The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the Annual Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. It features a children's Catrina altar by artist Lety Alvarez and her students. Look for … [Read more...] about Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 7
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First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene of Fuquay-Varina. Follow Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association on Facebook to see what special events are planned each month. First Fridays in 2025 … [Read more...] about First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Nov. 6
Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Plein Air drawing and painting. These sessions take place the first Thursday of the month, through December 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dates in 2025: It's free to participate. Led by program coordinator and artist Brianna McCormick, the group will meet … [Read more...] about Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Nov. 6
Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
Artist Talk: Peter Schmid at Hamilton Hill Jewelry Oct. 31
Pre-game your Halloween at Hamilton Hill Jewelry in Brightleaf Square. On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m., Hamilton Hill Jewelry, 905 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an artist talk with artist-designer Peter Schmid of Konstanz, Germany. Peter will share insights into his creative process—from inspiration and materials to the making of his highly collectible, … [Read more...] about Artist Talk: Peter Schmid at Hamilton Hill Jewelry Oct. 31
The Little Market in Hillsborough: Opening reception for “Organics” Oct. 31
The Little Market is a project of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, hosted by Hillsborough Real Estate Group, at 118 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. It's open on Last Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., and weekly on Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. The Little Market is showing "Organics," by Beverly Calhoun, from October 22, 2025, to January 18, 2026. In … [Read more...] about The Little Market in Hillsborough: Opening reception for “Organics” Oct. 31
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 3 to Nov 2
Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel. Visitors are invited to contribute to this sacred Mexican tradition by adding an offering in the form of photographs or objects that represent a departed loved … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 3 to Nov 2
Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26
Bright Black: Scented Reading Club Oct. 23
Bright Black, at 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is a local family business that creates candles. They use scent as a medium and candles as a platform for sharing positive narratives about Blackness. The Bright Black Scent Showroom features in-person shopping. Bright Black also hosts art exhibits, offers workshops, and more. Here's what's coming up. Scented Reading … [Read more...] about Bright Black: Scented Reading Club Oct. 23
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through October 21, 2025, a visiting artist will be working on JB Duke Hotel's lobby, creating a masterpiece in real time. Six different artists will rotate through the series, appearing twice. The artists will work in a variety of media. This is … [Read more...] about Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
