University Presbyterian Church, at 209 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting a a free concert by Liam Drake, concert pianist, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 4 p.m., in the sanctuary. Young artist Liam Drake makes his solo debut in a recital featuring the world premier of a commissioned piece by Rhyuhn Green, “The Realm of Possibility,” along with other works by Bach, Beethoven, … [Read more...] about Free Concert at University Presbyterian Church: Liam Drake, Concert Pianist Oct 28
Colleges and Universities
Free concert by Duke Symphony Orchestra (and more)
Duke University Department of Music is presenting concerts for the public to enjoy. Many of the concerts are free, and some have a small ticket fee. You can find the full list of upcoming events at music.duke.edu/events. Venues for the concerts include: Baldwin Auditorium1336 Campus Drive, Durham, NC East Duke Building 1304 Campus Drive, Durham, NC Biddle Music Building9 Brodie Gym … [Read more...] about Free concert by Duke Symphony Orchestra (and more)
JC Raulston Arboretum: Garden Storytime, nature walk, more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about JC Raulston Arboretum: Garden Storytime, nature walk, more…
PlayMakers Open House
Playmakers Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is holding an open house on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC. Get to know the theatre company and help them kick off their 2023/2024 season. This is a free event and includes: Playmaker's 2023/2024 season … [Read more...] about PlayMakers Open House
Ackland Art Museum: 2nd Friday Artwalk — Georgie Nakima Installation Reception
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: 2nd Friday Artwalk — Georgie Nakima Installation Reception
Ackland Art Museum: F.A.M. Fun in the Galleries: Exploring “Unsettled Things” (and free quilting workshop)
Ackland Art Museum, at UNC-Chapel Hill, 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is free to visit. Its permanent collection includes more than 20,000 works of art, including North Carolina's premier collections of Asian art and works of paper. It also features European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary work and North Carolina pottery. The museum offers many free and … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum: F.A.M. Fun in the Galleries: Exploring “Unsettled Things” (and free quilting workshop)
TheatreFEST at NC State June 1-18
TheatreFEST 2023 is a hub for summer theatre at NC State and Raleigh. It takes place from June 1 to 18, 2023, and includes both free and ticketed events. All the events are listed below, with the free ones highlighted. Holmes and WatsonJune 1 to 4 and June 8 to 11, 2023Various timesTitmus Theatre in Frank Thompson Hall on NCSU Campus2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, NCPrices vary Sherlock Holmes is … [Read more...] about TheatreFEST at NC State June 1-18
Free concert by Durham Medical Orchestra May 7
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Free concert by Durham Medical Orchestra May 7
Spring Fling Arts Festival at Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum, in conjunction with the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, is presenting the first annual Spring Fling Arts Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Ackland Art Museum is on the UNC campus, at 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Enjoy kid-friendly arts activities on the Ackland Terrace, including printmaking with Biovarg … [Read more...] about Spring Fling Arts Festival at Ackland Art Museum
Free concerts by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet Feb 2 and 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 Carolina Stinson. The Ciompi Quartet is performing in two free concerts in early February. Please visit ciompi.org for a complete list … [Read more...] about Free concerts by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet Feb 2 and 3
