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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. Explore the work of visual artists in our Art Gallery Walk; music & dance performances on our Main Stage; and interactive family activities in our […]
Hopscotch Music Festival brings a weekend of music to downtown Raleigh on September 8, 9, and 10, 2016.
Date: Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11 Times: Projects occur at varying times between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration: Register for the service project of your choice at http://activategood.org/911weekend2016 Location: Projects take place at various sites around the Triangle Contact: volunteer@activategood.org Join fellow citizens and commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11 by […]
35th Annual Greek Festival - Authentic Greek food - Homemade Greek pastries & marketplace - Live Greek music - Greek Dance Groups - & More...... Portions of the event proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Event Hours Friday 5 - 10 pm Saturday 11 am - 10 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm GENERAL ADMISSION: […]
Head out to WakeMed Soccer Park for a fun Saturday night on September 10 and watch the Carolina Railhawks take on the Ottawa Fury FC. You can cheer on your home team with friends and family and enjoy professional soccer in an exciting atmosphere. This year, you can stop by the new “Far Post Beer […]
Celebrate National Assisted Living Week by honoring your local assisted living facility! Do you have personal experience with an assisted living community due to a loved one living there or through volunteer experience? Share your thoughts by writing a review and spreading the word about the great senior care communities in your town at https://www.senioradvisor.com/raleigh-nc/assisted-living
Date: Sunday September 11 Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Registration: RSVP at http://911commemoration2016.eventbrite.com/ Location: Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Contact: volunteer@activategood.org Join fellow citizens to commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring those lost with acts of service at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on Sunday, September […]
The Carolina RailHawks are back in action on Saturday, September 24th, looking for a home win over FC Edmonton. The RailHawks have improved their game-day experience with the new “Far Post Beer Garden” featuring local craft brews, lounge couches and a place for fans to celebrate and socialize. If you’re looking to bring the whole […]
Event: Joel Lane’s Block Party: A Fall Fundraiser Time: Sunday, September 18, 2016 2:30 to 4:30 pm Location: 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC (at the foot of Saint Mary’s St.), which is two blocks south of Hillsborough St., not far from downtown. Admission: $25 per person; $20 for members of the Joel Lane […]
Farmstock is farm party with farmer, chefs, brewers, neighbors and friends, in support of the new farm entrepreneurs and local sustainable food systems. $15 Tickets available at the Gate. Includes music and gumbo. Beers available for purchase.
Join the Carolina Hurricanes for the 17th annual Caniac Carnival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina at PNC Arena on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Caniac Carnival, which will take over the outside and inside of PNC Arena, will feature activities for fans of all […]