The Pinhook, at 117 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting two New Year's Eve dance parties. Welcome 2025 a little early...or right on time! Old School: An Early NYE Countdown Dance Party Old School is an 18+ dance party and early countdown that takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the countdown and toast at 9 p.m. Enjoy a photo booth and games. Featuring DJ Fruitti Pebbles. … [Read more...] about The Pinhook hosts two New Year’s Eve Dance Parties (early and late)
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Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
There is plenty going on in in the Triangle for New Year's Eve, including First Night Raleigh, which features live music, fireworks, and the famous Acorn Drop. In addition, there are a ton of low-priced New Year's Eve celebrations in the Triangle. But if you'd rather greet 2025 from the comfort of your couch, wearing your pajamas and fuzzy slippers, there's nothing wrong with that either! … [Read more...] about Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Ujima Group, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cary, will host its 29th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy demonstrations, performances, art activities, food … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
Digital Week Deals on Subscriptions: $1.99/month for Paramount+, Starz, MGM+ more
Amazon Prime's Digital Week is a chance to try new streaming subscriptions at discounted prices. For a limited time, starting December 26, 2024, you can get these deals for two months. After two months, the services will auto-renew at the regular rate, so make sure to set a reminder to cancel them before the two months are up, unless you want to keep them. If you're not yet a Prime member, … [Read more...] about Digital Week Deals on Subscriptions: $1.99/month for Paramount+, Starz, MGM+ more
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run from November 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The attraction is not open on December 25. Tickets are available now. Purchase … [Read more...] about North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Last Minute Gift Market at The Fruit Dec. 22
The Fruit, 305 S Dillard Street, Durham, is hosting Last Minute Gift Market on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 3 to 8 pm. It's free to attend. Shop items from more than 50 vendors, bakers and artists. In addition, enjoy hot cocoa, music and dancing. RSVP here for a chance to win one of 50+ gifts from the vendors. Vendors … [Read more...] about Last Minute Gift Market at The Fruit Dec. 22
Free TubaChristmas concert in Apex Dec. 22
TubaChristmas is an annual holiday concert that takes place in 270 cities in the United States and several other countries. Founded in 1974 by renowned American tuba artist and teacher, Harvey Phillips, TubaChristmas features traditional Christmas carols arranged for tuba and baritone horn players. It offers low brass players a chance to get together and perform, and a chance for audience … [Read more...] about Free TubaChristmas concert in Apex Dec. 22
Winter Solstice Sound Bath at Oasis Botanical Lounge & Coffee Shop (and more)
Oasis Botanical Lounge & Coffee Shop is a coffee shop, tea room and cafe at Carr Mill, 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. Oasis hosts events throughout the year. You can keep track of The Oasis' upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events: Vocal Tuning Meditation at The OasisThursday, December 19, 20247:30 p.m.Free (tips … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice Sound Bath at Oasis Botanical Lounge & Coffee Shop (and more)
Black Nativity Durham December 20-22
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 20 to 22, 2024. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for seniors, students, and children, and $15 per person for groups of 10 or more. The production takes place at Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 20-22
Liberty Arts & Durham Art Guild Solstice Pop-Up — Aluminum Pour, Pop-Up Exhibitions and more…
Liberty Arts and Durham Art Guild are hosting a Solstice Pop-Up. It will take place Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m., from 538 Foster Street to 423 Morris Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is part of Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl, and is free to attend. Liberty Arts announced this event on Facebook. Aluminum Pour: Liberty Arts will be pouring aluminum at … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts & Durham Art Guild Solstice Pop-Up — Aluminum Pour, Pop-Up Exhibitions and more…