The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee has several events planned in January to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read about all of them at the above link. Here is one: Unity March & Rally Monday, January 15, 202410:30 a.m.The march will begin at The Tower at Mutual Plaza, 411 West Street, Durham, NC, and will end at First Presbyterian Church, 305 … [Read more...] about MLK Day Unity March and Rally in Durham
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MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
The Durham City Works Union chapter of UE Local 150 is organizing a march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. The march is a continuation of Dr. King's work to gain fair pay for workers. He was assassinated while standing with striking sanitation works in Memphis. The schedule for the march: There will also be a kid zone and sign-making station at CCB Plaza, where … [Read more...] about MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
North Carolina Museum Art: Film and Lecture for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is showing a film and presenting a lecture for Martin Luther King Day. Both are free, but require registration. Follow the links to register. MLK/FBISaturday, January 13, 202410:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.East Building, SECU Auditorium MLK/FBI is the first film to uncover the extent of the FBI’s surveillance and … [Read more...] about North Carolina Museum Art: Film and Lecture for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Canceled: Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 11
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the expected weather. The 20th Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante Arts & Culture Center on Facebook for announcements about the event. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & … [Read more...] about Canceled: Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 11
Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment
Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum present Slavery to Freedom: the 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment as part of the celebration of Emancipation Day. This free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at John P. "Top" Greene Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina. Travel back in time to see the 35th USCT … [Read more...] about Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment
New Year’s Eve Party at Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge
Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge, at 22 S Main Street, Franklinton, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve party on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free. Come dressed to impress! There will be an early bird toast at 6 p.m. Light fair will be served, plus drink specials and a toast at midnight. Age 21+. … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Party at Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge
Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve
Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting a Noon Year's Eve Celebration on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This early New year's Eve countdown will feature a twist on the traditional ball drop. The noon celebration will include bubbles, special activities and a cheer for the new year. The activity is included in regular admission, $8.50. Register … [Read more...] about Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve
Last weekend: Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
WRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark will be decorated with 13,000 lights, covering four miles, along with music. What else can you expect? Dates and Times for Wool E's Winter Wonderland Wool E. … [Read more...] about Last weekend: Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center in Raleigh
Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center, 4200 Lake Ridge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are accepted. Please RSVP by calling 919-876-7187. The event will include: … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center in Raleigh
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services in the Triangle
Are you looking for a church in the Triangle to worship at on Christmas Eve or Day? Whether you're looking for a church to attend regularly, or just for one day, there are many churches in the Triangle that would love for you to visit. We asked readers on the Triangle on the Cheap Facebook page to tell us about their churches that would welcome visitors for Christmas, and lots of readers … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services in the Triangle