The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC TACAS Lunar New Year Festival takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on January 24. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS rescheduled to March 14
Music
Drumming Showcase at Five Points Center in Raleigh Jan. 24
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, in partnership with Japan American Society of North Carolina, is presenting a drumming showcase on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event for all ages. Celebrate the rhythms of Japan, Senegal, Puerto Rico and more. Explore … [Read more...] about Drumming Showcase at Five Points Center in Raleigh Jan. 24
Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 18
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $20. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: Follow The Vietnamese American Association of Raleigh on Facebook for … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 18
Free concert by Eric Pritchard and Guests at Duke University Jan. 18: Music of Bill Robinson
Duke University is hosting a free concert on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at East Duke 201 (Nelson Music Room), 1304 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The concert is free and open to the public. The following description is from Duke University. Step into a heartfelt musical celebration as Duke violinist Eric Pritchard and an ensemble of distinguished guest musicians honor … [Read more...] about Free concert by Eric Pritchard and Guests at Duke University Jan. 18: Music of Bill Robinson
19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King J. Celebration Musical in Zebulon
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the MLK Community Zebulon Chapter Workshop Choir's 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Musical. This event takes place at Zebulon Community Center, 301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3 p.m. This performance brings together voices from Wake and Johnston counties for a powerful tribute through … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King J. Celebration Musical in Zebulon
The Classical Concert — family-friendly concert with Ardora Trio in Cary Jan. 18
The Classical Concerts -- a concert series created by Dr. Anthony C. Lee -- is presenting their second chamber concert on January 18, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Saint Francis Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina. All ages are invited, with a suggested donation of $15 per person or $30 per family. The concert features Ardora Trio. Violinist Jessica Ryou, cellist … [Read more...] about The Classical Concert — family-friendly concert with Ardora Trio in Cary Jan. 18
Hillyer Community Chorus Presents: Light in the Darkness Jan. 18
Hillyer Community Chorus will present a free concert, Light in the Darkness, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3 p.m., at Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, 718 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free choir concert featuring Dvorak's Mass in D Major and other songs of comfort and joy. Reception to follow. No reservations are required. Admission is free, but donations are … [Read more...] about Hillyer Community Chorus Presents: Light in the Darkness Jan. 18
Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
UPDATE: Reservations for this event has filled up. Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a FREE event, but please RSVP. Schedule: Peaceful Forest features Takumi Kato, a professional Taiko drummer from Gifu, Japan, who has toured … [Read more...] about Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
Chatham County Stories and Music at Bynum Front Porch Storytelling Jan. 17
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Chatham County Stories and Music at Bynum Front Porch Storytelling Jan. 17
Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 14
Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, is presenting the first annual Celebrate Smithfield: International Culture Fair on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to explore and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Smithfield into the vibrant and unique town it is today. The International Culture Fair showcases the rich heritage of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 14
