Enjoy a free Japanese drumming performance on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Holton Career Center, 401 N Driver Street, Durham, North Carolina. Peaceful Forest features Takumi Kato, a professional Taiko drummer from Gifu, Japan, who has toured internationally with Kodo, one of Japan’s most renowned Taiko groups. He now travels across the U.S. with his three children, … [Read more...] about Free Japanese Drumming Performance in Durham Oct. 16
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Free performances of King James by PlayMakers around the Triangle — play about LeBron James
PlayMakers Repertory Company is presenting free performances of King James around the Triangle in September and October of 2025. Basketball brought them together, but friendship is the real game. Spanning the rise of LeBron James and the shifting tides of hometown fandom, this sharp, funny, and heartfelt play explores loyalty, identity, and the bonds we build -- on and off the court. Please … [Read more...] about Free performances of King James by PlayMakers around the Triangle — play about LeBron James
Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park — Jake + Johanna of the Soul Psychedelique Orchestra Oct. 16
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series, Live at Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concerts return for the fall in September, 2025. The free concerts take place at Academy Plaza. Learn all about the incredible Downtown Cary Park, including more free events. You can find all the Live at Lunch concerts (and more) at … [Read more...] about Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park — Jake + Johanna of the Soul Psychedelique Orchestra Oct. 16
Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm Oct. 16
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It's got a new location and schedule for 2025. It takes place on select Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Upcoming Durham Beer and Banjos: More upcoming music in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm Oct. 16
The Raleigh Uke Jam — Oct. 16
The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering open to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele songs, but feel free to bring along copies of songs that … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam — Oct. 16
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Town of Cary, will host its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Curated by Darrell Stover, Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy dance, drumming, storytelling and visual arts. … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Singing the Songs Home is a concert where Steve Woodbury and Ann Bauer will share songs that were sung by the people who lived on the lands that are now Umstead State Park. It takes place both November 1 and 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Umstead State Park Visitors Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are free but registration is requested. In the … [Read more...] about Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Holy Trinity Concert Series in Raleigh Oct. 15
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE concert series. Holy Trinity Concert Series take place on four dates in fall of 2025. You can find the events listed on Holy Trinity's event calendar. Admission and parking is free. Holy Trinity Concert Series NC Symphony Violist Kurt TsengMonday, September 8, 20257 p.m.Facebook event NC … [Read more...] about Holy Trinity Concert Series in Raleigh Oct. 15
Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Five Points Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. This festival includes live music, hot drinks, trunk or treat, and games. Wear your best costume! … [Read more...] about Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Savannah Bananas are coming to Chapel Hill — how to get a chance at tickets
The Savannah Bananas are possibly the world's most popular "baseball" team. They play a version of baseball called "Banana Ball," which has very different rules than traditional baseball and focuses on entertainment and fun. Banana Ball is coming to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 2026. The Savannah Bananas will be playing the Tailgaters at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on April 11 and 12, … [Read more...] about Savannah Bananas are coming to Chapel Hill — how to get a chance at tickets
