Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and across the Triangle this Thursday? Whether you’re into live music, history tours, science, film, or family fun, the Triangle Entertainment Guide has a full lineup for Thursday, September 11, 2025. From free events at local breweries to the Cary Film Festival and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

All-Day Highlights

Beyond: The Cary Film Festival All Day | 🎟️ $8.53 | 📍 The Cary Theater A celebration of film and storytelling with screenings, panels, and special events. Krispy

Kreme Special: 50% Off Chocolate Glazed Dozen All Day | 🍩 Discounted | 📍 Multiple Locations Buy any dozen and enjoy half off on a dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts.

Morning Events

Veteran’s Coffee and Connection 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | FREE | 📍 Fainting Goat Brewing Company, Fuquay-Varina

Carry the Load Patriot Day (Headstone Cleaning) 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM | FREE | 📍 Raleigh National Cemetery

Stroll Through History: Oakwood Cemetery Tours 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE | 📍 Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh

Afternoon Events

Incredible Science 1:30 PM | FREE | 📍 NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Family Fall Festival 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | FREE | 📍 3117 Poplarwood Court, Raleigh

Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | FREE | 📍 Parktown Food Hub, Durham

Evening Entertainment

Live Music on the Rooftop 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | FREE | 📍 Westin Raleigh-Durham

Jazz in the Square: Enloe Jazz Ambassadors & Juno Hill 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | 📍 Moore Square, Raleigh

Live Music: Ryan Mullaney – Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest (6–9 PM)

Live Music: Garrett Cummings – Bearded Bee Brewing Co., Wendell (6 PM)

Pokémon Night – Sneaky Penguin Brewing, Raleigh (6 PM)

Open Mic (Music & Poetry) – The Common Market, Durham (6–8 PM)

Vinyl Night – Gizmo Brew Works, Durham (6–9 PM)

Game Night – The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner (6–9 PM)

Nightlife & Late Shows

Music Bingo – Fortnight Brewing, Cary (7–9 PM)

Triangle Trivia Tournament – Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh (7–10 PM)

Level Up and Sip – Crank Arm Brewing, Durham (7–10 PM)

Board Game Night – Moon Dog Meadery, Durham (7–11 PM)

Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones – Ruckus Pizza, Morrisville (7 PM)

Music Bingo – Steel String Brewery, Carrboro (7 PM)

Football Watch Party: NC State vs. Wake Forest – Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh (7:30 PM)

Air Hockey Tournament – Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham (8–10 PM)

Music: New Morning Jazz – Yonder, Hillsborough (8–10 PM)

Free Comedy Show – Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh (8–10 PM)

Jazz Jam Open Mic – Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary (8–11 PM)

Wrap-Up

The Triangle is buzzing this Thursday with free concerts, festivals, trivia nights, and community events. Whether you’re downtown for Jazz in the Square, catching a film at The Cary Theater, or enjoying craft brews with live music, September 11 is full of entertainment across the region.

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