North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture. It takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:30 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — Jamaican Independence Celebration
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Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Aug. 9
Wendell Falls, 320 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell, NC, is presenting Farmhouse Jams, a free concert on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Courtney Lynn & Quinn will be performing. Please bring your own chair. Farmhouse Café and food trucks will be serving up tasty eats, or grab a bite beforehand at one of the Treelight Square restaurants. Also, learn more about the amenities … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Aug. 9
Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market
Pomona Pop-Ups is hosting Raleigh Funky Flower Fest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Look for updates in the Facebook event. This is a flower-themed vendor market featuring: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market
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. Check back soon. You can follow along on their Instagram for updates. … [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
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
