North Carolina Museum of Art is preparing for facility improvements in the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater and in the Museum Park in 2025, so there won't be outdoor movies at the Museum this summer. However, NCMA is taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with four FREE movies in Moore Square on Friday evenings this summer. These events take place at 6 p.m. with themed programs and food … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square this Summer: The Wild Robot July 18
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Skate for Ukraine at Polar Ice Wake Forest July 18 — Ukrainian Bazaar and Bakery, and more…
Ukrainian Association of North Carolina is presenting Skate for Ukraine on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Polar Ice Wake Forest, 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The event benefits Ukraine. Ice skating is from 7 to 9 p.m. You can pre-purchase ice skating tickets online, but walk-ins are welcome too. A portion of public skating admission proceeds will be … [Read more...] about Skate for Ukraine at Polar Ice Wake Forest July 18 — Ukrainian Bazaar and Bakery, and more…
Summer Fridays at Wedgewood: Free wine and cheese tastings
Wedgewood Cheese Bar, 100B Brewer Lane, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Wine and cheese tastings this summer. Every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., stop by for complimentary pours from Wedgewood's favorite wine partners, perfectly paired with cheese samples. It kicks off Friday, July 18, 2025, in honor of National Wine & Cheese Day and runs through August 29. Come sip, snack and … [Read more...] about Summer Fridays at Wedgewood: Free wine and cheese tastings
Vegfest Expos — Durham Vegan Food Fest July 20
Vegfest Expos is presenting Durham Vegan Food Fest on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but with a $10 suggested donation. This is a food focused event with a small assortment of non-food vendors. Then, mark your calendar for Triangle VegFest on September 14, 2025, at Durham Central Park! … [Read more...] about Vegfest Expos — Durham Vegan Food Fest July 20
Durham Third Friday in the Loose Leaf Gallery in Durham Food Hall
Loose Leaf Gallery, upstairs in the Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is featuring the exhibit "Wild Things and Found Things," for Third Friday, on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Please RSVP. Please note that the gallery is accessible only via stairs. Join us for a playful, powerful exhibition featuring work by three Durham artists … [Read more...] about Durham Third Friday in the Loose Leaf Gallery in Durham Food Hall
Third Friday Drink and Draw with Artist Caleb Gray at Ment Beverage Co. in Durham
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Third Friday Drink and Draw with Artist Caleb Gray at Ment Beverage Co. in Durham
The Backyard Bar’s 1st Anniversary Party
The Backyard Bar, at 2901 US 64, Apex, North Carolina, feature a patio and a full bar. They host local music, NFL watch parties, open mics and more. Find their events on their Facebook page. Here are a few events. Upcoming Events Backyard Bar's 1st Anniversary CelebrationJuly 18 and 19, 2025Friday, July 18: 6 p.m. until lateSaturday, July 19: 5 p.m. until … [Read more...] about The Backyard Bar’s 1st Anniversary Party
5 Points Gallery in Durham: Opening Recpetion for King Nobuyoshi Godwin exhibit July 18
5 Points Gallery, at 109 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, features work from contemporary artists who live and work locally. Works include paintings, drawings, fused glass, sculptures and mixed media artworks. On Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6 yo 9 p.m., 5 Points is hosting the opening reception for King Nobuyoshi Godwin’s 2025 Artist to Have a Good Day Exhibition Featuring American … [Read more...] about 5 Points Gallery in Durham: Opening Recpetion for King Nobuyoshi Godwin exhibit July 18
Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder Tony Avent … [Read more...] about Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee: Free tasting every Friday
Counter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster committed to sustainably sourced coffee. The company's headquarters in Durham also serves as a training facility for regional staff, and once a week they offer free coffee education to the community. The popular Tasting at Ten event is a highlight at Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, 812 Mallard Avenue in Durham. Each Friday at … [Read more...] about Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee: Free tasting every Friday
