North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Gardens Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when required.) … [Read more...] about Nature programs for children and families at North Carolina Botanical Garden
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Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Stan Douglas
Hanes Art Center, 115 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, hosts UNC Art Department's Visiting Artist Series. An endowment established in 1983 through the generosity of Nancy and Robin Hanes supports the Art Department's Visiting Artist Series. This important program brings both established and emerging artists to campus to … [Read more...] about Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Stan Douglas
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
Skywatching at Little River Regional Park Dec 13 — Geminid Meteor Shower
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 One upcoming event is Skywatching at Little River Regional … [Read more...] about Skywatching at Little River Regional Park Dec 13 — Geminid Meteor Shower
Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
The 35th 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 17 to December 2, 2023. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: The Garden is closed on Mondays and University holidays, including Thanksgiving. Admission to … [Read more...] about Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
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