Tuesday in the Triangle August 5th Edition

Looking for fun and affordable things to do around Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding areas? Here’s your guide to events happening this Tuesday, August 5, 2025:

All-Day Events

Uproar Festival of Public Art – Free, various locations in Orange County. Walgreens Senior Day – 20% off for rewards members age 55+ at all Walgreens locations.

Morning Activities

Plant-Lover’s Tour: The Ten Oldest Trees in the Arboretum – 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, $5, JC Raulston Arboretum. Free Summer Movies at Marquee Cinemas: Transformers One & Trolls – 9:30 AM, free, Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12. Free Kids’ Movies: Over the Hedge – 10:00 AM, free, Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks. Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll – 10:30 AM, free, Durham Central Park.

Afternoon Fun

Music & Arts Camp – Noon–5:00 PM (weeklong program, $100, Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh). Free Yoga at Frontier RTP – Noon, free, The Frontier RTP. Incredible Science – 1:30 PM, free, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh. Window on Animal Health – 1:30 PM, free, Nature Research Center, Raleigh.

Evening Highlights

National Night Out Events: North Hills (Raleigh) – 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, free. Fuquay-Varina Police Department – 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, free. Smithfield Community Park – 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, free. Carrboro Town Commons – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, free food, dunk tank, donut-eating contest & more. Chapel Hill Hargraves Community Center – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, free. Arts & Community: Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-In – 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, free, The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner. Adult Coloring Night – 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, free, Hi-Wire Brewing, Durham. Bond Brothers Run Club – 6:00 PM, free, Bond Brothers Beer Company. Fitness & Wellness: Free Yoga – 6:00 PM, Durham Central Park. Evening Music & Social Events: Pink Boots Society Meet-Up – 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, free, Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest. Beer & Banjos Raleigh – 6:30 PM–9:00 PM, free, Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Beer & Banjos Carrboro – 7:00 PM–9:30 PM, free, Speakeasy. Ruckus Open Mic – 7:00 PM, free, Ruckus Pizza – Mission Valley. Open Mic – 7:30 PM–10:30 PM, free, Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough. Live Music: Mighty Mystic – 8:00 PM–11:00 PM, free, Tap Yard, Raleigh. Backyard Bar Comedy Night – 8:30 PM–9:30 PM, free, The Backyard Bar, Apex. Open Mic with a Live Band – 9:00 PM–Midnight, free, Slims, Raleigh. Video Game Night – 7:00 PM–11:00 PM, free, Moon Dog Meadery, Durham. Music Bingo – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM, free, Gizmo Brew Works, Durham.

For everything happening across the Triangle, follow DoRaleigh.com for daily event updates.

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Tuesday In The Triangle July 29th Edition

Summer in the Triangle means food festivals, free movies, and plenty of live music. Whether you’re looking for family‑friendly fun, artsy outings, or just an excuse to try new wings (it is National Chicken Wing Day!), there’s something happening all day long.

All-Day Highlights

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Your chance to taste Raleigh’s culinary best! Enjoy special menus and deals from some of the city’s top restaurants, all day long. National Chicken Wing Day Deals Celebrate with specials and discounts on everyone’s favorite finger food at participating restaurants across the Triangle.

Morning Fun for Families

Free Summer Movies @ Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12 The Garfield Movie & Minions — 9:30 a.m. | FREE Beat the heat with a cool theater experience for kids. Free Kids’ Movie @ Triangle Cinemas (Six Forks) The Bad Guys — 10:00 a.m. | FREE Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll 10:30 a.m. | FREE | Durham Central Park A charming morning reading event perfect for little ones.

Midday Mindfulness & Science

Free Yoga at Frontier RTP 12:00 p.m. | FREE | The Frontier, RTP A refreshing way to reset your workday. Incredible Science 1:30 p.m. | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh Window on Animal Health 1:30 p.m. | FREE | Nature Research Center, Raleigh

Evening Community & Culture

Free Summertime Seafood Meal 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | FREE | Elizabeth Street UMC, Durham Adult Coloring Night 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Hi‑Wire Brewing, Golden Belt, Durham Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 p.m. | FREE | Bond Brothers Beer Company Free Yoga at Durham Central Park 6:00 p.m. | FREE

Music & Entertainment

Beer & Banjos (Raleigh) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard Live Music: Mike Davis 6:30 p.m. | FREE | Local 919, Raleigh Music Bingo 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham Beer & Banjos (Carrboro) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | FREE | Speakeasy Barrelhouse Blues: A Jook Joint Review 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, Durham Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones 7:00 p.m. | FREE | Ruckus Pizza, Mission Valley Raleigh Open Mic 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 a.m. | FREE | Yonder, Hillsborough The Last Laugh (Comedy) 7:30 p.m. | FREE | House of Hops, Raleigh (Glenwood) Backyard Bar Comedy Night 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | FREE | The Backyard Bar, Apex Stargazing from The Durham Rooftop 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | FREE | The Durham Hotel Open Mic with a Live Band 9:00 p.m. – Midnight | FREE | Slims, Raleigh

Final Notes

Tuesday is proof you don’t have to wait for the weekend to have fun in the Triangle. From free meals to live music and rooftop stargazing, there’s something for every mood and every age group.

For more events and updates, follow DoRaleigh.com for everything happening in the Triangle.

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