Triangle Event Guide Thursday August 14th Edition

Looking for free and fun things to do across the Triangle this Thursday? From public art festivals to rooftop concerts, comedy shows, kids’ activities, and game nights, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your SEO-friendly guide to events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

All-Day Experiences

Uproar Festival of Public Art – Orange County

📅 All Day | 💵 Free | 📍 Various Locations

A must-see for art lovers! Explore large-scale installations, murals, and interactive art pieces across Orange County.

Morning Gatherings

Veteran’s Coffee and Connection

🕗 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | 📍 Fainting Goat Brewing Company, Fuquay-Varina | Free

A welcoming space for veterans to connect, share stories, and build community over coffee.

Music Day for Kids

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 📍 Fenton, Cary | Free

A lively morning of music-themed fun designed for kids of all ages.

Stroll Through History: Historic Oakwood Cemetery Tour

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 📍 Raleigh | Free

Join a guided walking tour and uncover fascinating stories from Raleigh’s past.

Free Kids’ Movie: The Iron Giant

🕙 10:00 a.m. | 📍 Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks | Free

A family favorite animated classic on the big screen—at no cost!

Afternoon Fun & Family Activities

Incredible Science

🕜 1:30 p.m. | 📍 NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh | Free

Hands-on science fun for curious minds of all ages.

Marbles’ Art Bash

🕓 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 📍 Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh | Free

An afternoon of creative activities and art exploration for kids.

Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day

🕟 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 📍 Durham | Free food distribution for the community.

Evening Drinks, Rooftop Views & Live Music

Free Wine Tasting on the Rooftop

🕔 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 📍 10th & Terrace, Residence Inn Downtown Raleigh | Free

Sip and savor wines while taking in stunning city views.

Live Music at The Westin Raleigh-Durham Rooftop

🕠 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Free

Enjoy sunset vibes with great music above the city.

Jazz in the Square – Patrick McGrew Trio & Também

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 📍 Moore Square, Raleigh | Free

A soulful night of jazz in the heart of downtown Raleigh.

Live Music: Hotbird

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | Free

Live Music: Davis Tucker

🕕 6:00 p.m. | 📍 Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell | Free

Open Mic (Music & Poetry)

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 📍 The Common Market, Durham | Free

Vinyl Night

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham | Free

🎯 Game Nights & Cultural Events

Game Night

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner | Free

Discover India: Unity in Diversity

🕡 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 📍 Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary | Free

Virtual Sensory Journey Through Art

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 📍 NC Museum of Art, Raleigh | Free

Music Bingo

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Fortnight Brewing, Cary | Free

🕖 7:00 p.m. | 📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro | Free

Thursday Night Live Music

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Southern Village, Chapel Hill | Free

Triangle Trivia Tournament

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh | Free

Level Up and Sip

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Durham | Free

Board Game Night

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | 📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham | Free

Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones

🕖 7:00 p.m. | 📍 Ruckus Pizza – Park West Morrisville | Free

😂 Nighttime Laughs & Late-Night Music

Free Comedy Show – Growing Up is Sketchy

🕢 7:30 p.m. | 📍 The ArtsCenter, Carrboro | Free

Air Hockey Tournament

🕗 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham | Free

Free Comedy Show

🕗 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh | Free

Jazz Jam Open Mic

🕗 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | 📍 Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary | Free

🎯 Final Tip

Whether you’re hunting for family-friendly daytime fun, cultural experiences, or nightlife entertainment, Thursday in the Triangle has it all—and it’s all free.

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Friday in the Triangle Entertainment Guide August 8th Edition

Looking for things to do in the Triangle this Friday? Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, art enthusiast, or just looking for a fun night out, the Friday in the Triangle Entertainment Guide has your perfect plan. From National Frozen Custard Day deals to outdoor movies, live music, comedy, and cultural events, there’s something for everyone.

All-Day Friday Fun

🍦 National Frozen Custard Day at Freddy’s

All Day | $1–$3

Celebrate with sweet savings! Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is offering $1, $2, and $3 custard deals at participating locations.

🍗 National Chicken and Waffles Day at Metro Diner

All Day | $5 off

Enjoy Southern comfort at its best with $5 off chicken & waffles at Metro Diner in Raleigh.

🎨 Uproar Festival of Public Art – Orange County

All Day | FREE

Experience large-scale public art installations scattered across Orange County—perfect for a self-guided art adventure.

🐱 CatVideoFest

All Day | Various locations

A purr-fect event for cat lovers! Watch the best cat videos from around the world at two Triangle locations.

Morning & Early Afternoon Events

☕ Tasting at Ten – Counter Culture Coffee, Durham 10:00 am | FREE – Enjoy a guided coffee tasting and learn from local roasters. 🏛 Calvin Jones House Guided Tour – Wake Forest Historical Museum 11:00 am | FREE – Explore the life of Dr. Calvin Jones and early Wake Forest history. 🎵 Music & Arts Camp – Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh 12:00–5:00 pm | $100 (week-long) – Creative activities for kids and teens. 🔬 Incredible Science – NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh 1:30 pm | FREE – Hands-on science fun for curious minds. 🥂 Toast to Ten – The Durham Hotel 2:00–4:00 pm | FREE – Celebrate The Durham’s 10th anniversary. 🖼 Reflections: Virtual Tour – Nasher Museum of Art, Durham 2:00 pm | FREE – Enjoy an online art experience from anywhere. 🏛 Calvin Jones House Guided Tour (Second Showing) 2:00–2:45 pm | FREE – Afternoon history session.

