Jordan Lake, NC Events
January
| 31 - 4 | 2.5 Minute Ride - Chapel Hill - Playwright Lisa Kron will perform her celebrated one-woman show, a wry and humorous account of her trip with her father to Auschwitz, where his parent ... 2.5 Minute Ride |
| 1 - 2 | 2nd Friday Art Walk - Chapel Hill - View art and enjoy music and food at 10-12 galleries in Chapel Hill and Carrboro from 6 - 9 pm. Get map at the Chamber Office. 2nd Friday of each mon ... 2nd Friday Art Walk |
| 30 - 31 | Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show - Raleigh - The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the be ... Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show |
| 4 - 7 | Boat Show - Raleigh - The Annual Raleigh Convention Center Boat Show. ... Boat Show |
| 5 - 7 | Bass & Salt Water Fishing Expo - Raleigh - For 3 BIG DAYS the Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo brings together the finest products and services the fishing industry has to offer. Each year over 10 ... Bass & Salt Water Fishing Expo |
| 6 | African American Cultural Celebration - Raleigh - Celebrate African American heritage at this exciting day of music and dance, storytelling, activities and demonstrations. |
| 6 - 9 | Doubt: A Parable - Chapel Hill - Play by John Patrick Shanley. Set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, a strong-minded principal wrestles with conscience and uncertainty as she is fa ... Doubt: A Parable |
| 6 - 7 | Astronomy Days - Raleigh - A day of astronomical proportions featuring out-of-this-world presentations, a cosmic array of exhibits and displays, activities that send you into or ... Astronomy Days |
| 7 - 13 | Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks - Chapel Hill - From Parks' spectacular theatrical imagination comes the Pulitzer Prize-winning story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth, whose names ... Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks |
| 10 - 12 | Southern Farm Show - Raleigh - Exhibitors will be presenting and manufacturers will display and sell equipment. |
February
| 12 | New Jack Swing Reunion Tour - Raleigh - This revival of the new jack swing features performers like Guy, BLACKstreet, Tony! Toni! Tone! and After 7. |
| 20 - 22 | Annual N.C. RV & Camping Show - Raleigh - The Carolina RV Camping Show features hundreds of national brands of RVs, over 75 exhibitors, informative seminars and various product demonstrations. ... Annual N.C. RV & Camping Show |
| 20 | UNC Bands: A Sousa Spectacular - Chapel Hill - The UNC Bands stage a concert in the style of John Philip Sousa, the most influential band leader of the early 20th century. The Sousa Spectacular inc ... UNC Bands: A Sousa Spectacular |
| 25 - 17 | State of the Union - Chapel Hill - A shrewd, witty, and surprisingly contemporary look at politics, as a business tycoon and his family contemplate a run for the Presidency. Winner of t ... State of the Union |
| 26 - 28 | Carolina Power & Sailboat Show - Raleigh - The largest family boat show in Raleigh. Fri.12-9pm;Sat.,10am-8pm;Sun.,11am-5pm. ... Carolina Power & Sailboat Show |
| 26 | Mary Chapin Carpenter - Chapel Hill - As her songs become timeless classics, Carpenter continues to reach a broad audience as she navigates with humor, compassion and insight the personal, ... Mary Chapin Carpenter |
| 27 | Chinese New Year - Raleigh |
| 2 - 4 | Native American Indian Art Show - Raleigh - |
| 3 | When Composers Speak Our Language - Chapel Hill - Music of the Vernacular. Composers use a variety of popular genres, styles, and musical languages to capture an audience. Some of our favorites ? Bolc ... When Composers Speak Our Language |
| 8 | North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Jazz Cities on Parade - Chapel Hill - The NCJRO, the premier jazz orchestra in North Carolina, will take patrons on a guided American tour, stopping in the prominent cities that have playe ... North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Jazz Cities on Parade |
| 10 - 11 | Fearrington Folk Art Show - Pittsboro - Over 30 of the Southeast's most renowned Folk Artists to exhibit and sell their artwork. ... Fearrington Folk Art Show |
March
| 9 - 11 | Dixie Deer Classic - Raleigh - Deer Hunters Convention. This annual event offers the latest in hunting equipment from more than 200 vendors. Seminars, displays, trophy scoring, and ... Dixie Deer Classic |
