Paper & Stars Studio is presenting Away with the Fairies at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families. Set in Mordecai Historic Park's beautiful nature space, this event by Paper & Stars Studio … [Read more...] about Away with the Fairies festival at Mordecai Historic Park March 15
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National Chili Day Deal at City Barbeque
National Chili Day is February 27, 2025. We'll be sharing news about National Chili Day deals as they're announced. City Barbeque City Barbeque is celebrating by rolling out a limited-time item, brisket chili. This dish features beef brisket, black beans and five different chilis, and is topped with sour cream, shredded cheese and pickled jalapeños. The dish will be offered through … [Read more...] about National Chili Day Deal at City Barbeque
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Every Friday at Durty Bull, more
Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 206 Broadway Street, Durham, presents many free and cheap events. You can check out all of their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Hammered TriviaSundays2 to 4 p.m.Free Hosted by Thor, this is a long-running, award-winning trivia night. Stand-up Comedy Open MicFridays8 to 11 p.m.Free (email … [Read more...] about Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Every Friday at Durty Bull, more
Comedy Nights at Vault Craft Beer in Raleigh
Vault Craft Beer, at 518 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presented many comedy nights throughout 2025. Read on for several events. A Good Time: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase A Good Time: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase takes place on Friday, February 21, 2025. There will be a free High Rise sampling at 7 p.m. and then the comedy show at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Comedy Nights Comedy … [Read more...] about Comedy Nights at Vault Craft Beer in Raleigh
Flyleaf Music Series with Carolina Public Humanities
Carolina Public Humanities is hosting The Flyleaf Music Series once a month, from February to June, 2025. These concerts takes place at Flyleaf Books, 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for each concert. Please learn more and register here. Flyleaf Music Series Schedule Tatiana Hargreaves and the American FiddleWednesday, February 26, 20256 … [Read more...] about Flyleaf Music Series with Carolina Public Humanities
Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26
Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages, hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. The festival takes place Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Historic City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + … [Read more...] about Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center with a live band
Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It's just $2 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Adults of all dance skills and … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center with a live band
Wilson Ukulele Band — meet up weekly to play music together
The Wilson Ukulele Band is a group of musicians -- not just ukulele players -- who meet up weekly to play music together. They meet on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Wilson County Senior Activities Center, 1808 Goldsboro Street, Wilson, North Carolina. The group will not be meeting March 19, 2025. New members of any age are welcome! It's free to participate. Wilson Ukulele Band's … [Read more...] about Wilson Ukulele Band — meet up weekly to play music together
Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 15
The Hindu Society of North Carolina is presenting a Holi celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at HSNC, at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. Please check back soon for details. Last year the festival was free to attend, but there was a $5 parking fee. The celebration typically includes: Schedule: … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 15
The Hope Chest — one-day prom dress giveaway
The Hope Chest is a nonprofit organization that collects, inspects and repairs prom dresses through donations. The goal is to distribute dresses to girls who are in financial need so that they can attend prom. The Hope Chest was started as a senior project by a girl who had been adopted out of the foster care system and who remembered what it felt like to have very little. This year, … [Read more...] about The Hope Chest — one-day prom dress giveaway