Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, in partnership with Raleigh Parks and Sleepy Cat Records. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, on select Thursdays from August 7 to September 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. At each installment, there will be beverage vendors with wine and beer for purchase, as well as food trucks. Jazz … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square Aug. 7 at Moore Square: Moon Unit ft. Members of INSTANT ALTER
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Jazz Jam Open Mic at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary on Thursdays, more…
Bond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very full music calendar, in addition to a great beer list. The food truck Bulkogi is there every day that Bond Brothers Eastside is open, offering the Bulkogi Burger, Galbi Basket, Ramen Fried … [Read more...] about Jazz Jam Open Mic at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary on Thursdays, more…
Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Raleigh Parks and Oaks and Spokes are holding a free Learn to Ride event on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration is required. Registration opens on August 13, 2025, at 12 p.m. Volunteers will help participants gain a sense of balance and control on a bicycle, without training wheels, by using … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Free Thursday Comedy Shows at Clouds Brewing Taproom, and more
Clouds Brewing has two locations in the Triangle: They frequently host events and you can find them all on their Facebook page or website. Here is what's coming up. Please make sure to note which location each event takes place at. 1233 Front Street, Raleigh Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Open Mic NightSundays (scheduled through August 31, 2025)6 to 9 … [Read more...] about Free Thursday Comedy Shows at Clouds Brewing Taproom, and more
$3 IPAs all day at Lonerider Brewery, Aug. 7, more
Lonerider is at 8816 Gulf Ct., Raleigh, NC. Lonerider has been in operation since 2019. Their beer is distributed in nine states and has a portfolio of award-winning beers, including medals from the Great American Beer Festival. Lonerider hosts many events. Find them on the Lonerider Brewery Facebook page. You can also check their website calendar. Upcoming Events National IPA … [Read more...] about $3 IPAs all day at Lonerider Brewery, Aug. 7, more
4th Annual Kids Fest at Fortnight Brewing in Cary Aug. 17, and more
Fortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ownership, they offer English Ale, Porter, and ESB use only English-grown ingredients and yeast. They also offer a Blonde Ale, Coffee Amber, and an IPA that is a fusion of English and … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Kids Fest at Fortnight Brewing in Cary Aug. 17, and more
Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market Aug. 7
State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street in Raleigh, includes 30,000 square feet for North Carolina farmers to sell fresh produce. It's open every day: In addition, there are three restaurants, the Market Grill, Seafood Restaurant and State Farmers Market Restaurant. State Farmers Market hosts many special events throughout the year. Here's one! Watermelon Day The State Farmers … [Read more...] about Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market Aug. 7
Bilingual Story Time at Nasher Museum Aug. 7
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Bilingual Story Time at Nasher Museum Aug. 7
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
Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers craft beer and fine wine. It also hosts frequent events, which you can find on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up... All of these events were found on The Local 919's calendar. Please check before heading out to make sure there have been no changes. Upcoming Events Live music: Just Us Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays