NC State LIVE is presenting the premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu's theatre work, Saints and Aints, at James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This work will feature Ahanu's poetry, along with music and puppetry. Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his … [Read more...] about Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
Colleges and Universities
Ackland Art Museum: Public Opening of “Phantom Limb” March 27
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum: Public Opening of “Phantom Limb” March 27
Hanes Art Center: Visiting Artist Lecture March 27
Hanes Art Center, 115 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, hosts some events that are free and open to the public. Check back soon for upcoming events! Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: hazel batrezchavezThursday, March 27, 20255:15 p.m.Free hazel batrezchavez is a brown queer artist and … [Read more...] about Hanes Art Center: Visiting Artist Lecture March 27
Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
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
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
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
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
