There’s lots to do in June across the Triangle, including Juneteenth and Pride events, Durham Bulls baseball, markets galore, outdoor movies and concerts and more.
June 1-7
June 2: Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final – The Stanley Cup Final starts in Raleigh. See the schedule here. Go Canes!
June 2: MGK: Lost Americana Tour – Former known as Machine Gun Kelly, the rapper comes to Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
June 2: Pints & Pups – This adoption event is held monthly on the first Tuesday at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. in Raleigh.
June 2-7: Durham Bulls Homestand – See the Bulls play against Charlotte. This homestand features Pride Night (June 4), Champ the Bat Dog (June 6) and Kids Run the Bases (June 7).
June 2-7 and June 9-14: Hamilton at DPAC – See the Broadway show in Durham.
June 3: Summer Music Series: Bounce Party Band – Bring a blanket or chairs for this outdoor show at Waverly Place.
June 3: Taylor Swift Trivia Night – The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at Southern Peak Brewery in Apex.
June 3-21: Dear Evan Hansen – Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a high school senior struggling to belong in a world that feels overwhelming. The event is held at Theatre Raleigh.
June 4: Sam Barber – The American Route tour with Taylon Wyatt and Wild Horses comes to Red Hat.
June 4: Live After 5 – This free concert in Moore Square features country-meets-indie rock artist River Shook between 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
June 4: Pride Stories in Apex – Crafts, sweet treats and pop-ups at the Hunter Street Park.
June 5: Dave Matthews Band – The band comes to Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
June 5: Morrisville Pride Celebration – Morrisville’s Music in the Park series will host a special concert to celebrate Pride at 101 Town Hall Drive.
June 5: NC Symphony’s Swan Lake Selections – See the show at Koka Booth in Cary.
June 5: Pride Month Kick-Off Party – This free block party in Raleigh’s warehouse district is part of First Friday. There will be food and drinks, bingo, free Pride portraits and more.
June 5: Movie Night: Back to the Future – See the movie at the Downtown Cary Park.
June 5: Pints + Puppies – The adoption event takes place at Southern Peak Brewery in Apex.
June 5-6: Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus presents Every Voice Matters – Celebrate Pride month with these shows in Raleigh (June 5) and Durham (June 6).
June 6: Khalid – The It’s Always Summer Somewhere tour with special guest Lauv comes to Red Hat.
June 6: Pride Fest and Drag Show – There will be a drag show in the courtyard at Raleigh Iron Works hosted by Urban Pothos. Ticket sales are donated to the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
June 6: Raleigh’s International Food Festival – Experience global food and flavors from 50+ countries from the community plus enjoy vibrant folkloric performances and global music.
June 6: NC Symphony’s A Space Spectacular – The music of Star Wars and more at Koka Booth.
June 6: Square to Square Street Fest – A free day of family fun in downtown Clayton.
June 6: Geek and Grub Market: Supernatural Edition – Celebrate all things spooky and unexplained at this market at LeRoy Martin Magnet Middle School.
June 6: The Market at NCMA – Browse the galleries, enjoy the museum park, and shop local.
June 6: The Glow Market – Pourworks in Raleigh has a market with local makers, vintage finds, live music, food trucks, drinks, and interactive experiences for all ages.
June 7: The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers – The Southern Hospitality Tour stops in Raleigh.
June 7: Puppy Yoga at Crank Arm – This event is $35 and covers your yoga class, some puppy love and a $20 donation to the Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies rescue for orphaned newborn puppies.
June 8-14
June 10: Kesha – Kesha brings her Freedom tour to Raleigh.
June 10: Lauren Daigle – See the Christian music singer and songwriter live in concert.
June 11: Ashanti & Friends – The Ladies Night Out show is at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
June 12: Museum Movie Night: The Goonies – The NC Museum of Natural Sciences has a special screening of the 80s adventure classic.
June 12: NC Symphony’s Patriotic Pops – See the show at Koka Booth in Cary.
June 12: Movie Night: Wicked (For Good) – See the movie outdoors at the Downtown Cary Park.
June 12: Friday Family Flicks: Smurfs – See the movie on the lawn at the Garner Recreation Center. There will also be crafts and food trucks.
June 12: World Cup Watch Party – Watch as the U.S. kicks off
tournament play against Paraguay. The free event will take place on the lawn at American Tobacco Campus,
featuring custom gear stations, exclusive giveaways, games and other interactive
fan experiences.
June 12-14: Villian Arts Tattoo Festival – The tattoo festival comes to Raleigh.
June 13: The Market at Raleigh Iron Works – This event features a new selection of local makers every month and live music.
June 13: Knightdale African-American Fest – Enjoy a full lineup, including line dancing, singing, and spoken word plus savory delicious foods and local vendors.
June 13: Clayton’s Juneteenth Celebration – A vendor fair, stage production, speaker and more. Events run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 13: Holly Springs Juneteenth Celebration – Local artisan and food vendors, a free kids zone with inflatables and yard games and live music and performances.
