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Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list

Outdoor movies are a hugely popular event in the warm months in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond.  Read on to see a day-by-day list of outdoor movies.  Take a look at the calendar and follow the links for details. Many of these events are free, but some require ticket purchase, and are likely to sell out.   Upcoming Outdoor Movies … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list

Big Sale on Sonos Speakers, Headphones, Soundbars

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Sonos offers a seamless sound experience, through your WiFi. The advantage of the Sonos WiFi approach is that you use the Sonos controller app (on your computer or phone) and it integrates all your content sources, like Spotify, Pandora, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and more. You can even make playlists that include songs from various sources. Also, since it's playing from the controller app, if you … [Read more...] about Big Sale on Sonos Speakers, Headphones, Soundbars

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Smashburger: National Hamburger Day Deal May 28

Smashburger is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a special deal on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Get any Single (not Double) burger for $5.28 at participating locations. You can claim the deal in-store, or through Smashburger's website or app by using the promo code 528SINGLE. Choices include: Find more National Hamburger Day deals. … [Read more...] about Smashburger: National Hamburger Day Deal May 28

What’s open and closed on Memorial Day in the Triangle

Learn about holiday hours at County facilities, City and Town services, ABC Stores and grocery stores. This post is updated throughout the year to provide information on hours for various holidays. So you might see some information that doesn't relate to the current holiday. We haven't listed every municipality in the Triangle, because there are so many. Go to your town's website or social … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on Memorial Day in the Triangle

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Memorial Day Weekend events, ceremonies and deals in the Triangle 2026

Memorial Day 2026 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, will feature many events, both to commemorate our fallen military personnel, and to just celebrate the beginning of the summer. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, 2026, and Memorial Day Weekend starts Friday, May 22. We are listing freebies and discounts for military personnel as soon as they're announced. Also, please … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend events, ceremonies and deals in the Triangle 2026

Memorial Day Drop-In Art Making at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2

Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2, at 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Memorial Day Drop-In Art Making Meetup on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop in any time. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning. "Pay as you please." $15 is a suggested middle amount. This event was announced on Facebook. Please come by for this relaxed … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Drop-In Art Making at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2

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Memorial Day Remembrance with Durham County Veteran Services May 25

Durham County Veteran Services is presenting a Memorial Day Remembrance event on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9 a.m., at William V. Bell Building (formerly Administration II Building), 201 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. It will take place in Conference Room 126. It's free and open to everyone. The program will feature a roll call recognizing the more than 350 known Durham County veterans … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Remembrance with Durham County Veteran Services May 25

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