Live After 5 Returns August 20 with Chatham Rabbits & Jack The Radio
Music, food trucks, and drinks at City Plaza.
Shannon
August 12, 2025
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On August 20 from 6–9 PM, City Plaza turns into a free, family-friendly block party for Live After 5. This celebration of North Carolina’s music scene features performances from Chatham Rabbits and Jack The Radio, plus local food trucks and Sip N’ Stroll drinks. Come for the tunes, stay for that perfect summer-evening buzz you can only get from live music and a street full of happy people.
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