During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, October 31, 2025. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
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Weekly Swing Dancing at Back Studio Stomp in Durham (pay what you can)
Back Studio Stomp, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, hosts swing dancing every Tuesday. There is a beginner and intermediate lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and then social dancing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This weekly event takes place in the back left studio. Both are "pay what you can," with a suggested donation of $5 for the lesson and $10 for the social dance. The focus of the … [Read more...] about Weekly Swing Dancing at Back Studio Stomp in Durham (pay what you can)
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance UPDATE: The dance is not taking place in October, 2025. This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It's just $2 on the 2nd … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
The Concept: Film and Dance Social June 29
The Concept: Film and Dance Social is an experience created by a local artist and dancer to share in conceptual storytelling and creativity. Films will be PG and PG-13. Films are followed by a dance party. The dance party is age 18+. The event takes place Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Perfect Lovers, 2823 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $8 in advance … [Read more...] about The Concept: Film and Dance Social June 29
Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
The Raleigh International Folk Dancing Dancers are a group of people who are dedicated to learning and promoting dances from different cultures around the world. They've been a group since 1968. They meet every Friday, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, to dance together. All are welcome. The cost is just $3, to help offset the rental … [Read more...] about Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
Five Points Spring Fling May 16
The Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Fling on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, creativity, and connection. Kids 12 and under get free pizza from Timber Pizza. Additional food will be available for purchase from Party in a Pita, Lee's Kitchen and Jones … [Read more...] about Five Points Spring Fling May 16
International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
The International Day of Dance Festival, organized by Graceful Expressions, takes place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 10:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event and suitable for all ages. Celebrate the universal language of dance and the joy of movement through free workshops for all ages and ability levels. The day … [Read more...] about International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
Wake Forest Squares
UPDATE: Wake Forest Squares square dance club is not currently meeting. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Squares
Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Free Weekly Dance
The Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers is a group that has been getting together since 1964. They meet most Wednesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Carol Woods Retirement Community Fitness Center, Classroom 2, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The dance is open to the public and is FREE to join. You don't need a partner in order to participate. Carol Woods Retirement Home offers … [Read more...] about Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Free Weekly Dance
Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
Book Harvest is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest's Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This FREE event will feature: Book Harvest will be sharing the books, "Alma's Art" and "There Was a Party for Langston." … [Read more...] about Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
