The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
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Local Author Meet & Greet at Barnes & Noble Triangle Town Center June 21
Barnes & Noble at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Unit 2107, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Local Author Meet & Greet on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Authors from several different genres, for children and adults, will be there, ready to talk about their books and sign copies for you. … [Read more...] about Local Author Meet & Greet at Barnes & Noble Triangle Town Center June 21
Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting a two-day Juneteenth celebration for the whole family, on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Friday, June 20 A Community Gathering at Taylor Street Park, 416 N Taylor Street, Wake Forest, will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy giveaways, Jay's Italian Ice, arts and crafts and more. The sprayground will be open. Saturday, June … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21
Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This is a free family-friendly festival with live music, community education booths, activities for kids and food vendors from around the world. Durham Refugee Day takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Durham … [Read more...] about Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21
Free Capital Carnival June 21
Capital Marketplace, 6250 Plantation Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capital Carnival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but please RSVP at the above link. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Free Capital Carnival June 21
Make Music Raleigh June 21 — performances, free harmonica lessons, ukulele jam and more…
Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Saturday, June 21, 2025. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in, so many of the events are participatory. It always takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. There will be free music performances and music-making events in cities around the world. … [Read more...] about Make Music Raleigh June 21 — performances, free harmonica lessons, ukulele jam and more…
Electric Solstice at BOOM Club June 21, and more
BOOM Club is an electronic music incubator and shared working space, where artists can play, learn and experiment. It's located at The Rail Car at American Tobacco Campus, 300 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. BOOM Club hosts workshops, demonstrations, performances and more. You can find all the upcoming events at boom-club.org. Here are a few... Upcoming … [Read more...] about Electric Solstice at BOOM Club June 21, and more
Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
Breakout artist Misha Fair is coming to The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, to lead Juneteenth Jamboree on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. Crafted with the help of Country Soul Songbook's Kamara Thomas, Misha takes the stage with expressive lyrics and classic country vocals. Misha has been turning heads through her heartfelt songwriting and dynamic … [Read more...] about Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree at The Cary Theater
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood takes place Friday, June 20, 2025, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Stanford L. Warren Library, 508 Simmons Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free and open to all. As part of the DURM Juneteenth Collaborative’s citywide celebration, this event brings together live music, visual and performance art, wellness offerings, a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Remembering: Juneteenth in the Hayti Neighborhood on June 20
Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “The Gift” opens Aug 8 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Paperhand Puppet Intervention's giant puppet shows are one of the most enduring traditions of Chapel Hill and the Triangle. The group uses communal storytelling, shadows, masks, and, of course, giant puppets, to create magic. Paperhand's summer show in 2025, "The Gift" will be performed at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from August 8 to September 28, 2025, … [Read more...] about Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “The Gift” opens Aug 8 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
