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Friday, July 10
Happening Today
129 events happening today in the Triangle
This is your live snapshot of what's on today across Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill — refreshed every morning and through the day as plans firm up. Some days the calendar is packed; others it's a quiet storytime and a splash pad. Either way, we'd rather show you the honest list than pad it.
Happening Right Now
7 events in progressBusy day! There are 129 things to do with the family today — from morning storytimes to evening shows. Here's what we'd hit first.
Updated 11:43 PM EDT
🌙 This Evening
30 events
5pm-7pm
Summer Fun Dance at Halle Cultural Arts Center
See event details
Fri., 5:30-7:30pm
Paint & Sip
Purr Cup Cafe
$40
6 PM
West 94th St Pub Karaoke Night
West 94th St Pub
Free
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Salsa at the Knightdale Station Park
810 N First Ave.
Free
Fri., 6-8pm
Bands, Bites, and Boats July 2026
Bond Park Boathouse
Fri. 6-9pm
Friday Night on White 2026
Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce
Free
Fri., 6-9pm
NCMA Movie Night: Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
Moore Square
Free
6-8 PM
Summer Concert Series at Rock Quarry Park
See event details
Free
6-8 PM
Summer Concert Series at Duke Park
See event details
Free
Mon., 6-8pm
Music Bingo Monday
Farmhouse Cafe
Free
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult Basketball Open Play - Millbrook
Millbrook Exchange Community Center
Free
Fri., 6:30pm
Sayless
Tin Roof Raleigh
Free
Fri., 6:30pm
FLO-RAW
Tin Roof Raleigh
Free
6:30pm
Sunset Yoga + Sound Bath
Shelley Lake Park
$0 to $25
Fri., 7pm & 9:15; Sat., 7pm & 9:30; Sun., 7pm
Tommy Davidson
Goodnights Comedy Club
$32.83 - $50.39
Fri., 7pm & 9:15; Sat., 7pm & 9:30; Sun., 7pm
Chris Higgins
Goodnights Comedy Club
$29.99 - $45.99
7pm to 2am
Madonna Confessions II Listening Party at Bitter Social
Bitter Social
Free
Fri., 7-9pm
Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki
Lorraine's Coffee House and Music
$16.58 - $21.83
Fri., 7 and 9:15pm; Sat., 6:30 and 9pm
Jess Hilarious
Raleigh Improv
$39.35 - $114.61; Ages 21+
Fri., 7-9:30pm
Speed Puzzling in the Park
DCP Academy Pavilion
Free
Fri., 7-9:30pm
Artist Notes featuring Larry & Joe
The Corner at Centennial Campus
Free
Fri., 7-10pm
Live Music at Wolf & Porter
Wolfe & Porter
Free
Fri., 7-10pm
Live Country Nights at PBR
PBR Cowboy Bar Cary
Free
Fri., 7:30-10pm
Music Bingo at Fainting Goat Taproom
Fainting Goat Taproom
Free
Fri., 8pm; doors open 1 hour prior.
The White Buffalo
Lincoln Theatre
$29.85 / Day Of : $35.25
Fri., 8pm; doors open 1 hour prior
The Vanguard
KINGS
$15
Fri., 8pm, doors open 1 hour prior
The Pretty Reckless: Dear God Tour
The Ritz
See ticket link
Fri., 8pm
NE-YO and Akon
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
$58+
8pm-midnight
R&B Nights at Bar Louie
Bar Louie
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often is this list updated?
- We refresh today's events every morning and re-check throughout the day, so cancellations and last-minute additions get caught. The 'Happening Right Now' strip near the top is the most time-sensitive — it only shows events currently underway.
- What can I do with kids today if nothing's scheduled?
- Even on a quiet day the Triangle has reliable standbys: any library branch for an afternoon, Pullen Park or Marbles in Raleigh, the Museum of Natural Sciences, or a neighborhood greenway. If today looks thin, the This Weekend page usually has more on the calendar.
- Are there free things to do today in Raleigh-Durham?
- Most days, yes — library storytimes, park programs, and free museum hours are common. We mark free events on each card, and our Free Events page pulls every no-cost option in one place.
- Do I need to register in advance for today's events?
- It varies. Drop-in events like park meetups and farmers markets need nothing; storytimes and workshops sometimes cap attendance. Each event card notes registration details, so check before you head out.