Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk and Gallery Crawl: May 16
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Free Weather Radios from City of Raleigh
The City of Raleigh is distributing free weather radios to the community. NOAA weather radios distribute continuous updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management agencies. Most run on battery power, making them useful during power outages. Weather alert radios broadcast from several VHF frequencies. No cell towers are required. If you can't charge your cell phone, or … [Read more...] about Free Weather Radios from City of Raleigh
Smithfield’s Independence Day Celebration July 3
The Town of Smithfield's annual Independence Day Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 3, 2025, fro 5 to 10 p.m., at Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. Live Music:Kick things off with The WEJ at 5:30 PM, followed by DNR at 7:30 PM—two awesome bands bringing high-energy performances to the Neuse River Amphitheater stage! Watermelon Social (5–7 PM … [Read more...] about Smithfield’s Independence Day Celebration July 3
Big discounts for concerts, including Coheed, The Driver Era, Styx, Wiz Khalifa, Kesha, more…
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Don't pay full price for concerts if you don't have to! We're listing discounts for concerts in 2025. We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there's a discount. When you compare prices, make sure to … [Read more...] about Big discounts for concerts, including Coheed, The Driver Era, Styx, Wiz Khalifa, Kesha, more…
Kids Bowl Free all spring and summer in 2025
Kids Bowl Free offers a way for kids to bowl for free all spring and summer. Bowling is a fun and engaging way to stay active and beat the heat. It's a sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect activity for families to do together. AMF Summer Games Season Pass is another low-cost way to bowl all summer. It's not free, but it does include shoe rental, so … [Read more...] about Kids Bowl Free all spring and summer in 2025
Bimbé Week: Cypher at the Bull May 15
Leading up to the 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, celebrate Cypher at the Bull on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m., at CCB Plaza, 201 N Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event for all ages. Vibes are curated by Blackspace. … [Read more...] about Bimbé Week: Cypher at the Bull May 15
NCMA After Hours at North Carolina Museum of Art May 15
NCMA After Hours a chance to spend time with art once your workday is over. The event takes place Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event includes entry to both special exhibitions The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure and Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention, thanks to … [Read more...] about NCMA After Hours at North Carolina Museum of Art May 15
Gouda Giggles: Stand-up Comedy Night at Artisan Beer and Cheese, Rolesville
Artisan Beer & Cheese, 110-A Bluestone Crossing Road, Rolesville, North Carolina, is hosting Gouda Giggles: Stand-Up Comedy Night on May 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Come by early, at 6 p.m., for a free cheese sampling event. Hosted by Joel Fuster. Comedy featuring: … [Read more...] about Gouda Giggles: Stand-up Comedy Night at Artisan Beer and Cheese, Rolesville
Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Science Café once a month at The Daily Planet, in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center Wing, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Daily Planet also hosts Science Trivia once a month, on the first Thursday of each month. Mingle with friends, learn something new, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. … [Read more...] about Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm May 15
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It's got a new location and schedule for 2025. It will take place the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Follow the Facebook event. Events are currently scheduled through October 16, … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm May 15
