Check out the exciting and fun events happening around your community this weekend!
Thursday, September 15 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Start your weekend early with some live music. The Tracks Music Fest is back for another week, September 15th. The concert is free and will be outdoors at the Rosemary and Columbia St. Parking Lot. This week’s show will feature hip-hop artist Alicia Marie, indie-rock band Bonies, and world music band Larry & Joe. Each show will be hosted by 97.9 The Hill’s own Aaron Keck! For more information about the artists playing, click here.
Friday, September 16 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Bring your kids out to Kidzu Children’s Museum for a garden party. Your kids will have a fantastic time making flower arrangements, writing in a nature journey, and making other art. Admission is free, but fill out the party passport and you can get a discounted slice of pizza from Alfredo’s and a buy-one-get-one coupon to Maple View Ice Cream. RSVP’s are welcome, but not necessary. Event is weather permitting. For more information, click here.
Friday, September 16 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Support your local theater, Playmakers Repertory Company, this weekend for another showing of Blues for an Alabama Sky. The play tells the story of Angel, a failed Cotton Club singer and her friends. But luck could swing for Angel yet when a newcomer from Tuskegee comes to town. Find out if Angel and her friends’ fortunes change at the hands of the newcomer this weekend, with multiple showings you can pick from. Blues for an Alabama Sky will be featured until September 25th so you’ll have plenty of showings to catch if this weekend doesn’t work for you! To get your tickets, click here.
Saturday, September 17 9:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come out to Cameron Street for the annual Hog Day. There’s a lot to enjoy in the day; including a bbq contest, various arts and crafts vendors, a children’s area, and much more to see in historic Downtown Hillsborough. Car enthusiasts will love the car and brake show. Check out a bunch of classic cars with a chance to even look under the hood of a few of the cars lined up. Click here for more information about what to expect from Hog Day.
Saturday, September 17 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The annual Asia Fest is back, this time at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. This festival celebrates Asian culture with games, food vendors, live stage performances, culture and health booths, as well as a dragon boat race! Local businesses will be on hand for you to support. Click here for more information on what you can expect from Asia Fest.
Saturday, September 17 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 18 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Durham Arts Council is bringing the Centerfest back. The arts festival will feature artists from near and from, performances of music and dance, food, and educational activities for the kids. Downtown Durham has much to offer and your whole family or your group of friends are sure to love all that Durham and CenterFest have to offer. For more information on what will be on display at Centerfest, click here.
Saturday, September 17 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Help Paws4ever celebrate their 60th birthday at their birthday bash! The party will feature tours of their dog park, dog agility, kids activities, dog and cat meet greets as well as half-priced adoptions! Come out Saturday and find your fur-ever friend with paws4ever! Click here to see what else will be offered at the birthday bash.
Saturday, September 17 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sculpture in the Garden is back at NC Botanical Garden! View fantastic work from local artists while enjoying the beautiful outdoors of the Botanical Garden. You can meet the artists at the preview party on Saturday night, before the display officially opens on Sunday, September 18th. For more information about what you can expect, click here.
Saturday, September 17 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy some live music with the School of Rock House Band. The band will be headlining the Briar Chapel Fall Festival. The House Band will be joined by special guests, the Rock 101 band and the Rock 201 band. For more information, click here.
Saturday, September 17 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy some more live music this weekend at The Cave, Chapel Hill’s dive bar. Music will start with a set from local artist Tallulah Cloos. The night will close from a set from Night Teacher. For more information, click here.
Sunday, September 18 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Bazaar is back at the Carrboro Town Commons. You can shop handmade crafts from talented local makers. While you’re shopping for goods from local artists, you can get some delicious food and drinks from local businesses. Get your face painted, hair sprayed with color before you go and enjoy a set from DJ Ras J and Selector B steady. For more information on what you can expect to see at the Bazaar, click here.