Late Afternoon & Evening Events

🎉 10-Year Throwback Party on the Roof – The Durham Hotel 5:00–10:00 pm | FREE – Music, cocktails, and city views. 🍷 Summer Fridays at Wedgewood – Carrboro 5:00–8:00 pm | FREE – Free wine & cheese tastings. 🏍 Bike Night – Red Moose Brewing, Pittsboro 5:30–8:00 pm | FREE – Motorcycle meet-up with brews. 🎶 Friday Night on White – Wake Forest 6:00–9:00 pm | FREE – Live music by The Brickhouse Band. 🎵 Summer at The Springs – Holly Springs Cultural Center 6:00–9:00 pm | FREE – Outdoor concert series. 🎸 Live Music: Alexander Mark – Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh 6:00–9:00 pm | FREE 🎤 Live Music: Big T Country – The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP 6:00–9:00 pm | FREE 🖼 Peel Gallery Reception – Carrboro 6:00–9:00 pm | Opening of Look, It’s All Connected. 🎥 Downtown Cary Park Movie Series: Guardians of the Galaxy 6:00–10:00 pm | FREE 🎨 2nd Friday ArtWalk – Chapel Hill & Carrboro 6:00–9:00 pm | FREE 🍷 Free Wine Tasting – Local 919, Raleigh 6:00 pm | FREE 🚲 Single Track Social Series – Crank Arm Brewing, Durham 6:00 pm | FREE 🌿 Plant Bingo – Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina 6:30 pm | FREE 🎤 Chime In Open Mic – Lanza’s Cafe, Carrboro 6:30–8:00 pm | FREE 💃 Raleigh International Folk Dancers – Glen Eden Pilot Park 6:30–10:00 pm | $3 🎪 Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series – Curtis Eller’s American Circus 7:00 pm | FREE 🎥 Outdoor Movie at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh): A Minecraft Movie 7:00 pm | FREE 🎶 Free Live Music – Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh 7:00–9:00 pm | FREE 🤝 Friday Co-Working Social – Glass Jug Downtown Durham 7:00–10:00 pm | FREE 🎮 Video Game Night – Moon Dog Meadery, Durham 7:00–11:00 pm | FREE 😂 Comedy Open Mic – The Common Market, Durham 7:00 pm | FREE 🎥 Friday Family Flicks – Garner Recreation Center: A Minecraft Movie 7:15 pm | FREE 😂 Stand-up Comedy Open Mic – Durty Bull Brewing, Durham 8:00–11:00 pm | FREE 🎬 Movie Night at MOSAIC: Oppenheimer – Pittsboro 8:30 pm | FREE 🎤 Karaoke Fridays – Flying Bull Beer Company, Durham 9:00 pm | FREE 🎤 Karaoke Bingo Nights – KōMANA Brewing, Cary 9:00 pm | FREE 🏃 Sir Walter Miler Post Race Party – Raleigh Brewing 10:00 pm | FREE

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Wednesday Triangle Event Guide August 6th Edition

Looking for something fun to do this Wednesday? Whether you’re into live music, family-friendly movies, outdoor fitness, or unique community experiences, the Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas) has a full day of free and affordable events.

Here’s your Wednesday Triangle Event Guide for August 6, 2025:

All-Day Highlights

Uproar Festival of Public Art – FREE – Various locations in Orange County. Experience art installations and performances throughout the county. CatVideoFest – Various prices – Showing in two locations in the Triangle. Because life is better with cats on the big screen!

Morning Events

Free Summer Movies at Marquee Cinemas – FREE – 9:30 a.m. | Transformers One & Trolls at Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12 Free Kids’ Movies at Triangle Cinemas – FREE – 10:00 a.m. | Over the Hedge at Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks Music & Arts Camp – $100 (week-long registration required) – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh

Afternoon Events

Incredible Science – FREE – 1:30 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh Window on Animal Health – FREE – 1:30 p.m. | Nature Research Center (NC Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh Market Bunch Kids’ Activities – FREE – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Carrboro Farmers’ Market “Pay What You Can” Farm Stand – FREE – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm Board Game Night – FREE – 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh

Evening Activities

Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park – FREE – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Harold D. Ritter Park, Cary NC Museum of History Trivia Night – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale Wine + Weed (learn about plants & farming) – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm Wine Down Wednesday – Live Music + Wine Specials – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | La Vita Dolce, Southern Village Mosaic Market with Live Music – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | The Works Yard at Mosaic, Pittsboro Upcycled Thrift Art – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Ment Beverage Co., Durham Game Night – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom Open Mic – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Fair Game Beverage Co., Pittsboro Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh Carolina Godiva Track Club Free Summer Track Series – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Culbreth Middle School, Chapel Hill Ballroom Dancing with Live Music – $8 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Pullen Community Center Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Weekly Dance – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Carol Woods Retirement Community Fitness Center, Chapel Hill Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro Oak City Salsa Social – Live Band Music & Dance Series – FREE – 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, Raleigh Karaoke Night at The Backyard Bar – FREE – 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Apex Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery – FREE – 8:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. | Durham

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