Virtual event hosted by the North Carolina Museum of History Speakers: Douglas A. Jackson, assistant professor of music, Elizabeth City State University, and Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks, founder and president, Source Records North Carolinian Chuck Brown was the “Godfather of Go-Go.” Brown—a guitarist, bandleader, and singer—spent his early years in Gaston. In 1979 he released […]

Open to Meredith Staff. Come join us on June 12th from 11:30-2 p.m. to celebrate the summer with other staff employees of the college! It will be a relaxed event with therapy dogs, a guided yoga session, a sweet treat to cool down, and games (including a cake walk!). To make it even more fun, […]

Join us for a fairy tale adventure unlike any other with our June 13th installment of Museum Movie Night. When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been ‘swamped’ with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to ‘persuade’ […]

Explore the history of North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Learn about the evolution of education and its political ties following emancipation, as well as considerations for the future—presentation by Dr. Lesa Redmond and Representative Nasif Majeed. Sponsored by the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, […]

Hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Art. Join us for the summer NCMA Loves Anime bazaar, featuring a day full of anime vendors, food, music, and a preshow screening of the anime short Deji Meets Girl at 7:30 pm, followed by a screening of Naoko Yamada’s feature film The Colors Within at 8 pm! […]

"On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, in commemoration and honor of Juneteenth, the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and the North Carolina State Capitol invite visitors to downtown Raleigh for walking tours of the Capitol grounds and Freedom Park. Tours will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This new guided walking tour will […]

Join the Triangle Land Conservency for an afternoon of food and fun to celebrate our local farmers! Help us gather at our Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve to celebrate local agriculture, support Williamson farmers, and connect over shared values of land conservation, sustainability, and food systems. Purchase fresh produce from local vendors in our Farmers and […]

"On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, in commemoration and honor of Juneteenth, the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and the North Carolina State Capitol invite visitors to downtown Raleigh for walking tours of the Capitol grounds and Freedom Park. Tours will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This new guided walking tour will […]

Hosted by Dorothea Dix, The Capital City Juneteenth Committee, and the City of Raleigh. Join us for the 5th annual Capital City Juneteenth Celebration! The community is invited to an afternoon of reflection and festivity in honor of Juneteenth (June 19th) – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United […]

Since 1934, the American Dance Festival has been a recognized leader in modern dance presenting dance performances, and offering educational opportunities and community programs, while maintaining an international reach. Passion Fruit Dance Company invites you to experience an immersive and interactive art exhibition version of DIM3NSIONS. This multi-disciplinary theater work blends street/club dance, body casting, […]