Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents Feminist First Friday on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is part of Raleigh's First Friday festivities. Feminist First Friday features: … [Read more...] about Feminist First Friday at Hartwell: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
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Scrap Exchange Barrel Drop-In Crafting at Durham County Main Library March 1
The Scrap Exchange Barrel Drop-in Program is a mobile version of their Make 'n' Take program. There will be barrels of materials (crafting items, cardboard, scissors, staplers, tape, and more) at an off-site location. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a Scrap Exchange Barrel Drop-in event from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop by and get … [Read more...] about Scrap Exchange Barrel Drop-In Crafting at Durham County Main Library March 1
“Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two events for Black History Month in 2025. These programs are supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Black Artists DaySaturday, February 15, 202510 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Come experience the incredible talent of local Black … [Read more...] about “Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
Living in Color: Artist Exhibit Opening Reception at Dix Park
Living in Color is an art exhibit at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, that showcases visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. It's a curated Black History Month artist exhibition, in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival. Some participating artists: It will be on exhibit from February 1 to February 28, 2025, and is … [Read more...] about Living in Color: Artist Exhibit Opening Reception at Dix Park
Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Jan. 29
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is presenting a Lunar New Year Lantern Lab on January 29, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The cost is $5. Spots are limited, so register soon. Create vibrant paper lanterns, zodiac-themed art, and festive decorations to bring good luck and joy into the new … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Jan. 29
Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Arts & Drafts Durham is a creative arts community meet-up where people can get together and create. You can bring your own project or use supplies from the group's crafting bin to discover a new hobby. Who joins in? Knitters, painters, digital illustrators, embroidery enthusiasts, quilters, coloring bookers, sculptors, model builders -- no craft is too weird! (Just don't make a … [Read more...] about Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
The annual Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Blue Hill Event Center, 200 S Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All featured vendors are disability-owned small businesses or disability-inclusive employers. Shop a wide range of unique and handcrafted gifts, including knitted items, wreaths, candles, wood & metal items, … [Read more...] about Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
North Carolina Museum's 24rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. Activities will take place on the Bicentennial Plaza and inside the museum. The festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 … [Read more...] about 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
The Raleigh Human Relations Commission and City of Raleigh are hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate MLK Day. Please RSVP to help with planning. Event attendees can look forward to insightful discussions, … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day feauturing exhibitions by local artists, art making activities, hands-on artist demos, and cultural performances. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
