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Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt PotterySunday, June 1, 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 » Pop Up ARTernative Market 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pop Up ARTernative MarketEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayChapel 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 » "The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul's Christian Church 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
"The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul's Christian ChurchSunday, June 1, 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 » Six Sundays in Spring concert: Miss Mini & the Sandman Band 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: Miss Mini & the Sandman BandSunday, June 1, 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 » | Discover India: Madhubani Art 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Discover India: Madhubani ArtThursday, June 5, 2025 Hum Sub Inc has planned a series of programs to share the culture of India with the community. Discover India is a FREE series, open to the public, taking place in Cary and Apex. Please read ... Read More » Photographer Slideshow Night 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Photographer Slideshow NightThursday, June 5, 2025 Shadowbox Studio hosts film events, as well as live music and other arts events. Sometimes there's a ticket required, and sometimes the events are free, but donations are always appreciated. Shadowbox Studio is at 220-D Dominion ... Read More » | Gipson Play Plaza Ribbon Cutting 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Gipson Play Plaza Ribbon CuttingFriday, June 6, 2025 Photo courtesy of City of Raleigh / Dix Park Very soon -- spring of 2025 -- kids and playful adults in Raleigh will have a brand new place to play at Dix Park. Gipson Play Plaza ... 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 » | Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt PotteryWeekly on SaturdayPhoto: 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 » Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Gipson Play Plaza Grand OpeningSaturday, June 7, 2025 Photo courtesy of City of Raleigh / Dix Park Very soon -- spring of 2025 -- kids and playful adults in Raleigh will have a brand new place to play at Dix Park. Gipson Play Plaza ... 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 » | ||
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt PotteryWeekly on SundayPhoto: 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 » Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Gipson Play Plaza Grand OpeningDailyPhoto courtesy of City of Raleigh / Dix Park Very soon -- spring of 2025 -- kids and playful adults in Raleigh will have a brand new place to play at Dix Park. Gipson Play Plaza ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourSunday, June 8, 2025 Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | Preserving History in the Wake of Disaster: Climate Resiliency & Historic Preservation 6:00 pm
Preserving History in the Wake of Disaster: Climate Resiliency & Historic PreservationThursday, June 12, 2025 Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » | Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketSaturday, June 14, 2025 On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
NCMA Loves Anime BazaarSaturday, June 14, 2025 North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Summer Bazaar on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | ||
Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father's Day 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father's DaySunday, June 15, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Celebrate Father's Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. On June 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring the kids to the Great Lawn Pavilion, ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » | Artival at John Chavis Memorial Park 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Artival at John Chavis Memorial ParkTuesday, June 17, 2025 Photo courtesy of City of Raleigh The City of Raleigh is hosting a series of Juneteenth events at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. These free events celebrate and honor African ... Read More » Congenial Comrades & Trail Companions: Horace Kephart & George Masa with author Janet McCue 6:30 pm
Congenial Comrades & Trail Companions: Horace Kephart & George Masa with author Janet McCueTuesday, June 17, 2025 Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » | Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art: "The Time Is Always Now" 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art: "The Time Is Always Now"Saturday, June 21, 2025 North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a free family-friendly community day focusing on the exhibition "The Time Is Always Now" on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | |||
Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » | Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » Final Friday Cary Art Loop 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Final Friday Cary Art LoopFriday, June 27, 2025 The final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for ... 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 » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » 4th Annual Customer Celebration Weekend at Cedar Creek Gallery 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
4th Annual Customer Celebration Weekend at Cedar Creek GallerySaturday, June 28, 2025 Cedar Creek Gallery, at 1150 Fleming Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina, sells and displays the work over 200 accomplished craftspeople. It's a gallery, a museum, a nursery and a community of working studio craftspeople. You can ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » | ||||
4th Annual Customer Celebration Weekend at Cedar Creek Gallery 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
4th Annual Customer Celebration Weekend at Cedar Creek GalleryDailyCedar Creek Gallery, at 1150 Fleming Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina, sells and displays the work over 200 accomplished craftspeople. It's a gallery, a museum, a nursery and a community of working studio craftspeople. You can ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » Tanabata Festival -- celebrate Japanese culture 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tanabata Festival -- celebrate Japanese cultureSunday, June 29, 2025 Celebrate Japanese culture at the Tanabata Festival on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event is free and open to ... Read More » |
