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The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21

The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21

Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21

The Town of Zebulon is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025 with two free events at Zebulon Community Center and Park. Juneteenth KickoffThursday, June 19, 20257 to 9 p.m.Zebulon Community Center301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina Local performers, music, kids' activities and educational experiences. Juneteenth CelebrationSaturday, June 21, 20254 to 7:30 p.m.Zebulon Community Park401 S … [Read more...] about Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21

Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park

The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park

Local Author Meet & Greet at Barnes & Noble Triangle Town Center June 21

Barnes & Noble at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Unit 2107, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Local Author Meet & Greet on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Authors from several different genres, for children and adults, will be there, ready to talk about their books and sign copies for you. … [Read more...] about Local Author Meet & Greet at Barnes & Noble Triangle Town Center June 21

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Literature

Electric Solstice at BOOM Club June 21, and more

BOOM Club is an electronic music incubator and shared working space, where artists can play, learn and experiment. It's located at The Rail Car at American Tobacco Campus, 300 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. BOOM Club hosts workshops, demonstrations, performances and more. You can find all the upcoming events at boom-club.org. Here are a few... Upcoming … [Read more...] about Electric Solstice at BOOM Club June 21, and more

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Music

Bragtown Juneteenth Celebration June 21

The Bragtown Community Association is presenting the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Lakeview Park, 3500 Dearborn Drive, Durham, NC. Look for more information on the Bragtown Community Association Facebook page. The celebration will include: … [Read more...] about Bragtown Juneteenth Celebration June 21

Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21

Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This is a free family-friendly festival with live music, community education booths, activities for kids and food vendors from around the world. Durham Refugee Day takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Durham … [Read more...] about Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21

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