The Carrack Modern Art, 947 East Main Street in Durham, is an artist-centered, volunteer-run, zero-commission exhibition and event space. It hosts a new exhibition every two weeks, as well as frequent performances, workshops and creative gatherings. It's a place to experience fresh, exciting art, and to meet artists, as well as to explore your own artistic inclinations. Here are some free … [Read more...] about Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
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Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Chef's Palette Restaurant and Bar, 3460 Ten Ten Road in Cary, features a bar area that frequently hosts live music, with no cover. You can sit at a table in the bar, listen to the music, and order a drink or appetizers, but you can also order from the dinner menu. There's no minimum order required to listen to the music. The menu features soups, salads and starters like Fried Calamari and … [Read more...] about Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Sign up for a free pizza at The Pizza Press (Chapel Hill) grand opening
The Pizza Press is opening soon at 133 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. They haven't announced the date of their grand opening yet, but if you want a free pizza at the grand opening, sign up here. Then you'll receive a free pizza when you purchase a beverage at the grand opening. I'd suggest keeping an eye on their Facebook page for announcements. Also, of course, we'll let you know on … [Read more...] about Sign up for a free pizza at The Pizza Press (Chapel Hill) grand opening
Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
Bull City Records at 2600 Hillsborough Road in Durham, is an independent record store, selling LPs and CDs. They also host bands and musicians for in-store performances, usually free and all-ages. Although the shows are free, consider donating to the bands, or buying a CD or something else from the store. Here's what's coming up: Live music: LithicsMonday, June 18th6 p.m.Free Kill Rock … [Read more...] about Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
Get a Free Guide to a Trail Showcasing Tasty Confections
The Surry Sonker Trail is a confectionary trail that showcases a heritage food passed down from generation to generation in Surry County in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley. Free guides are now available for the Sonker Trail, which leads visitors to eight places that serve sonker on a daily basis. Of course, all this begs the question: what exactly is this tasty Southern delicacy? Sonker is … [Read more...] about Get a Free Guide to a Trail Showcasing Tasty Confections
Free Memorial Day Weekend cookout and more at Southern Seasons
Southern Season, at University Place, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, is a destination for specialty foods. It features specialty food products, chocolate and candy, wine and beer, coffee and tea, prepared foods from the deli and salad bar, kitchen tools, home items, gifts and much more. Southern Season offers cooking classes for adults, teens and children. It also offers frequent tastings … [Read more...] about Free Memorial Day Weekend cookout and more at Southern Seasons
Visit Cary’s parks for music, movies, fitness, kids’ activities, more
The Town of Cary boasts a wide variety of parks and natural areas, more than 30 in all, with a total of 2,688 acres. At the parks you'll find playgrounds, a sprayground, playing fields, a boat launch, a community garden and much more. The parks host children's activities, live music, fitness classes, movies and more. Most activities and events are free. Below, learn a little bit about just a … [Read more...] about Visit Cary’s parks for music, movies, fitness, kids’ activities, more
What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
The Cultural Landscape Foundation is a non-profit in Washington, DC that hosts weekends of free tours about cultural landscapes throughout the country. The organization is presenting such a weekend in the Triangle coming up in April. Expert guides will lead free tours to 28 sites in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The Triangle's What's Out There Weekend will take place Saturday, April … [Read more...] about What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
Theta Lambda Sigma offers scholarship for free swim lessons
The Theta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is offering a full scholarship for six local students to take swimming lessons. The scholarship is for students attending elementary, middle, or high school in Cary or surrounding Western Wake County area schools (i.e., Holly Springs, Apex, Morrisville, or Fuquay-Varina.) The scholarship will pay for one complete session of group … [Read more...] about Theta Lambda Sigma offers scholarship for free swim lessons
Food Truck Rodeo every Friday at The Frontier, RTP
Work in the RTP and looking for lunch? Every weekday there's a food truck at The Frontier, 800 Park Office Drive, RTP, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, same time, Fidelity Investments and The Research Triangle Foundation of NC host a Food Truck Rodeo, with be 4-6 trucks. To see the schedule of trucks, look here. There’s plenty of outdoor seating, but you’re welcome to bring picnic … [Read more...] about Food Truck Rodeo every Friday at The Frontier, RTP
