Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, at 1104 Broad Street, Durham, in the basement under Joe Van Gogh Coffee, brews craft meads and fruit wines. They also carry North Carolina craft bears, wines, hard ciders, teas, lemonades, kombuchas and more. Dogs are welcome. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Please make sure to check Moon Dog's … [Read more...] about Moon Dog Meadery in Durham hosts art markets, fire performers, improv, game nights and much more
Entertainment
Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Plein Air drawing and painting. These sessions take place the first Thursday of the month, through December 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It's free to participate. Led by program coordinator and artist Brianna McCormick, the group will meet at the office at … [Read more...] about Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Capital Squares: Free Square Dance Open House Aug. 12
The square dancing group, Capital Squares, is hosting a Square Dance Open House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, 3808 St. James Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, in Carson Hall. Never square danced? Think you've got two left feet? Perfect! You'll fit right in. The open house is a night of fun, music and laughter. Please RSVP on … [Read more...] about Capital Squares: Free Square Dance Open House Aug. 12
August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
August marks the end of the summer (although it might not feel like it) and the beginning of the school year for many kids. There's still lots to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, in August. Read on for some of the top events in the Triangle in August. Then keep reading for a day by day calendar of everything on Triangle on the Cheap's calendar in August, … [Read more...] about August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
Mead Day at Ment Beverage Co. in Durham on Aug. 2
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Mead Day at Ment Beverage Co. in Durham on Aug. 2
Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon at Ritter Park in Cary on Aug. 6
The Town of Cary is presenting Summer Vibes Music Series on once a month from June to August, 2024. These free events features live music, food and drink. The events are appropriate for all ages. EG Peters Band -- tropical tunesWednesday, June 25, 20256 to 8 p.m.Jack Smith Park9725 Penny Road, Raleigh, NCFree Adam Lee Decker Band -- flashback feverWednesday, July 16, 20256 to 8 p.m.Davis … [Read more...] about Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon at Ritter Park in Cary on Aug. 6
Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor concert series, Jazz'd Up Sundays. It will take place on the Great Lawn Pavilion on select Sundays in September and October, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This jazz series is produced by Christian Tamburr. It's free and open to the public. Lineup of Jazz'd Up Sundays for 2025 Follow the links below to … [Read more...] about Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Duke Arts at American Tobacco — free concert series in September
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, will once again be the setting for live music, and once again, the shows are free to the public. Duke Arts at American Tobacco takes place every Wednesday in September, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series is from Duke Arts Presents in partnership with American Tobacco Campus. No tickets or reservations are required. Bring your own … [Read more...] about Duke Arts at American Tobacco — free concert series in September
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from June 4 to July 30, 2025, from 12 to 1 p.m. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Lawn space and chair seating will be available and food trucks will be … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
