The last Friday of every month, from March to November, 2023, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. The activity takes place mostly on and … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 26 — music, poetry, art, plant walk, more…
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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
First Knightdale African American Festival June 17
The Town of Knightdale is presenting the first Knightdale African American Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, NC. This event is in partnership with Choice FM and the Knightdale - Wake Forest Educational Foundation. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, spoken word, line dancing, stepping, … [Read more...] about First Knightdale African American Festival June 17
Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May 21
The 2nd annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 1 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC. Admission is free. Enjoy a vendor market, art from Asian artists, performances, food and more. Performers Food and Drink Vendors Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May 21
Sunday Salsa Dance Social in Durham
Every Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's a basic Salsa lesson, and then there's a dance from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The price at the door is $8. $6 for active military and students with ID. Kids 16 and under are admitted for … [Read more...] about Sunday Salsa Dance Social in Durham
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow August 26
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Big Field at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. Details are coming soon. Celebrate the legacy and culture of indigenous communities in North Carolina. This will be a day of … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow August 26
Bachata Fixation at Luna Night Club
Bachata Fixation is a dancing event, presented by Numinus Live, on the 3rd Friday of the month, 2023, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., at Luna Night Club, 3019 Auto Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's currently scheduled through November 17, 2023. Cover is $10. The event features Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk, Merengue and more. There will be a FREE class at 9 p.m. to get you started! Purchase tickets … [Read more...] about Bachata Fixation at Luna Night Club
Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 13
The 19th Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m., outside of Cary Town Hall, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This free festival is a celebration of many Latino/Hispanic cultures, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, West Indies, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela and more. Enjoy music, dance, food, children's activities and … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 13
World Bellydance Day Celebration at Boxyard RTP May 13
Celebrate World Bellydance Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 300 Park Offices Drive, Durham. This is a free event with Shimmy Mob. Donations will be accepted for Durham Crisis Response Center. Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about World Bellydance Day Celebration at Boxyard RTP May 13
JoCo Latino Festival in Selma May 7
Celebrate all things Latino at the sixth annual JoCo Latino Festival. This free family event takes place outdoors on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m., in Downtown Selma, NC. The event includes: The entertainment lineup stars Sandra Padilla from Univision’s La Reina de la Cancion, “The Queen of Song;” and two live music bands: Directo Norteño and Jazziando Latin Jazz. A local … [Read more...] about JoCo Latino Festival in Selma May 7
