Raleigh
ROCK & SHOP MARKET
TIR NA NOGFashion, art and good tunes join hands at Raleigh's annual Rock & Shop Market, where the creative community comes together for a celebration of locally produced wares from the craft revolution. Raleigh's own Bowerbirds (who record on a label owned by Indy music editor Grayson Currin), the alt-folk Du Jour Presents and soulful spin-doctor DJ Marco provide the music. The event runs from 1-5 p.m. and tickets are $3. Be one of the first 50 to arrive and get a free bag of goodies and swag. Kathy Justice
INTI-RAYMI FESTIVAL OF THE SUN
EXPLORISWho says you can't celebrate a new year in June? Join the Peruvian American Association of North Carolina in noting the second-largest festival in South America marking a new year. The event begins at noon, admission is $5. For more info, call 834-4040 or visit www.exploris.org. Iesha Brown
Durham
DURHAM RISING
CITY CENTER DISTRICTDurham's streetscape project is completesupposedly. Never mind, let's party. Celebrate Durham's "renaissance" of incoming tourist attractions, housing and infrastructure. The free and kid-friendly events will feature local bands and Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics. Party time is 4 p.m. For information, visit www.durhamrising.com. Sarah Lupton
