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 May 20 — Cosmic Collective
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Bright Black: Scented Reading Club May 20
Bright Black, at 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is a local family business that creates candles. They use scent as a medium and candles as a platform for sharing positive narratives about Blackness. The Bright Black Scent Showroom features in-person shopping. Bright Black also hosts art exhibits, offers workshops, and more. Here's what's coming up. Scented Reading … [Read more...] about Bright Black: Scented Reading Club May 20
Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by The Lost Nomads and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. The next Beer and Bellydance takes place at Fortnight Brewery, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, NC, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by the Lost Nomads and bellydance performances by local … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
North Hills Kids — free activities for kids this summer
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 — free activities for kids this summer
Free Yoga and more Spring and Summer Events at Dix Park
Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, most require pre-registration. Read on to learn all about Dorothea Dix Park, and then to see the upcoming events. Follow the links to register. All of the events and activities are free! Read on for more information about Dix Park, or jump to … [Read more...] about Free Yoga and more Spring and Summer Events at Dix Park
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 July, 2024, 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 … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Deals in the Triangle — organized by the day of week
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
Kindergarten Graduation Celebration at YMCA Camp Kanata May 18 — canoeing, outdoor games, more…
YMCA of the Triangle is hosting a Kindergarten Celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at YMCA Camp Kanata, 13524 Camp Kanata Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This event is free for graduating kindergarteners and their families. Pre-registration is required. When you sign up, you'll be automatically entered to win a free year of the Y Guides father/child program. The … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Graduation Celebration at YMCA Camp Kanata May 18 — canoeing, outdoor games, more…
South Stream Productions presents King Lear — “pay what you want” mother-daughter-production
South Stream Productions is presenting its 9th theatrical endeavor, William Shakespeare's King Lear. The production stars local mother-daughter duo, with Julie Oliver as Lear and Chloe Oliver as Cordelia and The Fool. Performances will take place at The Ridge, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on these dates: The performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. on … [Read more...] about South Stream Productions presents King Lear — “pay what you want” mother-daughter-production
Children’s Day Festival — celebrate Japanese culture May 18
Nippon Club of the Triangle has the goal of fostering a deeper cultural understanding between Japanese and American people. It's hosting a Children's Day Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are welcome, with a $10 donation suggested for adults. The program … [Read more...] about Children’s Day Festival — celebrate Japanese culture May 18