| 10 | SFJAZZ Collective - Chapel Hill - The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star jazz ensemble comprising some of the finest performer/composers at work in jazz today. Launched in 2004, it has q ... SFJAZZ Collective |
| 10 - 11 | Exploring the Deep: Sharks 3D and Dive Expo - Raleigh - A film that offers audiences an astonishing up-close encounter with sharks, the lions and tigers of the ocean through the exhibit hall and then meet p ... Exploring the Deep: Sharks 3D and Dive Expo |
| 10 | Japanese Doll Festival - Raleigh - Join us as we make kokeshi dolls to recognize this annual celebration. Ages 5 and up. Times: 11:30am-12:30pm, 3-4pm |
| 14 | k.d. lang - Chapel Hill - With a repertoire ranging from Tin Pan Alley torch songs to Nashville tearjerkers, playful cow-punk tunes to sultry, grown-up pop, this Alberta native ... k.d. lang |
| 15 | Joshua Bell, violin - Chapel Hill - Grammy Award-winning Joshua Bell has captivated audiences worldwide with his poetic musicality. Equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, and or ... Joshua Bell, violin |
| 18 | Blue Man Group: How to be a Megastar Tour - Raleigh - |
| 22 - 25 | NC International New Car Auto Expo - Raleigh - |
| 22 - 25 | NC Auto Expo - Raleigh - More than 160,000 SF show with new production models and concept cars and much more. Thurs.,12-9pm; Fri., 10am-9pm; Sat., 9am-9pm; Sun., 9am-5pm ... NC Auto Expo |
| 23 - 25 | Spring Craft Fair - Raleigh - Large variety of handmade crafts, accessories, jewelry and much more! |
| 24 - 25 | India Fest - A Cultural Arts Showcase - Raleigh - Discover Indian cultural arts through dance, music, cultural cuisine, and traditional crafts in a Bazaar-style atmosphere in the magnificent Dorton Ar ... India Fest - A Cultural Arts Showcase |
| 24 | Reptile and Amphibian Day - Raleigh - Feature more than 50 exhibits, displays, presentations and activities highlighting reptiles and amphibians from around the world. ... Reptile and Amphibian Day |
| 1 - 3 | Precious Gem and Mineral Show - Raleigh |
| 5 | Persian New Year Celebration - Raleigh - The Persian Charsanbeh-Souri is a fiesta of the last Wednesday of the Persian Year and is celebrated on the last Tuesday night of the year. The ev ... Persian New Year Celebration |
| 8 | Raleigh Blues Festival - Raleigh - The Raleigh Blues Festival will feature artists such as Clarence Carter, Marvin Sease, Theodis Ealey, Mel Waiters, Latimore, Shirley Brown, and the Bo ... Raleigh Blues Festival |
| 9 | Women's Empowerment Expo 2007 - Raleigh - For an entire day women are dazzled with an amazing fashion show, a vendor pavilion, informative seminars, and unforgettable performances by national ... Women's Empowerment Expo 2007 |
| 9 - 10 | North Carolina Renaissance Faire - Raleigh - Step back in time and history to the Medieval/Renaissance era and enjoy sweet, spring pleasures. Enjoy full contact jousting, swordfighting, Medieval ... North Carolina Renaissance Faire |
| 15 - 17 | The North Carolina Antiques Spring Show - Raleigh - Raleigh Antiques Show will showcase a wide range of products and services related to antiques sector from the leading exhibitors such as Victorian, oa ... The North Carolina Antiques Spring Show |
| 16 | St. Patrick's Day Parade - Raleigh - The parade has over 3,500 marchers including floats, pipe and drum bands, horses, dancers and many recognizable mascots. The parade is a celebration f ... St. Patrick's Day Parade |
| 16 | St. Patrick's Day: Celebrate Irish Dance, Music & Sport - Raleigh - Join dancers from Danny Tighe School of Irish Dance (DTSID) and musical group Kylebrack in our annual celebration of St. Patty's Day! ... St. Patrick's Day: Celebrate Irish Dance, Music & Sport |
| 30 | Easter Egg Hunt - Chapel Hill - Children hunt for eggs on the lawn of the Horace Williams house. 10 am. I-40 Exit 270. Travel south on 15-501, merge right onto Franklin Street. T ... Easter Egg Hunt |
April
| 13 - 31 | Amadeus - Chapel Hill - The tale of Mozart and the court composer Salieri is a sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, brilliant examination of a man at war with his god. Salieri ... Amadeus |
| 15 | Moonlight Madness - Raleigh - A part of the Renaissance Faire celebration. $6-$12 ... Moonlight Madness |
| 16 - 17 | North Carolina Renaissance Faire (Tartan Day) - Raleigh - Step back in time and history to the Medieval/Renaissance era and enjoy sweet, spring pleasures. Enjoy full contact jousting, swordfighting, Medieval ... North Carolina Renaissance Faire (Tartan Day) |
