Back When It Was Rap is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop in North Carolina. The celebration includes several events taking place from June 18 to 25, 2023. Tickets for individual events cost between $10 and $15, or you can get an all access pass for $50. For a limited time, an all access pass is only $30. Buy tickets on Eventbrite. Read on for a few of the events, but more … [Read more...] about Back When It Was Rap — Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in NC
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Best Outdoor Toys This Summer
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Summer is almost here, and with it comes the challenge of keeping kids entertained and busy while avoiding breaking the bank. Not to mention cooling down from the inevitable summer heat! Luckily, there are plenty of fun and affordable options for outdoor play that can be enjoyed at home and in the neighborhood. Many of these toys are perfect for bringing to the beach if you're lucky enough to … [Read more...] about Best Outdoor Toys This Summer
Moose Tracks Giving Away 10,000 Scoops of Ice Cream in Raleigh June 20
Moose Tracks Ice Cream is bringing the 10,000 Scoop Challenge to Raleigh on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC. Moose Tracks will partner with Hershey’s® Ice Cream to serve 10,000 scoops of FREE Moose Tracks Ice Cream in a citywide ice cream social benefiting The Salvation Army of Wake County. Look for updates on the Facebook … [Read more...] about Moose Tracks Giving Away 10,000 Scoops of Ice Cream in Raleigh June 20
Father’s Day Boil ‘n’ Brew at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC-751, Durham is celebrating dads on Sunday, June 18, 2023, with Father's Day Boil 'n' Brew, from 12 to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music by Blue Note Dixieland Jazz Band. Admission is $12, but for $40 you also get all you can eat shrimp, fixin's, and a side of PITR special remoulade. Kids under 12 get free admission. … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Boil ‘n’ Brew at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Pop-Up Shop and Fashion Show for Men June 18
Spring Fling & Fashionable Men Things is a pop-up shop and men's fashion show that features minority, black-owned businesses, local artists, designers and more. it takes place Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Boulevard, Raleigh, NC. Admission is free. The men's fashion show takes place at 7 p.m. Arrive early for good … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Shop and Fashion Show for Men June 18
Father’s Day: Free soft serve for dads at The Den at The Plant, Pittsboro
Lilly Den Farm is a farm in Goldston, NC, that raises animals for sustainable meat and milk. At The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, they have a food truck, Meats & Eats, and a retail store, The Den. On Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 2023, The Den is offering free soft-serve ice cream cones for dads and father figures. The Den's Sunday hours are 12 to 6 p.m. In addition, enjoy live music by The … [Read more...] about Father’s Day: Free soft serve for dads at The Den at The Plant, Pittsboro
Dads skate for free at Polar Ice on Father’s Day
All five locations of Polar Ice are offering free ice skating for dads on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 2023, with the purchase of an adult or chid admission. The deal is not available for purchase online. Walk-ins only. The times are a little different for each location. Read on for details. This deal was announced on Facebook. Polar Ice Cary1410 Buck Jones RoadRaleigh, NC12:30 to … [Read more...] about Dads skate for free at Polar Ice on Father’s Day
Rare, huge, smelly Corpse Flower about to bloom at Raulston Arboretum (come and smell it!)
Titan Arums, also known as corpse flowers, are rare plants native only to the jungles of Sumatra. They are notable because of their size–they can grow to be ten feet tall–and because when they bloom, which they only do every few years, just a couple times in their lifetime, they emit an extremely strong smell. It’s been compared with rotting meat. You know what that means, right? It’s a major … [Read more...] about Rare, huge, smelly Corpse Flower about to bloom at Raulston Arboretum (come and smell it!)
Bull City Juneteenth Parade
The Bull City Juneteenth Parade takes place Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. It takes place at the North Carolina Central University, 170 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC. The parade opens with a chain-cutting ceremony and a Jubilee as participants celebrate down Fayetteville Street on NCCU Campus. The parade will feature a vibrant procession of marching bands, and community groups, all … [Read more...] about Bull City Juneteenth Parade
Juneteenth Black Arts Festival in Pittsboro, presented by CORE
CORE (Community Organizing for Racial Equity) is presenting the 6th Annual Juneteenth Black Arts Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Chatham County Fairgrounds, 191 Fairgrounds Road, Pittsboro, NC. This free event features: The event festival is hosted by Taiyé "The Wild Afrikan" Samuel, and the featured artist is Liquid Pleasure. There will also be … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Black Arts Festival in Pittsboro, presented by CORE
