Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an outdoor serving window, so you can order right from the patio. Kids are welcome at Der Nachbar. Der Nachbar hosts food trucks at times, and also sometimes offers pretzels from … [Read more...] about Der Nachbar: Durham Chess Enthusiasts Meetup on Tuesdays
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Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Build Your Own Lasagna Planter: FREE gardening class at Downtown Cary Park — registration opens Oct. 21
Build your own lasagna planter. One of the best ways to bring long-lasting color to late winter and early spring in your landscape or patio is by planting bulbs. Join Downtown Cary Park horticulturist Patrick McMillan to build your own winter-color planter by learning the art of layering successive layers (hence the “lasagna”) of bulbs to provide color from January through April. You will take … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Lasagna Planter: FREE gardening class at Downtown Cary Park — registration opens Oct. 21
Outdoor movie at Mason Jar Lager Company on Oct. 23: Little Shop of Horrors
The Mason Jar Lager Co., at 341 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, hosts frequent events, many of them free. They host live music every Saturday. You can find them on The Mason Jar's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Outdoor Movie Night ft. Little Shop of HorrorsFriday, October 23, 20267 p.m.Free Sit back and relax while you enjoy this outdoor movie! It's recommended to bring a lawn … [Read more...] about Outdoor movie at Mason Jar Lager Company on Oct. 23: Little Shop of Horrors
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market 3rd Monday of Month
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market takes place the third Monday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Southern Village Green, 401 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The next one takes place October 19, 2026. Please make sure to follow @chapelhillrrfm on Instagram for updates. At a free market, everything is freely given. Take what you need or want. There's no buying, selling, … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market 3rd Monday of Month
Total Tot Time: free play program in Durham for kids up to age 5 and their parents
Total Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., from September 2 to December 16, 2026. No RSVP is required. This program is offered by Durham Parks & Recreation. Come and play with your children … [Read more...] about Total Tot Time: free play program in Durham for kids up to age 5 and their parents
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Oct. 19
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Oct. 19
Free comedy night at Flying Saucer Raleigh on Mondays, and more…
Flying Saucer, 328 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers over 300 beers, including 81 draughts and over 200 in bottles. They're always changing. Flying Saucer also offers food, including sandwiches, sandwiches, soup, pizza, snacks and more. In addition, Flying Saucer offers entertainment. Find their schedule on their Facebook page or website. Here are a couple of recurring … [Read more...] about Free comedy night at Flying Saucer Raleigh on Mondays, and more…
Free Fitness Series at Pullen Park on Mondays through Oct. 19
Take advantage of FREE fitness classes at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. These are one-hour, instructor-led classes taking place on select Monday events from August to October, 2026. Classes include Jazzercise, Zumba, Yoga, Self-Defense and more. Register on RecLink for the classes. The classes take place on the Pullen Park event lawn. Wear comfortable clothes and … [Read more...] about Free Fitness Series at Pullen Park on Mondays through Oct. 19
