Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We've put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2022, as well as a few places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in the Triangle 2022
Festival
Lunar New Year — celebrate the Year of the Tiger in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place February 1st, 2022, and is celebrated all month long. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger! If you were born in 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1998, 2010, after the Lunar New Year (late January or early February) you were born in … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year — celebrate the Year of the Tiger in the Triangle
Astronomy Days with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences goes virtual Jan 24-30
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days, has been changed to be a fully virtual event. It will take place from January 24th to 30th, 2022. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Venus: Our Hot Twin. Schedule for Astronomy Days You can find a list of all the virtual programs, and links to register for each, here. Monday, January 24th 5 to 5:45 p.m.: … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences goes virtual Jan 24-30
21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
The 21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place online on January 29th, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Carolina Museum of History's annual event will, as always, be free to experience. It's an online event this year. There will also be an online education day on Friday, January 28th. The theme this year is "Black People, Green Planet: Environmental … [Read more...] about 21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
Fest in the West in Cary scheduled for May 7
Fest in the West is a free community celebration on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at USA Baseball Training Complex, Thomas Brooks Park, 7445 Green Hope School Road, Cary. Fest in the West is presented by Goodtree.Studio in partnership with Town of Cary. The festival features: 2 stages of entertainment3 headlining bandsArts and Crafts VillageBeer GardenKids' CorralFood … [Read more...] about Fest in the West in Cary scheduled for May 7
Virtual Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration is going virtual again in 2022. Celebrate the Year of the Tiger! The 2022 Virtual NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 29th, 2022, from 2 to 5 p.m. Watch on TACAS' YouTube channel. It's free to watch. The program will include: Lunar New Year culture introductionDragon DanceLion DanceSingingFolk … [Read more...] about Virtual Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS
Artsplosure: art market, live music, kids’ entertainment, more…
Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 21st and 22nd, 2022, bringing art, music, kids' activities and entertainment to downtown Raleigh. Saturday, May 21st: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, May 22nd: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival features the work of more than 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople, and 10 different categories. All art will be available for … [Read more...] about Artsplosure: art market, live music, kids’ entertainment, more…
PeakFest in Apex scheduled for May 7
PeakFest returns to Downtown Apex on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. Check back soon for the time, as well as the entertainment schedule. This free festival, on Salem Street, features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, food and more. Entertainment Schedule at PeakFest Moore Street Stage Check back soon. Depot Stage Check back soon … [Read more...] about PeakFest in Apex scheduled for May 7
Last night: North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
After a year off, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2021. The festival will run from November 19th, 2021, to January 9th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. From Thursday to Sunday evenings, the Twilight Ticket Experience will get you in at 4:30 p.m. The popular holiday event will feature all new … [Read more...] about Last night: North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival March 12
Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival is planned for Saturday, March 12th, 2022. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Lane Street and Wilmington Street. It lasts an hour or hour and a half. The Wearin' 'O the Green Festival starts when the parade ends, and takes place on City Plaza at the south end of Fayetteville Street in downtown, along with some of the neighboring streets. Please … [Read more...] about Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival March 12
