The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration, St. Patrick's Day Palooza, on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The free event in Downtown Franklinton … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Palooza in Franklinton March 14
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Mini Med School at Chapel Hill Public Library March 11
Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting Mini Med School on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. Ever wondered how doctors think about diseases, current therapies and groundbreaking research? Welcome to Mini Med School brought to you by the UNC MD-PhD program! Registration required. The goal of Mini Med School is to provide the local community with a look at … [Read more...] about Mini Med School at Chapel Hill Public Library March 11
Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
Raleigh's Spring Festival is taking place Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 10
“Creative Voices” Women’s History Month Art Exhibition at JB Duke Hotel
“Creative Voices” Women’s History Month Art Exhibition @ JB Duke Hotel The exhibit takes place March 3-31 @ JB Duke Hotel, 230 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708 In celebration of Women’s History Month, the AAA Four Diamond JB Duke Hotel – named one of the top two hotels in Durham, North Carolina by the U.S. News and World Report for 2025 – is transforming its chic Lobby Lounge into a … [Read more...] about “Creative Voices” Women’s History Month Art Exhibition at JB Duke Hotel
2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Triangle Shape Note is a small local group that meets regularly to do "shape note singing" (sometimes called "sacred harp singing"). Shape note singing is a very old American tradition of group singing in four-part harmony. Singers sit in a hollow square, one voice part per side (treble, alto, tenor/lead, bass), and anyone can sing any part. Many people take turns requesting tunes and … [Read more...] about 2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is a European style village in North Raleigh, with locally owned restaurants, upscale shopping and underground parking. Follow Lafayette Village on Facebook to learn more and to stay up to date. They're hosting Paddy on the Green St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. This festival features: Look for … [Read more...] about Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences March 7: Spaceballs
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Museum Movie Night on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The featured movie is Spaceballs. Catch the hilarious adventures of Lone Starr, Barf, Princess Vespa, and Dark Helmet from the Mel Brooks classic on the big screen! Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for museum … [Read more...] about Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences March 7: Spaceballs
Feminist First Friday at Hartwell: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents Feminist First Friday on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is part of Raleigh's First Friday festivities. Feminist First Friday features: … [Read more...] about Feminist First Friday at Hartwell: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
“Metal Hamlet” with Wake Tech Performing Arts Club — free admission
Wake Tech Performing Arts Club is presenting Metal Hamlet. "Metal Hamlet” is a student-directed and adapted take on Shakespeare's Hamlet with a grungy metal exterior. Based loosely on several scripts and improvisation, actors devise lines and create their own version of the play, while remaining mostly true to the original plot. This abridged, cynical take on one of Shakespeare's best known … [Read more...] about “Metal Hamlet” with Wake Tech Performing Arts Club — free admission
Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
The Ciompi Quartet of Duke University was founded in 1965. Its members are all professors at Duke, where they teach instrumental music, perform across campus and coach chamber music. The current members are Eric Pritchard, Hsiao-mei Ju, Jonathan Bagg and Caroline Stinson. The Ciompi Quartet is performing in several free concerts. Please visit ciompi.org for a complete list of upcoming … [Read more...] about Free concert by Duke University’s Ciompi Quartet March 3
