Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We've put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2020. We start the list in the end of January, … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in the Triangle 2020
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How to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the Triangle
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at one of these festivals in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle. The Lunar Year Year is on January 25th, 2020. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, including Vietnam and Korea. More festivals will be added to this list as details are announced. Do you know of a festival that should be … [Read more...] about How to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the Triangle
KoreaFest 2020 at NC State Fairgrounds
The 4th Annual KoreaFest will take place Saturday, February 29th, 2020, from 10 am. to 8 pm., at Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Tickets (follow above link to buy tickets) Pre-sale: $10 At door: $15 Age 8 and under: free, but a ticket is still required Entertainment at KoreaFest: Electronic K-Pop Duo High Tension (Meet … [Read more...] about KoreaFest 2020 at NC State Fairgrounds
Chinese New Year Festival in Raleigh
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year Festival will take place Saturday, February 1st, 2020, at the NC State Fairgrounds. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are: $10 at the door $6 in advance $6 for TACAS member (Triangle Angle Chinese American Society) $6 for senior citizen $6 for military member with ID Free for kids 6 and under The … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival in Raleigh
Upcoming events at Stagville State Historic Site
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Upcoming events at Stagville State Historic Site
3rd Annual Chocolatada de Luisito- Luisito’s Chocolatada for Three Kings Day
Artist Studio Project and El Centro Hispano De Durham invite you to celebrate Three Kings Day at the 3rd annual Holiday Chocolatada on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. El Centro Hispano is at 2000 Chapel Hill Rd #26A, Durham. This is a free event that includes, food, a story, music, and a gift giving. A “chocolatada” is a social event in which chocolate, (in this … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Chocolatada de Luisito- Luisito’s Chocolatada for Three Kings Day
Lightup Festival–Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Chapel Hill
The Chinese School at Chapel Hill is presenting Lightup Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at this free event. The Lightup Festival is hosted and organized by the Town of Chapel Hill and the Chinese American Friendship Association. Check back soon for details! More free upcoming … [Read more...] about Lightup Festival–Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Chapel Hill
24th American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History
The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of History on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Please note that the Raleigh Christmas Parade is taking place this morning, so there will be some street closures. Musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers, and authors from North … [Read more...] about 24th American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History
Nuv Yug Indian Fest
The Nuv Yug Indian Fest takes place Saturday, March 14th, and Sunday, March 15th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Parking is also free. Enjoy: Bollywood dance Classical dance Classical music Traditional crafts Culinary … [Read more...] about Nuv Yug Indian Fest
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival will be turning Downtown Raleigh green on Saturday, March 14th, 2020. This is the 38th year for the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. at Lane Street and Salisbury Street. It lasts an hour or hour and a half. The Wearin' 'O the Green Festival starts when the parade ends, and takes place on City Plaza at the south end of Fayetteville Street in … [Read more...] about Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
