The Night Rider, 416 W. South Street, Raleigh, is a bar that frequently hosts live music and comedy events. Here's one upcoming event. Live music: Charlie Craichy, Patrick Carr and Ryan IrbyThursday, May 8, 20257 to 9 p.m.Free, with $5 suggested donation … [Read more...] about Live music at The Night Rider: Charlie Craichy, Patrick Carr and Ryan Irby May 8
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CAM Raleigh: closed
UPDATE: CAM Raleigh is closed. Stay tuned for updates. CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Find more upcoming events. … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh: closed
3rd Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park May 3
Let's Get Social Raleigh and Raleigh Parks are presenting the Adult Recess Festival at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m. This free event is for ages 21+ only. This festival will feature games, sports, food trucks, and music. New this year will be "Poolside Picnic." Bring your own inflatable pool, deck it out with blankets, … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park May 3
Tacos N Tequila Bar Crawl Live for Cinco de Mayo May 3
Bar Crawl Live's Tacos N Tequila Bar Crawl is back for Cinco de Mayo in Raleigh on Saturday, May 3, 2024, from 3 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $27.22. Purchase here. The bar crawl takes place in the Glenwood neighborhood of Raleigh. Tickets include: … [Read more...] about Tacos N Tequila Bar Crawl Live for Cinco de Mayo May 3
Biscuits & Banjos offering free events April 25-27
The inaugural Biscuits & Banjos Festival takes place in Durham from April 25 to 27, 2025. This music festival, curated by Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, is dedicated to the reclamation and exploration of Black music, art and culture in North Carolina. Tickets are sold out, but there is also free programming all weekend, including concerts, film, discussion, banjo … [Read more...] about Biscuits & Banjos offering free events April 25-27
Free productions of Hamlet and Twelfth Night in Raleigh
Elsewhere Shakespeare and Atlas Stage Collective are presenting two free Shakespeare productions in Raleigh at the end of April. The small cast will rehearse for just ten hours before putting on a single performance of each play, all with no director. HamletSaturday, April 26, 20257 p.m.Hunky Dory Records, in Raleigh Iron Works1101 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NCFree Twelfth … [Read more...] about Free productions of Hamlet and Twelfth Night in Raleigh
Trivia Night Every Thursday at It’s a Southern Thing — Ellis Crossing
Hammered Trivia is presenting free trivia nights every Thursday, at 7 p.m., at It's a Southern Thing -- Ellis Crossing, 1051 Yunus Road, Durham, North Carolina. This event is scheduled through the end of 2025. There are prizes for the top three teams. … [Read more...] about Trivia Night Every Thursday at It’s a Southern Thing — Ellis Crossing
NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of Art April 26
The North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting the NC Indigenous Artist Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is free to attend. This is a free event in the East and West Building. Celebrate American Indian artists from tribes across North Carolina at our third annual festival. This event highlights the living … [Read more...] about NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of Art April 26
Children’s Day and Youth Music Day at Moore Square April 26
Raleigh, North Carolina is hosting Children's Day and Youth Music Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 210 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This annual Children's Day event is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh and La Ley 101.1 FM. This free event features: Performance schedule: … [Read more...] about Children’s Day and Youth Music Day at Moore Square April 26
Northside Festival in Chapel Hill April 26
The Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History is presenting the Northside Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12 to 3:30 p.m., at 512 Rosemary Street, between Roberson and N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill. This event was announced on The Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History's Facebook page. This is a free neighborhood festival. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Northside Festival in Chapel Hill April 26
