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Join in on a free bluegrass jam at The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main Street, Carrboro, on Monday, October 3rd, 2016, at 5:45 p.m. More info: Grab your fiddle, guitar, banjo, or mandolin and come join us at the Bluegrass Jam! Together, in The ArtsCenter’s Nicholson Gallery, we’ll play some old time and bluegrass favorites. Feel free to join in playing the chord progression or try taking a break … [Read more...] about Free: Bluegrass jam at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

Learn about urban agriculture at Urban Agriculture Day on Saturday, October 8th, 2016, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mordecai Historic Park, 1101 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. Register to reserve your spot at this free event. Please join us in celebrating Urban Agriculture in Raleigh on Saturday, October 8, 2016. We will meet at the Visitor Center at Mordecai Historic Park to hear from the 2016 … [Read more...] about Urban Agriculture Day in Raleigh

The 2nd Monday in Chapel Hill is Indigenous Peoples' Day in Chapel Hill. The Town of Chapel Hill, the UNC American Indian Center and the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation will hold three special celebrations in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Saturday, October 8th, 2016, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.Cultural Outreach at Chapel Hill Public LibraryThe Chapel Hill Public Library will host … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Chapel Hill 10/10

Durham's Phoenix Fest is the annual cultural celebration of Hayti, one of North Carolina's oldest historic African American communities. It bills itself as "Durham's funkiest street festival." It takes place Saturday, October 1st, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fayetteville Street. Admission is free. The festival features a parade, all-day entertainment, food and vendor displays. The parade kicks … [Read more...] about Phoenix Fest in Durham

Enjoy live music at Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive in Raleigh, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Park takes place at Flowers Field. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, wine and beer. Moonlighters Orchestra will be performing everything from swing to big band to beach music. Napoli Gourmet Pizza food truck will be on site. … [Read more...] about Sunday in the Park–live music at Dorothea Dix Park

Dig out those old home movies and bring them to the North Carolina State Archives, 101 East Jones Street, Raleigh, for Raleigh Home Movie Day, on Saturday, October 15th, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. You'll get a chance to watch old home movies and even win prizes. Brought to you by A/V Geeks, NCSU Film Studies, and State Archives of North Carolina. More info: What hidden … [Read more...] about Raleigh Home Movie Day at NC State Archives

The public is invited to this free Celebration of Music at Duke University Chapel, on Thursday, September 29th, 2016, at 8 p.m. Read below for details about the event, as well as parking information. Since the moment of Duke Chapel's opening, music has been infused into every aspect of its life. From university worship to memorial services, weddings to concerts large and small, music brings … [Read more...] about Celebration of music at Duke Chapel

GoRaleigh, the City of Raleigh’s transit service, presents GoRaleigh Goes Bluegrass as part of this week’s International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass schedule of events. On Wednesday and Thursday, local bluegrass artists will perform at various transit hubs throughout the city.The goal of GoRaleigh Goes Bluegrass is to provide a diverse group of transit riders and public … [Read more...] about Live bluegrass music at Raleigh transit hubs

Heritage Day is a free event at White Oak Recreation Area, at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, 280 State Park Road, Apex, on Saturday, October 1st, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s event is celebrating North Carolina State Park’s Centennial. We hope to create an appreciation for the rich history associated with this land, and a respect for the wonderful natural resources the lake … [Read more...] about Heritage Day at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

Garner's Firemen's Day takes place Saturday, October 1st, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It features a parade, a live fire demonstration and live music by The Antique Outlaws. Also BBQ plates will be available all day, as will games and vendors. Schedule of Events 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: BBQ Plates (Eat in or Take out), Games, Vendors2:00 p.m.: Parade (Starts at W. Garner & Benson Road, … [Read more...] about Firemen’s Day in Garner