CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. This event features musicians, dancers, … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
Music
Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Shana Tucker Sept. 3
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, will once again be the setting for live music, and once again, the shows are free to the public. Duke Arts at American Tobacco takes place every Wednesday in September, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series is from Duke Arts Presents in partnership with American Tobacco Campus. No tickets or reservations are required. Bring your own … [Read more...] about Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Shana Tucker Sept. 3
Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place starting September 3
Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, is presenting Sunset Music Series every Wednesday from September 3 to October 1, 2025. The concerts feature fun, high-energy bands. The concerts take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted. Schedule for Sunset Music Series 2025 … [Read more...] about Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place starting September 3
The Oak City Salsa Social Sept. 3! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
The Oak City Salsa Social is a live music and dance series that takes place the 1st Wednesday of the month, from June to November, 2025, at Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these events there will be a dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be a Red Carpet Photo Booth, and food and drinks will be … [Read more...] about The Oak City Salsa Social Sept. 3! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3
Mosaic holds the Mosaic Market once a month at The Works Yard, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The market features artisan crafts, fresh produce and a vibrant community atmosphere, including live music. It takes place the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. The markets are currently scheduled through October 1, 2025. Look for updates at … [Read more...] about Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Pullen Park in Raleigh. In colder months it will take place at … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Second Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: E.T. Sept. 12
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about Second Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: E.T. Sept. 12
Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to enter. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
