Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or go back to an old favorite. It runs from July 24 to August 3, 2025. Participating restaurants will offer any of the following specials at their choice of price point: Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Visit Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week for information on each restaurant, its address, and what its … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week July 24 to August 3
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is Frankenweenie on September 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Movie snacks will be available for purchase. And there will be adoptable dogs to meet! … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Durham Fiesta Latina August 3
El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is a cultural celebration and a chance for community building. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Durham Fiesta Latina August 3
Grand Opening of Ascension Gallery in Raleigh
Ascension Gallery, at 416 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is dedicated to showing modern and contemporary works by artists of the African diaspora. The gallery will feature trendsetting exhibitions by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color.) Ascension Gallery is celebrating its grand opening from August 1 to 3, 2025, with a number of events to celebrate Conscious and … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Ascension Gallery in Raleigh
Beer Study Carrboro: Comedy Night and more
Beer Study Carrboro, at 101 Two Hills Drive, Carrboro, North Carolina, is a bottle shop and bar that features a rotating selection of rare and local brews, ciders and imports. Beer Study Carrboro hosts many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events. Upcoming Events Study Break: Stand-Up ComedyFriday, August 1, 20257:30 p.m.Free Hosted by Joel … [Read more...] about Beer Study Carrboro: Comedy Night and more
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary
Sponsored by Drink Eat Relax Events
UPDATE: The contest has ended. The winners have been emailed. Scroll down for the names of the winners. Cary’s favorite BBQ Festival is back and better than ever in its 17th year! Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a two-day event. It takes place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary: Read on to learn about the festival, a 20% discount on tickets, and the name of the contest winners. Cary’s … [Read more...] about Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary
Common Market Durham: Live music with Ol Joey Scrums Aug. 1
Common Market, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting many events. The following events were sent out in their email newsletter, and you can follow along on their Instagram for updates. It would be a good idea to double check! Live music: Ol Joey ScrumsFriday, August 1, 20256 to 8 p.m.Free Comedy Open MicFriday, August 9, 20257 p.m.Free A Good Time Comedy is bringing you a … [Read more...] about Common Market Durham: Live music with Ol Joey Scrums Aug. 1
Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass Aug. 1
The Town of Cary is presenting a concert series, Performances at the Page. The concert series includes ticketed events in the galleries of Page-Walker Arts & History Center. but also FREE concerts on the lawn. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, but no umbrellas or tents. A food truck will be on site, … [Read more...] about Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass Aug. 1
Fenton Art Festival Sep. 14
The Fenton Art Festival takes place Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The Fenton Art Festival is a fine arts market featuring 60 artists selling original art, including works in oils, watercolors, and acrylics, mixed media, illustrations, prints, sculpture and more. Enjoy workshops, … [Read more...] about Fenton Art Festival Sep. 14
