Durham Parks and Recreation will host a program to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 11th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts is a free, drop-in event for the whole family. The theme is MLK: Celebrating the Legacy through the Arts. Participants … [Read more...] about MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy through the Arts
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Whirlikids Book Festival with McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
McIntyre's Books in Fearrington Village in Pittsboro is presenting its 3rd Annual Whirlikids Book Festival on Saturday, March 7th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free festival will feature many author readings and signings, activities and musical performance. Kids of all reading levels, but especially kids age 3 and up, are invited to this event. All events will take place at The … [Read more...] about Whirlikids Book Festival with McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Tapestry Tours are free walking tours of Durham. They take place the following dates, at 5 p.m.: September 20th, 2019 September 27th, 2019 October 4th, 2019 Meet at the Bull in CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, across from Unscripted Durham Hotel. The tours last about an hour and feature poetic presentations about the many "threads" of Durham's diversity. This … [Read more...] about Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Poetry readings, free writing coaching, more, at McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
McIntyre's Books, at 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, is an independent bookstore in Chatham County that has been encouraging readers and hosting authors for 30 years. It's also, of course, a great place to shop for books. You can find all of McIntyre's Books' upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here are a couple of them. Make sure to check the Facebook events for children's … [Read more...] about Poetry readings, free writing coaching, more, at McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
Carrboro Day and Poetry in the Round
Carrboro Day takes place on the first Sunday of May every year. It'll take place this year on May 5th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on the grounds of the Carrboro Town Hall, 301 Main Street, Carrboro. This free, family-friendly festival includes: Live music Food trucks Poetry Bake sale Plant pass-along Kids' crafts Kids' activities More At the Plant Pass-along, the … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day and Poetry in the Round
9 places to celebrate Free Comic Book Day in the Triangle May 4
Learn about Free Comic Book Day in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill! The first Saturday in May is a bonanza for comic book fans. Stores give away free comic books (see a list of the comics) and most add extras ranging from door prizes to signings by comic artists, free food, live music, and kids' activities. Triangle stores joining the fun this year on May 4th, 2019: Free Comic Book … [Read more...] about 9 places to celebrate Free Comic Book Day in the Triangle May 4
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at 5 local bookstores
Celebrate independent bookstores at Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. This day of appreciation is happening around the country. Here are some celebrations in the Triangle: Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh 4209 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh Independent Bookstore Day event at Quail Ridge Books April 27th, 2019 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free All day: Crafts and coloring for kids … [Read more...] about Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at 5 local bookstores
PlayMakers’ Bake-Off with Paula Vogel–free community writing workshop
PlayMakers' Bake-Off with Paula Vogel is a FREE event for local writers. It takes place at the site of the Former Ackland Museum Store, 109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, April 6th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It's free but you need to sign up. Look for updates on the Facebook event. More information: Area writers have a chance to work with Pulitzer-winning and Tony … [Read more...] about PlayMakers’ Bake-Off with Paula Vogel–free community writing workshop
North Carolina Book Festival 2019
North Carolina Book Festival is a free event that provides a wide variety of audiences access to a diverse slate of local, national and international writers and artists. It takes place at various venues in Raleigh from February 22nd to February 24th, 2019. The festival features readings, panels, demonstrations and lectures, showcasing both traditional and non-traditional genres such as … [Read more...] about North Carolina Book Festival 2019
Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
The Oxford American is a quarterly literary magazine dedicated to featuring the complexity and vitality of the American South. Each year they put together an issue dedicated to southern music, and this year the focus is North Carolina music. They're presenting several Statewide Singing Circle events throughout the state, where North Carolina songwriters will perform, as well as … [Read more...] about Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
