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
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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
Sunday Evening Swing Dance (and more) with Carolina Dance Club
Several Sundays a month, Carolina Dance Club hosts Sunday Evening Swing Dancing at Raleigh Elks Lodge No. 735, 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Upcoming dates: Tickets are $15. Tickets for students (age 16-24) are $10. If you arrive after 8:45 p.m., tickets are just $7. Evening Swing Schedule: Check Carolina Dance Club's schedule, because sometimes there are afternoon … [Read more...] about Sunday Evening Swing Dance (and more) with Carolina Dance Club
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 7
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will be … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 7
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
On January 5, 2025, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day, and is hosting other winter festivities. All of these events are free. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 5, 20251 to 4 p.m.Art Out Loud Park110 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma.A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 39th Kwanzaa Fest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, food and more. Performers Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to … [Read more...] about 39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
Carolina Dance Club is presenting its 16th Annual New Year's Eve party. Black & White New Year's Eve Ball takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Purchase your tickets in advance: Admission is $25. A student pass (ages 14-24) is $20. After December 16, 2024, and at the door, tickets are $35 ($25 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
