Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
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Amazon Prime members get a free Grubhub+ membership and $10 off order
Grubhub+ $10 Off Deal All Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members can use promo code GET10 at checkout to redeem $10 off a $30 Grubhub order through February 17, 2025. Free Grubhub+ membership for Prime members Amazon and Grubhub have partnered to offer Prime members a free Grubhub+ membership. With this membership you'll enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees from tons of participating restaurants on … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime members get a free Grubhub+ membership and $10 off order
TICA Time Cat Show Feb 15-16
Cat lovers won't want to miss the TICA Time Cat Show on February 15 and 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Holshouser Building on the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission: Bring a cat food donation for a $1 discount. There will be vendors with lots of kitty toys and other items, and there will also be cats from local shelters available for … [Read more...] about TICA Time Cat Show Feb 15-16
“Feathered Tails & Trails” Birdwatching Event at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
New Hope Bird Alliance is leading a morning of birdwatching and discovery at the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This is a free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Learn about the birds that thrive in Durham! Start out with complimentary coffee … [Read more...] about “Feathered Tails & Trails” Birdwatching Event at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
What’s going on at Triangle Breweries–day by day calendar
Breweries have become a huge part of the social scene in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Not to mention a growing number of distilleries, meaderies and cideries. On any given day you'll find live music, fitness classes, run clubs, arts events, brewery tours, vendor markets and more at breweries around the Triangle. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to … [Read more...] about What’s going on at Triangle Breweries–day by day calendar
Valentine’s Day at Planet Peace Farm
Planet Peace Affiliates, 6121 Forestville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Valentine's Day celebration on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is only $5 per person, or $20 per family (6 people maximum.) Children younger than age 3 are admitted for free. 100% of the proceeds help feed and care for the animals. Admission includes: Look for updates on the Facebook … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day at Planet Peace Farm
North Carolina Chamber Music Institute: Valentine’s Concert and Tactile Tour Feb. 16
North Carolina Chamber Music Institute has several concerts coming up. Read on to learn about one of the free concerts. IMPACT Series: Valentine's Concert and Tactile TourFebruary 16, 20253 to 4 p.m.Church of the Nativity8849 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC 27613Free Chamber Music Ensembles perform classical and popular music for the holiday! Audience participation opportunities including preconcert … [Read more...] about North Carolina Chamber Music Institute: Valentine’s Concert and Tactile Tour Feb. 16
Black History Expo in Wake Forest, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting several special events for Black History Month in 2025. Follow each link for more information, and to register, if required. Black History Month Walking ToursFridays in February, 20251 p.m.Taylor Street Park416 N. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NCFree (registration is required) Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black HistorySaturday, … [Read more...] about Black History Expo in Wake Forest, more…
TeenSpace at Dix Park: career day, vintage patches, yoga, more…
Dix Park is hosting a new series of free events for teens in partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone. All of these events are free, but require teens to have a Raleigh Teen Connect Membership, which is free. Membership is required for each program. TeenSpace Events at Dix Park Look for more announcements at dixpark.org/teens. Career DaySunday, February 16, 20252 to 4 p.m.The Chapel at … [Read more...] about TeenSpace at Dix Park: career day, vintage patches, yoga, more…
The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans, is a 75-minute one-man performance that tells the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for freedom and inclusive democracy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. The show will be performed at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15