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 Views from the DurhamTuesday, May 10th, 20228 to 11 … [Read more...] about Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Nature Center — events on rooftop of The Durham Hotel and at Dix Park
The University of North Carolina
UNC Football #TyleeStrong Spring Game and Fan Fest April 9
UNC Football is playing its spring game on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at 3 p.m., at Kenan Memorial Stadium, 104 Stadium Drive, in Chapel Hill. It's open to the public and free to everyone. This year the game is called the #TyleeStrong Spring Football Game to show support for UNC wide receiver Tylee Craft, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancel. The game is sponsored by … [Read more...] about UNC Football #TyleeStrong Spring Game and Fan Fest April 9
Art demonstration, gardening lecture, and more, at North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Gardens are free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events Art Demonstration: Native Beauties in Fabric and Thread with Susan Brubaker Knapp Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Both virtual and in-person attendance (Reeves … [Read more...] about Art demonstration, gardening lecture, and more, at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Ackland Art Museum’s new exhibit: Peace, Power & Prestige: Metal Arts in Africa (plus info on upcoming events)
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’s new exhibit: Peace, Power & Prestige: Metal Arts in Africa (plus info on upcoming events)
MLK Day Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting its annual MLK Lecture and Awards Ceremony at the Carolina Union Great Hall, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available at the Carolina Union Box Office. Award-winning visionary thought leader, institution builder, cultural activist and … [Read more...] about MLK Day Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden continues through Dec 5
The 33rd Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 12th to December 5th, 2021. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Garden is closed on … [Read more...] about Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden continues through Dec 5
Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Oct 16
Enjoy Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill before the football game against Miami on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. The event is free and open to the whole community. Henderson Street will be blocked off from vehicle traffic for this celebration of Carolina Football and the Chapel Hill community. The celebration will take place on Henderson Street and the Peace & Justice Plaza, which is at … [Read more...] about Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Oct 16
Menorah Lighting on UNC Campus
Chabad at UNC/Duke is hosting a Menorah Lighting on the University of North Carolina campus on Monday, December 2nd, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at The Pit, which is in front of the UNC Student Stores, 207 South Road, Chapel Hill. Join UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz in lighting the Menorah. Also, enjoy: Music Latkes Donuts Looking for more … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting on UNC Campus
UNC Symphony Orchestra Concert (and more with UNC Music Department)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. I'm a big fan of the UNC Music Department. I've been to many concerts and have never been disappointed. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, … [Read more...] about UNC Symphony Orchestra Concert (and more with UNC Music Department)
Music on the Porch: Rachel Baiman April 25 (at UNC)
The Center for the Study of the American South is committed to strong research and scholarship on the history, contemporary experience, diverse cultures, and global context of the South. As part of that commitment, it presents a free concert series, Music on the Porch, at Love House and Hutchins Forum, on Thursdays. 410 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. The Center also presents other events … [Read more...] about Music on the Porch: Rachel Baiman April 25 (at UNC)
