The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
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Cinco de Mayo party at PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop, and more…
PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop, at 900 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, hosts frequent events. You can see them all on their Facebook page. You should know that PourWorks is a Green Bay Packer fan establishment, so if you're a Packers fan, you will find your brethren there on game days. Cinco de Mayo FiestaTuesday, May 5, 20264 p.m.Free $10 Sexy Señorita Margaritas. Half price select … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo party at PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop, and more…
Plant-lovers tour at Raulston Arboretum May 5, and more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about Plant-lovers tour at Raulston Arboretum May 5, and more…
North Hills Kids — free weekly activities for preschoolers
North Hills Kids is back for spring of 2026! North Hill Kids will feature FREE themed kids' events every Tuesday from April 7 to May 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The activities take place on The Commons, the green turf space next to Ben & Jerry's and Sunglass Hut. These activities are for preschool-aged children. Some activities have limited supplies. First come, first served. The … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids — free weekly activities for preschoolers
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Triangle String Orchestra: Hollywood in Concert on May 6
Triangle String Orchestra is a community orchestra of amateur string musicians. It meets at Meredith College in Raleigh. The orchestra is presenting a concert, Hollywood in Concert, on May 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Carswell Auditorium in Meredith College's Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy songs from movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, E.T., … [Read more...] about Triangle String Orchestra: Hollywood in Concert on May 6
City of Raleigh Museum Plant Swap on May 23
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Plant Swap on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. Please bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment. This event is free and open to the public! … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Museum Plant Swap on May 23
Pickin’ in the Park in Knightdale May 16
The Town of Knightdale is presenting a new annual event, Pickin' in the Park, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Admission is free. Get ready to enjoy some delicious barbecue and awesome music! PRIME Barbecue, in collaboration with the Town of Knightdale, will be bringing together an incredible lineup of … [Read more...] about Pickin’ in the Park in Knightdale May 16
Target celebrates National Pet Month with free dog or cat kit giveaway on May 16
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Target is celebrating National Pet Month with a FREE Dog or Cat Giveaway Kit at participating locations — from noon to 4 p.m. Limit one bag per customer, while supplies last. The bags will feature food samples from brands like Purina and Sheba. During the event, you can also score 20% OFF many pet-care items in-store. The giveaway is available at most … [Read more...] about Target celebrates National Pet Month with free dog or cat kit giveaway on May 16
Hottest Amazon Deals in May — Big discounts on air fryers, Keurig, Fitbit, smart bird feeders, more…
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Whether you're shopping for a gift or a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of today's deals at Amazon. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Some of the biggest discounts are "Limited Time Only," meaning that they can be here today and gone tomorrow, so the discounts … [Read more...] about Hottest Amazon Deals in May — Big discounts on air fryers, Keurig, Fitbit, smart bird feeders, more…
