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Watch live performances on Make Music Raleigh day

Make Music Raleigh is a free musical celebration featuring concerts across the City of Oaks’ streets, sidewalks, and parks on Wednesday, June 21.

June 15, 2023 • 
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Riparian Provision Co. will host its next PineCone Bluegrass Jam on Thursday, July 13.

Photo by Riparian Provision Co. + PineCone

Get ready to jam out. Make Music Day is a global celebration of music, open to anyone who wants to perform. On Wednesday, June 21, Make Music Raleigh will feature live music playing at venues across the City of Oaks.

Notable events include a free group guitar lesson at Guitar Center on Capital Boulevard, a “instrument zoo” performance with the NC Symphony at City of Raleigh Museum, and a Raleigh Uke Jam at Riparian Provision Co.

Are you interested in showing off your local talent? Take your shot and sign up. Plus, check out the lineup so far.

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