Triangle Event Guide Friday August 22nd Edition
Ready to kick off the weekend with art, music, comedy, and community fun? The Triangle is buzzing with free (and affordable) events this Friday! Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, or Morrisville—you’ll find something exciting to do. Here’s your complete Triangle Event Guide for Friday, August 22, 2025.
Top 5 Must-Do Events in the Triangle – Friday, August 22, 2025
Uproar Festival of Public Art (Orange County | FREE | All Day) Explore bold and creative public art installations throughout Orange County at this community-wide festival.
Cinnabon’s 40th Birthday Celebration ($1.25 Cinnamon Rolls | 12–4 PM | Participating Locations) Treat yourself to a sweet deal as Cinnabon celebrates four decades of gooey goodness.
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Wicked (Raleigh | 6:00 PM | FREE) Grab a blanket and enjoy a magical evening under the stars with a free outdoor showing of Wicked.
Summer Jam Music Series: Back to School Bash ft. The Chairmen of the Board (Pittsboro | 7–9 PM | FREE) Dance into the weekend with this high-energy live performance as part of Pittsboro’s summer music series.
A Good Time: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase (Raleigh | 8:00 PM | FREE | Vault Craft Beer) End your Friday with laughs as local comedians take the stage for a night of hilarious entertainment.
All-Day & Morning Events
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day | FREE | Various locations Explore bold, creative installations across Orange County as this annual public art festival continues.
Tasting at Ten: Counter Culture Coffee 10:00 am | FREE | Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, Durham Coffee lovers rejoice! Enjoy a free guided tasting at one of the Triangle’s favorite roasters.
Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am | FREE | Wake Forest Historical Museum Step back in time with a tour of this historic Wake Forest landmark.
Cinnabon’s 40th Birthday Celebration 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | $1.25 | Participating Locations Treat yourself to a classic cinnamon roll at a throwback price—just $1.25!
Incredible Science 1:30 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh Dive into hands-on science activities for curious minds of all ages.
Calvin Jones House Guided Tour (Afternoon Session) 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | FREE | Wake Forest Historical Museum
Afternoon & Early Evening Events
Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library (Members Only) 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE | Chapel Hill Public Library
Summer Fridays at Wedgewood: Wine & Cheese Tastings 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE | Wedgewood Cheese Bar, Carrboro
Bike Night at Red Moose Brewing 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE | Pittsboro
Opening Event: “Booker T. Spicely: Citizen, Soldier, Martyr, Hero” 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Durham History
Live Music: Jake Potter 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh
Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | Live art demos all evening
Tropical Night 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE | Ment Beverage Co., Durham
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Wicked 6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh
Free Wine Tasting at Local 919 6:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh
Single Track Social Series 6:00 pm | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing, Durham
Morrisville’s Music in the Park: Sterling Scott 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | FREE | Indian Creek Park
Chime In Open Mic (Poetry, Storytelling, Songwriting) 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE | Lanza’s Café, Carrboro
Raleigh International Folk Dancers Weekly Dance 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm | $3 | Glen Eden Pilot Park, Raleigh
Evening Music & Entertainment
Summer Jam Music Series: Back to School Bash ft. The Chairmen of the Board 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | MOSAIC Family Commons, Pittsboro
Live Music: Grace Lucia 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | FREE | White Street Brewing, Wake Forest
Bynum Porch Summer Music Series: The Old Ceremony 7:00 pm | FREE | Bynum Front Porch
Live Music: Heather Rogers 7:00 pm | FREE | Oaklyn Springs Taproom, Fuquay-Varina
Decades Night with DJ Skylan 7:00 pm | FREE | Bearded Bee Brewing Co., Wendell
Free Live Music at Compass Rose Brewery 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh
Friday Co-Working Social 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE | Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom
Video Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE | Durham
A Good Time: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 8:00 pm | FREE | Vault Craft Beer Raleigh
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE | Durty Bull Brewing, Durham
Karaoke Fridays at Flying Bull Beer Co. 9:00 pm | FREE | Durham
Karaoke Bingo Nights at KōMANA Brewing 9:00 pm | FREE | Cary
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