Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children's Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you're into design thinking, upcycling, or digital … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Music
Free Concert by North Carolina Baroque Orchestra April 6
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, directed by Frances Blaker, is presenting a concert called "Brilliant Concerti of the Baroque." Enjoy this concert of concertos featuring the musicians of NCBO soloing in Concerti by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and Corelli. World renowned harpsichord virtuoso Elisabeth Wright performs Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055. The concert takes place … [Read more...] about Free Concert by North Carolina Baroque Orchestra April 6
Free concert with Servire and Ravenscroft High School Choir April 4
Servire is a vocal ensemble as well as a service as well as a service organization. All of its concerts are made possible through partnerships with local charities, offering a unique voice and call to action towards their mission. A portion of the proceeds from all of their projects goes towards the partnering organization. In addition to their performances, the group also makes an effort to do … [Read more...] about Free concert with Servire and Ravenscroft High School Choir April 4
Rhythm and Reels — concert and movie series in Durham’s parks
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting Rhythm & Reels, a free summer concert and movie series that takes place at some of Durham's parks. You may bring your own food or purchase from on-site vendors. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair. No alcohol allowed. Rhythm and Reels Schedule Check back soon for the 2025 schedule. … [Read more...] about Rhythm and Reels — concert and movie series in Durham’s parks
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
Wilson Ukulele Band
The Wilson Ukulele Band is a group of musicians -- not just ukulele players -- who meet up to play music together. If you're interested in learning more about the group, please check out the their Facebook group. … [Read more...] about Wilson Ukulele Band
Holi @ Garland Court in Durham March 16
Celebrate Holi at Garland Court, 491 Driver Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Kids under 10 are admitted for free. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Holi @ Garland Court in Durham March 16
Preschool Rockstar: Free rock concert for families at Midtown Park March 15
Bring your family to a free concert and album release party with Preschool Rockstar as they celebrate the launch of their new album Tiny Humans, Big World. This event takes place Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy lively rock and roll music that both kids and adults can enjoy. The band will … [Read more...] about Preschool Rockstar: Free rock concert for families at Midtown Park March 15
Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
Raleigh's Spring Festival is taking place Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Triangle Shape Note is a small local group that meets regularly to do "shape note singing" (sometimes called "sacred harp singing"). Shape note singing is a very old American tradition of group singing in four-part harmony. Singers sit in a hollow square, one voice part per side (treble, alto, tenor/lead, bass), and anyone can sing any part. Many people take turns requesting tunes and … [Read more...] about 2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
