Communities in Schools of Durham is offering a FREE summer learning program for elementary school students in grades K-5 who live in Durham. The goal of the program is to help combat the learning loss many students experienced this last year due to the pandemic. The program will take place from July 6th to August 12th, 2021, on Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It … [Read more...] about Free summer learning program for Durham children — includes breakfast, lunch, field trips, more
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Metropolitan Opera has been streaming free operas every night for more than a year. They’re still doing it
The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. The streams began on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will remain available on metopera.org until 6:30 p.m. the next day. If you happen to use a Met Opera on Demand app, it will be available there too. To watch the … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera has been streaming free operas every night for more than a year. They’re still doing it
NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from Friday, June 11th, to Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Friday, June 11th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Saturday, June 12th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday, June 13th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The vaccination clinic will be held at the North America Parking Lot D. This is a walk-up clinic, not a drive-up clinic. Go online to … [Read more...] about NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket
Garner’s Carpool Cinema — Black Panther on June 11
Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is presenting Carpool Cinema, a series of outdoor movies that begins on Friday, March 12th, 2021. The movies take place at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. They're free, but registration is required, as spaces are limited. The first movie, Toy Story 4, on March 12th, is sold out, but read on for the whole schedule. Read about … [Read more...] about Garner’s Carpool Cinema — Black Panther on June 11
Explore Chapel Hill’s past with ARtWalk on Franklin
Next time you're walking on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, look for the ARtWalk logo markers and you can get a glimpse of the past, right where you're standing. Throughout Downtown Chapel Hill you'll see markers with QR code, and when you scan the QR code you can take a look at the foundation of the Chapel Hill business district’s success. Remember long-gone favorites, learn new … [Read more...] about Explore Chapel Hill’s past with ARtWalk on Franklin
Free July 4th Weekend Laser Light Show in Durham — registration starts June 7
Durham Parks & Recreation is presenting a 4th of July patriotic holiday-themed laser light show on Saturday, July 3rd, and Sunday, July 4th, 2021. The show will be drive-in style, at Durham County Memorial Stadium parking lot, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham. There should be music accompanying the show, which you can listen to on your car radio. (We'll add some details on this when we hear … [Read more...] about Free July 4th Weekend Laser Light Show in Durham — registration starts June 7
Siler City Block Party, with live music, a market, a sidewalk art contest and more
The Siler City Block Party, on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will take place around 223 N. Chatham Avenue, in downtown Siler City. It's a chance to enjoy live music, art, an animal adoption event and more. There will be a sidewalk art contest, with prizes and free hot dogs for the artists. Shop at a pop-up market, and live music by Ben Lassiter. Here are the … [Read more...] about Siler City Block Party, with live music, a market, a sidewalk art contest and more
Get free baklava at the grand opening of Abu Omar Halal in Raleigh
Abu Omar Halal is opening at 709 W Peace Street, Raleigh, and is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the early hours of June 6th. Come on out and give 100% Halal fare a try. Abu Omar Halal serves Halal street food and sandwiches, but is best known for its chicken shawarma. It offers vegetarian items as well. At the grand opening there will be FREE … [Read more...] about Get free baklava at the grand opening of Abu Omar Halal in Raleigh
Violin Vigil with United Strings of Color at Dix Park
United Strings of Color is an outreach project that addresses racial disparity in classical music. During its three seasons, the group has studied pieces by under-represented composers, such as the African Americans Florence Price and Undine Smith Moore, played music with African connections, including the premier of a Yoruba folk tale, "Ijapa and Mr. Igbin," and are currently lending their … [Read more...] about Violin Vigil with United Strings of Color at Dix Park
Free virtual screening and discussion with PBS North Carolina: Prideland
Celebrating Pride Month, PBS North Carolina invites you to a special screening of Prideland. The screening takes place on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021, at 7 p.m. This is a free event. Register here for the event and you'll be sent the information about how to view the event. The screening will be followed by a conversation moderated by PBS North Carolina's CEO Lindsay Bierman, featuring … [Read more...] about Free virtual screening and discussion with PBS North Carolina: Prideland
