Durham Art Walk Spring Market is a free event taking place March 7th and 8th, 2020. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's presented by the Durham Arts Council, and that's a good place to start, at 120 Morris Street Durham. Art lovers are invited to experience a weekend featuring local artists, live music, world-class restaurants, and great shopping, at … [Read more...] about Durham Art Walk Spring Market
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Live music, comedy, more, at Special Treats Chocolate Lounge
Special Treats is a boutique chocolate shop at 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, in Chapel Hill. It specializes in chocolates made by people with disabilities. Special Treats is a job training site for Special Ed students from Chapel Hill. It's been voted the "most loved candy shop" in Chapel Hill and Durham on Hulafrog. They host live music and other events. Enjoy some music while enjoying chocolate, … [Read more...] about Live music, comedy, more, at Special Treats Chocolate Lounge
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
Lavender Planting Clinic at Hillsborough Farmers’ Market March 28
On Saturday, March 28th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunshine Lavender Farm is holding a FREE lavender spring planting clinic and sale at the Hillsborough Farmers Market, 430 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough. Info on the event: Choose from a variety of lavender seedlings proven on the farm to thrive in the South, and shop from our line of handcrafted gifts for body, garden, home and … [Read more...] about Lavender Planting Clinic at Hillsborough Farmers’ Market March 28
Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Update: Canceled. Near & Far Festival is a street party in Chapel Hill that celebrates global culture within Chapel Hill. This free festival takes place Sunday, April 19th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rosemary Street and Columbia Street in Downtown Chapel Hill. This event is free, and open to all. Community and campus cultural groups share their heritage through … [Read more...] about Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
On hold. Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Jam with guest hosts: The Fabulous Rehabaneros
This event is on hold. The Triangle Blues Society is a group devoted to supporting, promoting and growing blues music in Raleigh, Durham and beyond. The first Sunday of every month they hold their 1st Sunday Jam from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington Street, Durham. There's no cover to listen to the music or to participate. The guest hosts March 1st, 2020, are The … [Read more...] about On hold. Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Jam with guest hosts: The Fabulous Rehabaneros
Game Night Tuesday at Weaver Street Market Raleigh
Weaver Street Market has opened its first location in Wake County, at 404 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, at The Dillon. This 12,600 square foot store in the Warehouse District of Raleigh features an artisan sandwich bar, fresh hearth-baked pizza, a sushi bar, an Asian noodle bar, a breakfast bar, a hot bar and a salad bar, as well as bakery goods and grocery items. Weaver Street Market will … [Read more...] about Game Night Tuesday at Weaver Street Market Raleigh
Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival
The Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival will take place in downtown Wake Forest, on White Street, Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include a parade, festival, kids' activities, and contests. Also, merchants will be offering discounts and activities throughout the day. Food trucks will be at the Fidelity Bank parking lot, 231 South White … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival
Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
Northgate Jams is an acoustic jam session that takes place every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Boulevard in Durham. It's free and everyone is invited. The jam session takes place in space 134, across from Ashley Stewart. It's in the space that used to be Chick-fil-A, now referred to by the group as Pick-fil-A. Here's a directory of the mall. Follow the … [Read more...] about Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
On hold. Cary Jazz Meetup: Jazz Jam
Update: this is on hold. Cary Jazz Meetup is a group of local musicians that gets together to play all kinds of jazz in a fun, judgment-free zone. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Corner Tavern and Grill, 1301 NW Maynard Road, Cary. You're welcome to join the jazz jam. It's free. Just bring your instrument or your voice. You're also … [Read more...] about On hold. Cary Jazz Meetup: Jazz Jam
