1. Held the first Friday of the month between April and October, the free Bands, Bites & Boats series at Bond Park Boathouse features local musicians, food trucks, and after-hours boat rentals. This month’s edition will feature music by Paige King Johnson, bites by Ultimate Eggrolls & Buffolina, and brews by Bond Brothers — all enjoyed while you float on the lake and welcome in the late-summer evening. Friday, September 6, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Bond Park Boathouse, Cary. carync.gov/bandsbitesboats
2. Showcasing a variety of emerging and nationally acclaimed touring artists, the 24th season of the Marvelous Music Mainstage Series offers evenings of entertainment. The Sensational Barnes Brothers — a musical blend of old and new in soul and gospel that features the siblings’ impressive harmonies — opens the 2024–2025 season. Saturday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. Cary Arts Center. carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/concerts/marvelous-music/mainstage-series
3. With traditional music and dance, culinary traditions from around the world, and an International Alley that showcases artisan vendors and cultural groups, the Morrisville International Festival is back! This free festival, held every fall, celebrates Morrisville’s diversity with a day of food, festivity, and community fun. Saturday, September 21, 2–6 p.m. Town Hall Drive. morrisvillenc.gov/internationalfestival
4. Whiskey, Wine & Fire, billed as an “Elegant Evening in the Pines,” features whiskey bars, wine and cocktails, music, and food — and fire gardens that allow for relaxation around intimate fire pits. Every ticket includes a free sample glass for tasting whiskey and wine while sitting or strolling and enjoying the live music. Saturday, September 21, 4–9 p.m., $99 for VIP session; 5–9 p.m., $59 for general admission session. Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary. boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/whiskey-wine-fire-1
5. The dragon returns to the Triangle for the ninth annual Asia Fest 2024. With culture and cuisine serving as a cause for celebration, over 10,000 people are expected to take part in the day’s nearly 100 exhibits and activities, which include dragon boat races, games, performances, and displays. Saturday, September 28. Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary. asianfocusnc.org
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