The Triangle is home to a large number of community bands, orchestras and choirs. The membership varies. Some are made up of professional or almost-professional musicians, and some are open to anyone with an interest in performing. There are community bands, orchestras and choruses in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Pittsboro, Smithfield and more. Whether you've performed professionally … [Read more...] about 30 community bands, orchestras and choirs in the Triangle — learn how you can participate
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Santa on the Roof of The Durham Hotel — free event Dec. 6
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., families are invited to the rooftop of The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, to meet Santa. Santa on the Roof is a FREE event. Bring your own camera. Stop by the Coffee Bar to pick up a hot cocoa and pastry and then head to the rooftop to take a picture with Santa, overlooking the city! Santa comes from … [Read more...] about Santa on the Roof of The Durham Hotel — free event Dec. 6
Stargazing from The Willard Rooftop Lounge Dec. 3
The Willard Rooftop Lounge, on the top of AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, at 9 Glenwood Avenue, offers craft cocktails, beer wine, little and bigger bites, and a stunning view of Downtown Raleigh. It hosts events on its rooftop. You can see the upcoming events on its website and Facebook page. Here is one... Stargazing from The WillardWednesday, December 3, 20257 to 9 p.m.Free Raleigh … [Read more...] about Stargazing from The Willard Rooftop Lounge Dec. 3
Tacky Christmas Extravaganza at Fainting Goat Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina, Dec. 20, and more
Fainting Goat Brewing Company, 330 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, is a small, independent, veteran and woman-owned, boutique brewery. It offers a variety of handcrafted brews in a casual atmosphere with a dog-friendly patio and outdoor fire pit. Fainting Goat hosts many events, including music bingo, trivia, and open mics. To see all their events, visit their Facebook page or their website … [Read more...] about Tacky Christmas Extravaganza at Fainting Goat Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina, Dec. 20, and more
Dark Daze Showing “The Dark Side of Oz” at Steel String Brewery Pluck Farm, Dec. 13
Steel String Brewery Pluck Farm is located at 6901 NC-54 West, Mebane, North Carolina. Enjoy the natural setting of the native plant gardens, seasonal blooms, and a 22-hole disc golf course. Events for both the Pluck Farm and Carrboro locations can be found on Steel String's Facebook page. Find events for the Carrboro location here. Read on for events at Steel String Pluck Farm. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Dark Daze Showing “The Dark Side of Oz” at Steel String Brewery Pluck Farm, Dec. 13
Green Road’s Holiday Vendor Fair Nov. 22
Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair takes place Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Green Road Community Center, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This will be your one-stop shop for unique gifts, festive treats, and seasonal cheer. Browse a wide variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, clothing, gourmet goodies, … [Read more...] about Green Road’s Holiday Vendor Fair Nov. 22
Pages and Pints at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell, and more…
Bearded Bee Brewing, at 20 E Campen Street, Wendell, North Carolina, hosts frequent events at its Downtown Wendell location. You can find all the events on their website, plus updates on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Upcoming Events Live Music in 2025: The full live music schedule can be found on their website calendar. Pages and Pints with Finn and OllieSunday, … [Read more...] about Pages and Pints at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell, and more…
Durty Bull’s 9th Anniversary Party at Durty Bull, Nov. 15, more
Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 206 Broadway Street, Durham, presents many free and cheap events. You can check out all of their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Durty Bull's 9th Anniversary PartySaturday, November 15, 202512 p.m.Free Featuring live music from Taxicab Preacher! Recurring Events Hammered TriviaSundays2 to 4 p.m.Free Hosted by Thor, this is a … [Read more...] about Durty Bull’s 9th Anniversary Party at Durty Bull, Nov. 15, more
Food Distribution Events and Food Pantries in the Triangle
If you or your family needs a helping hand with food, there are several organizations in the Triangle that regularly distribute food. We're creating a list of some organizations that might be able to help you. This list will include both scheduled food distribution events and food pantries. Make sure to follow the links so that you can see the organization's website. That's where you'll be able … [Read more...] about Food Distribution Events and Food Pantries in the Triangle
Halloween bar crawls, costume parties and more for adults — 2025
Looking for something to do for Halloween in the Triangle? Maybe a party to show off your costume, or a bar crawl? We've put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults. Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if it's 18+ or 21+ or all ages, but geared toward adults. We're adding to … [Read more...] about Halloween bar crawls, costume parties and more for adults — 2025
