The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Snake! The 2025 NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
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24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
North Carolina Museum's 24rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. Activities will take place on the Bicentennial Plaza and inside the museum. The festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 … [Read more...] about 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
19th Annual Carrboro Film Fest January 24-26
The 19th Annual Carrboro Film Fest takes place in Carrboro, NC, January 24 to 26, 2025. The festival is a celebration of independent cinema, presenting Southern films in a non-competitive setting. Tickets are $8 for individual screenings, $35 for a festival pass, $20 for a Saturday pass, and $12 for a Sunday pass. The screenings take place at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 South … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Carrboro Film Fest January 24-26
Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: There is also a night time concert, ticketed separately. Follow … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
UPDATE: The Facebook events for these events have been deleted. We are assuming that the block party has been canceled due to the weather, but we have no further information. Saturday, January 11, 2025, is Inauguration Day for North Carolina. Governor-elect Josh Stein and the Council of State will be sworn in, and there will be some special events afterwards. Here's what's going … [Read more...] about North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 39th Kwanzaa Fest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, food and more. Performers Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to … [Read more...] about 39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Fayetteville, NC, at Night Circus -- A District New Year's Eve Spectacular. It takes place at Festival Park, 335 Ray Avenue, Fayetteville, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free, although VIP tickets are available. The event features: … [Read more...] about Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other. Day 5. Nia means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Ujima Group, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cary, will host its 29th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy demonstrations, performances, art activities, food … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run from November 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The attraction is not open on December 25. Tickets are available now. Purchase … [Read more...] about North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
