On February 23, 2025, celebrate Black History Month with two events at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about everything going on. Black Market Expo Black History Month Pop-Up Shop Vendor Market takes place Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend and features Black-owned businesses, food trucks and … [Read more...] about Black History Events at DoubleTree by Hilton Feb. 23
Rooted Sowing Seeds of Freedom Tours: Guided Tour of Freedom Park
North Carolina African American Heritage Commission is leading free tours of North Carolina Freedom Park, 218 N Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, every Saturday in February, 2025, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. In this 45-minute tour, you'll discover the rich history and design intentions of this remarkable space, along with the powerful stories of the "Voices of Freedom." Please note that the … [Read more...] about Rooted Sowing Seeds of Freedom Tours: Guided Tour of Freedom Park
Movie Night at Freddy’s Bottle Shop: “Meet the Parents” Feb. 22
Freddy's Bottle Shop, 308 E Roosevelt Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina, brings craft beer and wine to Wake Forest. They occasionally host events, which you can find on Freddy's Bottle Shop's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Movie Night On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Freddy's is hosting a free movie night. They'll be showing "Meet the Parents" at 7 p.m. Freshly popped popcorn will be … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Freddy’s Bottle Shop: “Meet the Parents” Feb. 22
Meet the Heroes– an interactive Black History event for kids
Meet the Heroes is an interactive Black History event for kids that takes place Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Each February parents and children are invited to meet Heroes of Black History through actors, activities and crafts. The event is designed like a living museum where you are free … [Read more...] about Meet the Heroes– an interactive Black History event for kids
“Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two events for Black History Month in 2025. These programs are supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Black Artists DaySaturday, February 15, 202510 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Come experience the incredible talent of local Black … [Read more...] about “Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
Stories That Connect Us Series with The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series. Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from the interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Enjoy lively discussions and reflections on the impact … [Read more...] about Stories That Connect Us Series with The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
Awful Movie Club with Newt Work Comedy: “Valentine’s Day”
Newt Work Comedy Collective is presenting Awful Movie Club, featuring the movie, Valentine's Day (2010), on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. Awful Movie Club is an event where a really bad movie is presented, along with comedic commentary. Audience participation is welcome! Admission is pay what you want. … [Read more...] about Awful Movie Club with Newt Work Comedy: “Valentine’s Day”
Noodles & Company offers buy-one-get-one deal on Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb. 17
On Feb. 17, 2025, Noodles & Company is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE regular entrée at participating locations. Restrictions may apply, so please double-check before ordering. The extra kind deal is for dine-in only. You might need to be a Noodles Rewards member. How to Maximize a BOGO Offer If you’re dining alone, don’t pass on the BOGO savings. Be kind to yourself and your … [Read more...] about Noodles & Company offers buy-one-get-one deal on Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb. 17
Free Concert by New River Ensemble for Kids and Families at Meredith College — with a chance to play music too
Meredith College is hosting a FREE concert with New River Ensemble for kids and families. The concert takes place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 1 to 1:45 p.m., at Carswell Recital Hall, Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. New River Ensemble, a clarinet trio with members from New York City and Philadelphia along with Meredith College’s cello … [Read more...] about Free Concert by New River Ensemble for Kids and Families at Meredith College — with a chance to play music too
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
