This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. On Saturday, October 10th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holly Springs is holding the first Holly Springs Chalk Festival. Artists can register to create a piece of artwork using just chalk. All artists ages 6 to adults may enter. Artists will be divided into 3 age groups: 6 - 12 13 - 17 18+ Artists can … [Read more...] about Canceled: Holly Springs Chalk Festival
Entertainment
Star Trek Day Offers Free Virtual Panels and Episode Marathon
Star Trek Day is preparing to beam you up to a whole new virtual experience for the annual celebration. On September 8, 1966, Star Trek made its inaugural launch onto TV screens with “The Man Trap” pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. This date is now celebrated as the official Star Trek Day. This year, the event is going virtual with panels, special guests, and an episode … [Read more...] about Star Trek Day Offers Free Virtual Panels and Episode Marathon
SPARKcon 2020 canceled
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021. … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled
H.O.T.S. Drive-In & Dine in Morrisville
NOTE: We were told that this event would be taking place on August 27th, but we don't see a Facebook event for that event, so we were removing it from our schedule. But, below, is the information we were given, in case you come across this post. H.O.T. Organics is presenting drive-in movies at Desy's Grill & Bar, 10255 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville. Drive-In & Dine tickets cost $20 … [Read more...] about H.O.T.S. Drive-In & Dine in Morrisville
Music In Your Gardens — Virtual concerts from Duke Performances
Most summer, Duke Performances presents a concert series, Music in the Gardens, held outdoors at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, on Duke's campus. This summer, they've shifted to an online concert series. Music In Your Gardens features specially recorded performances by artists from Durham and surrounding area. They'll take place each Wednesday, through August 19th, 2020, at 7 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Music In Your Gardens — Virtual concerts from Duke Performances
The Bean-String Ballad-Sing
Celebrate traditional foodways and unaccompanied ballad singing with celebrated singers and tradition-keepers Bobby McMillon, Susan Pepper, and host William Ritter, at The Bean-String Ballad-Sing. The Bean-String Ballad-Sing hearkens back to music shared in the intimacy of front porches, kitchens, and living rooms. It will provide an opportunity for attendees to spend time in community, listen … [Read more...] about The Bean-String Ballad-Sing
Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Theater in Durham: Evan Almighty
Maestro Productions is presenting a pop-up drive-in movie theater on Saturday, August 8th, 2020, at 6 p.m. The movie is Evan Almighty and there will also be some material from local filmmakers. Tickets are $25 a car. The event will be at 404 Hunt Street in Durham, in the big parking lot next to Beer Durham. The event is a collaboration between Bull City Laughs and Beer Durham. In … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Theater in Durham: Evan Almighty
North Carolina artists join together to create an album to benefit Cat’s Cradle
Music venues are experiencing some dire times right now. Shows aren't happening, but they still have the expenses of rent and other overhead costs. Even after they're able to start presenting shows again, they will be facing reduced revenue. Some of the most notable artists in North Carolina, across multiple genres, have joined together to help Cat's Cradle, the iconic music venue in Carrboro … [Read more...] about North Carolina artists join together to create an album to benefit Cat’s Cradle
Walmart is transforming parking lots into drive-in movie theaters
Starting in August, Walmart will be providing much-needed family entertainment by transforming parking lots in some of its store parking lots into contact-free drive-in movie theaters. You might also be interested in Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson. We don't know yet which Walmart stores will be hosting the movies, and if there will be any in the Triangle, but here's what we do … [Read more...] about Walmart is transforming parking lots into drive-in movie theaters
Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
For Hamilton fans, the long awaited day has come. Disney Plus subscribers can watch the Hamilton movie starting July 3rd, 2020, at 3 a.m. Broadway shows have been canceled for the rest of 2020, sports are on hold, live music is almost non-existent, and new movie releases, in any setting, are hard to come by. So the release of the Hamilton movie is a bright light in an otherwise dim season for … [Read more...] about Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
