The 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place online on January 30th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Carolina Museum of History's annual event will, as always, be free to experience. It's an online event this year. It's the kickoff to Black History Month in Raleigh. You can register for individual events below: CELEBRATE MUSIC, MOVEMENT and DRAMA 11:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
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26th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary will be held virtually
The Ujima Group, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cary, will host its 26th annual Kwanzaa Celebration from December 26th to 31st, 2020. It will be a virtual event this year. This is a free event. Please check back soon on Town of Cary's Kwanzaa page to see the schedule. Some of the highlights of the online celebration: Storyteller Willa Brigham Willa Brigham, an avid writer of short … [Read more...] about 26th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary will be held virtually
25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place virtually on November 20th and 21st, 2020. This is a free event. From fancy dancing to pine-needle baskets . . . and so much more! Artists, performers, scholars, historians, and other representatives from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes and four Urban Indian Organizations will share … [Read more...] about 25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual
Family Day of Guatemala — pick up free kite-making activity kit at N.C. Museum of Art and enjoy virtual festival
In partnership with the Consulate of Guatemala, the North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting the annual Day of Guatemala on an important holiday to this culture, All Saints Day. The collaboration includes creating a traditional giant kite, a festive custom that honors the dead. There are both virtual components and in-person components to this celebration. Part of the event will be the … [Read more...] about Family Day of Guatemala — pick up free kite-making activity kit at N.C. Museum of Art and enjoy virtual festival
Day of the Dead virtual event with City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the COR Museum, and The General Consul of Mexico in Raleigh are hosting a free Virtual Day of the Dead event over several days in 2020. The celebration includes folkloric music, crafts, face painting, Day of the Dead Bread, and more. How to Face Paint: Day of The Dead-La Calavera Catrina (Virtual Event) Baile Folklorico … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead virtual event with City of Raleigh Museum
Asia Fest canceled for 2020
Asia Fest, Featuring the 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2020. Normally it takes place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. … [Read more...] about Asia Fest canceled for 2020
Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
Update: Jerk Fest 2020 has been canceled. It will be back in 2021. This popular Celebrate Caribbean culture and Jamaican food takes place at West Point on the Eno Amphitheater, 5101 N Roxboro Rd, Durham. This is a free festival. What's going on: Food! Music Kids' area Beer garden Vendors … [Read more...] about Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It takes place Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2020, on Fayetteville Street, from Martin Street to City Plaza in downtown Raleigh. It's a free event. Please check back for an … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
Canceled: Raleigh’s International Food Festival
Update: International Food Festival has been canceled for 2020. Raleigh's International Food Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 14th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., on the 100-200 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, in front of the Capitol. The festival celebrates Raleigh's diverse community and welcoming spirit through international food, music and dance. Admission is … [Read more...] about Canceled: Raleigh’s International Food Festival
Canceled: Nuv Yug Indian Fest
Update: This event has been canceled for 2020. The Nuv Yug Indian Fest takes place Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Parking is also free. Enjoy: Bollywood dance Classical dance … [Read more...] about Canceled: Nuv Yug Indian Fest
