Paradox Opera is hosting a classical open mic night at Huron Stage, 2329 Huron Street, Durham, North Carolina, on December 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to perform, from amateurs to professionals, singers to clarinetists, and everyone in between! The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with free … [Read more...] about Paradox Opera’s Classical Open Mic at Huron Stage Dec. 16
Entertainment
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Dec. 15
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Dec. 15
Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
UPDATE: This is the FINAL WEEKEND (December 13 and 14, 2025) of the annual Holiday Kiln Opening, when Mark and Carol invite everyone to the pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening. And on Sunday, starting at noon, pottery seconds will be available. Pottery seconds have slight flaws and are sold at great discounts. Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is … [Read more...] about Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
Good Job 2025 — Honoring teenagers who are excelling at life
Good Job 2025 is an event to honor teens who are excelling at life. It takes place Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Cate Student Center at Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free for teens and $10 for everyone else. Please follow the QR code on the flyer to register. The event will have award ceremony, prizes, light refreshments, TV … [Read more...] about Good Job 2025 — Honoring teenagers who are excelling at life
Lunar New Year
Holiday Harmony — concert at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Dec. 14
The Woman's Club of Raleigh, at 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Holiday Harmony on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This holiday concert is free, but donations are being collected for UNC Rex Hospital's Food Pantry. The concert features: If you can't attend the concert but would like to contribute, please follow this link. … [Read more...] about Holiday Harmony — concert at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Dec. 14
Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Blast on December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Everything at this event is free, and it's for the whole family. RSVP is required. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with music at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. This FREE event features Classic Christmas Carols and a Cantata that narrates the Birth of Jesus accompanied by songs from the choir. A fellowship meal that includes some Filipino foods will be provided after the cantata. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple TV+, which requires a paid subscription to view much of the programming. Apple has sole rights to the Peanuts series, including the holiday specials, through 2030. This move to a paid … [Read more...] about Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
MAKRS and Raleigh Parks are presenting the first Moore Square Winterfaire from Thursday, December 11, to Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Christmas festival and market takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This 4-day festival features: Live Music Schedule The music is presented by Oak City Music Collective. Please check their … [Read more...] about Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
