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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 […]
Lonerider Brewing Company will be having a BBQ Cook-off Saturday, September 1st! First place prize is something to write home about: Lonerider Beer for a year. Saddle up, bring your finest BBQ and get ready for a rockin’ day at the Hideout! Proceeds will benefit the The Warrior Ride, a non-profit organization founded in Oak […]
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 […]
With 120 bands over 3 days in September, Hopscotch is known for adventurous lineups, memorable performances, and a fan-friendly atmosphere. From large outdoor main stages in Raleigh City Plaza and Red Hat Amphitheater to intimate club shows, the festival features music in almost every genre imaginable—rock, hip-hop, metal, folk, electronic, experimental, and more—and its schedule […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join us for an inside look at volunteer opportunities at the Joel Lane Museum House, with refreshments and a behind-the-scenes peek into the Museum! Meet our staff and fabulous crew of volunteer docents. Whether you are interested in History, Storytelling, Costuming, Gardening, Research, Crafting, or Teaching, we have a place for you at the […]
The fifth annual Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, again at Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs! This year's festival will feature more than 70 breweries, nearly 20 food trucks and live music from N.C.-based bands. Plus, we'll have another great selection of beer-centric vendors for you to check […]
Fiesta Grande! Get ready to put on your party sombrero. The Tacos N Taps Festival will take you south of the border for some foodie fun. This ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of the Coast’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food…along with great live music, margaritas, piñata punching, contests and many other surprises. This […]
Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday for Free the Mic! This platform welcomes your bold, and original talent in poetry, spoken word, rap, song, and instruments of all kind. This is a positive place to share, and be inspired! Artists and spectators welcome!!!
The 9/11 Day of Service is a community-wide volunteer event coordinated by Activate Good with support from Triangle businesses to honor those lost on 9/11 with volunteer service. The Day includes service projects around the Triangle, and an evening Commemoration event full of family-friendly, hands-on projects benefiting local causes. Check here for more information: https://activategood.org/911day2018
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 […]
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based band The Connells return to the stage with Dillon Fence and The Mayflies USA in the Stephenson Amphitheater. Presented by the Cat’s Cradle. Gates open: 3:30 pm / Show: 4:00 pm Featuring: The Connells: Website | Youtube Dillon Fence: Spotify | Youtube The Mayflies USA: Website | Youtube Concessions also available: Beer (by Raleigh Brewing) & wine […]
