The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning as an in-person and in-pickle event on April 26, 2025, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. This is a free event. Mount Olive is just about an hour's drive, to the southeast, from Raleigh, and is a little closer for those along I-40 East, like … [Read more...] about North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive
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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Party at Bull McCabe’s
Bull McCabe's, at 427 West Main Street, Durham, is hosting a St. Patrick's Day party from March 15 to 17, 2025. There's no cover charge. Here's what's going on: Line-Up Saturday March 15 Line-Up Sunday March 16 Line-Up Monday March 17 … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Party at Bull McCabe’s
Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by The Lost Nomads and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. The next Beer and Bellydance takes place at Fortnight Brewery, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, NC, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by the Lost Nomads and bellydance performances by local … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Feb. 1
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather on the original date. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but the event specifically starts on Frantz Square Lawn. This map will help! Kick off GLOW by gathering on Frantz Square Lawn at 6 p.m. Then the … [Read more...] about GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Feb. 1
Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 1 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Triangle Pop-Up is presenting a Lunar New Year Market on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Raleigh Iron Works, 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that features cultural performances, Asian food trucks, an interactive red envelope art installation, raffles, and shopping. Shop from AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) owned … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 1 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1
The 22nd Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The parade will start at 12 p.m. and take place on Fayetteville Street in Durham. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration form. … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1
Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Snake! The 2025 NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
North Carolina Museum's 24rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. Activities will take place on the Bicentennial Plaza and inside the museum. The festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 … [Read more...] about 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: There is also a night time concert, ticketed separately. Follow … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day feauturing exhibitions by local artists, art making activities, hands-on artist demos, and cultural performances. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
