UNC Guard Ian Jackson will be at Chopt, 1490 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The first 25 in line will get his autograph, and the first 50 in line will get free Ian Jackson Chopt merch. Make sure to try his favor menu item, the limited time Ian Jackson's Slam Dunk Caesar Salad, which features romaine, panko fried chicken, corn, … [Read more...] about UNC’s Ian Jackson at Chopt Chapel Hill Jan. 29 — autograph signing, giveaways, photobooth, more…
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Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Jan. 29
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is presenting a Lunar New Year Lantern Lab on January 29, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The cost is $5. Spots are limited, so register soon. Create vibrant paper lanterns, zodiac-themed art, and festive decorations to bring good luck and joy into the new … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Jan. 29
How to file your taxes for free — including with Direct File, new to North Carolina
If you live in North Carolina, you may be able to use Direct File to file your taxes for free. In 2024, Direct File was launched as a pilot program by the IRS in 12 states. This year it has expanded to 13 more, including North Carolina. You can use Direct File if you have a simple tax situation and you don't exceed the income limits. Read on for information on eligibility, as well as other … [Read more...] about How to file your taxes for free — including with Direct File, new to North Carolina
Coffee and Conversations at A Place at the Table
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
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
