The Ukrainian Association of North Carolina is hosting a Ukrainian Independence Day celebration on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. It will take place at Shelter #7 at Sandling Beach, 14601 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy music, food and friendship. Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration at Falls Lake State Recreation Area
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Peru Celebration: Sabor Y Cultura on the Lawn at Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary
The Diamante Arts & Cultural Center is presenting Sabor Y Cultura on the Lawn on May 20th, 2022, at 6 p.m. This is a FREE celebration of Peru. It takes place on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Enjoy Andean and Afro-Peruvian music, cuisine, craftworks, visual art, and so much more from the Peruvian culture. The festival … [Read more...] about Peru Celebration: Sabor Y Cultura on the Lawn at Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary
Live Squid Game event in Knightdale (family-friendly event)
InWave, the host of the KoreaFest, is presenting a free family-friendly live Squid Games event on April 9th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place at Black Belt World, 300 Black Belt World Drive, Knightdale, NC. Play games featured in the hit series, including Red Light, Green Light, Tug of War and Dalgona Candy. Admission is free, and it's free to play the games. You do … [Read more...] about Live Squid Game event in Knightdale (family-friendly event)
Mayor’s Unity Day in Raleigh — games, performances, inflatables, more…
Raleigh's annual Mayor's Unity Day takes place Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at Moore Square, 200 N Blount Street. This event will be going on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family hosted by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission. The goal of the celebration is to bring diverse elements of the community together to enhance understanding of different cultures. The … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Unity Day in Raleigh — games, performances, inflatables, more…
4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 4th Annual Festival of Nations in 2022. This year there will be both an in-person festival and a virtual festival. The in-person festival takes place April 3rd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park. The virtual festival will take place from March 25th to July 31st, 2022. Check back soon for details. Both options are free to attend. … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
NC State Office of Global Engagement is celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Talley Mountains Ballroom, in the Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger with music, food and cultural activities. This is a free event. Register here. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
Update: Jerk Fest 2020 has been canceled. It will be back in 2021. This popular Celebrate Caribbean culture and Jamaican food takes place at West Point on the Eno Amphitheater, 5101 N Roxboro Rd, Durham. This is a free festival. What's going on: Food! Music Kids' area Beer garden Vendors … [Read more...] about Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
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 Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Update: Canceled. Near & Far Festival is a street party in Chapel Hill that celebrates global culture within Chapel Hill. This free festival takes place Sunday, April 19th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rosemary Street and Columbia Street in Downtown Chapel Hill. This event is free, and open to all. Community and campus cultural groups share their heritage through … [Read more...] about Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
