Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19
Friday, May 17
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.
Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
This home-grown North Carolina festival includes live music, a cowboy circus, pig races, and tons more family entertainment.
Saturday, May 18
Sunday, May 19
Downtown Raleigh, along Fayetteville Street
Artsplosure features a main stage, kids’ stage, plenty of hands-on art activities, a juried art market and more.
The 50th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
Saturday, May 18th
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham
This celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions, features live music, a family fun zone, arts and crafts, a book giveaway, ethnic food and much more.
Sunday, May 19
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Celebrate the community and all things Spring with lots of interactive, hands on activities, performances and a unique collection of “Community In Bloom” miniature gardens exhibits. Highlights include a 20-foot Carolina-themed floral archway, live monarch butterfly garden, performance from Paperhand Puppets, science activities, free samples, free face painting, and more.