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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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Taste of Soul in Durham May 24

The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 24, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 24

LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series

NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2025. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 10, 2025Ricardo Diquez … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series

Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays

Live in the District is a free outdoor concert series in Park West Village. It takes place in front of B&B Theatres -- Park West 14, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville. Live in the District is happening every Thursday from April 17 to May 22, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  This concert features some very popular beach music bands. Sit, stand, or dance! Local breweries and … [Read more...] about Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays

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