| 17 | Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show - Raleigh - Meet the Triangle\'s Top Wedding Experts at the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show. The Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh NC will host the Triangle\' ... Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show |
| 19 - 20 | STOMP - Chapel Hill - An international percussion sensation, STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, and unique. With an armful of awards, rave reviews, and n ... STOMP |
| 20 | Tryon Palace's Fife and Drum Corps Performance - Raleigh - Middle and high school-aged musicians will bring a little colonial flavor to downtown Raleigh as they march on Union Square in authentic Revolutionary ... Tryon Palace's Fife and Drum Corps Performance |
| 23 - 24 | North Carolina Renaissance Faire - Raleigh - Step back in time and history to the Medieval/Renaissance era and enjoy sweet, spring pleasures. Enjoy full contact jousting, swordfighting, Medieval ... North Carolina Renaissance Faire |
| 23 - 24 | 2008 Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour - Chapel Hill - A self-guided tour of 12 distinguished gardens in the Chapel Hill communities of Meadowmont and The Oaks. Tour includes the beautiful gardens of the ... 2008 Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour |
| 26 - 16 | Fearrington Farmers' Market - Pittsboro - Local farms sell their produce at the Fearrington Farmers' Market every Tuesday afternoon at 4pm. Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers hand-made soaps and more ... Fearrington Farmers' Market |
| 29 | Merce Cunningham Dance Company - Chapel Hill - Among the most innovative and influential figures in modern dance, Cunningham is widely recognized as the greatest living choreographer today. |
| 29 - 31 | Spring Herbs Days - Raleigh |
| 30 | Lebanese Festival - Raleigh - A Celebration of Lebanese Culture & Cuisine featuring music, entertainment, arts and craft items and other cultural exhibits. ... Lebanese Festival |
| 30 - 31 | 2008 Piedmont Farm Tour - Chapel Hill - Tour small family farms, nurseries, wineries, and more while enjoying the scenic natural beauty of our countryside. Map provided with purchase of ... 2008 Piedmont Farm Tour |
| 30 | Turkish Children's Day Celebration - Raleigh - Enjoy playing Turkish games, meeting Sivas Kangal puppies (Turkish dogs), having your coffee grounds read and seeing beautiful arts and crafts from th ... Turkish Children's Day Celebration |
| 31 | Southern Bridal Show and Expo - Raleigh - It?'s "One-Stop" shopping for all the vendors and services you'll need to make your wedding day as perfect as you've imagined. ... Southern Bridal Show and Expo |
| 3 | Spirit of Uganda - Chapel Hill - Spirit of Uganda presents riveting programs of music and dance for audiences of all ages. To the melodic tones of standing drums, with dramatic choreo ... Spirit of Uganda |
| 3 - 7 | Witness to an Execution - Chapel Hill - PlayMakers will participate in an exploration of the death penalty by commissioning a new work from one of the area?s most promising playwrights, Mkie ... Witness to an Execution |
| 6 | Hispanic Family Day - Raleigh - A FREE fair for the entire family. Over 40 exhibitors, contests, raffles, live music. ... Hispanic Family Day |
| 6 | Run For Our Heroes 5k - Raleigh - The Inaugural Run For Our Heroes 5k Race will take place on Saturday in downtown Raleigh. This race is being held to honor the 8 Raleigh Police Offic ... Run For Our Heroes 5k |
| 7 | A Tribute to Maxine Swalin - Chapel Hill - Carolina Performing Arts is proud to honor Maxine Swalin on the occasion of her 105th birthday. Ms. Swalin, with her late husband, Dr. Benjamin F. Swa ... A Tribute to Maxine Swalin |
| 7 | Easter Sunrise Service - Raleigh - A non-denominational service with musical performances on the east grounds of Union Square. ... Easter Sunrise Service |
| 20 | Earth Day - Raleigh - Learn more about how you can help to protect our globe and its natural resources as you create Earth Day-inspired artwork. 11:30am-12:30pm, 3-4pm ... Earth Day |
May
| 11 - 4 | The Clean House - Chapel Hill - A lovely and often riotous comedy about a young Brazilian woman and the people whose house she tends, this play established MacArthur Award-winner Ruh ... The Clean House |
| 11 | Strawberry Day - Raleigh |
