Chinese American Friendship Association is presenting its Lunar New Year Spectacular on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets are $25.52. Purchase here. The event, which is also called the Chinese New Year Gala, features more than 400 performers … [Read more...] about CAFA Lunar New Year Spectacular: Music, Dance & Tradition Feb. 8
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Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 7 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Triangle Pop-Up is presenting a Lunar New Year Market on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Raleigh Iron Works, 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that spotlights the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community. Community members will be performing, including singers, comedians and lion dancers. Shop from AAPI (Asian American … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 7 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Lunar New Year Celebration at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (registration required)
Orange County Department on Aging is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration at Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It's free but registration is required. Register by Friday, February 6, 2026, by calling 919-968-2070. This event was announced on Facebook. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (registration required)
Canceled: Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 31
UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the weather. Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 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 featuring exhibitions by local artists, art making … [Read more...] about Canceled: Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 31
Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 18
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $20. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: Follow The Vietnamese American Association of Raleigh on Facebook for … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 18
Bellydance show and open dance floor at Sophie’s Jan. 16
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, January 16, 20266:30 p.m.Free (pay for drinks or dinner) Bellydance show at 6:30 p.m. Open dance floor at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy the show and you can … [Read more...] about Bellydance show and open dance floor at Sophie’s Jan. 16
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Jan. 10
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but the event specifically starts on Frantz Square Lawn. Kick off GLOW by gathering on Frantz Square Lawn at 6 p.m. This map will help! No pets, fire, or candle-lit lanterns. Music and entertainment provided by the … [Read more...] about GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Jan. 10
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 6
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, 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 6
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
On January 4, 2026, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day with a free event for the whole community. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 4, 20262 to 5 p.m.Downtown Selma105 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma. A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will be performed. The … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
40th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 40th Kwanzaa Fest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 12 to 5:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances will start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, a drum circle, dance, music, poetry, food and more. In memory of Baba Chuck Davis, … [Read more...] about 40th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
