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Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14

The Town of Franklinton is hosting the Funkytown Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Franklinton. Franklinton is about 26 miles to the northeast of Raleigh. It's close to Wake Forest. Funkytown Festival is a 70s and 80s themed festival, and is free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Funkytown Festival in Franklinton June 14

Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 14

The Annual Triangle Community Band Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Multiple food trucks will be on site. Admission is free. The concert will feature five regional community bands:  Food vendors: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. All bands will play an encore together. … [Read more...] about Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 14

Apex Pride Festival June 14

Apex Pride is presenting the Apex Pride Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free festival is to honor and celebrate the LGTQ+ community members and loved ones.  The festival includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Apex Pride Festival June 14

Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro

Music Maker Relief Foundation's Freight Train Blues Concert Series is returning in 2025. It will take place on Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., from May 16 to June 13, 2025, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, NC. This is a free concert series. Food and beer will be available for purchase. Freight Train Blues 2025 Lineup More About Freight Train … [Read more...] about Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro

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Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks

Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. Check back soon to see the schedule. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band and Food Truck Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch Here's the info for the Fridays on the first few Front Porch concerts in 2025. The schedule is … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks

Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest

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 E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Check back soon for the band lineup. Six Sunday in Spring Concert … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest

Sonark Media Presents: Jazz at the Barn – Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad May 30

Sonark Media is presenting Jazz at the Barn on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a FREE event. It takes p lace at Sonark Farms, 5292 Sonark Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The concert features Katharaine Whalen's Jazz Squad. Enjoy a magical evening under the stars. … [Read more...] about Sonark Media Presents: Jazz at the Barn – Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad May 30

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