The AMC Best Picture Showcase gives you a second chance to see the Oscar-nominated Best Picture films on the big screen. AMC is holding a two-day Movie Marathon Event. Over the two days, March 7 and March 14, 2026, you'll get the chance to see a few of the best films of 2026. To buy tickets, go to amctheatres.com/events/best-picture-showcase and click the button for Day One or Day Two. Then … [Read more...] about AMC Best Picture Showcase Two-Day Marathon
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20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest Feb. 27 – March 1
The 20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest takes place in Carrboro, NC, Friday, February 27, to March 1, 2026. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on the original date. The festival is a celebration of independent cinema, presenting Southern films in a non-competitive setting. Tickets are $8 for individual screenings and $45 for a festival pass. The screenings take place at … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest Feb. 27 – March 1
French Film Festival with The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke University — free screenings
The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke university is presenting its annual French Film Festival from January 29 to February 13, 2026. The screenings are free, open to the public, and take place at Rubenstein Arts Center, 2020 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The films will be introduced in English, subtitled in English and followed by a Q&A session in English. French … [Read more...] about French Film Festival with The Center for French and Francophone Studies at Duke University — free screenings
Chili Cookoff at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Feb. 7, and more…
Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Chili Cookoff at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Feb. 7, and more…
Full Frame Winter Road show at The Cary Theater — get free tickets
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is presenting three films at its Winter Road Show at Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina. The screenings are free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to reserve a free ticket through The Cary Theater website. The films are Oscar-shortlisted documentaries that were standout titles in the 2025 Full Frame Documentary … [Read more...] about Full Frame Winter Road show at The Cary Theater — get free tickets
NYE Bash at The Baxter: Stranger Things Finale and Dance Party
The Baxter, the arcade bar at 108 N Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting New Year's Eve party on December 31, 2025. This event was announced on Facebook. Admission is free. The event is open to ages 18+ with ID. The event will include free popcorn (and maybe pizza!) The schedule: … [Read more...] about NYE Bash at The Baxter: Stranger Things Finale and Dance Party
Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Blast on December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Everything at this event is free, and it's for the whole family. RSVP is required. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple TV+, which requires a paid subscription to view much of the programming. Apple has sole rights to the Peanuts series, including the holiday specials, through 2030. This move to a paid … [Read more...] about Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
Triangle Cinemas hosting free Santa event, including pictures, Christmas movies, more Dec. 13
Triangle Cinemas, at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a free Meet Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes: Kids' snack trays will be available at a discounted rate. … [Read more...] about Triangle Cinemas hosting free Santa event, including pictures, Christmas movies, more Dec. 13
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights in the Plaza Food & Beverages … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
