White Street Brewing was the first brewery to make Wake Forest its home. It's in downtown Wake Forest, at 218 South White Street. It specializes in hand-crafted, small-batch ales and lagers. The taste assortment include a hoppy IPA, a Kolsch, a Belgian blond and a Scottish ale. You can find White Street Brewing's events on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music: Grace … [Read more...] about Live music, trivia, and music bingo at White Street Brewing in Wake Forest
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Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2025! It will take place August 23 and 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. The 49th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
The first day of summer, June 21, 2025, is also, fittingly, National Smoothie Day. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating National Smoothie Day by giving Tropic Rewards members a free 24-oz smoothie with any bowl or food purchase. Food items include flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more. The offer is only available to Tropic Rewards members. Sign-up before June 21, … [Read more...] about Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
The Very Best Deals at Amazon Outlet — updated
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Amazon has a little corner called Amazon Outlet that's devoted to really big discounts. It's definitely worth checking every so often if you're shopping online! Find all the Amazon Outlet deals here. Here are a few that caught our eye. Please know that the deals can change at any time, and items do sell out. … [Read more...] about The Very Best Deals at Amazon Outlet — updated
North Hills Kids: Naturepalooza June 17
Once a month this summer, there will be free kids' activities at Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. North Hills Kids takes place the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from June to August, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn about all the events on visitnorthills.com/events. North Hills Kids Schedule June 17: Naturepalooza Discover the great outdoors … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids: Naturepalooza June 17
The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition at Moore Square June 21
Tongue Slappers BBQ Smokehouse presents The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Food will be for sale. There will also be vendors, and music, provided PushPlayKillas. … [Read more...] about The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition at Moore Square June 21
Vans & Vendors Emo Night Market at Fainting Goat Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina, June 28, 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 Vans & Vendors Emo Night Market at Fainting Goat Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina, June 28, and more
International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour June 17 — Halle Wood
Oak City Music Collective is presenting International Jazz Open Jam the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Neptune's Parlour. Neptune's Parlour is a subterranean bar, under Kings, at 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. International Jazz Open Jam is a free event. All styles of jazz are welcome. All ages are welcome. Hot food will be available for sale. More info … [Read more...] about International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour June 17 — Halle Wood
Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Every Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, and takes place at The Leaf at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event. Instructor Ms. Bryce will read children’s stories, sing a song or two and re-create the stories through play and … [Read more...] about Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through July 1, 2025, a visiting artist will be working on JB Duke Hotel's lobby, creating a masterpiece in real time. Six different artists will rotate through the series, appearing twice. The artists will work in a variety of media. This is a … [Read more...] about Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
