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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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
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
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
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
Last day: Amazon Book Sale — up to 50% off
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Amazon is having a big book sale from May 15 to 20, 2024. During this sale, you'll find deals like: … [Read more...] about Last day: Amazon Book Sale — up to 50% off
Chapelboro Zinefest April 7
The first Chapelboro Zinefest takes place Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This free festival is a chance to explore zines and printed matter. It's sponsored by The ArtsCenter of Carrboro. Many artists will be sharing their work, which include instructional zines, personal zines, cartoons, art, photography, … [Read more...] about Chapelboro Zinefest April 7
Author Talk by Derrick Barnes in Chapel Hill (including free books!)
Children and young adult author, Derrick Barnes, will be presenting an author talk and book signing at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. This program is intended for kids, tweens and their families. After his talk, he'll be signing books at a reception. Bring home a FREE book, … [Read more...] about Author Talk by Derrick Barnes in Chapel Hill (including free books!)
