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
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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
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
Free Robotics Program for Teens in Durham (register now)
There are still spaces available for the Durham Plus Intro to Robotics Program, running from April 8 to May 14, 2025, at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. It meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., and is for ages 12-17. This is a FREE program. Throughout the program, participants will work in groups to build and program a robot, using their … [Read more...] about Free Robotics Program for Teens in Durham (register now)
Free computer workshop and drop-in tech help at Chapel Hill Public Library
Want to learn more about computers? Or do you need some tech help? Instructors from the UNC School and Information and Library Science are offering their expertise and assistance at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The programs are free, but require registration. Registration for each program is at … [Read more...] about Free computer workshop and drop-in tech help at Chapel Hill Public Library
Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
As part of North Carolina Science Festival, Triangle Land Conservancy is hosting one of the many Statewide Star Parties taking place across North Carolina. TLC's Statewide Start Party takes place Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Three Bears Private Preserve, 711 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina. Admission is free, but registration is required. This event is for all … [Read more...] about Statewide Star Party with Triangle Land Conservancy April 4
Archaeology at Mordecai Historic Park March 29
As Mordecai investigates its own archaeological footprint, the park has been hosting a series of lectures with local experts speaking about their work at historic sites, cemeteries, and more. The final lecture takes place Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1 p.m. It's free to attend. The series will close with the lives of Indigenous people who lived here for thousands of years before Europeans … [Read more...] about Archaeology at Mordecai Historic Park March 29
