May Events in the Triangle

A new month is drawing near which means so many fun new events happening! Check out all there is to do in and around the Triangle in the month of May!

 

Durham Bulls Games
Baseball season is up and running! Check out some of these dates to go, support, and enjoy our local minor league baseball team!

May 10th – Gwennet Stripers at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 11th – Gwennet Stripers at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 12th – Gwennet Stripers at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 13th – Gwennet Stripers at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 14th – Gwennet Stripers at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 15th – Gwennet Stripers at Durham Bulls at 5:05
May 24th – Charlotte Knights at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 25th – Charlotte Knights at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 26th – Charlotte Knights at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 27th – Charlotte Knights at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 28th – Charlotte Knights at Durham Bulls at 6:35
May 29th – Charlotte Knights at Durham Bulls at 5:05
May 30th – Nashville Sounds at Durham Bulls at 5:05

 

Hops and Blues Festival

On May 21st from 4:00-8:00, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab located at 5410 NC Highway 55 Suite V in Durham, you can join them for their third ever Hops and Blues Festival! At this event you can sip on and sample IPAS and other beer from some of the top beer crafts in the triangle area. Two local blues groups will be in the line up performing amazing live music for all who attend. If you get hungry you can stop by the Cockadoodlemoo food truck and taste some of their delicious barbecue! The event is limited to 250 attendants with a general admission ticket being $45. With this general admission ticket you get into the show and receive a sample cup for unlimited samples of the breweries being featured at the event. A limited number of $18 tickets are being sold for those only listening to music, are designated drivers, or under the age of 21. Visit their website to purchase your ticket today!

 

Durham Performing Arts Center Shows
The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is known for showcasing some of the best talent and performances! Check out what’s happening in the month of May!

My Fair Lady
May 3rd-5th at 7:30
May 6th at 8:00
May 7th at 2:00 and 8:00
May 8th at 1:00 and 7:00

Triangle Rising Stars
May 11th at 7:30

Hamilton
May 17th-19th at 7:30
May 20th at 8:00
May 21st at 2:00 and 8:00
May 22nd at 1:00 and 7:00
May 24th-26th at 7:30
May 27th at 8:00
May 28th at 2:00 and 8:00
May 29th at 1:00 and 7:00

 

French Seafood Festival
On Saturday May 21st from 10:00-3:00, you can head on over to Lafayette Village, located at 8450 Honeycutt Road in Raleigh, for the French Seafood Festival and Market! Enjoy food from beyond the sea and peruse the outdoor marketing and artists galleries selling handmade products such as jewelry, candles, and more!

 

Vintage Market Days
This market is an amazing opportunity for local artists and vendors from all over the triangle to showcase their talent and display some of their work! At Vintage Market Days, you acn find products such as home decor, indoor and outdoor furnishing, clothing and accessories, original artwork, delicious food, and more! Vintage Market Days will be taking place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds May 6th and 7th from 10:00-5:00 and May 8th from 10:00-4:00. Admission is $15 May 6th, $10 May 7th, and $5 May 8th. 

 

Wake Forest Meet in the Street
After a two year wait, Meet in the Street is returning to downtown Wake Forest, Saturday May 7th from 10:00-4:00! Join the town of Wake Forest for a day of fun listening to live music y the School of Rock, visiting over 100 booths of handmade items, enjoying local food trucks, and more! Your children can also hang out in the children’s village participating in so many awesome activities! Admission for this event is free.

 

Greek Festival
This free event taking place May 14th and 15th from 11:00-8:00 at 8306 NC Highway 751 in Durham is an extraordinary event that draws thousands of people in from all over the state. Enjoy delicious greek food, wine, dancing, live music and entertainment, shopping, fun kids activities, and MORE!