Friday, August 17th – Sunday, August 19th
Friday, August 17th | 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.
Friday, August 17th | 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.
Saturday, August 18th | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Taylor’s Wine Shop, 10005 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Hang out in the parking lot of Taylor’s Wine Shop for a free party. There will be live music by Julia Pryde, and food and desserts available for purchase from Jeffrey’s Grill and Mr. Softee. And enjoy a demo and FREE samples from Killer Toffee, as well as free beer tastings with Southern Pines Brewing and free wine tastings inside at the wine bar.
Sunday, August 19 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m
Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Bring the kids to Crabtree Valley Mall for free performances by In Real Life, as well as Chapel Hill’s Anna Clendening. There will also be a fashion show before the event, at 1:30 p.m.
Movie by Moonlight: Jurassic Park
Saturday, August 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh
Enjoy a free movie at Dix Park on Saturday. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and Jurassic Park will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. You can purchase food from Ty’s All Natural, Taco Grande and Mr. Softee.