| 12 | North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: The Duke and the Bard - Chapel Hill - Duke Ellington brought to jazz the concept of the extended jazz composition. His tribute to William Shakespeare creates fascinating vignettes about su ... North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: The Duke and the Bard |
| 12 - 14 | Grecian Festival - Chapel Hill - Three days in Greece with dance performances, artwork, silent aution, jewelry and souvenir vendors, homemade Greek food and pastries. 5/02 5-9pm; 5/03 ... Grecian Festival |
| 13 - 14 | Dixie Gun & Knife Classic - Raleigh - Buy, sell or trade. Modern and antique firearms, knives, military surplus. ... Dixie Gun & Knife Classic |
| 13 - 14 | The Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - Raleigh - All exotic pets, hoofstock, birds and reptiles at wholesale prices. ... The Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show |
| 14 | Carrboro Day - Carrboro - Enjoy old Carrboro stories, photos, art displays, poetry readings, music and dancing, games, crafts and family activities. Bring a chair, blanket and ... Carrboro Day |
| 16 | Mitsuko Uchida, piano - Chapel Hill - Renowned for her interpretations of Mozart and Schubert, Mitsuko Uchida has also illuminated the music of Berg, Schoenberg, Webern and Boulez for a ne ... Mitsuko Uchida, piano |
| 19 | Celtic Heritage Open Golf Tournament - Raleigh - Shot gun start at 9am. |
| 20 - 21 | Carolina Kids Expo - Raleigh - Fun, interactive family event that draws whole families for a weekend of education and live entertainment. Sat.,9am-5pm; Sun.,11am -4pm |
| 26 - 18 | Apex Latino Arts Festival - Apex - Building on two years of incredible success, The Apex Latino Arts Festival Committee will organize the Annual Apex Latino Arts Festival on Friday and ... Apex Latino Arts Festival |
| 27 | Wake Forest Garden Tour - Raleigh - Sat., May 19; 10 am - 4 pm, Sun., 12 pm to 4 pm The tour features 10 garden of various sizes and highlights how gardeners turn the challenges pose ... Wake Forest Garden Tour |
| 27 | WPTF Weekend Gardener Show - Raleigh - Herb plants, crafts, growing info and more! Free admission. ... WPTF Weekend Gardener Show |
| 4 | Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Raleigh - Enjoy Mariachi Band and Rodeo ... Cinco de Mayo Celebration |
| 4 | Mask Festivals in Africa - Raleigh - Enjoy a performance of African dance and music, and try on an African mask as we celebrate cultures of one of the earth?s largest continents! |
| 27 | Memorial Day Observance - Raleigh - A military encampment representing three centuries of American military tradition and wreath laying ceremony in honor of North Carolinians who served ... Memorial Day Observance |
June
| 11 - 12 | Old North State Antique Gun and Military Show - Raleigh - Arms & memorabilia of the Civil War, Indian Wars, WWI, WWII, etc. Exhibited, bought, sold and traded. Sat,9am-5pm;Sun, 10am-4:30pm |
| 11 - 12 | The NBC 17 Health & Fitness Expo - Raleigh - This public event is designed to help families with activities, ideas combined with important health and medical information to help our communities g ... The NBC 17 Health & Fitness Expo |
| 11 | Crawfish Day - Raleigh |
| 16 | Youth Fishing Rodeo - Chapel Hill - Awards given in three age groups for several categories, along with door prizes and a free hot dog lunch. Bait provided, plus some fishing poles avail ... Youth Fishing Rodeo |
| 16 | Blueberry Day - Raleigh - Free blueberry dessert samples, recipes and much more! Free admission. ... Blueberry Day |
| 18 | Festival of the Vino - Chapel Hill - Third annual wine festival with wine tasting, live music, cooking demonstrations and arts & crafts vendors. |
| 18 - 19 | Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show - Raleigh - Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows has one of the largest bead shows in the state. Exhibitors from around the nation ... Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show |
| 24 - 26 | Gem & Jewelry Show - Raleigh - Dealers will offer a variety of gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals and beads for show and sale ... Gem & Jewelry Show |
| 25 - 26 | The Raleigh Antiques Festival 2007 - Raleigh - Silver, jewelry, art glass, pottery, textiles, fine art and collectibles of all era at affordable prices. Sat.,9am-6pm, Su.,11am-5pm |
