UNC Music Department is holding their annual Summer Jazz Workshop the week of June 24 to 28, 2024. The workshop on The University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus is a five-day jazz program for students a wide range of ages. In addition to the programming for the students, the Summer Jazz Workshop features FREE events in the evenings for the general public. You can see the public … [Read more...] about UNC Summer Jazz Workshop: Latin Jazz Dance Night (and more)
Colleges and Universities
Juneteenth at the Nasher Museum of Art June 20
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free celebration. Enjoy spoken word artists, a poetry writing workshop, interactive art experiences and more. There will be a cash bar. The Nasher is at 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Parking is free. The museum is closed on Wednesday, June 19, for … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Nasher Museum of Art June 20
Free summer art program for kids at Gregg Museum
The Gregg Museum, the art museum on the NC State campus, at 1903 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is launching its first ever summer art program for kids. It will take place every Tuesday in June and July, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Activities will focus on learning about artwork through the Gregg Museum's exhibits.Sessions are tailored to specific age groups. This is a … [Read more...] about Free summer art program for kids at Gregg Museum
Free concert by Flute Cocktail at UNC-Chapel Hill
Flute Cocktail and Friends are performing in a free concert on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Hill Hall is on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Come here flutes of all sizes, including a contrabass flute. RAFA flute choir Flute Cocktail will collaborate with students from the UNC Chapel Hill Flute Studio and … [Read more...] about Free concert by Flute Cocktail at UNC-Chapel Hill
The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC’s Black Veterans
In honor of Black History, UNC-Chapel Hill Digital and Lifelong Learning presents, “The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC’s Black Veterans,” a one-man presentation & performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly elevating Black freedom fighters and veterans with North Carolina connections – known & unknown, on and off the traditional battlefield – who have engaged in over 400 years of a struggle … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC’s Black Veterans
MLK Jr. Week of Celebration at UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting several events in 2024 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. MLK Jr. Community CelebrationSunday, January 14, 20246 to 8 p.m.The Friday Center100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NCFree Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with coffee and dessert. The MLK Jr. Community Celebration features a keynote speaker, entertainment, the MLK/Edith Wiggins … [Read more...] about MLK Jr. Week of Celebration at UNC
Artist/Scientist: Printmaking and Biology, One Day Pop-Up Exhibition at UNC Chapel Hill
Artist/Scientist: Printmaking and Biology, One Day Pop-Up Exhibition features works from the fall 2023 ARTS/BIOL 409 H/L class. This unique class brings together artists and scientists to explore an intersection of two disciplines. The course actively considers meaningful connections between art and science, especially regarding what constitutes creative and scientific research and … [Read more...] about Artist/Scientist: Printmaking and Biology, One Day Pop-Up Exhibition at UNC Chapel Hill
Free performances of Every Brilliant Thing in Chapel Hill
Playmakers Repertory Company is presenting Every Brilliant Thing. This presentation is part of a special health and wellness initiative in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Every Brilliant Thing is written by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe, and directed by Tom Quaintance. The performances take place at CURRENT ArtSpace & Studio, 123 W Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about Free performances of Every Brilliant Thing in Chapel Hill
U.S. Navy Band Commodores in free concert at NCCU Nov 8
The United States Navy Band Commodores will perform in a free concert at North Carolina Central University's New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Since 1969, the United States Navy Band Commodores have performed the best of big band jazz music for the naval force and the nation. The 18-member group is known for its … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Band Commodores in free concert at NCCU Nov 8
Touchdown (Town) — free family activities before select UNC football games
Before select Carolina home football games, Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership is hosting Touchdown (Town) -- free, family events. They'll take place two hours before kick-off, on the lawn between Carolina Square and Granville Towers, near 133 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The events will include lawn games, food trucks, music, and screen-printed t-shirts courtesy of … [Read more...] about Touchdown (Town) — free family activities before select UNC football games
