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Third Friday Durham: explore art and music
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. Musicians and other entertainers busk on the sidewalks (moving inside during inclement weather) and many artists open their studios to visitors. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham: explore art and music
Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
Northgate Jams is an acoustic jam session that takes place every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Boulevard in Durham. It's free and everyone is invited. The jam session takes place in space 134, across from Ashley Stewart. It's in the space that used to be Chick-fil-A, now referred to by the group as Pick-fil-A. Here's a directory of the mall. Follow the … [Read more...] about Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
Winter Food Truck Rodeo in Durham Central Park features 40+ food trucks
Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeos take place five times a year on Sunday afternoons. Dozens of the Triangle's most popular food trucks gather. It's free to attend. Just pay for what you want to eat. You'll also find locally-brewed craft beer and live music. Dogs are allowed at the Food Truck Rodeo if they're on non-retractable leashes. Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster … [Read more...] about Winter Food Truck Rodeo in Durham Central Park features 40+ food trucks
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
23 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2019
Ready to pack up the kids and go find some summertime fun? Here's a quick list of free and cheap things in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, to get your feet wet. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might … [Read more...] about 23 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2019
Durham Farmers’ Market
Durham Farmers' Market, at 501 Foster Street in Durham, is Durham's largest farmers' market. It's open Saturdays all year, and also Wednesdays from mid-April to mid-October. Scroll down for upcoming special events. Summer Saturday hours (April through November 17): Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer Midweek Market (April - October) Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Winter Hours … [Read more...] about Durham Farmers’ Market
Tasting at Ten: Free tasting and tour at Counter Culture Coffee HQ
Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, 812 Mallard Avenue in Durham, invites the public to Tasting at Ten, a free coffee tasting session, every Friday at 10 a.m. Follow the above link and you'll see an Eventbrite link to each week's tasting for you to register at. Each week Counter Culture Coffee will choose a coffee or coffees to feature and a complementary brewing method to … [Read more...] about Tasting at Ten: Free tasting and tour at Counter Culture Coffee HQ
35 Triangle Farmer’s Markets
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Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
The Carrack Modern Art, 947 East Main Street in Durham, is an artist-centered, volunteer-run, zero-commission exhibition and event space. It hosts a new exhibition every two weeks, as well as frequent performances, workshops and creative gatherings. It's a place to experience fresh, exciting art, and to meet artists, as well as to explore your own artistic inclinations. Here are some free … [Read more...] about Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
