Bond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very full music calendar, in addition to a great beer list. The food truck Bulkogi is there every day that Bond Brothers Eastside is open, offering the Bulkogi Burger, Galbi Basket, Ramen Fried … [Read more...] about Jazz: The Session at Bond Brothers Eastside on Thursdays
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Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It takes place every Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Visit the Durham Beer and Banjos Facebook page to see which band is playing this wee. More upcoming music in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series returns April 9
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2026. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 9, … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series returns April 9
Beer Box Cary: Sci-Fi Trivia on Apr. 15, more…
Beer Box Cary, at 1200 Gathering Park Circle, Suite 100, Cary, North Carolina, features 24 taps, as well as several bourbons, handpicked wines and classic cocktails. It's a dog-friendly taproom and you're welcome to bring your own food. Beer Box Cary hosts events, which you can find on their website or Facebook page. Read on for a few upcoming events. Sci-Fi Trivia NightWednesday, April 15, … [Read more...] about Beer Box Cary: Sci-Fi Trivia on Apr. 15, more…
Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park (save the dates!)
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place twice a month from June through August, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. The concerts take place at different parks in Durham. The locations and … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park (save the dates!)
Family Field Day at Marbles Playway and Moore Square May 2
Family Field Day is a FREE outdoor play festival featuring classic field day games, a kid-friendly try-athlon, music and nonstop family fun. It takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the outdoor Marbles Playway, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Moore Square. Museum admission is not included. Activities at Family Field Day The try-athon isn’t your … [Read more...] about Family Field Day at Marbles Playway and Moore Square May 2
Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., near Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Haw River Festival is the kickoff to this season's Saturdays in Saxapahaw concerts. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Besides the music, the festival includes: Bands: Free Admission! All donations and … [Read more...] about Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Thinking Philosophy is a free series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Public Library. It takes place on Wednesdays from February 4 to April 15, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room B, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It does not take place March 4 and 18, 2026. You can find this series on Chapel … [Read more...] about Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill April 8 and 22
The Town of Chapel Hill holds a regular food distribution, open to all community members, two times a month. You can find them on the Town's calendar. It takes place at the Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot, 2000 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Please bring one or two boxes or bags. Can you help out? Sign up here to … [Read more...] about Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill April 8 and 22
Poetry at the Plant Apr. 8
Fair Game Beverage Company, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is one of the businesses at The Plant. This Chatham County distillery and winery features North Carolina grown and produced wine and spirits. Fair Game regularly hosts events, and many of them are free. You can find them on Fair Game's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Open Mic at … [Read more...] about Poetry at the Plant Apr. 8
