The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that shows classic, foreign and independent films once a month, at 2 p.m. Most screenings are at the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The Passmore Center is next to the Orange County SportsPlex. At each event, an expert speaker will set the background for the film. There is also free popcorn! The events are free to … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Classic Film Society: The Conformist on Jan. 25
Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Jan. 23
Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. It became a public park in 1972. The park also includes: The park encompasses 3.2 acres in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Tours cost $7 for adults, $3 for seniors, $4 for youth. Kids 6 and under are free. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Jan. 23
D’s Bottle Shop: Free wine tasting, trivia and more
D's Bottle Shop, at 13200 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, is a beer store and wine bar. It features over 500 craft beers from all over the United States and Europe. You can find their events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a couple of events... Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoSundays5 p.m.Free Play four rounds, and the winner of each round … [Read more...] about D’s Bottle Shop: Free wine tasting, trivia and more
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art on Jan. 31
North Carolina Museum of History's 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. The festival takes place Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. This festival is the kickoff to Black History … [Read more...] about 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art on Jan. 31
Pint-Sized Paleontology Murder Mystery at Ponysaurus Brewing Durham, Jan. 20, and more
Ponysaurus Brewing, at 219 Hood Street in Durham, describes itself as a "forward-thinking, backward-tasting brewery and taproom based in Durham, NC, creating beers that are meant to be savored, appreciated, contemplated, philosophized, studied, nuzzled, and mindfully guzzled." It has a taproom and beer garden where you can enjoy the brews and buy lunch or dinner from food … [Read more...] about Pint-Sized Paleontology Murder Mystery at Ponysaurus Brewing Durham, Jan. 20, and more
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays — January schedule announced
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays — January schedule announced
Verizon offering $20 credit for those affected by the service outage
Verizon experienced a very large service outage for seven hours on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Thousands of customers had no cell service for much of the day. Verizon is offering a $20 credit on the bills of customers who were affected by the outage, but the catch is that you have to redeem the credit. Perhaps the motivation is that many people will not take the steps to claim the $20 credit. … [Read more...] about Verizon offering $20 credit for those affected by the service outage
Drop-in Valentine’s Day Card Making at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2
Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2, at 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Drop-In Valentine's Day Card Making event on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in any time. There will be lots of cardmaking supplies, everything you need to make Valentine’s Day cards for all your loved ones. This event was announced on Facebook. All skill levels … [Read more...] about Drop-in Valentine’s Day Card Making at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Pullen Dance hosts low-cost ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about this weekly event. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $5 per person. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 23-25
Downtown Raleigh Home Show will be at Raleigh Convention Center from January 23 to 25, 2026. Save 50% on tickets with promo code CHEAP. Three days only to shop, compare & save on kitchens, baths, flooring & more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof & ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement projects you have planned in 2026. This year’s features … [Read more...] about Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 23-25
