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Florence Forth is a competitive 10K road race and a 5K run/walk through Durham's historic neighborhoods with start / finish line on Ninth Street.Both courses are certified by USATF. Race tech-t shirts, and post-race celebration. All for a great cause. The race is a fundraising event to benefit the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit […]
Here’s your chance to celebrate, support, and participate in the rivalry like never before. Declare your allegiance and receive your race shirt in either Duke Blue or Carolina Blue. Run, walk, or yes, dribble the 5K course and receive the first edition finisher's Blue Blood medallion bottle opener. The basketball dribble 5K starts at 8:30 […]
The King of the Spring has emerged as a one-of-a-kind event in the high school lacrosse community and has quickly become an annual destination for some of the best programs in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast We have reigning state champions from the states of North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee! The 2018 King of […]
Every Tuesday, Raleigh Brewing holds a fundraising ride that is changing the lives of people affected by MS and helping fuel progress toward a world free of MS. For more information: https://www.meetup.com/OnDraft/
Every other Wednesday certified yoga instructor Dana Lindquist will lead you through yoga poses to increase strength and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, if you have one, a towel and a filled water bottle. Water is not available in the park. There are port-a-johns available, but they may be a […]
It’s Independence Day at Five County Stadium! Come celebrate with the Mudcats as they take on Buies Creek Astors Tuesday, July 3 and Frederick Keys Wednesday, July 4. The Mudcats will wear a patriotic themed jersey with net proceeds benefiting Hire Heroes USA. Make sure you stay afterwards both nights for a fantastic fireworks extravaganza! […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its 26th annual Independence Day Open House on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed. The house will be open and staffed by costumed docents who will discuss the rooms and life in the […]
(2017) Written and directed by Rian Johnson. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher. (152 min.) PG-13. The Star Wars universe embraces its origins, as Rey is mentored by a reluctant Luke Skywalker. The First Order presses its advantage against the Resistance, the Dark Side threatens Rey via slippery Kylo Ren, and we bid […]
SunFest will feature live music, arts and crafts, performance artists, vendors and food trucks. SunFest runs from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m on Saturday, July 14, 2018. The Food trucks will be: Sarge's Chef, Curry in a Hurry, Gussy's Greek, Rare Earth Farms, Poblano's Taco, Lumpy's Ice Cream, and Cocoa Forte! Trophy Brewing and Bull City […]
Like new clothes, toys and other children's items offered at discounted prices. Most items will be sold at about one third their original value. Register online to sell items! Free Admission! Items marked 1/2 price Sun. 7/22 Wed. 7/18 - Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 p.m. Thurs.7/19 - Seller’s Sale 9 a.m. - 8 […]
(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).
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 […]
Jurassic Quest comes to Raleigh Convention Center on August 24, 25, 26, 2018. From the Jurassic Quest website: Jurassic Quest is Americas Largest and most realistic Dinosaur Event. Our guests will walk through the Cretaceous period, the Jurassic Period and The Triassic period and experience for themselves what it was like to be among living, breathing […]
(1968) Directed by George Dunning. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr. (85 min.) G. Peace.
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 […]