North Carolina Book Festival is a free event that provides a wide variety of audiences access to a diverse slate of local, national and international writers and artists. It takes place at various venues in Raleigh from February 21st to February 23rd, 2020. The festival features readings, panels, demonstrations and lectures, showcasing both traditional and non-traditional … [Read more...] about Last day for North Carolina Book Festival 2020, with performance by Jake Xerxes Fussell
Entertainment
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
Senior Game Day at Covenant Place (and more events with Town of Carrboro)
The Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street, hosts many events throughout the year for people of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. It includes 5 furnished, accessible meeting rooms. Many of the Town of Carrboro's events take place here. The Carrboro Century Center also houses the Carrboro Cybrary, a cyber library that includes 5 public computer stations, newspapers, magazines, … [Read more...] about Senior Game Day at Covenant Place (and more events with Town of Carrboro)
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
Closed: Cotton House Craft Brewers in Cary
Cotton House Craft Brewers, at 307 S. Academy Street, Cary, has closed. … [Read more...] about Closed: Cotton House Craft Brewers in Cary
Free film screening: “After Parkland” at 21c Museum Hotel Durham
21c Museum Hotel Durham, 111 North Corcoran Street, Durham, features several art galleries that are open to the public, at no cost, to visit. The museum hosts many events, several of which are free. You can find them all on their calendar page. NOTE: The tours are on hold for now. Guided Docent Tour Wednesday and Fridays, starting back up February 5th, 2020 5 p.m. Free More … [Read more...] about Free film screening: “After Parkland” at 21c Museum Hotel Durham
Free concerts at NC Museum of History
Update: Remaining concerts will be postponed. PineCone (Piedmont Council of Traditional Music) and the North Carolina Museum of History partner to present nine free concerts a year. Music of the Carolinas concerts feature some of the state's finest folk musicians and tradition-bearers. The concerts take place on Sundays, at 3 p.m., in Daniels Auditorium, at The North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free concerts at NC Museum of History
Between 2 Clouds Comedy Shows in Wake Forest and Cary
Between2Clouds curates free and low-cost comedy nights in the Triangle. Look at Between2Clouds' Facebook page for a full list of upcoming events. Here are some coming up: A Comedy Affair at The Cotton Company Friday, February 21st, 2020 7 p.m. The Cotton Company 306 S White Street, Wake Forest $10 A diverse and unapologetic stand-up comedy show located in a warm and inviting … [Read more...] about Between 2 Clouds Comedy Shows in Wake Forest and Cary
Free Film Screenings with Full Frame Documentary Film Festival’s Winter Series
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival's Winter Series is a series of free film screenings throughout the winter. Space is limited. Follow the links below for more information about the films and to RSVP. The screenings all take place at Carolina Theatre in Durham. RSVPs start the day before each screening. American FactoryTuesday, January 28th, 20207:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.The Carolina … [Read more...] about Free Film Screenings with Full Frame Documentary Film Festival’s Winter Series
