A Place at the Table, Raleigh's "pay what you can" cafe, is relaunching Coffee and Conversations. They will bring in experts and speakers to host discussions about various topics. These are free events and open to anyone in the community. Each Coffee and Conversations event lasts one hour. The first Coffee and Conservations in 2025 about takes place January 30, at 9 a.m. The guest speaker … [Read more...] about Coffee and Conversations at A Place at the Table
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
Acclaimed poet Billy Collins will be visiting Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Step into the imaginative world of Billy Collins, one of America's most celebrated poets. With his distinctive voice, wit, and profound insights into everyday life, Collins invites readers to experience poetry in a new and … [Read more...] about Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Snake in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place January 29, 2025, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in mid-January, through the beginning of February. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2025 is the Year of the Snake in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, or 1941, … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Snake in the Triangle
Free Children’s Singing Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir is offering a FREE choral singing camp/workshop on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Fellowship Hall of Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill, NC Registration is required. Attendance is limited. To register, in the "Join Us” section, use the audition request button. Fill in only the required info and in the … [Read more...] about Free Children’s Singing Workshop with North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir
Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2025. Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Follow the above link to see all the events. We're listing just a few of the events below. Please make sure to follow each link to register. A Taste of Black History: A Senior CelebrationFriday, February 7, 202511:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Cary Senior … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
CANCELED: Free Youth Flag Football Clinic in Chapel Hill and Durham
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Free Youth Flag Football Clinic in Chapel Hill and Durham
Der Nachbar in Durham
Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an outdoor serving window, so you can order right from the patio. Kids are welcome at Der Nachbar. Der Nachbar hosts food trucks at times, and also sometimes offers pretzels … [Read more...] about Der Nachbar in Durham
Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Arts & Drafts Durham is a creative arts community meet-up where people can get together and create. You can bring your own project or use supplies from the group's crafting bin to discover a new hobby. Who joins in? Knitters, painters, digital illustrators, embroidery enthusiasts, quilters, coloring bookers, sculptors, model builders -- no craft is too weird! (Just don't make a … [Read more...] about Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
The annual Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Blue Hill Event Center, 200 S Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All featured vendors are disability-owned small businesses or disability-inclusive employers. Shop a wide range of unique and handcrafted gifts, including knitted items, wreaths, candles, wood & metal items, … [Read more...] about Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
“Pay what you can” health classes at Bulltánica Herb Shop in Durham
"Pay what you can" classes and events are taking place at Bulltánica Herb Shop, 800 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. Learn about Bulltánica at cultivatingresistance.com. Here are some upcoming events. Make sure follow the links for more information. Decolonizing Yoga with Monica RiveraTuesday, January 21, 20256 to 7 p.m.Pay what you can Healing Trauma with Medicinal Herbs Monday, … [Read more...] about “Pay what you can” health classes at Bulltánica Herb Shop in Durham