| 25 | Swedish Midsummer's Eve Festival - Raleigh - Midsummer?s Eve is the celebration of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and is one of the most popular festivals in Sweden. |
| 1 | Inti-Raymi Festival of the Sun - Raleigh - Enjoy a performance of Peruvian dance, try on clothes from Peru and explore Peruvian culture and language! |
| 8 | NC Symphony Summerfest: Andrew Lloyd Weber - Raleigh - |
July
| 4 | July 4th Celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds - Raleigh - Exhibits, games, rides, and fireworks. Fireworks at 9:15pm (Raindate): July 5th ... July 4th Celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds |
| 4 | July 4th Celebration - Raleigh - Experience the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Jazz Combo as they perform a variety of American music. Create a patriotic craft to take home, have a play picn ... July 4th Celebration |
| 10 - 9 | Explorations: Art at the Garden Display - Chapel Hill - Studies of flora and fauna by Mary Kay Holterman. Hill. Take 15-501 South Exit (Fordham Blvd) and turn left onto Old Mason Farm Road. ... Explorations: Art at the Garden Display |
| 23 | Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show - Raleigh - The Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show will be held Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Brier Creek. Pre-register at www.bridalshownc.com to rec ... Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show |
| 26 | Market Festival - Raleigh - Free watermelon slices, and free ears of corn. Corn shucking, corn eating, and farm animal sound contests, Great prizes, lots of fun for the entire fa ... Market Festival |
| 4 | July 4th Fireworks - Chapel Hill - Travel & Leisure Magazine ranked Chapel Hill no. 10 as America’s Best Towns for July Fourth Celebrations. This is one celebration you won’t want t ... July 4th Fireworks |
| 4 | Carrboro Community 4th of July Celebration - Carrboro - Music, scrap exchange, FunZone for Kids, exhibits, games, Toddler Square, food and more. Parade on Weaver Street in downtown Carrboro with events at ... Carrboro Community 4th of July Celebration |
| 4 | Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration - Chapel Hill - Travel & Leisure Magazine ranked Chapel Hill as one of America's Top Ten Best Towns for a July Fourth Celebration! Join us at Kenan Memorial Stadium t ... Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration |
| 4 | Peach Day - Raleigh - Free peach dessert samples and recipes. Free admission. ... Peach Day |
| 4 | State Capitol Independence Day Celebration - Raleigh - Spend this Fourth of July with the State Capitol. The Capitol is hosting a free, fun-filled family event that has become a Raleigh tradition. For the ... State Capitol Independence Day Celebration |
August
| 17 | History ? la Carte: The Sport of Kings (and Peasants): Horse Racing in North Carolina, 1700-1942 - Raleigh - Once home to some of America?s finest stables and best jockeys, North Carolina has a rich ?equine past.? Hear about the history of horse racing and th ... History ? la Carte: The Sport of Kings (and Peasants): Horse Racing in North Carolina, 1700-1942 |
| 18 | Watermelon Day - Raleigh - Free watermelon slices, recipes, watermelon eating contest, a visit from the Watermelon Queen, and much more! Free admission. ... Watermelon Day |
| 20 - 21 | Gun & Knife Show - Raleigh - Guns, knives,clothing,archery supplies, jewelry,parts,and coins will be available. ... Gun & Knife Show |
| 22 | Projekt Revolution Tour 2007 - Raleigh - |
| 27 - 28 | Body Mind Spirit Expo - Raleigh - |
| 28 | Southern Bridal Show & Expo - Raleigh - Meet over 150 Triangle wedding experts who will awe and inspire you. |
| 1 - 24 | How I Got That Story - Chapel Hill - An ?embedded? war reporter tries to get a handle on a culture he doesn?t know while covering a conflict he doesn?t understand. A fiercely theatrical c ... How I Got That Story |
| 9 - 11 | Carolina Fall Boat Show & Sale - Raleigh - The countdown is on for the longest running new product showcase AND inventory reduction sale in the state. More than a dozen marine dealers represent ... Carolina Fall Boat Show & Sale |
September
| 10 | UNC Football vs. James Madison - Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Football. I-40 Exit 273. Travel on Raleigh Road (Hwy 54) toward Chapel Hill. Turns into South Road on ... UNC Football vs. James Madison |
| 16 - 18 | Carolina Christmas Show - Raleigh - Held in the Jim Graham building. |
