Community Events

Community Events

Check out the local events happening near Raleigh. Click on the event titles below to see more information about each event

June 1st:

  • The City of Raleigh Museum Timely Connections Lecture Series
  • Alexandra Odom will be speaking at the Timely Connections Lecture Series at the City of Raleigh Museum on June 1st.

June 1st:

  • Songstories Live at Boxyard RTP
  • Gather with artists and listeners and singer-songwriters who will share stories and songs.

June 1st:

  • Midtown Beach Music Series at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park 
  • Chairmen of the Board will be performing at the Midtown Beach Music Series on June 1st.
    • Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: tickets are $5 and kids 13 and under are free

June 1st:

  • Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Band for Gig in the Park Concert Series
  • An Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Band will be performing on June 1st as part of the Gig in the Park Concert Series. Enjoy live music, food trucks, wine, and beer.

June 2nd:

  • Heart of the Hill Tours 
  • Chapel Hill Historical Society and Preservation Chapel Hill are hosting walking tours to explore Chapel Hill.
    • Location: see more information 
    • Time: 3:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 2nd:

  • Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
  • Barefoot Manner will be performing for Fridays on the Front Porch and Gussy’s Greek and Mesas NC food trucks will be available on June 2nd.

June 2nd:

  • First Friday Film and Pop-up Market at Moore Square *events may be postponed for inclement weather
  • Mamma Mia! will be playing for the First Friday Film and Pop-up Market at Moore Square on June 2nd.
    • Location: Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 3rd and 4th:

  • NC Outdoor Living Show
    • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • NC State Fairgrounds Jim Graham Building
    • Raleigh, NC

June 4th:

  • Beer, Bacon, and Bluegrass
  • Enjoy live bluegrass music, bacon, and craft beers.
    • Location: 2912 N Main Street
    • Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 4th:

  • Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest 
  • This concert series will feature live music and on June 4th, Sensory Expressions will be performing.
    • Location: E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest 
    • Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 7th:

  • Latin Dance Night at Bull City Ciderworks Cary
  • Enjoy Latin Dance Night at Bull City Ciderworks in Cary.

June 8th:

  • Midtown Beach Music Series at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park 
  • Too Much Sylvia will be performing at the Midtown Beach Music Series on June 8th.
    • Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: tickets are $5 and kids 13 and under are free

June 9th:

  • Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
  • Lee Gildersleeve & The Bad Dogs will be performing for Fridays on the Front Porch and Death by Taco as well as Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks will be available on June 9th.

June 9th:

  • Heart of the Hill Tours 
  • Chapel Hill Historical Society and Preservation Chapel Hill are hosting walking tours to explore Chapel Hill.
    • Location: see more information 
    • Time: 3:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 9th:

  • Friday Night on White
  • Enjoy live music and beverages at Friday Night on White.
    • Location: White Street, Wake Forest
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 10th:

  • June in Bloom
  • Celebrate flower farmers with the Carrboro Farmers’ Market and enjoy edible flower treats, art displays and activities, live music, and more.
    • Location: Carrboro Farmers’ Market, 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
    • Price: free
    • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

June 10th:

June 11th:

  • Downtown Cary Food and Flea 
  • Enjoy local food trucks, crafts, art, music, vintage goods, craft beer, and more at the Downtown Cary Food and Flea event
    • Location: Fidelity Bank Plaza, 100 W. Chatham St., Downtown Cary
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 11th:

  • Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo 
  • Many food trucks will be at the Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo and participants can also enjoy art, beer, and other activities.
    • Location: Durham Central Park, see more information
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 11th:

  • Raleigh Night Market at City Market 
  • On June 11, the Raleigh Night Market will have a BBQ Cook-Off as well as local vendors, music, and more.
    • Location: City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 14th:

  • Summer Concert Series at Waverly Place in Cary 
  • Bounce Party Band will be performing on June 14 for the Summer Concert Series at Waverly Place.
    • Location: Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, NC
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 15th:

  • Shoot to Thrill to perform for Gig in the Park Concert Series
  • Shoot to Thrill will be performing on June 15 as part of the Gig in the Park Concert Series. Enjoy live music, food trucks, wine, and beer.

