If you know where to look you can find a lot of (fun) ways to get smarter in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Learning is not limited to kids. Universities offer Science Cafés and astronomy talks, there are Nerd Nite organizations in Chapel and Raleigh, and breweries regularly host various educational events. At past events, participants learned about: You get the idea. … [Read more...] about Fun and casual learning opportunities in the Triangle for adults and teens
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Paywall: The Business of Scholarship – Screening & Discussion
Once a month, Periodic Table--a monthly science cafe, invites the public to an informal gathering where speakers share interesting, relevant science to the general public in an engaging and interactive way. The events take place at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. They're free to attend, but donations are accepted. But next up with Periodic Tables is a little different. It's a film … [Read more...] about Paywall: The Business of Scholarship – Screening & Discussion
Want to really understand the Triangle? Listen to the 919 Podcast.
If you're interested in really understanding the Triangle, you should check out the 919 Podcast. The Triangle is changing, and with it, North Carolina. The 919 Podcast is about the over 1.5 million people living in and transforming the Triangle for the better. On the show, John Carter is joined by by business owners, entrepreneurs, politicians, students, restaurant and brewery owners, … [Read more...] about Want to really understand the Triangle? Listen to the 919 Podcast.
What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
The Cultural Landscape Foundation is a non-profit in Washington, DC that hosts weekends of free tours about cultural landscapes throughout the country. The organization is presenting such a weekend in the Triangle coming up in April. Expert guides will lead free tours to 28 sites in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The Triangle's What's Out There Weekend will take place Saturday, April … [Read more...] about What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
Free tech workshop for girls at Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store, at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, hosts free tech classes for girls, through DigiGirlz. The workshops are for girls from age 11 to 18. Registration is required, and you shouldn't delay in registering, because space can fill up quickly for some classes. Here's what's coming up, but you can always check for these events, plus other free events, … [Read more...] about Free tech workshop for girls at Microsoft Store
Free Wake Forest Historic District walking tours
The Town of Wake Forest is offering free Wake Forest Historic District Walking Tours during the fall of 2017. Several are already filled up, but here are the ones that are currently showing openings. Make sure to sign up right away if you're interested. Follow this link to sign up. Wednesday, Oct. 18; 1 pm Wednesday, Oct. 25; 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 8; 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 15; 1 … [Read more...] about Free Wake Forest Historic District walking tours
