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Night of the Living Dead – Movie at the NC Museum of Art

NC Museum of Art Park 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, United States

(1968) Written and directed by George Romero. Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman. (96 min.) NR. George Romero put flesh-eating zombies on the nightmare map with this black and white Pittsburgh-shot cheapie. Deeply unsettling, and pioneering in its monstrous imagery, Night also shattered barriers with its pioneering African American splatter film hero. From mentalfloss.com: 10 […]

Get Out – Movie at the NC Museum of Art

NC Museum of Art Park 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, United States

(2017) Written and directed by Jordan Peele. Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener. (104 min.) R. Get Out re-imagines Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? as a horror film. Get Out won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor (Kaluuya).

Scandinavian Christmas Fair

State Fairgrounds - Holshouser Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Scandinavian Christmas Fair in Raleigh, North Carolina is an authentic celebration of the traditions of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. This old-world celebration is certain to get you in the spirit of the season. This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Julmarknad (Christmas Fair in Swedish) and it attracts […]

America’s Musical Journey 3D at IMAX

IMAX Theater at Marbles 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman, America's Musical Journey celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and creative innovations that characterize America, as told through the story of its music. The film follows Grammy Award®-nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of America's music, following the footsteps of Louis Armstrong through […]

Yellow Submarine – Movie at the NC Museum of Art

NC Museum of Art Park 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, United States

(1968) Directed by George Dunning. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr. (85 min.) G. Peace.

African American Culture Festival

City Plaza 400 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

The 2018 African American Culture Festival will take place in the heart of Downtown Raleigh -- along Fayetteville Street, from Martin Street through City Plaza. On the Saturday and Sunday of Labor day weekend, attendees will enjoy an African American art gallery walk, vendor marketplace, African market, and food vendors. The Family Village featuring performances […]

Once at Kennedy Theatre

Kennedy Theatre 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Guy meets girl in this smash-hit, multi-award winning musical -- Winner of 8 Tony Awards in 2012!  On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music.  Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful […]

Lecture: “The Rifles and Muskets of the Revolutionary War”

Joel Lane Museum House 160 S. St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “The Rifles and Muskets of the Revolutionary War” by Tim Langdon and Adam Young. Tim and Adam will bring four authentic replicas of Revolutionary weapons and accoutrements for examination and discuss the firearms and their role in the war. Expect to see, hold and learn about […]

$11 – $16

This Is Home – Full Frame Road Show Fall Series

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 2116 New Bern Ave D, Raleigh, NC, United States

The whiteboard in a Baltimore classroom reads “I’m lost,” one of many English-language basics for newly arrived refugees. It’s an example of This Is Home’s visual approach to the myriad details of the refugee experience. Through brilliant observational filmmaking, This Is Home tells the story of four Syrian families on the path to self-sufficiency and eventual success in […]

Free

Art of Antoine Williams at CAM

Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) 409 West Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Image courtesy of the artist. Moral Monsters An installation of new work by Antoine Williams. September 7, 2018 through January 6, 2019 Williams website: My art practice is an investigation of power, perception, semiotics, and fear as they relate to institutional inequities. I have created a mythology, concerning the complexities of contemporary Black life. My […]

37th Annual Greek Festival

State Fairgrounds - Graham Building 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Enjoy delicious handmade, authentic Greek Food prepared by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Family using recipes handed down for generations. Hear live Greek music and see traditional folk dances. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, Homes For Our Troops, and Team Rubicon. Event Hours Friday, September 7: 5 […]

FIREBIRD & A Tribute to Russian Ballet & Its Composers

Fletcher Opera Theater 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Carolina Ballet 2018-2019 Season opens with the classic Russian fairy tale, Firebird. Firebird is set to a powerful score by Igor Stravinsky. Tchaikovsky was an inspiration to Stravinsky and the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto is considered one of his greatest. Zalman Raffael, will take on this monumental work to open the season. Aram Khatucturian’s Spartacus […]

Carnaval Latino

Garner Performing Arts Center Back Lawn 125 Avery Street, Garner, NC, United States

Activities will include live music, children's craft booths, face painting and a pinata giveaway. Experience Latin foods while browsing tents from local artists and businesses reflecting our Greater Garner area Latino residents. This event is a FREE, fun and educational afternoon for the entire family! Las actividades incluirán música en vivo, artesanías para niños, pintura […]

The Devil We Know – NC Community Film Screening Tour

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 2116 New Bern Ave D, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for this free event Wednesday, September 19th at 6:30 PM at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, this film shows how a group of citizens in West Virginia take on the powerful corporation DuPont, after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical - […]

Free

La Fiesta del Pueblo 2018

City Plaza 400 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

La Fiesta del Pueblo is back for its 25th anniversary, as well as it's 5th year on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Sunday, September 23rd!  Stay tuned to this page for updates, and click below to register as an artist, performer, food vendor, or non-profit/government agency / ¡La Fiesta del Pueblo regresará para su 25 […]