June 15th:

  • Al Strong Presents Jazz on the Roof
  • Al Strong, a Grammy-nominated jazz artist, will perform with regional jazz artists on the Roof of The Durham Hotel.
    • Location: The Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham
    • Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 15th:

  • Midtown Beach Music Series at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park 
  • Black Water Band will be performing at the Midtown Beach Music Series on June 15th.
    • Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: tickets are $5 and kids 13 and under are free

June 16th:

  • Spring Concert Series in Zebulon
  • Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and beverage vendors at the Spring Concert Series at Zebulon Town Hall. The Legacy Motown Revue will be performing on June 16th.
    • Location: Town Hall, 1003 N Arendell Avenue, Zebulon
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 16th:

  • Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
  • Jimmy Hayes Band will be performing for Fridays on the Front Porch and Bulkogi as well as Mexiarepa food trucks will be available on June 16th.

June 16th:

  • Bachata Fixation
  • A night of Bachata dancing will be available as well as Salsa, Zouk, Merengue, and more.
    • Location: Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway St #104, Durham, NC 27701
    • Time: 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
    • Price: $10

June 17th:

June 18th:

June 18th:

  • Learning to Speak Dog: Understanding Body Language 
  • Free pet care programs are being offered by Wake County Animal Services and Wake County Public Libraries. On June 18, learn to interpret your dog and its body language.
    • Location: Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC 27605
    • Time: 2:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 18th:

  • Freeman Round House Summer Event Series
  • Wendy Peterson & Unity will be performing at the Freeman Round House Summer Event Series.
    • Location: Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African American Museum, 1202 Nash Street East, Wilson, NC
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. 
    • Price: free

June 21st:

  • Live After 5
  • Enjoy Live After 5, a music block party with vintage clothing vendors, music, and more. Hard Tuck featuring Libby Rodenbough, Kate Rhudy, Chessa Rich, Charles Cleaver, Joseph Terrell, and Wilson Green as well as King Akira will perform for Live After 5.
    • Location: City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 22nd:

  • Midtown Beach Music Series at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park 
  • The Embers ft. Craig Woolard will be performing at the Midtown Beach Music Series on June 22nd.
    • Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: tickets are $5 and kids 13 and under are free

June 22nd:

  • Living With Your Cat
  • Free pet care programs are being offered by Wake County Animal Services and Wake County Public Libraries. On June 22, learn all about your cat.
    • Location: Virtual 
    • Time: 6:30 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 23rd:

  • Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro
  • The Holiday Band will be performing for the Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro on June 23.
    • Location: Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons event lawn, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC
    • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 23rd:

  • Heart of the Hill Tours 
  • Chapel Hill Historical Society and Preservation Chapel Hill are hosting walking tours to explore Chapel Hill.
    • Location: see more information 
    • Time: 3:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 23rd:

  • Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
  • Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon will be performing for Fridays on the Front Porch and The Paddy Wagon as well as How Bout Burger food trucks will be available on June 23rd.

June 23rd:

  • Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro
  • Shelton Powe and Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen will be performing for the Music Maker Relief Foundation’s Freight Train Blues Concert Series on June 23.
    • Location: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, NC 
    • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 25th:

  • 2023 Triangle VegFest 
  • Enjoy food trucks, free face painting, vegan food, local vendors, and live music at the Triangle VegFest!

June 25th:

  • Learning to Speak Dog: Play Styles and Preferences
  • Free pet care programs are being offered by Wake County Animal Services and Wake County Public Libraries. On June 25, learn to interpret your dog’s play styles and preferences.
    • Location: Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC 27605
    • Time: 2:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 25th:

  • Freeman Round House Summer Event Series
  • The Soul Rhythm & Groove Band will be performing at the Freeman Round House Summer Event Series.
    • Location: Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African American Museum, 1202 Nash Street East, Wilson, NC
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. 
    • Price: free

June 26th:

  • Views From The Durham
  • The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting a stargazing series on the roof of The Durham Hotel
    • Location: 315 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
    • Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 28th:

  • Summer Concert Series at Waverly Place in Cary 
  • North Tower Band will be performing on June 28 for the Summer Concert Series at Waverly Place.
    • Location: Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, NC
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 30th:

  • Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro
  • Jim Quick & Coastline will be performing for the Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro on June 30.
    • Location: Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons event lawn, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC
    • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 30th:

  • Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: live music and food trucks
  • Counter Clockwise will be performing for Fridays on the Front Porch and Island Coconut Kitchen as well as The Corner Venezuelan food trucks will be available on June 30th.

June 30th:

  • Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk 
  • Art galleries, jewelers, boutique shops, artist studios, live music, circus performers, poetry, and more will be available at the Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk.
    • Location: Around Churton Street, between West Margaret Lane and West Queen Street
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 30th:

  • Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Reception
  • Enjoy drinks, art, and conversation at the Final Friday Reception at the Cary Gallery of Artists.
    • Location: Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S Academy Street, Cary, NC
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

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October 28th: