Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they will … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Tour and Explore and Vegan Potluck
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Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
DQ offering free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day (but all week!)
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20, 2025, but you don't have to wait until Sunday to celebrate with a freebie. DQ is offering Rewards members a FREE Dilly Bar starting July 14, 2025, with any order of $1 or more. The deal will be available through July 20, but you can redeem the freebie just once in that time period. Dilly Bars are made with vanilla soft serve and dipped in a crunchy … [Read more...] about DQ offering free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day (but all week!)
Free live music all Summer long at Blackbird Brewery in Wake Forest, and more
Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Road #101, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a family-owned, brewer-owned brewery with a 1,000-square-foot taproom, and a 5,000-square-foot outdoor patio and beer garden. You can find their events on the brewery's events calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music in Summer 2025: Recurring Events Hammered TriviaMondays7 to 9 … [Read more...] about Free live music all Summer long at Blackbird Brewery in Wake Forest, and more
Find Your Glimmer: immersive multi-media black light-activated artwork at Artspace: Artist Talk July 17
In July of 2025, Artist Candy Carver will install Find Your Glimmer, an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace, 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This installation envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It's a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist's heart and head and … [Read more...] about Find Your Glimmer: immersive multi-media black light-activated artwork at Artspace: Artist Talk July 17
Free Live Music Series on Rooftop of Westin Raleigh-Durham
The Westin Raleigh-Durham, at 3931 Macaw Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, has recently opened the Halcyon Rooftop, where you can enjoy craft cocktails, small bites and sweeping views. You can sip a cocktail and watch planes glide into RDU, for a unique atmosphere. Westin Raleigh-Durham is hosting a FREE live music series on the rooftop on Thursdays in July, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. There's a … [Read more...] about Free Live Music Series on Rooftop of Westin Raleigh-Durham
Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel Hill July 17
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is hosting a free concert series on Thursday nights in July, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. The concert has no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. The concert takes place on the Village Green. Thursday Night Live Lineup … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel Hill July 17
The Raleigh Uke Jam — twice a month gathering
The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering open to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele songs, but feel free to bring along copies of songs that … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam — twice a month gathering
10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting July 17
10th & Terrace is a rooftop lounge at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Its menu features shareable plates, desserts, wine, beer and cocktails. 10th & Terrace offers some events, which you can find on the happenings page of their website or their Facebook page. Free Wine Tasting on the RooftopThursday, July 17, 20255 to 7 … [Read more...] about 10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting July 17
Live music with Dorian and Lou at Chatham Community Library July 17
Chatham Community Library, at 197 Highway 87 N, Pittsboro, is hosting local musicians Dorian Devins and Lou Rainone for a live performance on Thursday, July 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. This program is free and open to the public. Jazz vocalist and lyricist Dorian Devins spent much of her childhood in North Carolina’s Sandhills region. In addition to her music … [Read more...] about Live music with Dorian and Lou at Chatham Community Library July 17
