Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and across the Triangle? Thursday, July 23, offers free concerts, community activities, food deals, game nights, live music and family-friendly entertainment.

Highlights include Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, Craft Night at the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Midtown Beach Music Series and a free Live After 5 concert at Seaboard Station.

All-Day Events and Specials

Stammtisch German Community Night

Enjoy a German community gathering featuring steins of German beer served for pint prices.

• Time: All day
• Location: Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham
• Admission: Menu prices apply

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week

Explore special menus and dining promotions from participating restaurants throughout downtown Raleigh.

• Time: All day
• Location: Participating downtown Raleigh restaurants
• Admission: Prices vary by restaurant

Morning and Afternoon Events

Free Kids’ Movie: The Secret Life of Pets

Families can enjoy a free screening of the animated comedy The Secret Life of Pets.

• Time: 10 a.m.
• Location: Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks, Raleigh
• Admission: Free

Wii Golf Tournament

Test your virtual golf skills during this free, all-day tournament.

• Time: Noon–9 p.m.
• Location: Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company, Raleigh
• Admission: Free

Insomnia Cookies BOGO Happy Hour

Buy one cookie and receive another free during Insomnia Cookies’ afternoon happy hour.

• Time: 2–5 p.m.
• Location: Participating Insomnia Cookies locations
• Admission: Discounted

Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day

Parktown Food Hub will hold a free food distribution event for members of the community.

• Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Location: Parktown Food Hub, Durham
• Admission: Free

Arts, Music and Evening Events

Craft Night at the North Carolina Museum of Art

Get creative during a free evening craft program at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

• Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
• Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
• Admission: Free

Live Music: Kaylee Grace

Spend the evening listening to a live performance by Kaylee Grace.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Oaklyn Springs Taproom, Fuquay-Varina
• Admission: Free

Durham Beer and Banjos

Enjoy live roots music and a relaxed Thursday evening at Old Mill Farm.

• Time: 6–8 p.m.
• Location: Old Mill Farm, Durham
• Admission: Free

Midtown Beach Music Series

Dance to beach music under the summer sky at Midtown Park.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Midtown Park, Raleigh
• Admission: $8.73

Vinyl Nights

Listen to records and unwind with local beer in Durham.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham
• Admission: Free

Open Mic Night

Local performers take the stage during an open mic night at Pluck Farm.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm, Mebane
• Admission: Free

Live Music at Blackbird Brewery

Catch a free live performance in Wake Forest.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest
• Admission: Free

NC Run Club

Join other Triangle runners for an evening run and community gathering.

• Time: 6–9 p.m.
• Location: Bottle Theory, Apex
• Admission: Free

Live Music Thursdays

Enjoy free Thursday-night music at Bearded Bee Brewing Company.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell
• Admission: Free

Events Starting at 7 P.M.

Live After 5: Elora Dash

The Live After 5 Summer Concert Series continues with a free performance by Elora Dash at Seaboard Station.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Seaboard Station, Raleigh
• Admission: Free

Music Bingo

Combine music trivia and bingo for an entertaining night in Cary.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Location: Fortnight Brewing, Cary
• Admission: Free

Opinionation

Put your knowledge of popular opinions to the test during this interactive trivia-style game.

• Time: 7–9 p.m.
• Location: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh
• Admission: Free

Public Domain Movie Night

Watch a classic public-domain movie during this free community screening.

• Time: 7–10 p.m.
• Location: bmc brewing, Pittsboro
• Admission: Free

Board Game Night

Choose from a variety of tabletop games during Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery.

• Time: 7–11 p.m.
• Location: Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham
• Admission: Free

Late-Night Entertainment

Air Hockey Tournament

Compete for arcade bragging rights during a free air hockey tournament.

• Time: 8–10 p.m.
• Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham
• Admission: Free

Jazz: The Session

Enjoy a late-evening jazz session at Bond Brothers Eastside.

• Time: 8–11 p.m.
• Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary
• Admission: Free

Live Music at Slim’s

UniS, The Haks and the Jason Byrley Project perform in downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Location: Slim’s, Raleigh
• Admission: $5

Skee-Ball Tournament

Step up to the lane for a free late-night Skee-Ball competition.

• Time: 9–11 p.m.
• Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
• Admission: Free

Karaoke Hosted by Empress

Close out Thursday by taking the microphone during karaoke night in Carrboro.

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro
• Admission: Free

Plan Your Thursday in the Triangle

Whether you want to hear live music, find a free family activity, explore Raleigh Restaurant Week or compete in an arcade tournament, there is something happening across the Triangle on July 23.

Schedules, prices and availability may change. Confirm event details with the venue before heading out.

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