| 17 - 18 | La Fiesta del Pueblo - Raleigh - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, El Pueblo presents the largest Latin American festival in the Carolinas. Sat. 12-8pm; Sun. 12-6pm |
| 21 - 25 | When The Bulbul Stopped Singing - Chapel Hill - Based on the diaries of Palestinian human-rights lawyer Raja Shehadeh, ?Bulbul? is a window into the experience of a Palestinian man living in Ramalla ... When The Bulbul Stopped Singing |
| 23 - 25 | Grecian Festival - Raleigh - Featuring authentic traditional Greek foods, music, dance and gift items. ... Grecian Festival |
| 23 | Grape Day - Raleigh - Free grape dessert samples, free recipes, and much more. Free admission. ... Grape Day |
| 24 | UNC Football vs. Virginia - Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football. I-40 Exit 273. Travel on Raleigh Road (Hwy 54) toward Chapel Hill. Turns into South Road on ... UNC Football vs. Virginia |
| 24 | BugFest! - Raleigh - Join BugFest! 2007 as the biggest and most popular "buggy" event returns with an expanded line-up of exhibits, live bands, activities and eye-popping ... BugFest! |
| 29 | Sweet Potato Day - Raleigh - Free sweet potato dessert smaples, recipes and much more! Free admission. ... Sweet Potato Day |
| 31 - 1 | Old North State Antique Gun and Military Show - Raleigh - Arms $ memmorabilia of the Civil War, Indian Wars, WWI, WWII, etc. Exhibited, bought, sold and traded. |
| 4 - 22 | Romeo and Juliet - Chapel Hill - Shakespeare explores romance, passion and tragedy in the most famous love story ever told. The Bard weaves a tale of deadly enmity, revenge, betrayal, ... Romeo and Juliet |
| 5 | Apple Day - Raleigh - Free apple dessert samples, recipes and more. Free admission. ... Apple Day |
| 6 - 7 | Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: Wild Cursive - Chapel Hill - Schooled in martial arts, meditation, Chinese opera movement, modern dance, and ballet, Cloud Gate performs a rich repertoire rooted in Asian myths an ... Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: Wild Cursive |
| 7 | North Indian Classical Santoor & Vocal Concert - Raleigh - This concert is very unique as it involves collaboration between two outstanding artists. One is an instrumentalist Santoor) and the other is a vocal ... North Indian Classical Santoor & Vocal Concert |
| 8 | Carrboro Music Festival - Carrboro - Daylong, free music festival featuring music and over 125 performers of all styles at 20 indoor and outdoor venues. Event begins at 1 pm. |
| 16 | Mexican Independence Day Celebration - Raleigh - Mexican Independence Day Celebration Festival Fiestas Patrias (Independencia-Mexico) Mexican Rodeo, music featuring several popular Hispanic bands. ... Mexican Independence Day Celebration |
October
| 12 | Great Pumpkin Contest - Raleigh - Pumpkin decorating contest, largest pumpkin contest, and much more! Free admission. ... Great Pumpkin Contest |
| 13 | Pamina Devi: A Cambodian Magic Flute - Khmer Arts Ensemble - Chapel Hill - The brilliant classicism of imperial Vienna meets the mythic splendor of ancient Angkor in Pamina Devi: A Cambodian Magic Flute, a contemporary re-ima ... Pamina Devi: A Cambodian Magic Flute - Khmer Arts Ensemble |
| 14 - 15 | Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show - Raleigh - Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows is the largest bead show in the state. Exhibitors from around the nation will display a spectacular array of precio ... Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show |
| 14 | UNC Football vs. Miami - Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football. I-40 Exit 273. Travel on Raleigh Road (Hwy 54) toward Chapel Hill. Turns into South Road on ... UNC Football vs. Miami |
| 14 | WPTF Weekend Gardener Show - Raleigh - Herb plants, growing information and more! Free admission. ... WPTF Weekend Gardener Show |
| 15 | Celebrate NC Wines - Raleigh - The event will feature tastings from a number of North Carolina wineries, demonstrations of wine and food pairings, heavy hors-d?oeuvres, live music a ... Celebrate NC Wines |
| 15 | Festifall - Chapel Hill - Music, arts and crafts fair during this annual street fair on West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. Performing artists from blues, rock, jazz, ... Festifall |
