A Musical Treasure in North Raleigh

Looking for some good clean fun, food, and free live music on a Friday or Saturday night? Perhaps a nice place for an inexpensive date or night out with your kids? Check out Poyner Place in North Raleigh east of Triangle Town Mall. Located at off I-540 at the intersection of Triangle Town Center & Sumner Boulevard (Super Target, World Market complex), Poyner hosts "Live Music at the Pond," with jazz, acoustic, blues and R&B every Friday and Saturday from April through September, weather permitting.

The music starts at 7, but because the venue is becoming more popular now that it's been around for a few years, you may want to come a little earlier. Feel free to bring a blanket or a couple of lawn chairs and scope out a cozy spot next to the 8-foot vertical fountain (not shown in the photo, but it's really nice up close). Shane's BBQ, Dominic's NY Pizzeria (great calzones), ColdStone Creamery, and Applebees are all within walking distance of the venue.

Photo by Randy Pulley