The North Carolina Public Defender's Association and the NCCU School of Law Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at NCCU New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, The … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Learning
FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop for kids in Raleigh
Kids ages 7-13 and their parents are invited to a FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop at Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. Students will embark on an exhilarating journey as they build and customize their own Go Karts. In this … [Read more...] about FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop for kids in Raleigh
Carolina Science Café at Haw River Tap & Table on June 3
Carolina Science Cafe, presented by Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, takes place the first Tuesday of the month, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Haw River Tap & Table, 300 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This free event is designed for adults, and gives the public a chance to meet the expert behind the science headlines. Light appetizers will be provided, while supplies … [Read more...] about Carolina Science Café at Haw River Tap & Table on June 3
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
Lecture Lounge — Rise of Third Parties: Election Reform and our Political Moment May 30
Lecture Lounge is a series of 90-minute lectures from professors, researchers, artists and communities, open to the community, and held in relaxed public settings, like bars and cafes. The goal of Lecture Lounge is to provide approachable lectures on a variety of topics. At Lecture Lounge, for the first 30 minutes participants get checked in, grab some food and drink and mingle. The lecturer … [Read more...] about Lecture Lounge — Rise of Third Parties: Election Reform and our Political Moment May 30
Discover India Series: Bollywood 101 on May 22
Hum Sub Inc has planned a series of programs to share the culture of India with the community. Discover India is a FREE series, open to the public, taking place in Cary and Apex. Please read on to learn about the programs, and follow the links to register. If you don't see a link, that means that registration wasn't open at the time of this post, or registration is not required. Go to the … [Read more...] about Discover India Series: Bollywood 101 on May 22
Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Science Café once a month at The Daily Planet, in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center Wing, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Daily Planet also hosts Science Trivia once a month, on the first Thursday of each month. Mingle with friends, learn something new, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. … [Read more...] about Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
Scented Storytime at Durham County Library May 13
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Follow the links below. Scented StorytimeThursday, February 13, 202510:30 to 11:30 a.m.Main Library300 N Roxboro Street, … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library May 13
The Secret Science Club NC presents free astronomy/astrophysics talk May 6
New York’s famous popular science lecture series, The Secret Science Club, is now in North Carolina. The events take place at 7 p.m., at Lapin Bleu, 106A N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. These are free events and suitable for a general, science-friendly audience. No RSVP required. Upcoming Secret Science Club events: … [Read more...] about The Secret Science Club NC presents free astronomy/astrophysics talk May 6
Free outdoor events with Carolina Public Humanities
Carolina Public Humanities is hosting two events that are part of the Being Human Festival. Being Human Festival is an international collection of community-focused events, organized and presented by local artists, scholars, and educators, highlight the incredible breadth of the humanities and demonstrate how they add depth and meaning to our lives, help us understand ourselves and one another, … [Read more...] about Free outdoor events with Carolina Public Humanities
