The State Library of North Carolina is celebrating National Poetry Month with a program by NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green. The free event takes place Monday, April 17, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the State Library of North Carolina's DNCR Auditorium, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC. Jaki Shelton Green will offer a poetry reading, share her journey to the poet laureateship, and her … [Read more...] about State Library of NC National Poetry Month Program with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
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Food Truck Rodeo at Borden Brick in Durham April 15
A Food Truck Rodeo will take place at Borden Brick, 618 Ramseur Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. This location is close to the American Tobacco Campus. This is a free event. Enjoy live music, food of various cuisines from 10 food trucks, and beer from Lonerider. … [Read more...] about Food Truck Rodeo at Borden Brick in Durham April 15
Movie in the Park in Knightdale April 14
Knightdale Parks, Recreation & Cultural Programs is hosting Movie in the Park on Friday, April 14th, 2023, at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, NC. Minions: The Rise of Gru will be on the big screen, starting at sunset, around 7:45 p.m. This is a free event. Food trucks will be on site starting at 6 p.m. Bring your chairs and blankets! Another movie in the … [Read more...] about Movie in the Park in Knightdale April 14
Free Community Dance Party with Kat Moves Travelling Studio in Hillsborough
Kat Moves Travelling Studio is hosting a free Community Dance Party on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at The Colonial Inn, 153 W King Street, Hillsborough, NC. It takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is not a teaching class but an open dance floor for everyone to come and enjoy. It's open to all ages and skill levels. … [Read more...] about Free Community Dance Party with Kat Moves Travelling Studio in Hillsborough
Free Child Ticket to Cirque Italia Water Circus
Cirque Italia's Water Circus Gold will be in Raleigh from April 6 to 9, 2023. The show is in a tent outside of International Foods, 3424 Olympia Drive, Raleigh, NC. Circus performers will dazzle on a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water. You can expect to see aerial artists, acrobatics, contortionists, balancing acts and more. Show Times: Discount for Cirque Italia Water Circus in … [Read more...] about Free Child Ticket to Cirque Italia Water Circus
Discounted tickets to LuminoCity Festival at Pullen Park
You've probably heard the buzz about the colorful night-time attraction at Pullen Park in Raleigh, but if not, you're in for a treat! LuminoCity Festival is a limited-time, family-friendly, interactive attraction at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh. It will be there through April 9th, 2023, Thursdays through Sundays (plus, Wednesday, April 5th.) The hours are 5:30 to 9:30 … [Read more...] about Discounted tickets to LuminoCity Festival at Pullen Park
Easter EGGstravaganza at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Old Mill Farm, 8913 NC-751, Durham, NC, is presenting an Easter EGGstravaganza two weekends in April: There will be multiple sessions each day that will each include: Tickets are $12 per person, or you can get a family four pack for $40. Food truck and performers to be announced. Learn more about Old Mill Farm. Purchase tickets here. … [Read more...] about Easter EGGstravaganza at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Canceled: Shakori Hills Spring Art & Craft Fair April 1
UPDATE: This event is canceled due to the weather. The Shakori Hills Spring Art & Craft Fair takes place Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Shakori Hills Community Art Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina. In addition to the arts and crafts vendors there will be face painting, live music and a food truck. … [Read more...] about Canceled: Shakori Hills Spring Art & Craft Fair April 1
“Pay What You Can” performances of Autonomy by Paradox Opera
Paradox Opera is presenting two "pay what you can" performances of the concert "Autonomy" on March 30th and 31st, 2023. "Autonomy" is a concert of new works written by women and non-binary composers created in response to the overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision paired with a visual art gallery. Reserve your tickets for either show here. March 30th, 20237 p.m.Eno House - … [Read more...] about “Pay What You Can” performances of Autonomy by Paradox Opera
Skyfest NC — festival with aerial demonstrations, music, more (Smithfield)
Skyfest NC is a community festival that features aerial demonstrations, live music, static displays, a beer garden and a kids' zone. The event includes parachute team jumps, flyovers, helicopter rappelling and other aerial performances. It take place at Johnston Regional Airport, 3149 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about Skyfest NC — festival with aerial demonstrations, music, more (Smithfield)