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An Evening with Friends - The Carolina Cutups

Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Venue: Carolina Friends School Performing Arts Center, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Friends of all ages are welcome to experience a night of bluegrass with The Carolina Cutups, Wild Dear, and The Staff Band. Sunday, September 274:45 pm - BYO Picnic (outdoors on the PAC Lawn)5:10 pm - Staff Band (outdoor PAC stage)5:30 pm - Wild Dear (outdoor PAC stage)6:00 pm - Carolina Cutups (indoor PAC stage)Carolina Friends School Main Campus4809 Friends School Road, Durham NC 27705 A pay-what-you-can event, attendees may contribute at the door or in advance https://cfspac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200546277. Concessions and merchandise will be available. This event aims to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate our many talented community members, offer opportunities for engagement, and take full advantage of our pioneering educational Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by CFS Performing Arts, this event is part of a year-long series. For ADA information please contact lhess@cfsnc.org.

Community · Durham

An Evening with Friends - The Carolina Cutups

Bring a picnic blanket and arrive at 4:45 PM to claim a spot on the lawn.

When
This Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
5 PM - 7:30 PM
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
durhamfreefamily friendly

An Evening with Friends - The Carolina Cutups is a community music event featuring three local bluegrass and folk bands performing both outdoors and inside the school's performing arts center. What to Know: The music starts outside on the lawn at 4:45 PM, making it the perfect time to set up a picnic blanket and let your kids stretch their legs before the sun goes down. While admission is free, the school suggests a pay-what-you-can donation at the door or online to support the arts program. Concessions and band merchandise will be available for purchase, and the final performance of the night moves indoors to the stage at 6:00 PM. This is a smart Sunday pick because the early schedule fits right into the pre-bedtime routine. You get the relaxed atmosphere of an outdoor concert with the convenience of clean school facilities and an early 7:30 PM wrap-up time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the concert?
The event is free to attend, but it operates on a pay-what-you-can model where you can make a voluntary donation at the door or online to support the venue.
Can we bring our own food to the event?
Yes, families are encouraged to bring their own picnic dinners to enjoy on the Performing Arts Center lawn starting at 4:45 PM before the music begins.

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Schedule

An Evening with Friends - The Carolina Cutups runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5 PM - 7:30 PM.

Getting There

Carolina Friends School Performing Arts Center is at 4809 Friends School Rd, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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