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Duke Chapel by Candlelight: Christmas Open House

Duke Chapel 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC

Welcome the splendor of the season at the annual candlelight open house at Duke Chapel. All are invited to see Duke Chapel fully decorated for the Christmas season and listen.

“A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland”

Carolina Theatre of Durham 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, 27701

Celebrate the festive season with electrifying performances by a star-studded cast of internationally acclaimed Irish dancers, who fuse incredible red-hot rhythms with jaw-dropping talent in an unforgettable night of storytelling, Irish charm and spectacular entertainment. Purchase.

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

Apex Community Park 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC

Ages 10 and older with developmental and/or physical disabilities use their flashlights to search for candy canes and prizes in the park. Participants must bring a flashlight. Register online.

Raleigh Flute Choir Presents a Holiday Concert

Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 W. Ballentine Street, Holly Springs

Hear the Raleigh Flute Choir as it plays sacred and secular pieces that evoke the joy of the season. Purchase tickets online.

First Night Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh

Ring in the new year with live entertainment, roving street performers, arts and crafts, the Acorn Drop at midnight and a spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for ticket information.

PineCone Presents Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

Fletcher Opera Theater 2. East South Street, Raleigh, 27601

Entertaining and engaging, the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys put on a high-energy show beloved by audiences across generations. Formed over a decade ago at a distillery on the Tennessee side of the.

MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts

W.D. Hill Recreation Center 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC

Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with visual art displays, poetry open mic, community discussions, live performances, arts and crafts projects and more.

GLOW Under the Silver Moon Parade

Downtown Cary Park 327 S. Academy Street, Cary

Delight in artful handmade paper lantern creations and join the Cary community in a parade through Downtown Cary Park. The procession will be followed by music and performances featuring Bulltown Strutters, One.

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Dreamfest Weekend

Cary 327 S. Academy Street, Cary

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at various locations around Cary in this three-day event that features a children’s program, a community walk, public service activities, the.

Shen Yun Performing Arts

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

Shen Yun delivers a performance that displays 5,000 years of culture in one night. A seamless blend of timeless stories, live East-West orchestration, innovative digital backdrops and deeply expressive dance.

John Chavis Memorial Park Presents King Day

John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC

Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service and children’s activities.

Chamber Treasures: Music by Black Composers

Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC

Faculty and students of the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute invite the public to join a celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. when they perform music of.