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
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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
West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 17-19
The Town of Carrboro is hosting the West End Poetry Festival on October 17-29, 2024. All events are free and open to the public. Venues include: October 17, 2024 Luna Rotisserie: October 18, 2024 The ArtsCenter: October 19, 2024 Carrboro Century Center: Steel String Brewery: … [Read more...] about West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 17-19
Chapboro Book Crawl Sept 29 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
The 3rd Chapboro Book Crawl will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This all-day event is brought together by four local bookstores around Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Golden Fig Books200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Peel Gallery708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Chapboro Book Crawl Sept 29 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
Cultural Experience at the City of Raleigh Museum — Boleros y Libros Sep 15
As part of El Quixote Festival, City of Raleigh Museum is hosting Cultural Experience at the COR -- Boleros y Libros on September 15, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m. The museum is at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy an afternoon filled with beautiful ballads and literature. Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Cultural Experience at the City of Raleigh Museum — Boleros y Libros Sep 15
Latte art throw down at Morning Times Aug 22
Morning Times, at 10 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a cafe in Downtown Raleigh that also is home to an art gallery. It frequently hosts events. You can find t hem on Morning Times' Facebook page. Here is one upcoming event: Latte Art Throw DownThursday, August 22, 20247:30 p.m.Free to watch; $5 to compete Local baristas, show off your latte art skills at this throwdown. … [Read more...] about Latte art throw down at Morning Times Aug 22
Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest. Admission is $5 and is free for kids under age 12. The event features more than 35 vendors with toys, comics, anime, Pokémon and more. More upcoming free and cheap things to do in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
Apex Youth Arts Expo Aug 10
All young artists and creative minds are invited to showcase their art at the Apex Youth Art Expo, which takes place Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina. There's no cost to attend or to show your art, which will include: Please fill out this form if you'd like to participate as an artist. … [Read more...] about Apex Youth Arts Expo Aug 10
Free Community Day for “To Take Shape and Meaning” at North Carolina Museum of Art July 21
To Take Shape and Meaning is an exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, that brings together a wide range of indigenous art and culture through 3-D works. It's on exhibit through January 28, 2024. It's a ticketed exhibit. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors age 65+, and free for youth 18 and under, as well as college students. Free for … [Read more...] about Free Community Day for “To Take Shape and Meaning” at North Carolina Museum of Art July 21
Juneteenth at the Nasher Museum of Art June 20
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free celebration. Enjoy spoken word artists, a poetry writing workshop, interactive art experiences and more. There will be a cash bar. The Nasher is at 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Parking is free. The museum is closed on Wednesday, June 19, for … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Nasher Museum of Art June 20
