CULTURAL
February 1, 2025
NC MLK Black History Month Parade
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Marching bands, step/dance teams, sororities/fraternities, antique cars, mascots, and more! Elaine O'Neal will be the Grand Marshal.
From James E Shepard Middle School down Elmira Ave, Fayetteville St, and Lawson St in Durham, NC.
https://spectacularmag.com
February 1, 2025
Celebrating Creatives Through Art - Black History Month
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Making Moonwalk Art "with" Michael Jackson (Youth Class)
Create a cosmic artwork inspired by Michael Jackson’s legendary moonwalk! Dive into the universe of this iconic performer while crafting a space-themed piece that captures his out-of-this-world energy. Explore his legacy—and bring the spirit of MJ to life!
Discovering Amy Sherald (Teen Class)
Discover the bold, graphic style of Amy Sherald, the artist handpicked by Michelle Obama to create her iconic National Gallery portrait. Explore her unique approach to contemporary art and create your own painting inspired by her acclaimed style!
Honoring Jazz Music and Musicians in Mixed Media (Family Class)
Celebrate the vibrant world of jazz and the iconic musicians who redefined music! Kids ages 4-11 and their caregivers are invited to build a 3D stage with instruments and peg figures inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Come ready to explore, create, and bring the spirit of jazz to life! This interactive program requires one adult per family group (no drop-offs) with up to two adults per family. Only register the children.
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC
www.carync.gov
March 28 & 29, 2025
Dasan Ahanu’s Saints & Aints
Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his residency, Dasan will create a new work of theatre called Saints & Aints, which will premiere in the cutting-edge James B. Hunt Jr. Library – a place where Dasan often sits to write his poetry. Saints & Aints is part Sunday service reinterpretation, part juke joint reimagining and part underground dance club escapism. This work invites the audience into a communal celebration of life, faith, resiliency and Black joy.
NC State Live
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC
live.arts.ncsu.edu
Recurring until June 14, 2025
Durham African American History Guided Tour
10:00am
Admission is $6.99
Durham is the home of a litany of African American historic sites. Whether you want to learn about architects, artists, athletes, or entrepreneurs, the African-American history tour will surely inspire. Join this walking tour on Saturdays hosted by a local historian to explore some of the sites related to Durham's brilliant African American history.
CCB Plaza
201 Corcoran St, Durham, North Carolina 27703
www.trianglewalkingtours.com
NC MLK Black History Month Parade
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Marching bands, step/dance teams, sororities/fraternities, antique cars, mascots, and more! Elaine O'Neal will be the Grand Marshal.
From James E Shepard Middle School down Elmira Ave, Fayetteville St, and Lawson St in Durham, NC.
https://spectacularmag.com
February 1, 2025
Celebrating Creatives Through Art - Black History Month
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Making Moonwalk Art "with" Michael Jackson (Youth Class)
Create a cosmic artwork inspired by Michael Jackson’s legendary moonwalk! Dive into the universe of this iconic performer while crafting a space-themed piece that captures his out-of-this-world energy. Explore his legacy—and bring the spirit of MJ to life!
Discovering Amy Sherald (Teen Class)
Discover the bold, graphic style of Amy Sherald, the artist handpicked by Michelle Obama to create her iconic National Gallery portrait. Explore her unique approach to contemporary art and create your own painting inspired by her acclaimed style!
Honoring Jazz Music and Musicians in Mixed Media (Family Class)
Celebrate the vibrant world of jazz and the iconic musicians who redefined music! Kids ages 4-11 and their caregivers are invited to build a 3D stage with instruments and peg figures inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Come ready to explore, create, and bring the spirit of jazz to life! This interactive program requires one adult per family group (no drop-offs) with up to two adults per family. Only register the children.
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC
www.carync.gov
March 28 & 29, 2025
Dasan Ahanu’s Saints & Aints
Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his residency, Dasan will create a new work of theatre called Saints & Aints, which will premiere in the cutting-edge James B. Hunt Jr. Library – a place where Dasan often sits to write his poetry. Saints & Aints is part Sunday service reinterpretation, part juke joint reimagining and part underground dance club escapism. This work invites the audience into a communal celebration of life, faith, resiliency and Black joy.
NC State Live
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC
live.arts.ncsu.edu
Recurring until June 14, 2025
Durham African American History Guided Tour
10:00am
Admission is $6.99
Durham is the home of a litany of African American historic sites. Whether you want to learn about architects, artists, athletes, or entrepreneurs, the African-American history tour will surely inspire. Join this walking tour on Saturdays hosted by a local historian to explore some of the sites related to Durham's brilliant African American history.
CCB Plaza
201 Corcoran St, Durham, North Carolina 27703
www.trianglewalkingtours.com
The Black Farmers’ Market happens rain or shine bi-monthly rotating between Durham and Raleigh to provide access to fresh foods from farms directly to customers. Join us on our journey to create a strong Black led food system right in the heart of North Carolina.
Durham
2nd Sundays
1-4 pm
Golden Belt Campus
930 Franklin St, Durham, NC 27701
Raleigh
4th Sundays
1-4 pm
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
www.blackfarmersmkt.com
The Black Farmers’ Market happens rain or shine bi-monthly rotating between Durham and Raleigh to provide access to fresh foods from farms directly to customers. Join us on our journey to create a strong Black led food system right in the heart of North Carolina.
Durham
2nd Sundays
1-4 pm
Golden Belt Campus
930 Franklin St, Durham, NC 27701
Raleigh
4th Sundays
1-4 pm
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
www.blackfarmersmkt.com