Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 13th to 16th, 2023, and will include storytelling, film, community service and more.
Learn about the many ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the Triangle for MLK Day.
Please visit the Dreamfest website for links to sign up for the various events. All descriptions on this page are from the Dreamfest website.
A Night of Comedy with Azeem: The Holistic Healer Through Humor
Friday Jan 13th, 2023
8 p.m.
The Cary Theater
122 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
Tickets are $15
In serious times like these, we can all use laughter to heal the soul and bring us together. Azeem has performed on BET, Comedy Central, and Comic View with his brand of “conscious comedy”, and for nearly twenty years, Azeem’s comedy has brought laughter to millions of people worldwide.
Tellebration
Saturday, January 14th, 2023
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC
Storytelling event for children will feature award-winning storyteller, Willa Brigham, who will share inspiring stories for youth. Includes hands-on craft activities for kids. Please bring a children’s book to donate to Read and Feed.
Dreamfest Celebration: Reimagining The Dream for Today’s Generation
Saturday, January 14th, 2023
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC
Free
Join the community for an evening of entertainment and enlightenment. The featured speaker is Dr. Harry L. White Jr. and the Mistress of Ceremonies Min. Brandi Q Hancock.
Performances by:
- NCCU Repertory Dance Co.
- BUM
- The Triangle Youth Ensembles
- Pure Life Theatre Company
- MC Quiet Storm
- SERMH E-Motions Dance Ensemble
- Tribute by Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
D’ Presto and Cinnabon Food Truck of NC will be onsite. Doors open at 5 pm with limited indoor dining seating.
Community Drive: The Sigma Rho Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. will be collecting winter hats, gloves, scarves, socks and bookbags for Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School students.
Alice Street (Artists as Activists — Panel Discussion)
Sunday, January 15th, 2022
2 p.m.
Cary Theater
122 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
Free, but ticket is required
Enjoy a screening of the 2022 thought-provoking documentary “Alice Street” & conversation with the filmmaker. A community of diverse artists band together to save an artistic symbol of cultural representation.
Let the Little Light Shine: Screening and Q&A with Director Kevin Shaw
Sunday, January 15th, 2022
4:30 p.m.
The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
Free but ticket is required
When a successful African American elementary school is threatened to be replaced by a new high school for the elite, a community coalition is formed to fight for the elementary school’s survival. Q&A w/film Director Kevin Shaw.
Walk For Hope
Monday, January 16th, 2022
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Parking Lot of Mt. Zion Church
316 Allen Lewis Drive, Cary, NC
In honor of the MLK Day of Service, all are invited to walk with Mt Zion Cary & Friends to raise awareness for survivors of abuse & addiction. Please bring a personal hygiene item to donate to Hope Connection. Examples: Oral hygiene, deodorants, soaps, wipes, lotions, hair, and grooming products. More info.
MLK Day of Service at Good Hope Farm
Monday, January 16th, 2022
Shift 1: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m
Shift 2: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Good Hope Farm
1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, NC
Calling volunteers to join in MLK Dreamfest service opportunities in partnership with Spruce and Good Hope Farm.
Register for Dreamfest events.
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More Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events
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