Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Free Drawing in the Galleries Event at Ackland Art Museum, Jan. 24, and more
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Drop-in Valentine’s Day Card Making at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2
Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2, at 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Drop-In Valentine's Day Card Making event on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in any time. There will be lots of cardmaking supplies, everything you need to make Valentine’s Day cards for all your loved ones. This event was announced on Facebook. All skill levels … [Read more...] about Drop-in Valentine’s Day Card Making at Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2
Opening Reception for The Sofia Davidson Collection at the Levin JCC on Jan. 18
Jewish for Good (Levin JCC) is hosting the opening reception for The Sofia Davidson Collection on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Marcus Family Gallery at the Levin JCC, 1937 W Cornwallis Road, Durham, North Carolina. The reception is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required and donations are welcome. This exhibition features work from Holocaust victim Sofia … [Read more...] about Opening Reception for The Sofia Davidson Collection at the Levin JCC on Jan. 18
Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
UPDATE: Reservations for this event has filled up. Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a FREE event, but please RSVP. Schedule: Peaceful Forest features Takumi Kato, a professional Taiko drummer from Gifu, Japan, who has toured … [Read more...] about Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
Residential Urbanity: A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers on Feb. 6
Skate Raleigh, in partnership with the City of Raleigh Museum and as part of Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s First Friday events for February, is hosting Residential Urbanity: A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers. This art show takes place Friday, February 6, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event, but … [Read more...] about Residential Urbanity: A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers on Feb. 6
MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 10, 2026. MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. Activities will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life, including: This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Look for updates … [Read more...] about MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
10th Annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of handcrafted, illuminated lanterns showcasing various themes. There are many interactive elements. In addition, enjoy stage performances several times each night. The … [Read more...] about 10th Annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk
Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, regional and international artists. It will create a holiday light experience free to enjoy every night during the holiday season. Visit three … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk
Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
One of North Carolina's most fascinating roadside attractions is the Shangri-La Stone Village, at 11535 NC-86, Prospect Hill, NC. It's 17 miles north of Hillsborough and 31 miles north of Chapel Hill, so it's an easy day trip for anyone in the Triangle, or a great little side trip for visitors. Henry Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, started creating the village in 1968, at the age of 72, as … [Read more...] about Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar, music and film screening Dec. 20
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the SECU Auditorium and Education Lobby in the East Building. This is a day full of anime vendors, food, music and film screenings. The bazaar is free to attend. The film screenings and music … [Read more...] about NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar, music and film screening Dec. 20
