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Race Amity Day June 7: music, storytelling, children’s activities, more…

Partners in Racial Justice are hosting Race Amity Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m., at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free, family-friendly event promises a vibrant afternoon filled with art, music, song, poetry, theater, storytelling, children’s activities, and more. The theme is "One Human … [Read more...] about Race Amity Day June 7: music, storytelling, children’s activities, more…

Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7

Pittsboro Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The Friday event, a drag show and dance party, is for ages 13+. The Saturday event is a free, family-friendly event that features fun, food, music, vendors and more. It ends with the Pride Parade. Both events are free to attend. Friday, June 6 Grab … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7

Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!

You might have heard of National Coffee Day or National Donut Day, but did you know that there's also a day devoted to changing your guitar strings? World String Change Day takes place June 6, 2025! This day is a reminder that your music will sound better with a new set of strings! Music & Arts is celebrating by offering you a FREE set of D'Addario strings on June 6. They'll even put … [Read more...] about Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

Triangle Sketch Comedy’s The Uproar: We’re Trippin’ June 5-7 — pay what you can

Triangle Sketch Comedy is presenting The Uproar: We're Trippin' on June 5 to 7 p.m., at 8 p.m. each evening, at TR Studio, 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Get tickets here. The Uproar is a 90-minute high-energy, satirical sketch comedy showcase that explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get outta here. All framed with cutting … [Read more...] about Triangle Sketch Comedy’s The Uproar: We’re Trippin’ June 5-7 — pay what you can

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Comedy

“The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30

Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ Pride month by visiting the Raleigh debut of “The In Between Exhibit: Portraits and Stories by LGBTQ Christians” at St. Paul’s Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2205. “The In Between” is a film photography portrait series curated by local artist, Molly Byrom, highlighting the unique stories … [Read more...] about “The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30

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Jokes at Juiced Comedy Show June 1

Jokes at Juiced is a comedy show at Juiced!, 434 Hill Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. The show is hosted by Just Justin and features: The Juiced bar features an extensive menu of freshly blended juices, smoothies and shakes, as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian Jamaiican patties to enjoy. Parking is free … [Read more...] about Jokes at Juiced Comedy Show June 1

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Comedy

Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31

Lune Spark Center for Creativity is hosting a grand opening celebration at 146 W Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event features: Lune Spark is a creativity center for kids. … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31

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