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JAMAICA PRIDE PICNIC 2019 calling all Jamaicans everyone that loves Jamaica, love everything about Jamaica culture , people , Food, music etc. Jamaica pride picnic is an event for the entire Family, organized by yardflexx entertainment a non-profit organization come enjoy the entire day with family and Friends lots of Activities for the entire family […]
Sassool Cary is hosting a hummus mix-off on Saturday, August 3rd from 3pm-5pm! We are challenging local bloggers and food influencers to bring forth their best flavor of hummus! Participants are encouraged to show what makes them unique through their featured flavor! This event is open to the general public to sample the hummus flavors! […]
FEEDING THE MIND, BODY & THE SOUL… FEDERATION FEEDS pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local restaurants within our community, while raising significant awareness to the mission of Raleigh-Cary Jewish Family Services. During this special evening, restaurants present their signature dishes for the tasting while guests enjoy interactive activities, silent auction, cash bar, and music. […]
Margarita Madness 5k™ is a unique night 5K fun run focused less on speed and more on Margarita fun with friends and family. Margarita participants come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds; every participant will get Mad Margaritas™ and have the time of their life. Registration Includes: Commemorative Margarita Madness 5k Run Medal […]
Help Ligon Jazz Get to Chicago! The Ligon Jazz Ensemble will perform at Transfer Co Food Hall on Wednesday, August 21st from 5:30-7pm. These performances are a part of a series to support their Midwest Performance in Chicago in December. All funds raised for the Ligon Jazz Ensemble through this campaign will support the education, […]
Enjoy your beverage of choice while taking in the sounds of Dex and the Half Tones on our back deck this Thursday! Live music & cold drinks – we can’t think of a better way to spend a Thursday evening…
Rod Man's uproarious yet relatable brand of stand-up has earned him the admiration of comedy fans from coast-to-coast. Rod Man quickly became one of the most in-demand comedians in the country following his first-place finish on "Last Comic Standing" in 2014, and has racked up appearances on "ComicView," "The Tonight Show," and "The Mo'Nique Show." […]
All about entertaining an audience, this Award Winning DJ is known for the high-energy he brings to events, and also for his diverse musical selection. Although Skillz roots stem from 90s Hip-Hop and R&B; Skillz plays a variety of musical gems including 80’s Classics, Rock, Soul to Disco, House, Classic Hip Hop and Club Anthems. […]
Get ready for the best local comics, all appearing on one stage! Featuring Performances From- Mark Brady, Brandi Roberts, Maddie Wiener, Drew Robertson, Jennie Stencel, Mike Mello and Hosted by Byron Johnson! This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at […]
Tone Bell most recently starred opposite Nina Dobrev in CBS’s prime time comedy FAM. The show focused on what happens when a woman’s dreams of an upstanding life with her new fiancé and his upstanding family are crushed after her wild and irresponsible younger half-sister comes to live with her to escape their train-wreck of […]
The 38th Annual Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. 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 […]
Let's celebrate our newly completed backyard + our favorite time of the year – Fall (AKA the perfect beer drinking weather)! Enjoy live Music by Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Gabriel Kelley, followed by a rowdy good time with Hogslop String Band from Nashville, TN! Additional fun includes awesome vendors, your favorite food trucks, an outdoor beer […]
Join fellow community members and volunteer during the annual 9/11 Day of Service coordinated by Activate Good with support from area businesses. On Wednesday, September 11, businesses, groups, and individuals will honor those lost on 9/11 with volunteerism and acts of kindness around the Triangle. Service projects include refurbishing schools, packaging food for those in […]
All-Inclusive Night of Fun: Dinner & Drinks + Painting + Comedy If you're fond of 'paint night,' you'll love it all the more with our comedic twist. Paint along with an expert, and leave with both a memorable piece of art and a smile on your face! A hand-picked comedian will paint alongside the instructor […]
Join fellow community members to conclude the 9/11 Day of Service at an Evening Commemoration at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on September 11. Starting at 6:00 PM, locals will hear words from leaders, enjoy live music, and participate in service projects at stations throughout the museum to wrap up this eighth annual day of […]