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May 26 – Jun 21

Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

Muse

Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry by Arianna Bara, nature and figurative watercolor paintings by Ryann Carey, artistic handcrafted fine furniture by Pete Rodrigues.
Jun 12 – Jun 21

Tweetsie Railroad

Day Out With Thomas, Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll! tour at Tweetsie Railroad

All aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time with Thomas the Tank Engine™ June 12-15 & 18-21 at Tweetsie Railroad Wild West theme park in Blowing Rock, NC.
Jun 19 – Jun 21

VFW Post 10630

Fayetteville Frag Fest 2026 LAN Party

Fayetteville Frag Fest 2026 brings gamers together for a high-energy, in-person LAN experience where competition and community collide.
Jun 26

Roseboro Common Stage

aLive in the ‘Boro – Carl Newton Review Band

The June aLive in the ‘Boro concert will feature Carl Newton Review Band.
Jun 26

Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons

Beach Music Series – Band of Oz

Shag the night away at the Beach Music Series with the Band of Oz, powered by Brightspeed!
Jun 26

The Farm at Uwharrie

Demolition Derby

Figure 8 race, fireworks, food, Big Foot, family-friendly fun!
Jun 27

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

The Punch Brothers

Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas.
Jun 27

Granville County Expo & Convention Center

Bee Jubilee

Join us for the 10th Annual Bee Jubilee, a buzzing, family-friendly event dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting our community through all things bees!
Jun 27

Noel Williams Park

Town of Unionville Celebrates America’s 250th

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the Town of Unionville is hosting a free evening of music, bounce houses, and a drone show on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6:00–10:00 pm.
Jun 27 – Jun 28

Downtown Beaufort

65th Annual Old Homes Tour & More

Come and discover the charm of historic Beaufort during this annual tour featuring beautiful private homes, stunning gardens, local churches, artists’ studios, and the authentically restored buildings and grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site.
Jun 30

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

ARTtalk: “Curating Global Cinema,” Dale Pollock

Step behind the curtain for a series of intimate conversations with this season’s artists about the passions and processes that shape their work.
Jul 1

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Reflecting on the meaning of home, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a stirring program on the longing for beloved countrysides and pride of cherished folk music under the baton of Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees.
Jul 2

Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center

Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists

The Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists is a prestigious annual event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the talents of the next generation of classical musicians.
Jul 2

Rosen Concert Hall at Broyhill Music Center

15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition

The winner of the 15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists will perform a full recital of the works they performed during the morning competition.
Jul 2

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

Summer Exhibition Celebration

Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national and international artists.
Jul 3

Magnalia Homestead & Farm

An Independence Day Eve to Remember!

Mark your calendars to celebrate that truth with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
Jul 3

Magnalia Homestead & Farm

An Independence Day Eve to Remember!

Mark your calendars to celebrate with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
Jun 30 – Jul 4

Harrison Park

Denton Antique Festival

Get ready for the 2026 Denton Antiques Festival!
Jul 4

North Toxaway Baptist Church Family Life Center & Lake Toxaway Community Center

250th Celebrate America Indoor Craft Show

This in-door craft show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial events being held at Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church on July 4th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Jul 4

North Toxaway Baptist Church Food Bank Parking Lot & Lake Toxaway Community Center

250th Celebrate America Classic Wheels Show

This car show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial celebration taking place at the Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist church on July 4th, 2026.
Jul 4

Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church

250th Celebrate America

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina will celebrate the semi-quincentennial of America this July 4th with family fun, food, and entertainment.
Jul 7

Rosen Concert Hall at Broyhill Music Center

Merz Trio

Merz Trio are passionately committed to reshaping the narrative of classical music through vibrantly dynamic programming and wide-ranging interdisciplinary collaboration.
Jul 8

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Gladys Knight

The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest.
Jul 10

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

If the phrase “male acappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.