Slim's Downtown Raleigh, at 227 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a rich history spanning 25 years. It's considered to be a hidden gem dive bar, with affordable drinks and lots of good times. Slim's frequently hosts live music at a low price. You can see upcoming events on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Event Live Music:($5 cover unless otherwise … [Read more...] about Live music at Slim’s Downtown Raleigh
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FREE Y2K Party Featuring DJ Skylan at Bearded Bee Brewing on Aug. 21, 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 Free Live Music: Last updated 8/13/2026. View their full live music schedule on their website calendar. Y2K Party Featuring DJ … [Read more...] about FREE Y2K Party Featuring DJ Skylan at Bearded Bee Brewing on Aug. 21, and more!
The Saloon Social: Hops for Hope Fundraiser at Oak City Brewing Co., Aug. 15, and more!
Oak City Brewing Company is a tap house and nano-brewery in historic downtown Knightdale, NC. It offers 20 rotating craft beers on tap. Oak City Brewing is family-friendly, and its patio is dog-friendly. You'll find Oak City Brewing at 616 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC. Oak City Brewing Company hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website calendar. Upcoming … [Read more...] about The Saloon Social: Hops for Hope Fundraiser at Oak City Brewing Co., Aug. 15, and more!
Free live music at Bombshell Beer Company, and more!
Bombshell Beer Company, at 120 Quantum Street, Holly Springs, is a 100% women-owned microbrewery. They package our beer in kegs and cans which can be found in restaurants and bars throughout the Greater Triangle, Triad, and Sandhills of NC. The Tap Room features up to 12 beers on tap, wine, and soft drinks, and there's an outdoor Beer Garden. Bombshell hosts food trucks, live music, trivia, … [Read more...] about Free live music at Bombshell Beer Company, and more!
Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor concert series, Jazz'd Up Sundays. It will take place on the Great Lawn Pavilion on select Sundays in September and October, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This jazz series is produced by Christian Tamburr. It's free and open to the public. Bring your own chairs and blankets for a comfortable viewing … [Read more...] about Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Trivia and Music Bingo at Carolina Brewing Company (Holly Springs)
Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Road in Holly Springs, is the oldest active brewery in Wake County. Here are some of their upcoming events. Look at their Facebook page for upcoming events. Check back soon. Recurring Events Tuesday Night TriviaThe first and third Tuesday of every month (scheduled through December 2026)7:15 and 8:15 p.m.Free Music BingoThe second and … [Read more...] about Trivia and Music Bingo at Carolina Brewing Company (Holly Springs)
WUNC’s Pints & Politics Discussion at bmc brewing in Pittsboro on Aug. 19, and more
bmc brewing, at 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, opened in 2021, and serves the Chatham County community. It's part of the Chatham Beverage District, along with Fair Game Beverage Company, Chatham Cider Works, Starrlight Mead, and more. bmc hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events. Upcoming Events WUNC's Pints & PoliticsWednesday, … [Read more...] about WUNC’s Pints & Politics Discussion at bmc brewing in Pittsboro on Aug. 19, and more
NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Games Together Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly day of video games and tabletop gaming. Games Together Festival features tabletop gaming, a freeplay area for video games, live video game music, special guests, a movie and … [Read more...] about NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: How to Train Your Dragon on Aug. 15
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: How to Train Your Dragon on Aug. 15
Carolina Hurricanes Yard Sale Aug. 15 — merch at least 50% off
The Carolina Hurricanes are holding their Yard Sale on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The sale will take place in the South Plaza and Box Office. (See map below.) If you're a season ticket member, you'll need to have your STM account number for check-in. And entry will be strictly limited to the number of … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Yard Sale Aug. 15 — merch at least 50% off
