Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 4th Annual Festival of Nations in 2021. This year there will be both an in-person festival and a virtual festival. The in-person festival takes place Sunday, October 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. The virtual festival will take place on dates from September 25th to December 31st, 2021. Both options … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham (both in person and virtual festivals)
Dance
Learn Bhangra Dancing each Sunday
Bhangra is an energetic folk dance that originates from Punjab, India, along with Bhangra music. Today, Bhangra is the newest dance, music and fitness phenomenon spreading all over the world. Learn Bhangra every Sunday at L.A. Dance, 100 Dominion Drive, Morrisville, from 10 a.m. to 11 am. Each class is only $15, and you can register online. This class is for participants 16 years and … [Read more...] about Learn Bhangra Dancing each Sunday
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk July 30: Live music, poetry, family art activities, circus performers, more
The last Friday of every month, from April to September, 2021, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. The activity takes place mostly on and … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk July 30: Live music, poetry, family art activities, circus performers, more
Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam at Pullen Park every Wednesday
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. The event is back weekly at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, starting Wednesday, May 26th. It takes place on the event lawn starting at 7 p.m. and ending around 8 p.m. Members of the group will get there by 6:45 p.m. to set … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam at Pullen Park every Wednesday
Durham Greek Festival October 9 – 10
The Durham Greek Festival is a free event taking place Saturday, October 9th, and Sunday, October 10th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days, rain or shine. It's at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, 1/2 mile south of I-40 Exit 274, near the Streets at Southpoint Mall. The festival features entertainment, food, tours and a marketplace. It's free, and so is … [Read more...] about Durham Greek Festival October 9 – 10
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell. … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival
Raleigh’s International Food Festival is returning in August!
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Mark your calendars now! This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival is returning in August!
Free performances of “Crisis Materials” at Dix Park
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
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