| 20 | North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Rhythm is Our Business and Swing is the Thing - Chapel Hill - See a celebration of jazz music and dance as the NCJRO welcomes a host of celebrated dancers from the Triangle in a concert where tap, swing, and mod ... North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Rhythm is Our Business and Swing is the Thing |
| 21 | UNC Football vs. South Carolina - Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Football I-40 Exit 273. Travel on Raleigh Road (Hwy 54) toward Chapel Hill. Turns into South Road on t ... UNC Football vs. South Carolina |
| 22 | Take 6 - Chapel Hill - With roots in gospel and doo-wop, their rich harmonies, vocal fireworks and gospel message have earned them a place among the most enduring and cheris ... Take 6 |
| 26 - 19 | A Lesson from Aloes - Chapel Hill - Three long-time friends, split apart by the machinations of the apartheid regime, meet for dinner amid suspicion that one of them is a traitor to thei ... A Lesson from Aloes |
| 1 - 2 | Cirque Eloize: RAIN - Chapel Hill - Celebrating beauty and dreams in an exuberant tribute to the human spirit, this award-winning Canadian troupe trades the tent for the theater with a f ... Cirque Eloize: RAIN |
| 2 - 20 | Crimes of the Heart - Chapel Hill - The McGrath sisters are having a really bad day: Lenny is turning 30 and dealing with dying Grandaddy; Meg is reeling from her failed singing career; ... Crimes of the Heart |
| 4 - 5 | Pittsboro Antiques Fair - Pittsboro - Pittsboro Antiques Fair offers many dealers who are selling pre-1964 primitives, glassware, southwestern/Indian/Civil War items, signs, tools. ... Pittsboro Antiques Fair |
| 4 | St. Petersburg Philharmonic - Chapel Hill - The oldest symphonic ensemble in the former USSR, the origins of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic can be traced back to a group of Russian aristocrats ... St. Petersburg Philharmonic |
| 10 - 20 | North Carolina State Fair - Raleigh - The largest event in the state, the Fair features concerts, games, rides, side shows, food and other family-friendly entertainment. ... North Carolina State Fair |
| 11 - 13 | International Festival of Raleigh - Raleigh - A key Raleigh celebration, the International Festival offers 3 days of international dance, food and cultural exhibits. Over 50 different groups from ... International Festival of Raleigh |
| 17 - 18 | The A to Z's of HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules - Raleigh - Overview: This session is designed to provide intensive, two-day training in HIPAA compliance, including what's new in the regulations, what's chan ... The A to Z's of HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules |
November
| 11 | Colossal Collard Day - Raleigh - Free collard samples, recipes and much more! Free admission. ... Colossal Collard Day |
| 12 | UNC Football vs. Maryland - Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football. I-40 Exit 273. Travel on Raleigh Road (Hwy 54) toward Chapel Hill. Turns into South Road on ... UNC Football vs. Maryland |
| 13 | City of Oaks Marathon - Raleigh - Begins around RBC Center/Fairgrounds through downtown, back through Umstead Park, and finish near RBC Center/Fairgrounds. More info to come. |
| 13 | Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas & Edgar Meyer - Chapel Hill - Mandolin/fiddle champion Sam Bush, dobro master Jerry Douglas and bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer join forces in a new collaborative project featuring genre ... Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas & Edgar Meyer |
| 15 | France and Romance - Chapel Hill - An evening of French Romantic chamber music for harp, saxophone, piano and strings by Saint-Sa?ns, Debussy, Faur? and Chausson. Laura Byrne, harp, Mat ... France and Romance |
| 16 | Caetano Veloso - Chapel Hill - Incorporating elements of rock, reggae, fado, tango, samba, canao, baiao and rap, Veloso is at once an astute social commentator and a balladeer of hi ... Caetano Veloso |
| 18 - 20 | Fall Craft Fair - Raleigh - Variety of handmade crafts, great gift ideas. Free admission. ... Fall Craft Fair |
| 19 | Must Don't Whip 'Um featuring Cynthia Hopkins and Gloria Deluxe - Chapel Hill - Live action and live music are interwoven with documentary footage and a playful videoscape on multiple screens. ... Must Don't Whip 'Um featuring Cynthia Hopkins and Gloria Deluxe |
