The 18th Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, the weekend of August 24th and 25th, 2019, and then every Saturday through September 21st. We went last year and took the pictures and video you see in this post. It was one of our favorite things we did all year in the Triangle, featuring fun and diverse art in a magical … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show
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Free: Tie-Dye with Terrapin at Raleigh Beer Garden
Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, is hosting a representative from Terrapin Beer Co. on Saturday, September 21st, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. They'll be bringing tie-dye gear and shirts to the event field for some tie dye fun. First come, first served. The craft is free. You don't need to bring anything except your creativity and thirst. Some beers available at the … [Read more...] about Free: Tie-Dye with Terrapin at Raleigh Beer Garden
Hillsborough Hog Day 2019
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 20th, 2019, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, September 21st, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day 2019
CenterFest Arts Festival in Durham September 21-22
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. It will take place Saturday, September 21st, 2019, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday there will be extended entertainment from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. It's free to attend but a $5 donation is appreciated. The … [Read more...] about CenterFest Arts Festival in Durham September 21-22
Third Friday Durham: explore art and music
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. Musicians and other entertainers busk on the sidewalks (moving inside during inclement weather) and many artists open their studios to visitors. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham: explore art and music
Upcoming free events at NC Museum of Art: film, story time, meditation, art-making, more…
North Carolina Museum of Art , 2100 Blue Ridge Road, is free to visit, although some special exhibits are ticketed. It also hosts many events every month, and many of these events are free. Here is one of the upcoming events. You can see them all here. Museum Park Tours Saturdays (currently scheduled through October 26th, 2019) 10:30 a.m. Museum Park Free Enjoy art and nature in … [Read more...] about Upcoming free events at NC Museum of Art: film, story time, meditation, art-making, more…
Creepy Doll Contest at Art Therapy Institute (Carrboro)
Art Therapy Institute of NC, 200 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro, is hosting a Creepy Doll Contest on Friday, October 11th, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is part of the 2nd Friday Art Walk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. It's free to attend. The contest will have a guest judge from Sugar Shack Dolls. Those who attend will be able to vote for their favorite entry and even make a … [Read more...] about Creepy Doll Contest at Art Therapy Institute (Carrboro)
SPARKcon in Raleigh: Free art, music, dance, circus performances, much more
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is taking place September 13th to 15th, 2019, in the Raleigh Warehouse District. The annual event includes a huge number of events encompassing creative themes, called "sparks." artSPARK bazaarSPARK circusSPARK … [Read more...] about SPARKcon in Raleigh: Free art, music, dance, circus performances, much more
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for an ArtWalk. Experience live music, food, activities, hands-on art demonstrations, discounts, and more. Download a map to help make sure you don't miss anything. 27 venues are highlighted on the map, everything from the Ackland Art Museum at UNC to Open Eye Cafe in Carrboro. Learn more about these … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The Art of Rangoli at Fletcher Park, Raleigh
Come out to the historic Borden Building at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street Raleigh, on Saturday, September 28th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a hands-on experience with the art of Rangoli. Rangoli is a colorful design made on the ground near an entrance to a house or building as a sign of peace, health, good luck, and prosperity. This is a free event, and all ages are … [Read more...] about The Art of Rangoli at Fletcher Park, Raleigh
