Garner area K-12 students are invited to the 5th Annual Back to School Bash at Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Drive, Garner, on Saturday, August 12th, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids will play games to win tickets that they will redeem for school supplies and books. This is a free event. If you have questions, go to the webpage for the event, where you'll find contact … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Back to School Bash in Garner
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Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Full Frame Documentary Film Series is screening three short films at lunchtime at RTP on Friday, July 28th, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. It's free to attend but seating is limited. Register at eventbrite to reserve your space. Programmed to fit your lunch hour, Full Frame will present three short documentaries from their 2017 Festival featuring female innovators who grace the world with skill and … [Read more...] about Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Pleiades Arts, at 109 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, community-focused, artist-driven contemporary art gallery founded in 2013 by Renee Leverty and Kim Wheaton, who are both artists. By juried invitation, Pleiades represents a group of talented, Triangle-based artists in diverse media who are participating members of the gallery. The artists are Mark Abercrombie, Teddy Devereux, Tom Dunne, Gray … [Read more...] about Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market–largest watermelon contest
State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street in Raleigh, includes 30,000 square feet for North Carolina farmers to sell fresh produce. It's open every day: Monday thru Saturday 5:00am - 6:00pm Sundays 8:00am - 6:00pm In addition, there are three restaurants, the Market Grill, Seafood Restaurant and State Farmers Market Restaurant. The market hosts many events through the year, … [Read more...] about Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market–largest watermelon contest
41Hundred grand opening at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
41Hundred is the new restaurant at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel, 4100 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The focus is on fresh, local, high quality ingredients. The restaurant is serving breakfast both buffet style and a la carte, lunch and dinner in the lounge, along with the full bar experience. 41Hundred is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017, from 5 … [Read more...] about 41Hundred grand opening at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
Sunday in the Park: Thelonious at Fletcher Park
This summer, Dorothea Dix Park and Fred Fletcher Park are partnering to offer Sunday in the Park, presenting a new musical genre each week. Event locations will alternate between Dorothea Dix Park's Harvey Hill and Fred Fletcher Park. Bring the whole family, a picnic and a blanket, and sit back and enjoy the music! Food trucks will also be on site offering dinner and desserts. Beer and wine are … [Read more...] about Sunday in the Park: Thelonious at Fletcher Park
Free premiere of Scienstars at Varsity Theatre
Scienstars is a new live action science fiction show for kids that combines science education with exciting fiction. You'll be able to watch the episodes on the Scienstars website. Bring the kids to Varsity Theatre, 123 East Franklin Street, on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017, at 5 p.m., for the Red Carpet Premiere Event, to watch the pilot episode, "Energy Vampires." There will also be a Q&A … [Read more...] about Free premiere of Scienstars at Varsity Theatre
BOGO scoops at Pincho Loco Grand Opening
Pincho Loco is a Latin-style ice cream and popsicle shop in Durham. It specializes in native Latino flavors like Tequila, Tiger Tail (Vanilla, Mexican Vanilla, and Chocolate), Guava, Tamarind and more. On the menu are sundaes, smoothies, waffle cones, floats and more. The shop also has non-dairy options. And they stock beer. You'll find Pincho Loco at 1918 Perry Street, around 9th … [Read more...] about BOGO scoops at Pincho Loco Grand Opening
Free: Beat the Heat Lawn Party (and more) at Townsend Bertram & Company
Townsend Bertraim & Company, an outdoor outfitters company at Carr Mill in Carrboro, sells high quality footwear, sporting good and gear for outdoor adventures. It hosts some free events too. Here's what's coming up: Beat the Heat Lawn Party Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Head to Carr Mill for a free party on the lawn of Weaver Street Market. Friends of Bolin Creek, … [Read more...] about Free: Beat the Heat Lawn Party (and more) at Townsend Bertram & Company
Tap Fest 2017: This is NOT Spinal Tap (free, with donation requested)
The Pour House Music Hall, 224 South Blount Street in Raleigh, is hosting the first annual Tap Fest: This is NOT Spinal Tap, a tribute to the sort of fictional band Spinal Tap from the greatest movie ever, "This is Spinal Tap." It will take place Sunday, July 23rd, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. There's no cover, but a $5 donation is requested. It's a fundraiser for Wake … [Read more...] about Tap Fest 2017: This is NOT Spinal Tap (free, with donation requested)
