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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