The NC Japan Summer Festival promises great food, entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, dancing, a Japanese community market, Karaoke, and more. It takes place on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Tickets are: $4.50 in advance $6 at the gate Free for children … [Read more...] about NC Japan Summer Festival
Art
Friends and Family Sunday at Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. Its permanent collection consists of more than 17,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and … [Read more...] about Friends and Family Sunday at Ackland Art Museum
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
Free at Liberty Arts: Iron-Breaking and more
Liberty Arts, 918 Pearl Street, Durham, is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are known for their work in iron. Each year they hold a public iron pour in Durham Central Park. Here are a few … [Read more...] about Free at Liberty Arts: Iron-Breaking and more
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
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 takes place Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st, 2019, on Fayetteville Street, from Martin Street to City Plaza in downtown Raleigh. It's a free event. Explore the work of visual … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Subscribing to … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
Second Sundays at City Market: music, food, vendors, kids’ activities, more
City Market, 215 Wolfe Street in Downtown Raleigh, will be hosting a new event starting in June, 2019. On the second Sunday of the month, from June to October, visit City Market for Second Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Follow the Facebook event for updates. Dates: June 9th, 2019 July 14th, 2019 September 8th, 2019 October 13th, 2019 There will be family activities, … [Read more...] about Second Sundays at City Market: music, food, vendors, kids’ activities, 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
Free: Tai Chi in the Garden at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design (and more)
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Monday: closed Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. first Friday of month for First Fridays) Saturday: 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Free: Tai Chi in the Garden at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design (and more)
The Patchwork Market at Fullsteam Brewery
The Patchwork Market is a monthly market in Durham that features makers and vintage vendors. It usually takes place monthly at Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. Sunday, July 7th, 2019 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fullsteam … [Read more...] about The Patchwork Market at Fullsteam Brewery
