St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to sample, kids' activities and a raffle. When we have details about the 2021 … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival
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A Taste of Greece in Durham October 9 – 10
The Durham Greek Festival is not going to take place in October of 2021, but, in its place, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is presenting A Taste of Greece on Saturday, October 9th, and Sunday, October 10th, 2021, from 11 am. to 7 p.m. each day. It will be an all-outdoors event, where you can purchase the Durham Greek Festival's most popular food items for dine-in (in a tented area) or for … [Read more...] about A Taste of Greece in Durham October 9 – 10
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow
The first Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park, on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Here's the Eventbrite page for the festival, and the Facebook event. The event will take place at the Big Field at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. The event is being planned by a partnership of indigenous community … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is returning this year
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place in person in 2021, but in a slightly different form. It will take place in various locations in downtown Raleigh over the course of two days, to reduce crowds. Make sure to check … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is returning this year
4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham (both in person and virtual festivals)
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 4th Annual Festival of Nations in 2021. This year there will be both an in-person festival and a virtual festival. The in-person festival takes place Sunday, October 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. The virtual festival will take place on dates from September 25th to December 31st, 2021. Both options … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham (both in person and virtual festivals)
Asia Fest canceled for 2021
Asia Fest, Featuring the 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2021. Normally it takes place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, in September. Here is the message from the organizers: We hope this announcement finds you and your family safe and healthy. Based on the feedback from valued patrons and due to the uncertainty and current conditions of the … [Read more...] about Asia Fest canceled for 2021
Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham will be a drive-in event — get tickets now
The 50th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival is being held as a drive-in event this year. It will take place Saturday, May 15th, 2021, at Durham County Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham. It will take place in three shifts: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 7 p.m to 10 pm. Read on to see the entertainment schedule for each time slot, as well as the food … [Read more...] about Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham will be a drive-in event — get tickets now
Extended: In Plain Sight: outdoor educational exhibit at Durham’s Geer Cemetery
Geer Cemetery, at 800 Colonial Street, Durham, is one of Durham's oldest African American burial grounds. In Plain Sight is an outdoor exhibit at the cemetery that will educate visitors about the cemetery. It has been extended through April 3rd, 2021. You can visit any time on your own, and there will also be small, safely-distanced guided tours. (See … [Read more...] about Extended: In Plain Sight: outdoor educational exhibit at Durham’s Geer Cemetery
Black History Month events in the Triangle 2021
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 2021, as well as a few places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in the Triangle 2021
Virtual Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration is going virtual in 2021. Celebrate the Year of the Ox! The 2021 Virtual NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, February 13th, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Watch on TACAS' YouTube channel. It's free to watch. The program will include: Dragon Dance Lion Dance Folk Dance Riddle Prize … [Read more...] about Virtual Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS
