Join the VITAL Health team at Dix Park on Saturday, May 22 for two free live performances of "Crisis Materials," a movement and spoken word piece that unpacks how COVID-19 and the social unrest in our nation has affected our collective mental health. It also sheds light on the history of the land at park, specifically the Dix Park Cemetery. "Crisis Materials" LIVE is also a means of recognizing … [Read more...] about Free performances of “Crisis Materials” at Dix Park
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Virtual Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration is going virtual in 2021. Celebrate the Year of the Ox! The 2021 Virtual NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, February 13th, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Watch on TACAS' YouTube channel. It's free to watch. The program will include: Dragon Dance Lion Dance Folk Dance Riddle Prize … [Read more...] about Virtual Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS
Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
The Mardi Gras parades are canceled this year in New Orleans, and maybe the only silver lining of that is that those of who are not in New Orleans can experience a bit of the fun through the online event that NOLA.com is presenting. Mardi Gras For All Y'all takes place online for three nights, February 12th to 14th, 2021, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. You can watch it on nola.com, … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
The 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place online on January 30th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Carolina Museum of History's annual event will, as always, be free to experience. It's an online event this year. It's the kickoff to Black History Month in Raleigh. You can register for individual events below: CELEBRATE MUSIC, MOVEMENT and DRAMA 11:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
The 16th Annual Dia de los Reyes Parade, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place virtually in Cary on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The parade is presented by Diamante Inc., a community grounded, arts and culture organization in North Carolina dedicated to the promotion of the culture, heritage, and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino and Hispanic population in North … [Read more...] about Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
Carolina Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be broadcast for free on Christmas Day
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Just like everything else, the tradition of The Nutcracker has changed for 2020. This year, The Nutcracker will be streamed. Read on to learn how to enjoy several different productions. Carolina Ballet's "The Nutcracker" The Nutcracker Broadcast on WRAL Friday, December 25th, 2020 7 p.m. After the Christmas broadcast, WRAL will present encore performances … [Read more...] about Carolina Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be broadcast for free on Christmas Day
Black Nativity Durham — watch online this year
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, will be presented online this year. It will be streaming on demand, starting Friday, December 18th, 2020, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for an individual, and $15 for a family. Purchase your ticket here. The press release and some pictures from the production: One of Durham’s top traditions continues this weekend … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham — watch online this year
25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place virtually on November 20th and 21st, 2020. This is a free event. From fancy dancing to pine-needle baskets . . . and so much more! Artists, performers, scholars, historians, and other representatives from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes and four Urban Indian Organizations will share … [Read more...] about 25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 3rd Annual Festival of Nations on October 17th and 18th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be a virtual program this year. The program will consist of virtual presentations about the many international groups in Durham and the cities and countries around the world that Durham is linked to. There will be some programs that are recorded, some that … [Read more...] about Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
American Dance Festival’s Creative Healing Parade in Durham
American Dance Festival is presenting a Creative Healing Parade in Durham on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. More than 70 North Carolina artists will perform in 24 driveways and lawns of Durham's Trinity Ridge neighborhood in an effort to provide artistic healing during these difficult times. The artists will be masked and socially distanced. The performances can be … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival’s Creative Healing Parade in Durham
