The Friends of the City of Raleigh (COR) Museum presents a series of special events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop Music on August 12, 2023. Presented in cooperation with the City of Raleigh, the celebration features both day and night activities that explore Raleigh’s connection to the genre that has made a global cultural impact since 1973. Read about all of the events, … [Read more...] about 50 Years of Hip Hop Block Party in Raleigh Aug 12
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Eighth Latin American Festival in Carrboro August 27
The eighth Latin American Festival will take place Sunday, August 27th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 201 West Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC. Enjoy live music, dancing, Latin American food, artisans and more. This is a free festival. … [Read more...] about Eighth Latin American Festival in Carrboro August 27
Durham Refugee Day Festival July 8
Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This is a free family-friendly festival with live music, community education booths, activities for kids and food vendors from around the world. Durham Refugee Day takes place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Durham … [Read more...] about Durham Refugee Day Festival July 8
Back When It Was Rap — Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in NC
Back When It Was Rap is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop in North Carolina. The celebration includes several events taking place from June 18 to 25, 2023. Tickets for individual events cost between $10 and $15, or you can get an all access pass for $50. For a limited time, an all access pass is only $30. Buy tickets on Eventbrite. Read on for a few of the events, but more … [Read more...] about Back When It Was Rap — Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in NC
Granville County Juneteenth Freedom Day
Celebrate Juneteenth with Granville County Libraries on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration takes place at Thornton Library 210 Main Street, Oxford, NC. The free celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Granville County Juneteenth Freedom Day
Bachata Fixation at Luna Night Club
Bachata Fixation is a dancing event, presented by Numinus Live, on the 3rd Friday of the month, 2023, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., at Luna Night Club, 3019 Auto Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's currently scheduled through November 17, 2023. Cover is $10. The event features Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk, Merengue and more. There will be a FREE class at 9 p.m. to get you started! Purchase tickets … [Read more...] about Bachata Fixation at Luna Night Club
World Bellydance Day Celebration at Boxyard RTP May 13
Celebrate World Bellydance Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 300 Park Offices Drive, Durham. This is a free event with Shimmy Mob. Donations will be accepted for Durham Crisis Response Center. Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about World Bellydance Day Celebration at Boxyard RTP May 13
JoCo Latino Festival in Selma May 7
Celebrate all things Latino at the sixth annual JoCo Latino Festival. This free family event takes place outdoors on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m., in Downtown Selma, NC. The event includes: The entertainment lineup stars Sandra Padilla from Univision’s La Reina de la Cancion, “The Queen of Song;” and two live music bands: Directo Norteño and Jazziando Latin Jazz. A local … [Read more...] about JoCo Latino Festival in Selma May 7
Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration at Raleigh-Cary JCC April 23
The Greater Raleigh JCC and Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh are hosting a Yom Ha’atzmaut Event to celebrate Israel's 75th birthday. The main event takes place Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 2to 5 p.m. at Raleigh-Cary JCC, David R. Kahn Community Campus, 12804 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a free event for the whole community. Here's some of what's happening at the … [Read more...] about Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration at Raleigh-Cary JCC April 23
Free Community Dance Party with Kat Moves Travelling Studio in Hillsborough
Kat Moves Travelling Studio is hosting a free Community Dance Party on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at The Colonial Inn, 153 W King Street, Hillsborough, NC. It takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is not a teaching class but an open dance floor for everyone to come and enjoy. It's open to all ages and skill levels. … [Read more...] about Free Community Dance Party with Kat Moves Travelling Studio in Hillsborough