| 22 - 12 | Fearrington Holiday Market - Pittsboro - Renew the holiday spirit with the charm of a traditional European Holiday Market. Enjoy seasonal delicacies such as mulled wine, holiday cookies and s ... Fearrington Holiday Market |
| 23 | The Romeros Classical Guitar Quartet - Chapel Hill - The Romeros prevail as champions in the realm of classical guitar. |
| 25 | Pecan Day - Raleigh - Free pecan dessert samples, recipes and much more! Free admission. ... Pecan Day |
| 26 - 10 | Star of Bethlehem - Chapel Hill - Longest running Planetarium show has been revamped with a digital-age look that is wowing both kids and adults. $5.25 adults, $4.25 children, student ... Star of Bethlehem |
| 27 | Second Annual Carrboro Film Festival - Carrboro - The festival is a celebration of the film and video creativity of Orange County Film makers. View the festival winners. |
| 1 - 3 | Carolina Designer Crafts Fair - Raleigh - At this fair guild members showcase their best work. Hours: Fri., 6-9pm; Sat.,10am-6pm; Sun.,11am-5pm. $6-$8 |
| 2 | UNC Football vs. Duke - Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football. I-40 Exit 273. Travel on Raleigh Road (Hwy 54) toward Chapel Hill. Turns into South Road on ... UNC Football vs. Duke |
| 4 | Kathleen Battle with Cyrus Chestnut - Chapel Hill - Performing in the world?s leading opera houses and concert halls, Battle, a five-time Grammy-winner?s repertoire spans three centuries, from the Baroq ... Kathleen Battle with Cyrus Chestnut |
| 6 - 24 | Cummins and Scoullar?s Little Prince - Chapel Hill - When a disenchanted Aviator crashes his plane in the Sahara, he is surprised to meet a visitor from a far away star. Through the startling insights sh ... Cummins and Scoullar?s Little Prince |
| 8 | Carrboro Tree Lighting - Carrboro - School kids sing with tree lighting on the Town Hall front lawn. 6 pm. |
| 8 - 16 |  Raleigh Gingerbread House Competition - Raleigh - Celebrate the Christmas season with the delightful holiday houses of the Raleigh Gingerbread House Competition. Put your artistic skills to work with ... Raleigh Gingerbread House Competition |
| 22 - 24 | Christmas Carousel Holiday Festival - Raleigh - For over 34 years the Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market has been a Triangle Thanksgiving Tradition for thousands of holiday shoppers. Over 250 Ex ... Christmas Carousel Holiday Festival |
December
| 9 - 10 | "A Camelot Christmas" - Raleigh - A winter festival of merriment, joy, song, entertainment and the most unique gifts of the season. |
| 10 - 15 | Twelve Days of Christmas - Chapel Hill - The Inn will be festively adorned for the holidays with elaborate decorations based on the traditional song, The Twelve Days of Christmas. Tours, gin ... Twelve Days of Christmas |
| 15 | North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Swingin? Yuletide Celebration - Chapel Hill - Get a jump on the season with a concert guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone in the house. With music from Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Glenn Mille ... North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Swingin? Yuletide Celebration |
| 16 - 17 | Camelot Christmas - Raleigh - A winter festival of merriment, joy, song, entertainment & the most unique gifts of the season. |
| 16 | Handel?s Acis and Galatea - Chapel Hill - Valentin Lazrein, Jeanne Fischer and Ensemble Courant perform one of the best loved, intimate works of the Baroque |
| 16 | NC High School Athletic Assn Football Championships - Chapel Hill - Kenan Memorial Stadium hosts two high school championship games at Noon and 4:30 pm. Tickets $9 presale and $10 at the gate. |
| 16 | Chapel Hill - Carrboro Holilday Parade - Chapel Hill - Holiday parade through downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro at 10:00 am. |
| 16 - 17 | Chapel Hill Holiday House Tour - Chapel Hill - A walkable tour of seven private homes decorated for the holidays off of Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. 1-5 pm each day. I-40 Exit 270. ... Chapel Hill Holiday House Tour |
| 30 |  Scandinavian Christmas Fair - Scanfair - Raleigh - The Scandinavian Christmas Fair in Raleigh, NC, is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and ... Scandinavian Christmas Fair - Scanfair |
| 4 - 8 | Irving Berlin's: White Christmas - Raleigh - This musical gem follows the comedic adventures of army buddies Bob Wallace and Phil Davis whose romantic pursuit of a duo of singing sisters leads th ... Irving Berlin's: White Christmas |