Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held weekly at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC. The event is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will be at Pullen Park through … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam at Method Road Park on Wednesdays (indoors)
Dance
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 27, 2024, 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
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow May 18
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. Celebrate the legacy and culture of indigenous communities in North Carolina. This will be a day of competition dancing, music and … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow May 18
24th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 20-21
The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the Lebanese Festival at its center at 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, on April 20 and 21, 2024. Hours are: Admission is free. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about 24th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 20-21
Durham Mardi Gras, including a daytime, family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is February 13, 2024. It will be free. The three places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page, Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page, and League of the Tutu's Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at Durham Central Park. Read … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras, including a daytime, family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
Annual American Indian Powwow at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Feb 3
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, at 1912 West Club Blvd, Durham, is hosting its annual American Indian Powwow on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's open to the public. Admission is $5 per person, and free for children 5 and under. American Indian students at NCSSM hosted their first powwow in 1991, to get the word out about the school to American Indian … [Read more...] about Annual American Indian Powwow at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Feb 3
Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 3
The 21st Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The parade will start at 12 p.m. at W.G. Pearson Elementary School, 3501 Fayetteville Street, Durham, and proceed up Fayetteville Street, ending at NCCU. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 3
23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 27
The 23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. North Carolina Museum of History's annual event will, as always, be free to experience. It's the kickoff to Black History Month in Raleigh. You can also follow the Facebook event for … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 27
Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 27
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2024. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon! The 2024 NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 27, 2024, 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 $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 27
North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 27
The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning as an in-person and in-pickle event on April 27, 2024, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. 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 Garner, Benson, and Willow … [Read more...] about North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 27