Crazy Axe, 1531 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is an axe throwing club with a full bar and a smoker-friendly outdoor patio. Crazy Axe hosts live music on Saturdays. Live & Unleashed is a free concert series. There's no cover and you don't have to throw axes (although axe-throwing is available.) Next up: 22 StringsSaturday, June 28, 20257 to 10 p.m.Free 22 Strings is an … [Read more...] about Live & Unleashed: Live music series at Crazy Axe in Raleigh
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Smart After Dark Stand-Up Comedy in Durham June 28
Smart After Dark is a Stand-Up Comedy Showcase on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., at The Living Room, 1007 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $13.74 (including fees.) Purchase on Eventbrite. Laugh out loud with some of the funniest stand-up comedians in the region — all while enjoying craft cocktails, local brews, and the cozy, laid-back vibe that makes The … [Read more...] about Smart After Dark Stand-Up Comedy in Durham June 28
Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Open Chapel Hill Day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a town-wide open house featuring facility tours, fun activities, and a chance to meet Town staff. Anyone is welcome to participate at their own pace. You can start at any one of the seven Town of Chapel Hill locations. When you get there, you’ll pick up a passport … [Read more...] about Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Kids Eat Free Deals in the Triangle — organized by the day of week
Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are in the Triangle. We verified every one of these deals in 2025, but they can change their deals at any time. Also, in many cases there are several locations of a restaurant, and when we call them we sometimes get varying information. And finally, it’s possible that the person who gave us the information wasn’t 100% sure of … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Deals in the Triangle — organized by the day of week
Limited $10 tickets for Tyler Wilson at Goodnights Comedy Club June 26
Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, presents Tyler Wilson and Friends on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $25, but Goodnights Comedy Club has a special promotion going on for $10 tickets! Limited $10 tickets are available. Purchase here. Age 18+ Tyler Wilson is a bodacious comedian with a smooth, laid-back style and … [Read more...] about Limited $10 tickets for Tyler Wilson at Goodnights Comedy Club June 26
Mug Swap at Morning Times June 26
Morning Times, at 10 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a cafe in Downtown Raleigh that also is home to an art gallery. It frequently hosts events. You can find t hem on Morning Times' Facebook page. Here is one upcoming event: Mug SwapThursday, June 26, 20256 to 8 p.m.Free Want to shake up your mug game? Bring mugs you want to get rid of and swap for someone else's mug! There … [Read more...] about Mug Swap at Morning Times June 26
Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Wake Forest Price is holding the 2nd Wake Forest Pride Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Wake Forest, East Owen Avenue and Brooks Street. This is a free, family-friendly event with live music, food trucks, a kid zone and more. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, on the Duke University campus, is hosting a summer outdoor movie series. The series celebrates the college experience with heartwarming films about determinatoin, humor and unforgettable friendships. The events take place at 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, 2025 on Terrace on the Green. 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. The films are free and open … [Read more...] about Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
As Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergo renovations, Duke Arts is hosting Music Near the Gardens, a special edition of the long-running summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. Music Near the Gardens: The Pinhook Edition is curated by Kym Register, owner of The Pinhook, and is hosted by local artist and performer Stormie Daie. It will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through … [Read more...] about Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
Lunch Box Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum June 26
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, presents lectures that are often free to the public. The Museum hosts Lunch Box Lectures the 3rd Thursday of the month. Bring your lunch to the Museum and enjoy a lecture. Lunch Box LectureThursday, June 26, 202512 to 12:45 p.m.Free Join Erin Morton Pugh and Tania Tully from the City of Raleigh's Historic Preservation Unit. They have … [Read more...] about Lunch Box Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum June 26
