Book Harvest is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest's Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This FREE event will feature: Book Harvest will be sharing the books, "Alma's Art" and "There Was a Party for Langston." … [Read more...] about Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
Literature
Liberty Arts Pop-Up: We Love Durham!
Join Liberty Arts for a night of art-making, poetry, hearts and beats in Durham Central Park. Everyone is invited to celebrate creativity, community and connection. Let’s find out how much we heart Durham through love in art! Liberty Arts Pop-Up: We Love Durham takes place Friday, February 21, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. It starts at the BC Remedy / Measurement Inc. Building, 423 Morris St., in what … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts Pop-Up: We Love Durham!
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
The Lover and the Sword — love-themed poetry open mic at RUMAH
The Lover and the Sword, led by poets Travis Kyng and Antino Art, features spoken word performances and a poetry open mic that focuses on love. It takes place Friday, February 14, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub (RUMAH), 415 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Admission is free for open mic performers. … [Read more...] about The Lover and the Sword — love-themed poetry open mic at RUMAH
Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. It takes place Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Time TBA. The festival is open to all. Activities and events are designed for ages 8 and under. Check back soon for this year's theme and specific activities and … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
Acclaimed poet Billy Collins will be visiting Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Step into the imaginative world of Billy Collins, one of America's most celebrated poets. With his distinctive voice, wit, and profound insights into everyday life, Collins invites readers to experience poetry in a new and … [Read more...] about Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 11, 2025. MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. Activities will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life, including: This event is free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Storytime and Pet Therapy with Kyn the Cockatiel (plus free cake)
Book Harvest is hosting Storytime and Pet Therapy with Kyn the Cockatiel. The storytimes take place Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., at Book Harvest, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Kyn is a therapy bird! Kyn will be in the Family Space from 4 to 6 p.m. Reserve a spot. All children will receive a free copy of the storytime book, Mango, Abuela, and Me, … [Read more...] about Storytime and Pet Therapy with Kyn the Cockatiel (plus free cake)
Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival at Durham Armory Oct. 20
The Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival, North Carolina's oldest running zine fest, will be at The Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's open to the public and free to attend. The Zine Machine is calling all lovers of zines, comics, posters and assorted do-it-yourself printed matter for a festival of autonomous, … [Read more...] about Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival at Durham Armory Oct. 20
