Looking for fun things to do in the Triangle this Wednesday? From food specials and family-friendly movies to live music, fitness, and unique social events, this guide covers everything happening in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

Food & Drink Specials

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week – All day | Enjoy special menus and discounts at top Raleigh restaurants. Half-Price Cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory – All day | Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with half-price slices. Multiple Triangle locations available. “Pay What You Can” Farm Stand at Raleigh City Farm – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Fresh produce for every budget. Wine + Weed (Plants & Farming Class) – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Learn about plants and sustainable farming while sipping wine. Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Live music and wine specials at Southern Village.

Family-Friendly Movies (Free!)

The Garfield Movie & Minions at Marquee Cinemas – 9:30 am | Free summer movie series in Raleigh. The Bad Guys at Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks – 10:00 am | Free kids’ movie showing.

Music & Arts

Centennial SoundBites: Essi Sings at 321 Coffee – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Live lunchtime music on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Alli J on the Roof at The Durham Hotel – 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Live rooftop music in downtown Durham. Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam at Pullen Park – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Community music and flow arts session.

Science & Learning

Incredible Science at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences – 1:30 pm | Fun and educational science activities for all ages. Window on Animal Health at the Nature Research Center – 1:30 pm | Explore animal health and conservation topics. Evelyn’s Book Club at City of Raleigh Museum – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Discussing Claiming Union Widowhood: Race, Respectability, and Poverty in the Post-Emancipation South.

Sports & Fitness

Market Bunch Kids’ Activities at Carrboro Farmers’ Market – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Hands-on activities for kids. Play-It-All Sports Camp at Emmanuel Baptist Church – 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | Fun multi-sport session for kids. Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Free community acro yoga class. Carolina Godiva Track Club Free Summer Series – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Free track meet at Culbreth Middle School, Chapel Hill.

Evening Fun & Social Events

Board Game Night at PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop – 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Casual and fun board game night. One Tree Hill Trivia at Southern Peak Brewery – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Test your OTH knowledge and win prizes. Ballroom Dancing with Live Music at Pullen Community Center – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Ballroom dancing to live music ($8). International Folk Dancing at Carol Woods Fitness Center – 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Free dance instruction and cultural music. Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night at Steel String Brewery – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Crafting and socializing with beer. Karaoke Night at The Backyard Bar – 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm | Sing your heart out in Apex.

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