Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African-American Museum, at 1202 Nash Street East, Wilson, NC, shares African-American history, art and culture. It's free to visit. The museum holds a free outdoor concert series in the summer. The summer concert series takes place on Sundays from May 4 to Jul 27, 2025, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the museum. Freeman Round House … [Read more...] about Freeman Round House Summer Concert Series in Wilson
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Treetops Fest: Acoustic Music Fest at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Treetops Fest is an acoustic music fest on the Green at Southern Village, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It takes place Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend, but tips are welcome for the artists. Performing are: … [Read more...] about Treetops Fest: Acoustic Music Fest at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Good Vibrations: A Jewish Music Series July 23
Jewish For Good is presenting Good Vibrations -- A Jewish Music Series. This is a FREE outdoor concert series, but registration is required. These concerts take place in the Preminger Family Amphitheater on the campus of Jewish For Good, 1937 W Cornwallis Road, Durham, North Carolina. Each concert starts at 7 p.m. Make sure to register here. Good Vibrations Schedule Wednesday, June … [Read more...] about Good Vibrations: A Jewish Music Series July 23
Duke Arts Curating Music on Main Concerts at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham
Duke Arts is partnering with The Streets at Southpoint for Music on Main. This is a series of free concerts at the Cinema Circle Stage at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina. Music on Main takes place every Saturday from May 10 to October, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Please bring a chair or blanket for seating. Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint … [Read more...] about Duke Arts Curating Music on Main Concerts at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham
Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
As Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergo renovations, Duke Arts is hosting Music Near the Gardens, a special edition of the long-running summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. Music Near the Gardens: The Pinhook Edition is curated by Kym Register, owner of The Pinhook, and is hosted by local artist and performer Stormie Daie. It will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through … [Read more...] about Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Free Capital Carnival June 21
Capital Marketplace, 6250 Plantation Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capital Carnival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but please RSVP at the above link. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Free Capital Carnival June 21
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 24 to June 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The band lineup was announced on Facebook. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
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
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
