Hub RTP is hosting a mid-week lunch break concert on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shuffle will take place March through June, 2026, and then September through October. It's free to attend. There will be a new artist-in-residence featured each month. At the opening event on March 4, 2026, the first 100 attendees will get a free ice cream. The music will take place at 3151 Elion … [Read more...] about Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill April 8 and 22
The Town of Chapel Hill holds a regular food distribution, open to all community members, two times a month. You can find them on the Town's calendar. It takes place at the Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot, 2000 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Please bring one or two boxes or bags. Can you help out? Sign up here to … [Read more...] about Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill April 8 and 22
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new season of the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from March 4 to April 29, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m. No concert is listed for March 18 at the time of this post. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Poetry at the Plant Apr. 8
Fair Game Beverage Company, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is one of the businesses at The Plant. This Chatham County distillery and winery features North Carolina grown and produced wine and spirits. Fair Game regularly hosts events, and many of them are free. You can find them on Fair Game's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Open Mic at … [Read more...] about Poetry at the Plant Apr. 8
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Pullen Dance hosts low-cost ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about this weekly event. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $5 per person. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes at MOSAIC in Pittsboro starting April 8
Mosaic is offering Wellness Wednesdays, free fitness classes on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Make sure to find the sign-up link on this page. Please bring a water bottle and a yoga mat. Food andb beverage will be available on site for purchase at MOSAIC tenant locations. Wellness Wednesday Schedule … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes at MOSAIC in Pittsboro starting April 8
NC State University Earth Fair April 8
NC State University is hosting its annual Earth Fair on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It takes place at Stafford Commons, which is the green space on the north side of Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. The Earth Fair is part of NC Science Festival, which includes hundreds of science events throughout the month of April, all over North Carolina. This is a … [Read more...] about NC State University Earth Fair April 8
Stargazing from The Willard Rooftop Lounge Apr. 8
The Willard Rooftop Lounge, on the top of AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, at 9 Glenwood Avenue, offers craft cocktails, beer wine, little and bigger bites, and a stunning view of Downtown Raleigh. It hosts events on its rooftop. You can see the upcoming events on its website and Facebook page. Here is one... Stargazing from The WillardWednesday, April 8, 20268 to 10 p.m.Free Raleigh Astronomy … [Read more...] about Stargazing from The Willard Rooftop Lounge Apr. 8
Josh Cellars Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in April
The popular low-cost Wednesday night Josh Cellars Jazz Series will take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, promising a refreshing mid-week break. The shows take place Wednesday evenings from April 1 to April 22, 2026. Parking is free. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. and the music is from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. Dogs on leashes are also … [Read more...] about Josh Cellars Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in April
Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays (outdoors)
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Learn … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays (outdoors)
