The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is presenting An Evening of Theater on March 11th, 2022, at 6 p.m., at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina. Admission is free. This event will celebrate Black excellence through history, spoken word and song. Enjoy performances from DS Will, Dasan Ahanu, Kimberley Michelle and William Harris. … [Read more...] about An Evening of Theater at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center (free event)
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Arts on the Hill at Dix Park: Play On Words (free event)
Arts on the Hill is a series of free events at Dix Park that will bring film and spoken word poetry to the community. The event takes place at Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Thursday, November 11th, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are free but seating is limited. Play on Words is a showcase spotlighting the gifted filmmakers and poets … [Read more...] about Arts on the Hill at Dix Park: Play On Words (free event)
Pure Life Theatre Fall Festival
Pure Life Theatre is hosting its second annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place on the Pure Life Theatre Open Air Stage at 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. Admission is $5. The festival will include: Staged reading of Seed Art Share's "Trick or Treat, Mr. McGregor!"Performance from United Strings of ColorTwo not-too-spooky … [Read more...] about Pure Life Theatre Fall Festival
Free performances of “Crisis Materials” at Dix Park
Join the VITAL Health team at Dix Park on Saturday, May 22 for two free live performances of "Crisis Materials," a movement and spoken word piece that unpacks how COVID-19 and the social unrest in our nation has affected our collective mental health. It also sheds light on the history of the land at park, specifically the Dix Park Cemetery. "Crisis Materials" LIVE is also a means of recognizing … [Read more...] about Free performances of “Crisis Materials” at Dix Park
City Soul Cafe Open Mic Pop-Up at Transfer Co. Food Hall
City Soul Cafe Open Mic will take place Wednesday, March 17th, 2021, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E. Davie Street, Raleigh. The cover charge is $7. There is free parking available, and various dining options throughout the food hall. Bartenders will be mixing drinks at the private bar. The open mic is open to all artists, poets, singers, comedians and … [Read more...] about City Soul Cafe Open Mic Pop-Up at Transfer Co. Food Hall
Little Free Library Unbound: A Digital Events Series
Read on to learn about Little Free Library Unbound, a new digital events series for book-lovers. The first event takes place Thursday, January 14th, 2020, at 5 p.m., and features panelists: Tameka Fryer Brown, Charlotte-based children's book author Dionne Sims, owner of Black Garnet Books Anita Merina, Little Free Library national board chair The Little Free Library® … [Read more...] about Little Free Library Unbound: A Digital Events Series
Gather ‘Round — online storytelling event
The Compass Center is hosting an online storytelling event on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. it's free, but donations are encouraged. Here's all the information: Join us for a night of courageous storytelling, with professional storytellers bringing you fun, heartwarming tales, and leaving the floor open for you to share bravely as well. After months … [Read more...] about Gather ‘Round — online storytelling event
SPARKcon 2020 canceled
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021. … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled
Juneteenth 2020: #TheBounceBackRDU — a virtual storytelling event
To commemorate the resilient spirit of African Americans and to celebrate Juneteenth, #TheBounceBackRDU, a virtual storytelling event, will stream live on YouTube and Facebook, 7 pm, Friday, June 19, 2020. #TheBounceBackRDU features eight African Americans sharing stories about a time they fell down but didn’t stay down - they bounced back. The series is produced by Alexus Rhone, founder of … [Read more...] about Juneteenth 2020: #TheBounceBackRDU — a virtual storytelling event
Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
Chatham County Council on Aging is presenting Listen & Learn-a-Thon, an online variety show, on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature local artists, performers, speakers, writers, personalities and more. Some of the performers and participants include: Chatham Rabbits Chatham County Line Krall Daddy & Olde Uncle Edd Dr. Lulu Boykin Mustard … [Read more...] about Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
