Fuquay-Varina is celebrating Black History month through some special concerts in February, 2025, at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Follow each link below to purchase tickets. Gospel ShowcaseSaturday, February 1, 20252 p.m.$5 The event will feature local artists organized by the Black History Stakeholders, and is a tribute to the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History Through the Arts in Fuquay-Varina
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Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day feauturing exhibitions by local artists, art making activities, hands-on artist demos, and cultural performances. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Liberty Arts Beach Party in January
Liberty Arts is hosting a Beach Party in January! On Friday, January 17, 2025, during Third Friday durham, the beach will come to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 6 to 9 p.m. Experience a night of heat, sand, surf rock and art at Liberty Arts Foundry at George Watts Arts Pavilion at the park. Beach vibe beverages will be available at Glass Jug, 545 … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts Beach Party in January
Singing the Psalms in Duke Divinity School’s Goodson Chapel Jan. 17
Duke Divinity School is Singing the Psalms at Goodson Chapel, 407 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, January 17, 2025. Musicians and worship leaders from Duke Chapel will be singing the Book of Psalms from beginning to end. The experience will start at 8 a.m. and will take between eight and ten hours to complete. All are welcome, and it's free to attend. Participants are … [Read more...] about Singing the Psalms in Duke Divinity School’s Goodson Chapel Jan. 17
Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
On January 5, 2025, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day, and is hosting other winter festivities. All of these events are free. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 5, 20251 to 4 p.m.Art Out Loud Park110 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma.A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5
The Town of Carrboro is celebrating Libba Cotten Day on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Libba Cotten, who was born on January 5th, 1893, write her most famous song, "Freight Train," about the train she could hear from her childhood home on Lloyd Street. While she was working in the home of the Seeger family, they recognized her talents as a guitarist and songwriter, and encouraged her. She recorded … [Read more...] about Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5
Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
Emancipation Day, a long-standing North Carolina Tradition, is a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. On January 4, 2024, City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 39th Kwanzaa Fest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, food and more. Performers Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to … [Read more...] about 39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
Looking for New Year's Eve fireworks close to the Triangle? And maybe an earlier bedtime? And maybe a Pickle Drop? And free pickles? Read on. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is holding its 25th annual New Year's Eve Pickle Drop on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. This is an early New Year's Eve event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in front of the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena, 634 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
