State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street in Raleigh, includes 30,000 square feet for North Carolina farmers to sell fresh produce. It's open every day: Monday thru Saturday 5:00am - 6:00pm Sundays 8:00am - 6:00pm In addition, there are three restaurants, the Market Grill, Seafood Restaurant and State Farmers Market Restaurant. The market hosts many events through the year, … [Read more...] about Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market–largest watermelon contest
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41Hundred grand opening at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
41Hundred is the new restaurant at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel, 4100 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The focus is on fresh, local, high quality ingredients. The restaurant is serving breakfast both buffet style and a la carte, lunch and dinner in the lounge, along with the full bar experience. 41Hundred is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017, from 5 … [Read more...] about 41Hundred grand opening at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
Sunday in the Park: Thelonious at Fletcher Park
This summer, Dorothea Dix Park and Fred Fletcher Park are partnering to offer Sunday in the Park, presenting a new musical genre each week. Event locations will alternate between Dorothea Dix Park's Harvey Hill and Fred Fletcher Park. Bring the whole family, a picnic and a blanket, and sit back and enjoy the music! Food trucks will also be on site offering dinner and desserts. Beer and wine are … [Read more...] about Sunday in the Park: Thelonious at Fletcher Park
Free premiere of Scienstars at Varsity Theatre
Scienstars is a new live action science fiction show for kids that combines science education with exciting fiction. You'll be able to watch the episodes on the Scienstars website. Bring the kids to Varsity Theatre, 123 East Franklin Street, on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017, at 5 p.m., for the Red Carpet Premiere Event, to watch the pilot episode, "Energy Vampires." There will also be a Q&A … [Read more...] about Free premiere of Scienstars at Varsity Theatre
BOGO scoops at Pincho Loco Grand Opening
Pincho Loco is a Latin-style ice cream and popsicle shop in Durham. It specializes in native Latino flavors like Tequila, Tiger Tail (Vanilla, Mexican Vanilla, and Chocolate), Guava, Tamarind and more. On the menu are sundaes, smoothies, waffle cones, floats and more. The shop also has non-dairy options. And they stock beer. You'll find Pincho Loco at 1918 Perry Street, around 9th … [Read more...] about BOGO scoops at Pincho Loco Grand Opening
Free: Beat the Heat Lawn Party (and more) at Townsend Bertram & Company
Townsend Bertraim & Company, an outdoor outfitters company at Carr Mill in Carrboro, sells high quality footwear, sporting good and gear for outdoor adventures. It hosts some free events too. Here's what's coming up: Beat the Heat Lawn Party Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Head to Carr Mill for a free party on the lawn of Weaver Street Market. Friends of Bolin Creek, … [Read more...] about Free: Beat the Heat Lawn Party (and more) at Townsend Bertram & Company
Tap Fest 2017: This is NOT Spinal Tap (free, with donation requested)
The Pour House Music Hall, 224 South Blount Street in Raleigh, is hosting the first annual Tap Fest: This is NOT Spinal Tap, a tribute to the sort of fictional band Spinal Tap from the greatest movie ever, "This is Spinal Tap." It will take place Sunday, July 23rd, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. There's no cover, but a $5 donation is requested. It's a fundraiser for Wake … [Read more...] about Tap Fest 2017: This is NOT Spinal Tap (free, with donation requested)
The Farmery Grand Opening
The Farmery is now open at 326 Geer Street, Durham, near Motorco, Fullsteam Brewery, Cocoa Cinnamon and The Pit. It serves up a variety of healthy fare, such as flatbreads, wraps, and salad bowls out of a converted 1968 Airstream. Lunch Wednesday-Saturday 11am-2pm Dinner Wednesday & Thursday 5pm-9pm Friday & Saturday 5pm-10pm On Friday, July 21st, 2017, during 3rd Friday Durham, … [Read more...] about The Farmery Grand Opening
Visit two art exhibitions with Triangle Friends of African American Arts
Join Triangle Friends of African American Arts on July 28th, 2017, and visit two art exhibitions. The evening will start at 6 p.m. at Pleiades Gallery, 109 E. Chapel Hill Street, Durham. The group will meet with artists at the exhibition TRUTH TO POWER 5: Communicating Social Justice Through Visual Art. Then the group will walk two blocks down to the 21c Museum Hotel and view their … [Read more...] about Visit two art exhibitions with Triangle Friends of African American Arts
Ice and Fire Bellydance: Game of Thrones Show and Fundraiser (free but donations requested)
The League of Extraordinary Bellydancers bills itself as the Triangle's premiere geek bellydance troupe. They have developed and choreographed shows with the themes of Harry Potter, Dragon Age, Star Wars, and more. One of their most popular choreographies is Game of Thrones, and they're presenting a free performance of it on Friday, July 21st, 2017, at View Bar and Gameroom at Legends, 119 … [Read more...] about Ice and Fire Bellydance: Game of Thrones Show and Fundraiser (free but donations requested)
