Hum Sub Inc has planned a series of programs to share the culture of India with the community. Discover India is a FREE series, open to the public, taking place in Cary and Apex. Please read on to learn about the programs, and follow the links to register. If you don't see a link, that means that registration wasn't open at the time of this post, or registration is not required. Go to the … [Read more...] about Discover India Series: Bollywood 101 on May 22
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Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Day May 22
Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to make sure that there haven't been any changes. On their calendar you can find upcoming food distributions, events and volunteer opportunities. Donations are welcome … [Read more...] about Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Day May 22
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park on Thursdays
Live music is returning to North Hills. Midtown Beach Music Series is a concert series that will take place at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The concert series features beach music, Motown, oldies R&B and more. The concerts will be on Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., from April 10 to June 26, 2025. Tickets are $6.15 (including ticket fees.) Purchase … [Read more...] about Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park on Thursdays
Free Zumba Classes at Parkside Town Commons
Experience FREE Zumba classes on Thursdays in April and May, 2025, at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the green area near Five Guys. Licensed Zumba instructor Aya Zaghloul will be leading the classes. Sign up here. Events subject to change without notice. By participating in this exercise or exercise … [Read more...] about Free Zumba Classes at Parkside Town Commons
Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series. This is a free concert series taking place on Saturdays in May, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is limited patio seating, so please bring your lawn chair. The concerts will be held on The Patio near Subway. Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series … [Read more...] about Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2025. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 10, 2025Ricardo Diquez … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
Beats and Eats: Country and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Raleigh Parks is hosting a new series of evenings featuring curated pairings of music genres and delicious cuisines. Dance the night away while savoring yummy bites. The first Beats and Eats event, Country and BBQ, takes place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy a night of country music and … [Read more...] about Beats and Eats: Country and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Fizzwerks in Durham
Fizzwerks, 618 Ramseur Street, Durham, North Carolina, serves craft brewed seltzer, draft beer, wine, specialty cocktails and food like flatbreads, salads and sandwiches. It also hosts many events. Follow Fizzwerks on Facebook for updates. Upcoming Events Fizzwerks is hosting special events during Memorial Day Weekend in 2025. Y2K PartyFriday, May 23, 20256 to 10 p.m.Free Get ready to … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Fizzwerks in Durham
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 23 and 24
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on May 23 and 24, 2025. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from Pittsboro. Carolina Indie Fest features 10 diverse … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 23 and 24