Friday, July 20 to July 22

Third Friday Wine Tasting

Friday, July 20

5:30 p.m.

PourWorks, 900 E Six Forks Rd, #120, Raleigh

Start your weekend out with a free wine tasting at PourWorks. Learn a little, drink a little.

Third Friday Durham

Friday, June 20

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Durham

The third Friday of every month, galleries in downtown Durham host exhibit openings. Besides the receptions, you’ll also find lots of musicians busking outside, and there will be lots of special deals at restaurants too. You can find a map and a list of participating venues on 3rdfridaydurham.com.

PLAYlist Concert Series

Friday, July 20

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham

This concert series has been bringing great artists to Durham Central Park all summer, and this Friday is no exception, with Devon Gilfillian, who combines southern soul, gospel-blues and rock to create a unique sound.

Bubble Festival

Saturday, July 21

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Southern Community Park, 100 Sumac Road, Chapel Hill

If you have kids, or nieces or nephews, or you know any kids whose parents will let you borrow them, take them to the Bubble Festival in Chapel Hill, because it’s going to be awesome. “Grandpop Bubbles” is going to be there with his special bubble juice and highly effective bubble-making apparatus. There will be some huge bubbles. Also, UNC’s Ramses will be there.

Tomato Day

Saturday, July 21

8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carrboro Farmers’ Market, Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street

If you like tomatoes, here’s your chance to try free samples of a huge variety of locally grown tomatoes. There will also be live music, a raffle, kids’ activities, and a limited-edition Tomato Day 2018 t-shirt for sale.