea to double check! Live music: Ol Joey ScrumsFriday, August 1, 20256 to 8 p.m.Free Comedy Open MicFriday, August 9, 20257 p.m.Free A Good Time Comedy is bringing you a … [Read more...] about Common Market Durham
Fenton Art Festival Sep. 14
The Fenton Art Festival takes place Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The Fenton Art Festival is a fine arts market featuring 60 artists selling original art, including works in oils, watercolors, and acrylics, mixed media, illustrations, prints, sculpture and more. Enjoy workshops, … [Read more...] about Fenton Art Festival Sep. 14
A(spora): Augmented Reality Art Installation at Chavis Community Center — explores Gulla Geechee Ancestral Intelligence
A(spora), by Raleigh artist and researcher Jazsalyn, is an augmented reality (AR) installation at John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's on the exterior windows of the building and free to visit. It is planned to stay up through January of 2026. Check here for any updates, and for more information. The work explores the Ancestral … [Read more...] about A(spora): Augmented Reality Art Installation at Chavis Community Center — explores Gulla Geechee Ancestral Intelligence
Missy Lane’s Assembly Room has closed
Missy Lane's Assembly Room, 310 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, announced that they've permanently closed. … [Read more...] about Missy Lane’s Assembly Room has closed
Free Comedy Show at House of Hops, Glenwood on July 29
House of Hops is a family-owned craft beer retail store. It features over 300 bottles and canned beers, and 24 rotating draft beers. They fill clean 32 ounce and 64 ounce growlers. House of Hops has two locations in Raleigh and one in Pittsboro. House of Hops hosts events, mostly trivia, throughout the week. You can find updates on their website calendar or the Facebook pages for each … [Read more...] about Free Comedy Show at House of Hops, Glenwood on July 29
Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
Raleigh Shop and Rock features Battle of the Bands, hosted by Adam Decker, a food truck rodeo, beer and wine, and local vendors. It takes place Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh Shop and Rock is free to attend, and family friendly. Bring a lawn chair. You might also be interested in heading to Moore Square … [Read more...] about Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
