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
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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
Free Concert at University Presbyterian Church: Liam Drake, Concert Pianist Oct 28
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
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)
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 — Acktoberfest
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 — Acktoberfest
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)
