Millbrook United Methodist Church's Racial Healing Team is presenting the 10th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. The free event will take place in the Pryor-Bradford Christian Ministry Center worship area of the church, at 1712 E Millbrook Road, North Carolina. Listen to a reenactment of Dr. King’s Mountaintop speech by John Hoffler, and then … [Read more...] about 10th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment at Millbrook United Methodist Church Jan 19
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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
Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day feauturing exhibitions by local artists, art making activities, hands-on artist demos, and cultural performances. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 17-20
The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Commemoration Weekend from January 17 to 20, 2025. Black Authors Exhibit On Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., the Black Authors Exhibit will be at Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem Street, Apex, NC. MLK Unity March and Breakfast Reception On Saturday, January 18, 2025 Social Justice … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 17-20
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth-Led Special Event in Carrboro Jan 18
The Town of Carrboro is planning their MLK Day event on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC. The event is planned by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Youth Council and the Carrboro Youth Council. Activities include: … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth-Led Special Event in Carrboro Jan 18
MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 11, 2025. MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. Activities will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life, including: This event is free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Fenton’s Skate the Square — discount on Mondays
Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2024! The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also hosts many events throughout the week, including fitness, children's activities, live music, holiday events and more. Check out Fenton's event calendar. Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $18 per person. That … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Skate the Square — discount on Mondays
Krispy Kreme New Year’s Deals: $12/dozen deal
Welcome 2025 with Krispy Kreme's New Year's deals! Krispy Kreme had experienced problems with online ordering, but it's all fixed and ready to go now. To thank customers for their patience, and to celebrate the New Year, Krispy Kreme is offering several special deals. Krispy Kreme New Year's Deal From December 30, 2024, to January 1, 2025, order online, or visit a participating Krispy … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme New Year’s Deals: $12/dozen deal
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
On January 5, 2025, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day, and is hosting other winter festivities. All of these events are free. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 5, 20251 to 4 p.m.Art Out Loud Park110 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma.A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
A North Carolina tradition was to celebrate Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Historic Turner House Foundation … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
