Take Five: The Lebanese Festival, Brewer’s Olympics and more
Farmers’ Market party
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market has a “Rise and Shine Celebration” to open the season, featuring free baked goods samples and treats in the gazebo for the early risers (free samples 7-9 a.m.).
7 a.m.-noon Saturday; Carrboro Farmers’ Market, 301 W. Main St.; Free; carrborofarmersmarket.com
Wake Forest Dirt Day
Celebrate spring and the outdoors by learning a little something (demonstrations on organic gardening, composting and more) and letting the kids take part in hands-on activities – all while enjoying live bands and food vendors.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 218 S. White St., Wake Forest; Free; nando.com/-j
Lebanese Festival
We’re just going to list some reasons to hit up this 17th annual Lebanese Festival: tabouli, hummus, falafel, shawarma, baklava, dabka, belly dancers, games, hooka, a fortune teller, and the Easter Bunny. Sold?
Noon-7 p.m. Saturday; City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh; Free; tlanc.us
The Olympics of Beer
Six local breweries will compete in eight different events, including feats of knowledge and strength (and beer-brewing, we assume). A portion of proceeds benefit Team on Draft’s MS-150 Ride. Food trucks on site!
Noon-7 p.m. Saturday; Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St., Raleigh; Free; raleighbrewingcompany.com
‘Spring Loaded’
DSI Comedy opens its new original sketch comedy revue, “Spring Loaded” – fully scripted and all live. The shows begin this weekend and run Saturday through June 20.
8:30 p.m. Saturday; DSI Comedy Theater, 462 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; $10; dsicomedy.com
The Olympics of Beer
This story was originally published April 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM with the headline "Take Five: The Lebanese Festival, Brewer’s Olympics and more."