Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a three-part series for Black History Month, for seniors, age 55+. The free events will take place on Fridays, at 2 p.m., at the Seymour Senior Center, 2251 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Register for the events here. Celebrating Black History Month -- Freedom Riders DocumentaryFriday, February 4th, 20222 to 4 p.m. The group will watch a … [Read more...] about Black History Month events for seniors with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation: film, storytelling and drumming
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All-you-can-eat popcorn on National Popcorn Day at AMC Theatres
National Popcorn Day is January 19th, 2022, and AMC Theatres is celebrating in a big way. If you can't get enough of popcorn when you go to the movies, this promotion is for you. On Jan. 19, AMC Theatres is offering all-you-can-eat popcorn. Keep getting refills until your popcorn craving is satisfied. The same day refill offer is valid with the purchase of any size traditional popcorn … [Read more...] about All-you-can-eat popcorn on National Popcorn Day at AMC Theatres
Betty White documentary to screen nationwide on her 100th birthday — here’s where to see it in the Triangle
Betty White: A Celebration is a documentary that was meant to celebrate Betty White's 100th birthday, on January 17th, 2022. It was slated to be screened in 900 theaters nationwide, including Raleigh. Although Betty White passed away just weeks before that milestone, the show will go on, and now will be a poignant celebration of her life. The documentary will include classic moments … [Read more...] about Betty White documentary to screen nationwide on her 100th birthday — here’s where to see it in the Triangle
Free after-school programs for teens in Durham through My Durham
The city of Durham offers all teens age 13-18 free activities both during the school year and during the summer, through MyDurham. The activities take place during the 2021/2022 school year Monday to Friday, from 3 to 7 p.m., at these locations: Holton Career & Resource Center, 401 N. Driver Street, DurhamWeaver Street Recreation Center, 3000 Weaver Street, DurhamThe Durham Teen Center at … [Read more...] about Free after-school programs for teens in Durham through My Durham
Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show in Durham
Show Me Snakes is presenting the Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, on January 15th and 16th, 2022. The show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. In addition, a nighttime session, Reptiles After Dark, will take place Saturday, January 16th, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per day for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free … [Read more...] about Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show in Durham
Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
Dix Park's first Pop-Up Museum opens on Saturday, January 15th, 2022. The pop-up museum will include two history exhibits: Plantation to Park, presenting the layered history of Dix HillWe Built This, profiles of Black architects and builders in North Carolina. The Pop-Up Museum will be at Dix Park through February 27th, 2022, at Chapel Event Center, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, and will be … [Read more...] about Opening reception for Dix Park Pop-Up Museum Jan 15
Free School of Rock show at Lincoln Theatre
School of Rock Raleigh is presenting a free show at Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, on Sunday, January 9th, 2022, at 3 p.m. They will also livestream the show for those who can't attend in person. Watch the livestream here, and follow School of Rock Raleigh on Facebook for updates. The show will be an afternoon of performances by students ages 8 through 18, plus a special … [Read more...] about Free School of Rock show at Lincoln Theatre
Opening reception of All Good Things Under the Sun at 311 Gallery
311 Gallery and Studios, at 311 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, is holding the opening for All Good Things Under the Sun on Friday, January 7th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. All Good Things Under the Sun features work from two North Carolina artists, Dusty James, of Charlotte, and Ian Brownlee, of Asheville. It's free to attend, and light refreshments will be served. Masked required when not eating or … [Read more...] about Opening reception of All Good Things Under the Sun at 311 Gallery
Last day for Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk
Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk will take you on a walk to 15 light-based art installations in Downtown Raleigh. It will be up from December 3rd, 2021, to January 7th, 2022, and best enjoyed after the sun goes down. Parts of Downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street and Glenwood South districts transform with large-scale, interactive and light-based art pieces that are unique and … [Read more...] about Last day for Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk
Free 8-week Renewable Energy Workshop Series for girls at Kidzu
Kidzu is offering girls in 6th to 8th grade a FREE 8-week long after-school series about renewable energy. This program will take place on Wednesdays from January 19th to March 9th, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The program is provided in partnership with UNC Girls Engineering Change, and is funded by Duke Energy Foundation. Students will learn what renewable energy isthe technology … [Read more...] about Free 8-week Renewable Energy Workshop Series for girls at Kidzu
