Carrboro Day takes place on the first Sunday of May every year. It's back for 2025, on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro. This free event is about meeting neighbors, learning about the Town and celebrating Carrboro. It features live music, poetry, art, history, kids' activities, a walking tour and more. Follow the Town of Carrboro Facebook page … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day May 4: music, poetry, crafts, more…
Literature
Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 3, 2025! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like signings from artists, and more. Below is a list of stores in the Triangle area that are participating in Free Comic Book Day. For questions about what they'll have going on, or their hours, please contact the store … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
Independent Bookstore Day Celebration and McIntyre’s Books’ 36th Birthday April 26
McIntyre's Books, at 220 Market Street, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is an independent bookstore in Chatham County that has been encouraging readers and hosting authors for many years. It's also, of course, a great place to shop for books. The bookstore hosts many events, which you can find on their calendar. Here's one: Independent Bookstore Day and McIntyre's 36th … [Read more...] about Independent Bookstore Day Celebration and McIntyre’s Books’ 36th Birthday April 26
Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 7 to 12, 2025, Library Fest will showcase the many diverse ways the library can be a part of your life. This year, the focus of Library Fest is North Carolina. Programs take place a variety of venues. The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, including: Library Fest Events See the … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
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. The theme this year is Chapter 4: The Mystic Sea. It takes place Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival includes: More Children's Festivals from … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
NC State LIVE is presenting the premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu's theatre work, Saints and Aints, at James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This work will feature Ahanu's poetry, along with music and puppetry. Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his … [Read more...] about Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
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
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
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
