The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Admission is $7 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is an authentic celebration of the traditions of the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair
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Día de Muertos Celebration at Villa Latina Plaza in Raleigh
Comite de Accion Popular is hosting a Día de Muertos celebration on Saturday, Octobrer 28, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Villa Latina Plaza, 421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes altars, folkloric dancing, and music. … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Celebration at Villa Latina Plaza in Raleigh
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Durham Parks & Recreation
The City of Durham and Durham Parks & Recreation are hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Día de la Comunidad (Community Day) will take place Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham North Carolina. This free event will include: … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Durham Parks & Recreation
Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
UNC African Studies Center is presenting Africa Fest 2023 on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Weaver Street Market, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. The festival will be a celebration of African culture, art, and history. There will be Africa Fest-themed t-shirts for the first 50 guests and African Studies Center tote bags for 100. There will be a … [Read more...] about Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
Friday Night Feva — Weekly Dance Party at Haymaker
DJMOESKIENO provides the tunes for Friday Night Feva, a weekly dance party at Haymaker, 555 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place every Friday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m., and there's no cover charge. Music is diverse, including hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, go-go, house music, reggae and pop. Dress code is casual. … [Read more...] about Friday Night Feva — Weekly Dance Party at Haymaker
Irish Fest in the Forest Sep 16
Irish Fest in the Forest is an annual Irish music and dance festival, presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Besides music and dance, there will be Irish sports too from Raleigh Cú Chulainn and Raleigh GAA Youth Club. It will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 2 to 8 p.m., at ZincHouse Winery and Brewery, 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is … [Read more...] about Irish Fest in the Forest Sep 16
50 Years of Hip Hop Block Party in Raleigh Aug 12
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
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
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