Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl takes place on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m. It will include entry to 5+ venues, drink and food specials, 2 drinks or shot, and more. There will be a $1,000 costume contest. All of the venues will be announced a week or two before the event, but so far, these are announced: Milk BarClockwork Tickets are $15, but if you buy four together, … [Read more...] about Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Raleigh
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ESPN College GameDay live from Chapel Hill Feb 5 — admission is free
ESPN College GameDay will be broadcast live from the Dean Smith Center, 300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at 11 a.m. The hosts of GameDay, Rece Davis, along with analysts Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis, will be previewing the biggest college basketball games of the day, which will certainly include the Carolina/Duke matchup. Admission to … [Read more...] about ESPN College GameDay live from Chapel Hill Feb 5 — admission is free
Family Saturday Series at Carolina Theatre in Durham — just $5 a ticket
Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family. Tickets are only $5. There will also be a virtual option for the fall … [Read more...] about Family Saturday Series at Carolina Theatre in Durham — just $5 a ticket
NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference (free online event)
NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference is a free online event on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register here. NC AAHGS is a part of the 44 year old National Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) Join us for the 19th NC Regional AAHGS Genealogy Conference designed to encourage individuals interested in their family story; and … [Read more...] about NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference (free online event)
Day at the Hamilton Farm in Apex — one day only Feb 5
Brian Hamilton Farm, a 32-acre private farm in Apex, is opening up for visitors for one day only. On Saturday, February 5th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., you can come out and enjoy the farm. This is a free event. Register on Eventbrite and you'll be sent the exact address. While on the farm, you can: Feed goats, sheep, ducks and chickensEnjoy a bonfireGo on a hayrideGet a tour of the … [Read more...] about Day at the Hamilton Farm in Apex — one day only Feb 5
Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
NC State Office of Global Engagement is celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Talley Mountains Ballroom, in the Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger with music, food and cultural activities. This is a free event. Register here. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
Panda Express hands out red envelopes with two special coupons inside
Panda Express is celebrating the Lunar New Year by giving you a chance to give a "red envelope" to a friend. Panda Express has taken part in this tradition for almost 40 years. In 2022, Panda Express will hand out over a million red envelopes. On February 1st, 2022, customers can stop by and pick up a red envelope filled with good fortune at participating locations. No purchase … [Read more...] about Panda Express hands out red envelopes with two special coupons inside
Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition Opening at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
On Friday, January 28th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m., Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, at 5104 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, hosts the opening of Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition. The opening event is free, but please RSVP to the Eventbrite event to help with planning. This exhibit features the work of artists Jose Manuel Cruz and Miguel Brown. The exhibit will be at the Diamante Arts & … [Read more...] about Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition Opening at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
20% off all barn quilts from Sawdust & Sage, a locally-owned mother/son business
Through January 31st, 2022, the local business Sawdust & Sage is offering 20% off all of its handmade barn quilts and Boho benches. The discount is automatically applied when you shop from their website. Sawdust & Sage, based in Willow Springs, creates rustic furniture and urban farmhouse decor from repurposed pallets and other wood. They are a mother and son team. You can find … [Read more...] about 20% off all barn quilts from Sawdust & Sage, a locally-owned mother/son business
Free N95 face masks coming to the Triangle this week — where to find them
The federal government and the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination are working together to increase access to high-quality face masks, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The program is sending 400 million N95 masks to pharmacies and grocery stores around the country. Each person can receive 3 free masks, depending on availability. It's expected that you should … [Read more...] about Free N95 face masks coming to the Triangle this week — where to find them
