Shadowbox Studio and Blastco Productions present: Movie Loft, monthly film screenings with accompanying music/bands/sounds/stuff. Classics to schlock, unheralded gems to timely revivals, the tawdry to the topical, regional interest to worldly flair. There will always be free hot dogs. And free popcorn. Beverages available but BYO also encouraged. Note: donations are welcome! Shadowbox Studio … [Read more...] about Movie Loft: Free movies, hot dogs & more at Shadowbox Studio in Durham
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Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Full Frame Documentary Film Series is screening three short films at lunchtime at RTP on Friday, July 28th, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. It's free to attend but seating is limited. Register at eventbrite to reserve your space. Programmed to fit your lunch hour, Full Frame will present three short documentaries from their 2017 Festival featuring female innovators who grace the world with skill and … [Read more...] about Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Pleiades Arts, at 109 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, community-focused, artist-driven contemporary art gallery founded in 2013 by Renee Leverty and Kim Wheaton, who are both artists. By juried invitation, Pleiades represents a group of talented, Triangle-based artists in diverse media who are participating members of the gallery. The artists are Mark Abercrombie, Teddy Devereux, Tom Dunne, Gray … [Read more...] about Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Wind Down Wednesday concert series
Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, is presenting a free live music series, Wind Down Wednesdays, in June and July, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Playgrounds and a splash pad will be open for kids during concert hours. Lawn chairs and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Beverages and a variety of hand held foods will be available at stations on the promenade. Several Waverly Restaurants have … [Read more...] about Wind Down Wednesday concert series
Free concerts in Wake Forest’s E. Carroll Joyner Park
The Town of Wake Forest, along with Wake Forest ARTS, PineCone, and the United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, is putting on two free concerts at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest. They will take place on two Sundays, August 6th and September 3rd, at 5 p.m., at Joyner Park Amphitheater. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own. … [Read more...] about Free concerts in Wake Forest’s E. Carroll Joyner Park
“Chill on the Hill”: Music & lawn games at Dorothea Dix Park
Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive in Raleigh, is the site of one of the most exciting new park projects in America. The 308-acre site blends historic architecture and rich landscapes into a unique destination. The park's development has just begun, but there are already many events taking place at the park. Two concert series are going on this summer: Y'all at Dix Park is a monthly … [Read more...] about “Chill on the Hill”: Music & lawn games at Dorothea Dix Park
Cary’s Downtown Chowdown Food Truck Rally schedule
Cary's Downtown Chowdown brings food and entertainment to Downtown Cary. The next one is Sunday, July 30th, 2017, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It'll take place on Academy St. between Chatham St. & Dry Ave., and Downtown Park. In addition to the food, you can look forward to: Live music from Raleigh-based LaureNicole: classic rock of Guns ‘n’ Roses and Led Zeppelin to recent pop … [Read more...] about Cary’s Downtown Chowdown Food Truck Rally schedule
Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market in Raleigh–largest watermelon contest
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 in Raleigh–largest watermelon contest
Free sampling events at The Fresh Market: grapes, shrimp, more
The Fresh Market, a specialty grocer that features seasonally fresh produce, quality meat and seafood, signature baked goods and thousands of organic options, hosts free sampling events at all of its stores, nationwide. There are locations in Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham. Find the closest one here. Here's what's coming up: The Fresh Pick: Grapes and Back-to-School Sampling … [Read more...] about Free sampling events at The Fresh Market: grapes, shrimp, more
“Cheese Please” at Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market–grilled cheese competition
Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 19th, 2017, through October 11th, at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh. It brings the highest quality local growers and food artisans together for a Raleigh audience. Vendors include North Carolina farmers, ranchers, fisherman, nurserymen, bakers, cheese makers, and specialty foods … [Read more...] about “Cheese Please” at Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market–grilled cheese competition
