Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Mill Town Yarns at Bynum Front Porch Jan. 11
NC Loves NC Benefit Concert (and more) at Speakeasy in Carrboro
Speakeasy, at 100 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is a spot for drinks and local music. You can find their events on their website calendar and on Facebook. Upcoming Events Live music: Tail Light RebellionSaturday, December 28, 20244 to 7 p.m.Free NC Loves NC Benefit: Live MusicSaturday, December 29, 20248 p.m,. to 11:55 p.m.Free (donations collected) Live music by The Mersch … [Read more...] about NC Loves NC Benefit Concert (and more) at Speakeasy in Carrboro
Celebrate end of year with 12 free cookies at Insomnia Cookies
Love Insomnia Cookies? You came to the right place! Every time we hear about a great deal at Insomnia, we put it right here! Insomnia Cookies: End of Year Cookie Giveaway From Dec. 26 to 30, 2024, Insomnia Cookies is offering 12 FREE Classic Cookies with the purchase of 12 Classic Cookies at participating locations. To get the sweet deal, just mention the offer in-shop or add it to … [Read more...] about Celebrate end of year with 12 free cookies at Insomnia Cookies
Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh — with petting zoo, gelt drop, more…
Celebrate Hanukkah with Chabad Center of Raleigh at their Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. This event is presented by Lafayette Village and Chabad Center of Raleigh. Watch as the Menorah Parade arrives! It will be leaving from Chabad of Raleigh at 2:45 p.m. and arriving at Lafayette Village in time … [Read more...] about Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh — with petting zoo, gelt drop, more…
Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 29: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Chabad of Cary Jewish Center is presenting a free event, Apex Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 29, 2024. The event takes place at the Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Enjoy games, crafts and food. The celebration ends with lighting a menorah on Town campus. Chanukah Wonderland from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Grand Menorah Lighting at 5:00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 29: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Repair Café Jan. 11 in Durham: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff!
What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. They have periodic Repair Café Workshops where you can bring in your … [Read more...] about Repair Café Jan. 11 in Durham: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff!
Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free Wine Tastings
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly host free wine tastings. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just past the vet … [Read more...] about Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free Wine Tastings
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Ujima Group, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cary, will host its 29th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy demonstrations, performances, art activities, food … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
A North Carolina tradition was to celebrate Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Historic Turner House Foundation … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade in Cary Jan 11
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, January 11, 2024. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but the event specifically starts on Frantz Square Lawn. This map will help! Kick off GLOW by gathering on Frantz Square Lawn at 6 p.m. Then the parade of lights ‘Under the Silver Moon’ starts 6:15 p.m. The … [Read more...] about GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade in Cary Jan 11