NC State College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a free open house Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very popular annual event. It takes place at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by adults. No pets allowed. At this event you learn … [Read more...] about Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
Colleges and Universities
Lecture in Art History at UNC with Dr. Kency Cornejo– open to community
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting an art history lecture on March 5, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 112 Davie Hall, 235 E Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The lecture is free and open to the community. The speaker will be Dr. Kency Cornejo, of UCLA. The topic is "Reimagining Liberation: Visual Disobedience in Central American Art." A weeknight or … [Read more...] about Lecture in Art History at UNC with Dr. Kency Cornejo– open to community
Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
The Ciompi Quartet of Duke University was founded in 1965. Its members are all professors at Duke, where they teach instrumental music, perform across campus and coach chamber music. The current members are Eric Pritchard, Hsiao-mei Ju, Jonathan Bagg and Caroline Stinson. The Ciompi Quartet is performing in several free concerts. Please visit ciompi.org for a complete list of upcoming … [Read more...] about Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
Free Concert at University Presbyterian Church: Bagpipes Recital with Daniel Caudill March 1
University Presbyterian Church, at 209 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting a a free bagpipes recital by Daniel Caudill, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 4 p.m., in the sanctuary. Award-winning piper Daniel Caudill presents a recital entitled “Echoes and Reflections” for Highland Bagpipes and Scottish Smallpipes. Free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about Free Concert at University Presbyterian Church: Bagpipes Recital with Daniel Caudill March 1
French Film Festival with The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke University — free screenings
The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke university is presenting its annual French Film Festival from January 30 to February 13, 2025. The screenings are free and take place at Rubenstein Arts Center, 2020 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The films will be introduced in English, subtitled in English and followed by a Q&A session in English. French Film Festival … [Read more...] about French Film Festival with The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke University — free screenings
The 21st Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 1 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
The Krispy Kreme Challenge was started by NC State students with a passion for running and for doughnuts. The race puts your stomach, not just your legs, to the test. As they say, it is a "unique challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill." The Krispy Kreme Challenge requires participants to run 2.5 miles, starting at the Memorial Belltower on the NC State campus, at 2011 … [Read more...] about The 21st Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 1 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, December … [Read more...] about Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Celebrate an early Chanukkah with Chabad at UNC/Duke and UNC Chancellor Roberts. The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The celebration will also include latkes and fresh baked donuts. If you're a student at UNC, this is a chance to enjoy a communal Chanukkah celebration before exam days and Winter Break. Hanukkah begins the evening of … [Read more...] about Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 20
The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to gather at 6:45 p.m. Treats and hot chocolate will be available. University president Lynn Morton will say a few words before lighting the 32-foot tree near the campus' iconic … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 20
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
