Free Food, Live Music, Community Events & Nightlife Across Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Beyond
Looking for things to do around the Triangle today? The Thursday, February 26 DoRaleigh Triangle Event Guide features free food deals, community gatherings, live music, trivia, yoga, and nightlife happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough. Whether you’re planning a casual night out, exploring local culture, or saving money with free events, DoRaleigh has you covered.
🌟 Featured Deal of the Day
National Chili Day at Wendy’s
Enjoy a FREE bowl of chili with purchase at participating Wendy’s locations all day long. It’s a great excuse to grab comfort food while celebrating this tasty food holiday.
🍽️ Food, Deals & Community Events
Apex Restaurant Week — All Day | $15–30 | Apex locations Special prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants.
The Players Retreat 75th Birthday Celebration — 11:00 AM | 25¢ hot dogs & 35¢ beers | Raleigh A rare throwback deal celebrating one of Raleigh’s most iconic gathering spots.
Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day — 4:30–5:30 PM | FREE | Durham Community food distribution event supporting local residents.
Free Community Dinner at RUMAH — 6:00–9:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh A welcoming dinner focused on mutual aid and community connection.
Thursday Uncorked (Half-Price Wine Bottles) — 4:00–10:00 PM | Discounted | The Longleaf Hotel, Raleigh
🧠 Community, Culture & Wellness
Great Decisions Discussion Series — 10 AM–12 PM | FREE | Woman’s Club of Raleigh Engage in global affairs conversations with local residents.
Dose Yoga in the Great Hall — 5:30 PM | FREE | Nasher Museum of Art, Durham A relaxing cultural wellness experience in a beautiful setting.
Famous Last Drinks Series: George Orwell — 7–8 PM | FREE | Ment Beverage Co., Durham
Literary-inspired social gathering. Public Domain Movie Night — 7–10 PM | FREE | bmc brewing, Pittsboro
🎶 Live Music, Trivia & Entertainment
Live Music: Raleigh Rishi — 6–8 PM | FREE | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest
Vinyl Nights — 6–9 PM | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham
Music Bingo — 7–9 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Cary
Board Game Night — 7–11 PM | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery, Durham
New Morning Jazz — 8–10 PM | FREE | Yonder, Hillsborough
Jazz: The Session — 8–11 PM | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary
🎤 Nightlife & Late-Night Fun
Thursday Karaoke — 9–11 PM | FREE | Tap Yard, Raleigh
Skee Ball Tournament — 9–11 PM | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
Karaoke hosted by Empress — 9 PM | FREE | Speakeasy, Carrboro
Perfect options for a fun night out without breaking the budget.
Why This Guide Matters
At DoRaleigh, our mission is to keep Triangle residents informed about local events, businesses, and community happenings. These curated daily guides help residents discover free activities, support local businesses, and stay connected to what’s happening around the Triangle.
Final Thoughts
From free chili deals and community dinners to live jazz, yoga, trivia, and karaoke, this Thursday offers something for everyone across the Triangle. Whether you’re networking, relaxing, or exploring nightlife, there’s no shortage of affordable and engaging activities.
👉 Check back daily on DoRaleigh for more local event guides, news, and community updates.
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