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
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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
LEGO fans — head to The Brickworld Virtual LEGO Expo
In-person Brickworld conventions are on hold, but Brickworld is coming through with the Brickworld Virtual Con Fireworks on Saturday, June 27th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 6 .m. Future Brickworld Virtual Conventions: Tickets are $9, or you can get a pass for all remaining shows for $22. Only 2,000 tickets are being released for each show, so register now. $1 from each ticket will be … [Read more...] about LEGO fans — head to The Brickworld Virtual LEGO Expo
Virtual Open Mic with Imurj
Imurj, at 300 South McDowell Street, Raleigh is a collaborative art and music space. Its 6,000 square foot underground space offers includes a cafe, bar, two stages, art studio, gallery, and production studio. Imurj hosts many free and low-cost events for the community. To see all upcoming events, visit Imurj's Facebook page. Here are a few free and cheap upcoming events: Virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual Open Mic with Imurj