June 13: NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar – A day full of anime vendors, food, and music before a screening of Mamoru Hosoda’s feature film Summer Wars.
June 13: NC Symphony’s Under the Sea – See the show at Koka Booth in Cary.
June 13: Hardy – The Country! Country! tour stops in Raleigh.
June 13: R&B Soul Session – An unforgettable night of classic R&B in Raleigh.
June 13: Carín León – The De Sonora Para El Mundo tour is at Lenovo Center.
June 13: Summer Suds – A Morrisville celebration of summer featuring bubbles, a foam party, popsicles and family-friendly fun for all ages.
June 13: Teacher Comedy Night – See the Unteachables, a group of stand-up comedians who just happened to fall backwards into educating America’s youth, at Goodnights.
June 13: Cary’s Pride in the Park – Crafts for kids, a night market, food, drinks and silent disco at the Downtown Cary Park.
June 14: Pride on the Patio – Boxcar’s patio turns into a Barbie dream house beach party with queens, cocktails and glitter.
June 14: Raleigh Underground Market – 50+ local vendors, food trucks, beer/wine and more at Midtown Park at North Hills.
June 15-22
June 16-21: Durham Bulls Homestand – The Bulls take on the Jumbo Shrimp. This DBAP homestand features Dollar Dogs (June 18), African American Heritage Night (June 19), Miracle League Night (June 20) and more.
June 17: Evanescence – The group brings their world tour to Raleigh.
June 18: Cooldown for a Cure – Crafts and free frozen treats at Chavis Park in Raleigh with the Type 1 Diabetes team.
June 18-20: Jill Scott – The singer brings her To Whom This May Concern tour to DPAC.
June 19: George Lopez – The comedian and actor is at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
June 19: Garrison Keillor – The author, singer, humorist, voice actor and radio personality is at Meymandi Concert Hall.
June 19: Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration – The daytime features waterslides, water games, arts and crafts, a live DJ, vendor booths, wellness screenings, a splash pad, and food trucks. The celebration continues into the evening with live music and performances, additional DJ sets, interactive activities, face painting, inflatables and more.
June 19: Celebrate Juneteenth at Marbles – Participate in outdoor, all-day play with local artists, storytimes, vendor market curated by Taste of Black, food trucks, games, music and more!
June 20: Juneteenth in Durham – Lakewood Shopping Center is host to the The Coco Drip and Black Farmers’ Market, but Durham hosts Juneteenth events all month long.
June 20: Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration – Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and explore vibrant vendors to celebrate culture, community and the power of dance.
June 20: Apex’s Juneteenth – Live music and entertainment, food vendors and shopping at Town Hall Campus.
June 20: Raleigh Twilight Market – Monthly night market series featuring 30+ local vendors, live DJ, performances and more!
June 20: Fenton Maker’s Market – Live music, food trucks and local shopping from a new selection of vendors in Cary.
June 20: Capital City Juneteenth Celebration – Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors, and food at Dix Park.
June 20: Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo – 50+ food trucks in downtown Raleigh.
June 20: Hank Williams Sr. – See the show at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
June 20: NC Symphony’s Mozart by Moonlight – See the show at Koka Booth in Cary.
June 20: Juneteenth Grand Cookout – Live music, food trucks, games and Black-owned vendors at the State Fairgrounds.
June 20-21: Carolina Kitty Con – The Southeast’s newest celebration of all things feline: a two-day festival blending pop culture, rescue advocacy, education and entertainment at the State Fairgrounds.
June 21: Geek & Grub Market: Gaming edition – The market will be held at the Durham Armory.
June 22-30
June 25: “It’s Not You. It’s Me: Chicago” Film Screening – Celebrate Pride Month with an exclusive screening of “It’s Not You. It’s Me: Chicago” at Raleigh Little Theatre. The docuseries explores queer dating, relationships, vulnerability and mental health.
June 26: NC Symphony’s Classics Under the Stars – See the show at Koka Booth in Cary.
June 26: Emo Night at The Ritz – The show starts at 8 p.m.
June 26-27: Out! Raleigh – Celebrate Pride Month on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh with performances, vendors, food and more.
June 26-27: Goose – The rock band plays Red Hat.
June 27: It Takes a Village – A free support and networking event for families at Fred Fletcher Park with food, crafts, vendors and giveaways.
June 27: Happy Birthday America Party – Marbles hosts a free, family-friendly celebration of America’s 250th birthday with live performances, toe-tapping music, creative art activities and games for all ages.
June 27: NC Symphony’s The Music of Billy Joel – See the show at Koka Booth in Cary.
June 27: Triangle Pride Band – See the 10th anniversary celebration concert at Fletcher Opera Theater.
June 27: Splash Pad Bash at Knightdale Station Park – Fun games, giveaways, a DJ and food trucks.
