Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, and beyond this Tuesday? The Triangle is packed with free fitness classes, live music, trivia nights, karaoke, craft events, and brewery hangouts on May 19, 2026.

From free Tai Chi at Dorothea Dix Park to Beer & Banjos in Raleigh and Carrboro, plus open mic nights, run clubs, and movie deals in Chapel Hill, here’s your complete Triangle Event Guide for Tuesday.

Featured Events Happening Across the Triangle

$6.25 Movie Tuesday at The Lumina Theater

Catch a movie for just $6.25 all day long at Southern Village’s beloved neighborhood theater.

All Day
📍 Chapel Hill
💲 $6.25

Free Fitness Classes in Cary

Get active with multiple free wellness and fitness opportunities at the USA Baseball National Training Complex.

• Senior Functional Fitness — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Bootcamp Fitness Class — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Both classes are free to attend.

Free Tai Chi at Dorothea Dix Park

Relax and recharge with an evening Tai Chi session on Harvey Hill. Registration is required.

6 p.m.
📍 Raleigh
💲 FREE

Beer & Banjos in Raleigh

Enjoy live bluegrass vibes at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard.

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Raleigh
💲 FREE

Beer & Banjos Carrboro

Another fan-favorite music night heads to Speakeasy.

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
📍 Carrboro
💲 FREE

Trivia, Bingo & Game Nights

• Music Bingo — Gizmo Brew Works — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Jeopardy Bar League — Compass Rose Brewery — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia — Edit Beer Co. — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Video Game Night — Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop — 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Chess Club — Bearded Bee Brewing Company — 6 p.m.

Brewery Events & Social Meetups

Pints & Pups

Bring your furry friends out for an evening social at Ponysaurus Brewing Co..

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
💲 FREE

Craft and Draft

Get creative while enjoying local brews at Crank Arm Brewing Company.

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
💲 FREE

Craft & Draft Tuesdays

The Durham edition happens at Crank Arm Brewing.

6:30 p.m.
💲 FREE

Bond Brothers Run Club

Meet fellow runners and enjoy community vibes at Bond Brothers Beer Company.

6 p.m.
💲 FREE

Tequila Tuesday

Drink specials happening all day at BMC Brewing.

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
💲 Discounted Specials

Open Mic, Karaoke & Nightlife

• Open Mic Night — KōMANA Brewing Company — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Open Mic Night — Slim’s Downtown — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Karaoke Night — Boxcar Bar + Arcade — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Views from the Durham — The Durham Hotel — 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Community & Wellness Events

Free Line Dancing Class

Learn new moves during this free community class at The Snow Approach.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
💲 FREE

Free Cynergy Fit Class

Outdoor fitness returns to E. Carroll Joyner Park.

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
💲 FREE

Book Club: The House of the Spirits

Book lovers can gather at Southern Peak Brewery to discuss the classic novel by Isabel Allende.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
💲 FREE

Plan Your Tuesday Around the Triangle

Whether you’re looking for free things to do in Raleigh, brewery events in Durham, fitness classes in Cary, or live music in Carrboro, Tuesday night across the Triangle has something for everyone. Grab your friends, explore a new neighborhood, and support local businesses and community events happening throughout the region.

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