The Hindu Society of North Carolina is presenting a Holi celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at HSNC, at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. Please check back soon for details. Last year the festival was free to attend, but there was a $5 parking fee. The celebration typically includes: Schedule: … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 15
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Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is a European style village in North Raleigh, with locally owned restaurants, upscale shopping and underground parking. Follow Lafayette Village on Facebook to learn more and to stay up to date. They're hosting Paddy on the Green St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. This festival features: Look for … [Read more...] about Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Durham Mardi Gras Celebration: parade, live music, more…
Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is March 4, 2025. It will be free. The places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page and Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at The Scrap Exchange. Read on for details about events on both … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras Celebration: parade, live music, more…
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025, 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 … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
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
Bellydance Party at Sophie’s, with mini-lesson
Sophie's Grill and Bar, 2734 NC-55, Cary, North Carolina, hosts bellydance parties. Admission is free with the purchase of a drink or meal. After the performance, the audience is invited to dance. Here's what's coming up. Bellydance PartyFriday, February 21, 20257 to 8:30 p.m.Free 7 p.m. show, followed by a mini-lesson and audience dancing at 8 p.m. Shalimar, Shahzaadee and Laylianah will … [Read more...] about Bellydance Party at Sophie’s, with mini-lesson
St. Patrick’s Festival at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery March 16
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Festival. St. Patrick's Day FestivalSunday, March 16, 2025Starting at 12 p.m.FreeAge 21+ Enjoy bagpipes, Irish dancers, vendors, live music. … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Festival at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery March 16
Valentines Time Travel — 70s, 80s, 90s Dance
Roots Guatemalan Grill & Bar, 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham, North Carolina, is the spot for Valentines Time Travel on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. Celebrate St. Valentine with our sweetheart or sweetheart yet to be by dancing to the sounds of our youth with: Come early and dine at this nice restaurant. Check out the menu here.This is a large spacious two room place with pool … [Read more...] about Valentines Time Travel — 70s, 80s, 90s Dance
North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive
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
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…
