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Preview Reception for Look to the West 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Preview Reception for Look to the WestThursday, May 1, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC UPDATE: CAM Raleigh is closed. Stay tuned for updates. CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Find more ... Read More » | Wake Forest HerbFest 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestWeekly on Friday and SaturdayHerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. ... Read More » First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-VarinaEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayFuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene ... Read More » First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill -- studio tours, live music, kids' activities, more... 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill -- studio tours, live music, kids' activities, more...Every 1 months on the 1st FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed ... Read More » | Wake Forest HerbFest 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestWeekly on Friday and SaturdayHerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. ... Read More » Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Inclusive Business Spring Gift MarketSaturday, May 3, 2025 The annual Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Blue Hill Event Center, 200 S Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All featured vendors are ... Read More » The Market at NCMA 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Market at NCMAEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayOn the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is ... Read More » Beats N Bars Festival Block Party 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Beats N Bars Festival Block PartySaturday, May 3, 2025 Beats N Bars Festival Block Party returns to Durham on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at American Tobacco Campus, 705 Willard Street. Beats N Bars Festival is an immersive hip hop experience. Admission ... Read More » | ||||
Pop Up ARTernative Market 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pop Up ARTernative MarketSunday, May 4, 2025 Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 10 ... Read More » Wake Forest HerbFest 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestWeekly on SundayHerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. ... Read More » MUSE Gallery -- Opening Reception for "Embracing the Flow" by Chea 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
MUSE Gallery -- Opening Reception for "Embracing the Flow" by CheaSunday, May 4, 2025 MUSE Gallery, 201 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting the opening reception for Embracing the Flow by Chea on Sunday, May 4, 2205, from 5 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. This stunning collection ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: The Tams 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: The TamsSunday, May 4, 2025 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-In 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-InEvery 1 months on the 1st TuesdayThe Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, at 1350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 170, Garner, North Carolina, hosts many free events every week. You can find the events on their website calendar and Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring ... Read More » | Meet the Artist: Evelyn Goldman 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Meet the Artist: Evelyn GoldmanThursday, May 8, 2025 Wake County Public Libraries are hosting several events in May, in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Find them all here. Read on for a few of them. Jewish Culture Through FoodSaturday, May 3, 20252 to ... Read More » | 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and CarrboroEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayThe second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live ... Read More » | Bike Mural -- Meet the artist 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bike Mural -- Meet the artistSaturday, May 10, 2025 May is Bike Month and there are events all over the Triangle aimed at celebrating bike riding and encouraging more people to ride. In Raleigh, several organizations, including Oaks and Spokes, The City of Raleigh, Downtown ... Read More » Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center -- free art activities for all ages 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center -- free art activities for all agesEvery 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayFuquay-Varina Arts Center, at 123 E Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Art LAB, once a month. Art LAB features free arts activities for all ages. It's free to attend, but please register online ... Read More » Meet the Artist: Evelyn Goldman 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Meet the Artist: Evelyn GoldmanSaturday, May 10, 2025 Wake County Public Libraries are hosting several events in May, in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Find them all here. Read on for a few of them. Jewish Culture Through FoodSaturday, May 3, 20252 to ... Read More » | ||
Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Bazaar Craft & Art Market in CarrboroSunday, May 11, 2025 The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: Eduardo & the Paco Band 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: Eduardo & the Paco BandSunday, May 11, 2025 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their Partners 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their PartnersEvery 1 months on the 2nd TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC 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. Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 AM to ... Read More » | Meet the Artist: Evelyn Goldman 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Meet the Artist: Evelyn GoldmanThursday, May 15, 2025 Wake County Public Libraries are hosting several events in May, in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Find them all here. Read on for a few of them. Jewish Culture Through FoodSaturday, May 3, 20252 to ... Read More » NCMA After Hours 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
NCMA After HoursThursday, May 15, 2025 NCMA After Hours a chance to spend time with art once your workday is over. The event takes place Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 ... Read More » | Liberty Arts Spring Third Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Liberty Arts Spring Third FridayFriday, May 16, 2025 Photo courtesy of Liberty Arts Join Liberty Arts for Third Friday at Durham Central Park, 538 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Here's what's happening at the Foundry: Create ... Read More » Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performances 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performancesEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayThird Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and ... Read More » | Morrisville SpringFest 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Morrisville SpringFestSaturday, May 17, 2025 Morrisville SpringFest takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival features: Western Wake Farmers Market Craft Fair - shop ... Read More » Clothing and Art Supply Swap 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Clothing and Art Supply SwapSaturday, May 17, 2025 Circular Triangle, along with Orange County Sustainability and Orange County Arts Commission, are hosting a Clothing and Art Swap at Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, May 17, ... Read More » Artsplosure 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
ArtsplosureSaturday, May 17, 2025 Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 17 and 18, 2025, bringing art, music, kids' activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Saturday, May 17: 11 a.m. to 7 ... Read More » Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage MarketEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayPop-Up Raleigh brings artisans and vintage vendors together, creating an opportunity for shoppers to find that unique gift and support local businesses at the same time. At each of these markets you'll find some of your ... Read More » | ||
Artsplosure 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
ArtsplosureSunday, May 18, 2025 Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 17 and 18, 2025, bringing art, music, kids' activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Saturday, May 17: 11 a.m. to 7 ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: The Legacy Motown Revue 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: The Legacy Motown RevueSunday, May 18, 2025 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Durham Night Market 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Durham Night MarketThursday, May 22, 2025 Durham Night Market returns to American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, in 2025. It's planned for four evenings (see below) from 5 to 9 p.m. At each of these events there will be a wide ... Read More » | |||||
Six Sundays in Spring concert: Blackwater Band 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: Blackwater BandSunday, May 25, 2025 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Reception for Linda Starr's "No Lack of Color" 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Reception for Linda Starr's "No Lack of Color"Friday, May 30, 2025 Linda Starr's exhibition, "No Lack of Color," will be on display at Page-Walker Art & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina, from May 14 to June 28, 2025. There will be a reception on ... Read More » Opening Reception for "The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul's Christian Church 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Opening Reception for "The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul's Christian ChurchFriday, May 30, 2025 Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ Pride month by visiting the Raleigh debut of “The In Between Exhibit: Portraits and Stories by LGBTQ Christians” at St. Paul’s Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, ... Read More » Last Fridays Art Walk in Hillsborough 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Last Fridays Art Walk in HillsboroughEvery 1 monthsHillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC The last Friday of every month, from February to November, 2025, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk ... Read More » | Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt PotterySaturday, May 31, 2025 Photo: Hewitt Pottery Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is holding his Summer Kiln Opening. May 31 and June 1, 2025 June 7 and 8, 2025 The hours are: Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. ... Read More » Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly SpringsSaturday, May 31, 2025 Lune Spark Center for Creativity is hosting a grand opening celebration at 146 W Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event features: Hands-on ... Read More » 3rd Annual International Children's Day at the City of Raleigh Museum 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
3rd Annual International Children's Day at the City of Raleigh MuseumSaturday, May 31, 2025 The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at ... Read More » "The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul's Christian Church 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
"The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul's Christian ChurchSaturday, May 31, 2025 Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ Pride month by visiting the Raleigh debut of “The In Between Exhibit: Portraits and Stories by LGBTQ Christians” at St. Paul’s Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, ... Read More » |