UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the weather. Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day featuring exhibitions by local artists, art making … [Read more...] about Canceled: Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 31
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Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Feb. 11
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is presenting a Lunar New Year Lantern Lab on February 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The cost is $10 for Morrisville residents and $14 for non-residents. Spots are limited, so register soon. Registration opens January 7, 2026. Celebrate Lunar New Year with … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Feb. 11
Cat Show: It’s TICA Time Garden Pawty on April 11-12
Cat lovers won't want to miss the TICA Time Cat Show on April 11 and 12, 2026, at Dorton Arena at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission: Bring a cat food donation for a $1 discount. There will be vendors with lots of kitty toys and other items, and there will also be cats from local shelters available for adoption. At the cat show, you … [Read more...] about Cat Show: It’s TICA Time Garden Pawty on April 11-12
Music Bingo at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street
Oaklyn Springs Taproom can be found at 505 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing operation. Now they work to bring great beer to local neighbors in the Fuquay-Varina area. Oaklyn Springs Brewery hosts many events. You can find events listed on their website calendar or on the taproom's Facebook page. View our page for the Oaklyn Springs Brewery … [Read more...] about Music Bingo at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street
The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro March 15
The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2026 season. Dates … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro March 15
6th anniversary Party at Longleaf Jan. 31 — a retro Raleigh hotel that used to be a TraveLodge
In the northern part of Downtown Raleigh, 300 N Dawson Street, you'll find a preservation success story. A 1960s TraveLodge has been saved and modernized. Now the Longleaf Hotel, it exudes retro charm with many uncovered mid-century details. If you're looking for a place to stay in Raleigh, the rooms are modern and cozy, and compare favorably, price-wise, with other rooms in Downtown … [Read more...] about 6th anniversary Party at Longleaf Jan. 31 — a retro Raleigh hotel that used to be a TraveLodge
Rainbow Market, cabaret night and more, at Speakeasy
Speakeasy, at 100 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is a spot for drinks and local music. You can find their events on their website calendar and on Facebook. Upcoming Events Other Trevor Presents Hypnotic Focus: a night of cerebral dance and flowFriday, January 30, 20269 p.m.FreeAges 18+ North Carolina native Other Trevor returns from a 16-year journey through the heart of the San … [Read more...] about Rainbow Market, cabaret night and more, at Speakeasy
Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS rescheduled to March 14
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
Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner at Liberation Station Bookstore Jan. 31
Liberation Station Bookstore, at its new location, 430 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Liberation Station is hosting a free event. Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner is an interactive celebration inspired by the life, music, and legacy of Tina Turner. … [Read more...] about Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner at Liberation Station Bookstore Jan. 31
20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest rescheduled to Feb. 27 – March 1
The 20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest takes place in Carrboro, NC, Friday, February 27, to March 1, 2026. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on the original date. The festival is a celebration of independent cinema, presenting Southern films in a non-competitive setting. Tickets are $8 for individual screenings and $45 for a festival pass. The screenings take place at … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest rescheduled to Feb. 27 – March 1
