Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Mardi Gras Dance Party at Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, on Saturday, February 26th, 2022, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The party will kick off with a Cajun dance lesson at 7:30 and will follow with a dance from 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $10 at the door, or $8 in advance (with a $1 fee for credit cards.) Register here if you'd like to pay in … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras dance party at Triangle Dance Studios in Durham
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A Night Out at The Matthews House in Cary: live music, art, dance party, food Dec 17
The Matthews House, at 317 West Chatham Street, Cary, is a venue for weddings, corporate events, dance parties and more, all in a classic, picturesque setting, both inside and outside. The Matthews House is hosting some free events. Make sure to follow The Matthews House on Facebook for updates. A Night Out at the Matthews HouseFriday, December 17th, 20215 to 11 p.m.Free Enjoy music, … [Read more...] about A Night Out at The Matthews House in Cary: live music, art, dance party, food Dec 17
Monster Mash in Fuquay-Varina: Trunk or Treat, costume contest, Thriller performance, more…
Studio Five Dance Company, at 6109 NC 55, Fuquay-Varina, is hosting Monster Mash on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free event will be held outside, and is open to the public. The evening includes: Costume contest with prizesTrunk or TreatPerformance of Thriller by the dance companyCarnival food truck You can register for the costume contest or register a trunk … [Read more...] about Monster Mash in Fuquay-Varina: Trunk or Treat, costume contest, Thriller performance, more…
Art of Remembrance — 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at NC State
The Crafts Center and Arts NC State are presenting Art of Remembrance -- A Memorial Ceremony Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. It will take place on Saturday, September 11th, 2021, at 7 p.m., at Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, on the NC State campus. This is a free event, but you do have to register on Eventbrite. The event will also be … [Read more...] about Art of Remembrance — 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at NC State
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
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
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
SPARKcon 2020 canceled
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021. … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams free performances and dance classes
The arts are so important during stressful times. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the latest arts organization to offer free streaming content. The dance company is launching Ailey All Access as a new platform for sharing past performances, short films, interviews, and even dance classes. It kicks off on Monday, March 30th, 2020, with a 7 p.m. release of Alvin Ailey’s moving … [Read more...] about Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams free performances and dance classes
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
