By now you probably know that on April 10th, Durham's 150th birthday, it was rocked by a terrible tragedy. A gas leak led to a horrific explosion and fire, and the destruction of There were many injuries, and, worst, Kong Lee, owner of the coffee shop, Kaffeinate, died in the explosion, which also destroyed the coffee shop. Many people want to help. Discover Durham has compiled … [Read more...] about How to help those affected by the tragic events in Durham
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Free live music, run club, at Growler Grlz in Durham
Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Rd, #110, Durham, offers 42 rotating taps of craft beer and cider, as well as wine by the bottle or glass. It in addition to the tap room, it has a large patio seating area that's dog and kid friendly. You can find all the upcoming events on its Facebook page. Here are a few: Run, Sweat and Beers Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Scheduled through … [Read more...] about Free live music, run club, at Growler Grlz in Durham
Live music and more free events at Growler USA Raleigh
Growler USA Raleigh, at 314 South Blount Street, Raleigh, offers 100 taps dedicated to the best local, regional, and national craft beer. It also offers classic American pub-style offerings to pair with the brews. In addition you can find wine and cider options, as well as cocktails. Growler USA hosts lots of free events. You can find all of them on their Facebook page, but here are a few … [Read more...] about Live music and more free events at Growler USA Raleigh
Black History Film: Belle at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Durham
Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 1007 S Roxboro St, Durham, has been celebrating Black History Mont with family friendly events throughout February, 2019. Here's what's remaining on the schedule: Film: Loving Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 6:30 p.m. Free A romantic drama that tells the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving’s historic legal fight to have their interracial marriage … [Read more...] about Black History Film: Belle at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Durham
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Chinese New Year Celebration at Lake Lynn Community Center (Raleigh)
Celebrate the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 10th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh. This is a free event. Wah Lum Kung Fu of Raleigh and the Confucius Institute of NC State will be presenting: Kung fun demonstrations Lion dancing Games Activities Please preregister online via RecLink or in person. The barcode for … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Celebration at Lake Lynn Community Center (Raleigh)
Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Art Show Opening Reception
The Levin Jewish Community Center, at 1937 West Cornwallis Road, has a rich and varied slate of events and activities. The entire community is invited to most of the events. You can see their whole calendar here. Here is a hidden gem: The JCafé at the JCC bakes challah loaves and rolls, and cinnamon and chocolate babka every week, and also for holiday festivals. All from scratch. Here's … [Read more...] about Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Art Show Opening Reception
Live music, tastings and more at The Pickled Onion 2
The Pickled Onion 2 is a sports bar at 8511 Cantilever Way, Raleigh. It features made-to-order food, live music and 40 big screen TVs featuring NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, Nascar and college games. It's open 365 days a week and serves food and drinks until 2 a.m. Here are some of the upcoming events at The Pickled Onion 2. Live music every Friday Night 10 p.m. Free See Facebook page for … [Read more...] about Live music, tastings and more at The Pickled Onion 2
Some freebies for furloughed federal employees
Some local businesses are stepping up to try to assist federal employees who have been furloughed due to the government shutdown. Pizzas and waffles don’t make up for the loss of income, but they might allow furloughed employees to at least enjoy a treat, courtesy of some caring local business owners. Check out this state by state (and national list) of furlough freebies, put together by a … [Read more...] about Some freebies for furloughed federal employees
Tired of going to the gas station? Yoshi fuels your car while you work. Try it for free for three months!
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A new company called Yoshi has launched service in the Triangle, delivering gas, car washes, oil changes and other services to your car while you work. If you find yourself running on fumes too often, or running late, or you just hate getting the smell of gasoline on your hands, this is a great option for you. The Triangle is the 14th area for Yoshi, which is now in 11 states. Yoshi now … [Read more...] about Tired of going to the gas station? Yoshi fuels your car while you work. Try it for free for three months!
