Live After 5 Brings Music, Food & Fun to Fayetteville Street
Free live music, food trucks, and good vibes—this Wednesday night.
Shannon
June 15, 2025
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Get ready to dance in the streets—Live After 5 returns to City Plaza for a four-part summer series that’s free, fun, and full of North Carolina flavor. The next one’s June 18, featuring Rissi Palmer and Duck from 6–9pm. Expect live music, local food trucks, Sip N’ Stroll drinks, and a welcoming, dog-friendly vibe. Bring a chair, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
Can’t make this one? No worries. Here’s the lineup for the rest of the series.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just think block parties should always include a band and a beverage. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Hook of Moon | Rock
Hook of Moon is a Raleigh-based music project by Aidan Thomann, blending post rock, shoegaze, and electronic influences to create an emotional sonic experience driven by danceable grooves, catchy hooks, and a melodic wall of sound. | The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop | June 18, 8PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Tate McRae | Pop
Tate McRae is a pop singer from Calgary who rose to fame through dance and viral hits like “You Broke Me First” and “Greedy,” earning multiple chart successes and Juno Awards. | Lenovo Center | October 25, 7:30PM | Get tickets here →
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👋 BYO Craft Night @ DSSOLVR Durham | June 16 | 6PM
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🤝 Stress Free FUNshop @ Marsh Creek Park | June 21 | 10AM
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