The Triangle Event Guide – Things to Do Tuesday January 20th Edition

Discover the Triangle Event Guide for Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Find free and discounted events in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and Pittsboro including trivia, live music, cultural celebrations, and community events.

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Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and Pittsboro this Tuesday? The Triangle Event Guide for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 is packed with free and low-cost events—from trivia nights and run clubs to cultural celebrations, book clubs, live music, and community gatherings. Whether you’re planning a laid-back evening or a full night out, there’s something happening across the Triangle.

🌮🍹 Food, Drink & Social Events

Tequila Tuesday

🕚 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Discounted

📍 bmc brewing (Pittsboro)

Pints & Pups

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE

📍 Ponysaurus

Bond Brothers Run Club

🕕 6:00 PM | FREE

📍 Bond Brothers Beer Company

Beer & Banjos in Raleigh

🕡 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE

📍 Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard

📚 Culture, Learning & Community

Japanese Taiko Drumming & Cultural Celebration

🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | FREE

📍 Durham County Main Library

Book & Puzzle Swap

🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE

📍 Ment Beverage Co.

Durham Chess Enthusiasts

🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | FREE

📍 Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps

National Day of Racial Healing (MLK Day Event)

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE

📍 City of Raleigh Museum

Hosted with the Raleigh Human Relations Commission

🎨 Hobbies, Games & Meetups

Book Club: Radium Girls by Kate Moore

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE

📍 Southern Peak Brewery

Adult Coloring Night

🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE

📍 Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt

Pint-Sized Paleontology

🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | FREE

📍 Ponysaurus

Not Rocket Science Trivia

🕡 6:30 PM | FREE

📍 Amberly Local

Team Trivia

🕖 7:00 PM | FREE

📍 D’s Bottle Shop and Craft Beer College

Music Bingo

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works

Video Game Night

🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

🎶 Nightlife, Music & Entertainment

New Year Beginner Square Dance Lessons – First Night

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | $8

📍 St. James United Methodist Church

Movie Night

🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE

📍 Ponysaurus

Karaoke Night

🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE

📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Open Mic with a Live Band

🕘 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM | FREE

📍 Slims

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