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
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Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Update: Canceled. Near & Far Festival is a street party in Chapel Hill that celebrates global culture within Chapel Hill. This free festival takes place Sunday, April 19th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rosemary Street and Columbia Street in Downtown Chapel Hill. This event is free, and open to all. Community and campus cultural groups share their heritage through … [Read more...] about Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival
The Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival will take place in downtown Wake Forest, on White Street, Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include a parade, festival, kids' activities, and contests. Also, merchants will be offering discounts and activities throughout the day. Food trucks will be at the Fidelity Bank parking lot, 231 South White … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival
Live & Local Spring Fest on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh
This event was postponed. Live & Local Spring Fest is presented by Artsplosure in partnership with Live It Up! Hillsborough Street. This spring celebration is your chance to join your community in celebrating the unique art, music, food and beer of North Carolina. Enjoy an afternoon of performances on the Main Stage, a Kids' Zone with performances and craft activities for the youngest … [Read more...] about Live & Local Spring Fest on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh
Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
UPDATE: The Lightup Festival has been canceled. Here's the statement from the organizer: The Chinese New Year Celebration in Raleigh has also been canceled. The Chinese School at Chapel Hill is presenting Lightup Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at this free event. The Lightup … [Read more...] about Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
FREE performance of Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker
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The Carolina Ballet is presenting a FREE performance of The Nutcracker, courtesy of PNC. The free performance will take place on Friday, December 27th, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, in Duke Energy Center, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh. Tickets will not be available until the day of the performance. Starting at 10 a.m. on December 27th, you can pick up your free tickets at the … [Read more...] about FREE performance of Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Global Holiday Festival and Market in Raleigh
The Global Holiday Festival and Market will take place November 23rd, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Moore square, 226 E. Martin Street, Raleigh. The Global Holiday Festival and Market is a day of celebration honoring holidays and traditions from around the world. Join dozens of ethnic communities from across the Triangle for a day of food, shopping, entertainment, and community … [Read more...] about Global Holiday Festival and Market in Raleigh
Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
Brazilian Day NC Festival takes place Saturday, September 7th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. September is a very special month for Brazilian immigrants living in the United States. It is a time to sing, dance, meet friends, and celebrate life as an immigrant. Aligned with the festivities for the Brazilian independence, … [Read more...] about Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
Free LEAP Dance Concert in Durham
NC Arts in Action, LEAP Team and community guests presents LEAP Dance Concert: Event of the Year, as part of Durham's sesquicentennial celebration. It takes place Saturday, June 8th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham. This event is free to attend. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. More upcoming free and cheap events in Durham … [Read more...] about Free LEAP Dance Concert in Durham
SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances
SEEK Raleigh is a temporary public art program that will take place at Dorothea Dix Park from May 31st through June 1st, 2019. The program will include visual art, performance, film and more at locations all over the park. (See below.) Some of the projects are art installations that will be up throughout the length of SEEK, and some are performances that take place at specific times. May … [Read more...] about SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances
