La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Jolly Weird: Christmas in July at CCB Plaza July 17
Downtown Durham, Inc., and Weird Productions are presenting Jolly Weird during Third Friday on July 17, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham North Carolina. You can expect: … [Read more...] about Jolly Weird: Christmas in July at CCB Plaza July 17
Bicentennial Folklife Festival 50th Anniversary Pop-Up July 17
Fifty years ago, during the July Fourth weekend of 1976, Durham joined communities across the nation in celebrating America’s Bicentennial. At West Point on the Eno, residents gathered for a festival showcasing traditional North Carolina arts, music, crafts, and culture. To mark the 50th anniversary of this memorable event, the Museum of Durham History has partnered with organizers of the … [Read more...] about Bicentennial Folklife Festival 50th Anniversary Pop-Up July 17
Hot Dogs with Chad at D’s Bottle Shop on July 18: receive a free hot dog with the purchase of a pint
D's Bottle Shop, at 13200 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, is a beer store and wine bar. It features over 500 craft beers from all over the United States and Europe. You can find their events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a couple of events... Upcoming Events Hot Dogs with ChadSaturday, July 18, 202612 to 5 p.m.Free hot dog with the purchase of a pint Recurring … [Read more...] about Hot Dogs with Chad at D’s Bottle Shop on July 18: receive a free hot dog with the purchase of a pint
Live @ ATC: Summer Music Series at American Tobacco Campus: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast on July 17
American Tobacco Campus and Live at Bay 7 are hosting a series of live outdoor concerts during the summer of 2026, featuring local acts and a range of styles, from jazz to bluegrass to rock. The concerts will take place on select Fridays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. All shows are free and open to the public, and all ages are … [Read more...] about Live @ ATC: Summer Music Series at American Tobacco Campus: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast on July 17
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Finding Nemo on July 17
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Finding Nemo on July 17
The Blank Canvas: Third Friday Art Show at Daily Beer Bar June 17
The Daily Beer Bar, at 108 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is an independently owned bar and cafe in Downtown Durham. It offers beer wine, coffee, sandwiches, snacks, and more. The Daily Beer Bar also hosts events. Find them on the event page of their website, or on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events The Blank Canvas: Third Friday Art ShowFriday, July 17, 20266 to 9 … [Read more...] about The Blank Canvas: Third Friday Art Show at Daily Beer Bar June 17
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast July 18
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays in July and August, 2026, they'll be showing a retro family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast July 18
Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
The Raleigh International Folk Dancing Dancers are a group of people who are dedicated to learning and promoting dances from different cultures around the world. They've been a group since 1968. They meet every Friday, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, to dance together. There is no charge to attend, courtesy of Raleigh Park and Recreation! All are … [Read more...] about Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
Durham Really Really Free Market July 18
Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need and take anything you do need. It's not about buying, selling, trading or bartering. Just sharing. No money involved. Durham Really Really free Market generally takes place on the third Saturday of the month, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Orchard Park, 1000 S Duke Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about Durham Really Really Free Market July 18
