Wake Forest Film Festival is a one-day at Wake Forest Renaissance Center, 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest, on March 1, 2025. All access passes are $28.30, including fees, and will allow unlimited access to the films throughout the festival, as well as question-and-answer sessions with industry professionals. The festival includes more than 30 films of all lengths and genres, including … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Film Festival March 1
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Free Advance Screening of Novocaine March 10
Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid, will be released on March 14, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on March 10. The advance screening is at AMC Southpoint 17, 8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, North Carolina, on Monday, March 10, 2025. Doors open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be careful … [Read more...] about Free Advance Screening of Novocaine March 10
Chili Cook-Off and Car Show in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina Doiwntown Association is hosting a Chili Cook-Off & Car Show on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Varina Parking Lot, 801 Durham Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Admission is free for all ages. If you'd like to be a chili taster/judge, you need to purchase a ticket for $17. Ticket price includes 20 tasting tickets to sample chili, 5 tickets to cast … [Read more...] about Chili Cook-Off and Car Show in Fuquay-Varina
Movie Night at Freddy’s Bottle Shop: “Meet the Parents” Feb. 22
Freddy's Bottle Shop, 308 E Roosevelt Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina, brings craft beer and wine to Wake Forest. They occasionally host events, which you can find on Freddy's Bottle Shop's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Movie Night On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Freddy's is hosting a free movie night. They'll be showing "Meet the Parents" at 7 p.m. Freshly popped popcorn will be … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Freddy’s Bottle Shop: “Meet the Parents” Feb. 22
“Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two events for Black History Month in 2025. These programs are supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Black Artists DaySaturday, February 15, 202510 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Come experience the incredible talent of local Black … [Read more...] about “Joy Cometh in the Morning” — African American Symposium at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 22
Awful Movie Club with Newt Work Comedy: “Valentine’s Day”
Newt Work Comedy Collective is presenting Awful Movie Club, featuring the movie, Valentine's Day (2010), on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. Awful Movie Club is an event where a really bad movie is presented, along with comedic commentary. Audience participation is welcome! Admission is pay what you want. … [Read more...] about Awful Movie Club with Newt Work Comedy: “Valentine’s Day”
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
What’s going on at Triangle Breweries–day by day calendar
Breweries have become a huge part of the social scene in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Not to mention a growing number of distilleries, meaderies and cideries. On any given day you'll find live music, fitness classes, run clubs, arts events, brewery tours, vendor markets and more at breweries around the Triangle. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to … [Read more...] about What’s going on at Triangle Breweries–day by day calendar
The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans, is a 75-minute one-man performance that tells the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for freedom and inclusive democracy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. The show will be performed at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
Valentine’s Weekend Concerts in Cary for Black History Month
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with two special concerts at Cary Arts Center. Both of these concerts are part of the Town of Cary's Black History and African American Appreciation Month events. A Night of Neo Soul Jazz with Al Strong and Chip ShearinFriday, February 14, 20247:30 p.m.Cary Arts Center101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC$27 Enjoy an unforgettable Valentine’s Evening filled with smooth vibes and … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Weekend Concerts in Cary for Black History Month
