Your No-Cost Passport to Local Entertainment, Music, Trivia, Art & More!

If you’re looking for fun that won’t hit your wallet, the Triangle has you covered this Thursday! From morning food giveaways to late-night karaoke, June 5 is packed with free ways to connect, explore, and unwind. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, or beyond, here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of your Thursday—for free (or nearly free).

☀️ Morning Goodness

🥫 Free Food Giveaway

🕘 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

📍 Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church, Zebulon

Partnering with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, this drive-thru event helps support local families. No registration required—just come as you are.

🎶 Afternoon & Evening Free Events

🎵 Live Music on the Rooftop

🕔 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

📍 Westin Raleigh-Durham

Kick off your evening with skyline views and smooth tunes—an easy, classy way to ease into Thursday night.

🧠 Trivia Night

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Bring your smartest friends and test your knowledge under the stars in one of the Triangle’s most scenic parks.

🎶 Midtown Beach Music Series (Almost Free)

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

📍 Midtown Park, Raleigh

Cost: $6.15

While not technically free, this is a summer favorite worth the pocket change. Great bands, food trucks, and beachy vibes.

🎧 Vinyl Night

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Chill out to a rotating selection of vintage records while sipping on local brews. Bring your own vinyl to share!

🎸 Gig in the Park: Camel City Yacht Club

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

📍 Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, Wilson

Great music in a one-of-a-kind art park. Bring a blanket and soak in the sounds under the whirligigs.

🎲 Game Night

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

📍 The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner

Board games, card games, and craft beer. A relaxed social scene for gamers of all kinds.

🎶 Live Music: JT Parrothead

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

📍 Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

Laid-back beach-style jams perfect for sipping and socializing.

🎶 Live Music: Story Charlemagne

🕕 6:00 p.m.

📍 Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell

Catch local sounds at one of Wendell’s favorite hangouts.

🎨 Discover India: Madhubani Art Workshop

🕡 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Good Hope Farm, Cary

Explore traditional Indian folk art in a serene farm setting. Materials provided!

🎤 Thursday Night Music: Janis & The Crew

🕡 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Angier Depot Square

Outdoor concert in Angier’s charming downtown. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes.

🏃‍♂️ Steel String Run Club

🕡 6:30 p.m.

📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

Join fellow runners for a scenic group run followed by a beer reward.

🌙 Evening Adventures

🧠 Science Trivia

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

📍 Nature Research Center, Raleigh

Hosted inside the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, this trivia night blends brainpower with fun.

🌿 Nature Talk: Nature’s Engineers

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Bass Lake Park, Holly Springs

Learn about beavers, bugs, and more in this fascinating conservationist-led session.

🎶 Raleigh Uke Jam

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

📍 Church of the Nativity, Raleigh

All levels welcome—bring your ukulele or just your voice!

🎵 Music Bingo

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

📍 Fortnight Brewing, Cary

Classic bingo meets your favorite tunes—prizes, beer, and good times.

🎤 Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones

🕖 7:00 p.m.

📍 Ruckus Pizza, Park West Morrisville

Step up and show off your talents in this supportive, lively open mic.

🎤 Karaoke with JV Jams

🕖 7:00 p.m.

📍 Red Moose Brewing, Pittsboro

Sing your heart out in this cozy small-town taproom.

📸 Photographer Slideshow Night

🕢 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

📍 Shadowbox Studio

Photographers share their work and the stories behind them. A must for creatives and photo-lovers.

🏓 Air Hockey Tournament

🕗 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Fast-paced fun and maybe a little friendly competition.

🎷 Jazz Jam Open Mic

🕗 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

📍 Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Jazz lovers, this is your jam. Bring an instrument or just enjoy the rhythm.

🎭 Triangle Sketch Comedy: The Uproar – We’re Trippin’

🕗 8:00 p.m. | TR Studio, Raleigh

Pay what you can for this wild night of sketch comedy with a local twist. Laughter guaranteed.

🎤 Thursday Karaoke

🕘 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

📍 Tap Yard, Raleigh

End the night with drinks and duets at one of Raleigh’s newest hangouts.

💥 Your Thursday, Your Way – and It’s All (Mostly) FREE

With so much happening across the Triangle, there’s no excuse for a boring Thursday. Whether you’re looking to be inspired, entertained, or just well-fed, June 5 has you covered.

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